Intel reports receiving $5.7 billion from the US government, with specifics still being finalized.

Intel has announced that it obtained $5.7 billion from the Chips Act, which comes with a stipulation giving the U.S. government a 10% stake in the struggling semiconductor manufacturer. David Zinsner, Intel’s finance chief, mentioned that the company received these funds on Wednesday. During an investment meeting the following day, he suggested Intel might explore […]
“Nothing is finalized until it’s finalized”: Trump describes Alaska meeting with Putin as ‘very productive’

Trump and Putin Hold Brief Press Conference in Alaska On Friday, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a brief yet amicable moment with the media, though no new agreements emerged from their discussions. Leading up to the summit, Trump had shown a hopeful outlook, suggesting that talks could potentially steer towards a […]
Trump trade adviser assures that tariffs are nearly finalized as various countries rush to secure agreements.

According to President Trump’s trade adviser and the National Economic Council, the newly introduced tariff rates are not expected to shift much, despite potential market disruptions being downplayed. “Many of these fees are based on transactions,” U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer remarked on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. “Some transactions are already public; […]
Pakistan indicates a trade agreement with the US may be finalized soon, but the Trump administration provides no specific schedule.

Pakistan Trade Deal Progress Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishak Dal, expressed optimism about nearing a trade agreement with the United States. Following a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Dal mentioned that the deal is “very close” to being finalized, although U.S. officials did not outline a specific timeline for completion. “I think we’re quite […]
Trump and Netanyahu state that a ceasefire agreement with Hamas is nearly finalized.

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed their belief that a ceasefire with Hamas is nearing fruition. “I tell you we’re very close to the deal,” Trump stated during a press interaction, adding that while he wasn’t sure if it was a secret, the outcome was paramount: achieving a ceasefire. “We want […]
Mike Johnson and Scott Bessent believe the SALT agreement is nearly finalized.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Treasury Department official Scott Bescent indicated that discussions regarding the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap are nearing a conclusion. During a lunch meeting on Friday with GOP Senators, Johnson and Bescent outlined a plan they had designed alongside a few moderate House Republicans from high-tax blue states. Senator […]
Bitcoin approaches record high as Trump announces US-China trade agreement is finalized

Bitcoin Hits New High Amid US-China Trade Deal Hopes Bitcoin seems to be settling at a new peak, buoyed by growing optimism about a potential trade agreement between the US and China. As of Wednesday, reports indicate that the world’s largest economies are close to finalizing a trade deal, according to a post from former […]
Men’s semifinals at the French Open finalized with Sinner and Djokovic moving forward

The semi-finals for the men’s singles bracket at the 2025 French Open are lined up. The quarter-finals wrapped up on Wednesday, where top-seed Jannik Sinner sailed past Alexander Bublik, while sixth-seed Novak Djokovic triumphed over third-seed Alexander Zverev. Earlier, on Tuesday, Lorenzo Musetti and Carlos Alcaraz also secured their spots by winning their matches. Both […]
Chicago Sky reduce roster by 3 players, approaching finalized lineup

The Chicago Sky have finalized their roster for 2025, announcing cuts ahead of the WNBA’s opening night. On Sunday, the team revealed that Alex Wilson, Jessika Carter, and Morgan Bertsch were released from the training camp. With these cuts, only 12 players remain as the league’s season approaches rapidly. As a result of this decision, […]
2025 NFL Draft order finalized with Eagles winning Super Bowl LIX

Super Bowl Ricks is officially available in the book. On the Kansas City Chiefs' route 40-22, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. The Eagles dominated the line of both scrimmages, putting pressure on Patrick Mahomes all night, Jalen throwing for a pair of touchdowns, and Philadelphia built a big halftime lead and pulled away […]