Trump’s plans for defense spending, Venezuelan oil, Ford’s push for hands-free driving, and more in Morning Squawk

Good Thursday to you. By now, it should be clear that I have a penchant for clichés. So, as the S&P500 faces its initial losing day of the year, perhaps we can take comfort in that old saying: “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” This morning, stock futures dipped following a mixed trading session. Here […]
What’s Driving the Surge in Super Micro (SMCI) Shares Today

Super Micro Shares Rise Following AI Server Launch Super Micro’s stock climbed 5.7% during afternoon trading after it unveiled new high-density servers tailored for demanding AI and high-performance computing needs. The newly introduced 6U SuperBlade platform features both direct water cooling and standard air cooling while utilizing dual Intel Xeon 6900 series processors. Supermicro claims […]
Wyoming man reportedly tells police he drinks while driving to deal with ‘anxiety’

Wyoming Lawmaker Arrested for DUI A Wyoming lawmaker, Representative Bill Allemand, has been arrested for drunk driving. He reportedly told police he was drinking to cope with “anxiety.” Allemand, a Republican, was apprehended in Buffalo at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday after an officer noticed him driving erratically. According to the police report, there was […]
Teacher, 36, reportedly sent inappropriate messages to her fifth-grade student, caught while driving to the child’s home

A teacher in Kentucky was arrested for allegedly sending explicit messages to a fifth-grade student, including one particularly disturbing remark that stated, “I want you to taste that taste.” Sidney Graf, 36, worked as a math teacher at Smyrna Elementary in Louisville. His arrest occurred on December 15, while he was on his way to […]
Eight high school track athletes hurt during practice when a car drives onto the sidewalk in a suspected drunk driving incident.

School Athletes Injured in Daylight Crash A group of high school athletes in California faced a devastating incident during their practice on Wednesday afternoon, as a driver suspected of being under the influence struck them, according to police reports. Eight students from the Anaheim High School track and field team suffered injuries in this tragic […]
Illegal immigrant with a record of DUI charged with the death of an 8-year-old girl in a drunk driving accident in San Diego.

Fatal Crash in San Diego Involving Undocumented Immigrant LOS ANGELES — A 25-year-old undocumented immigrant with a prior record of drunk driving is in custody, suspected of causing a head-on collision in San Diego that resulted in the death of an 8-year-old girl and injuries to several other individuals, according to authorities. Brayan Alba Rodríguez, […]
‘Gold Rush’ star claims Washington has no interest in addressing debt, driving gold surge

Gold Rush Stars Highlight Economic Trends Amid Surging Gold Prices This season, the stars of “Gold Rush” are uncovering more than just treasure. With gold prices reaching $3,800 an ounce and nearly $100 million in earnings this season, Parker Schnabel shared with Fox News Digital that this gold rush is not just about fortune but […]
NHTSA looks into Waymo for its vehicles driving past halted school buses in Austin

Waymo Faces Investigation Over School Bus Incidents U.S. safety officials have initiated an investigation into Waymo after reports emerged that its self-driving cars were seen passing a stopped school bus in Austin, Texas. A letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to the company outlined concerns as of December 3. The Austin Independent […]
Tim Walz Complains About People Driving Past His Home and Insulting Him

Walz Responds to Trump’s Remarks During a meeting of the Budget Committee on Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shared that he has faced derogatory comments from passersby at his home following remarks made by former President Donald Trump. Trump criticized Walz on Truth Social in late November, suggesting that he had a “severe intellectual disability” […]
Subaru Drivers Report Ads Are Dominating Their Cars’ Displays, Even When Driving Fast

Subaru Owners Voice Concerns Over Distracting Ads Subaru car owners are raising alarms with the federal government regarding full-screen advertisements that appear on their dashboard while driving. They argue these ads serve as a significant distraction and pose safety risks. Just before Thanksgiving, a Reddit user posted a photo lamenting the intrusive ads, stating, “These […]