‘Confident’ in Agency’s ‘Strengthened’ Security for RNC
In her first public statements since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said the Secret Service is “fully participating” in a review ordered by President Joe Biden and is “confident” in her team’s “enhanced” security plans for the Republican National Convention (RNC). In a statement from the Secret […]
Astronauts stuck in orbit from Starliner problems confident Boeing will get them home safely
Two astronauts who have been trapped in space for weeks longer than expected are confident that Boeing will get them back to Earth safely, despite a series of problems facing the company’s troubled space capsule. NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams expressed optimism about the current predicament that began when the new Starliner […]
Astronauts Stuck On ISS ‘Confident’ They’ll Return Home
This photo provided by the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA shows the International Space Station as seen from the Atlantis orbiter after it separated in space on February 18, 2008. (Photo credit: ESA/NASA, via Getty Images) Taylor Tinsley of OANWednesday, July 10, 2024 3:41 PM Two astronauts trapped on the International Space Station say […]
Rubio says he's confident Trump won't seek retribution against Democrats if reelected
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) downplayed concerns that former President Trump would seek revenge against his political opponents if re-elected, despite his repeated promises to attack President Biden and others. “Donald Trump has made it clear that his revenge is to win and make America great again, not go after his political opponents,” Rubio, who is […]
Scottish Labour ‘confident of majority’ as SNP faces Westminster wipeout | Scottish National party (SNP)
The Scottish Labour leader has expressed confidence of a full recovery, despite early indications that the party will deal major blows to the Scottish National Party in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fife. Anas Sarwar was greeted with rapturous applause as he arrived at the vote counting centre in Glasgow, with fellow candidates eager to declare themselves […]
Fed confident in 'restrictive' rate level while sounding notes of caution
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting revealed central bankers’ confidence that higher interest rates are having the desired effect of nudging the economy toward a soft landing and 2% annual inflation. “The majority of participants assessed that growth in economic activity appears to be gradually slowing, and most participants said they view the current […]
Yankees confident Juan Soto’s hand injury is thing of past
Juan Soto, who was a surprise addition to the lineup for Sunday’s game at Toronto after initially missing with a right hand contusion, returned to the right field position on Tuesday against the Bronx. Manager Aaron Boone is confident Soto has overcome his hand issue after a day of rest on Monday. “I feel OK,” […]
Revolut CEO confident on UK bank license approval as fintech firm hits record $545 million profit – CNBC
Nikolai Storonsky, founder and CEO of Revolut. Harry Murphy | Web Summit Sports Files via Getty Images LONDON — The chief executive of British financial technology giant Revolut told CNBC he is optimistic the company will be able to get a banking license in the U.K. after the company reported its highest-ever full-year pre-tax profit […]
Novak Djokovic confident he can make Wimbledon run on repaired knee
WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic’s right knee has responded so well after surgery less than a month to repair a torn meniscus that he said Saturday he thinks he’s ready to win Wimbledon, where he has won seven of his 24 Grand Slam titles. And he’s not going to adjust the way he plays to […]
US envoy lashes out at China in rare move, says Beijing not a ‘confident government’
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns told The Wall Street Journal that China has actively undermined ties with the United States by harassing and questioning its citizens who attend U.S.-sponsored events in China. Burns said China was open to strengthening ties with the U.S. after Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in November. But […]