The US stock market ended flat on Wednesday as a report revealed Beijing has imposed time limits on rare-earth exports, snapping a three-day winning streak for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The Wall Street Journal reported that the framework of a proposed US-China trade deal gives China leverage in talks, causing stocks to fall. Source: … Read more
The US collected a record high in customs duties in May, narrowing the month’s budget deficit. However, the durability of this trend is uncertain as the Trump administration negotiates with trading partners and faces a judicial challenge over its tariffs. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-11/us-tariff-revenue-hits-fresh-record-helping-shrink-may-deficit
Times of Israel’s website experienced technical difficulties, causing users to encounter errors such as “just a quick check… Waiting for www.timesofisrael.com to respond…” The issue prevents visitors from accessing the site, which is home to extensive news coverage and analysis on Israeli and global events. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-holding-two-gaza-boat-activists-in-solitary-confinement-ngo-claims
US stock futures pointed lower after major market indexes rose for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average still managed to close higher. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures were also lower. Investors are watching key inflation data later today. In other news, the US and China agreed on a … Read more
Meta is set to announce a $15 billion bid to develop “superintelligence” in artificial intelligence, according to reports. The move comes as the Silicon Valley AI race intensifies, with other competitors such as OpenAI and Google also making significant investments. The deal involves Meta buying a 49% stake in Scale AI, a startup led by … Read more
Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, despite having to face a more familiar foe in new quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the opposing side. Austin, who has had his fair share of battles with Rodgers, described him as “a pain in the butt” – a term of respect and endearment. … Read more
A user from an IP address of 37.27.54.14 has been blacklisted due to making too many requests. The specific details surrounding the incident are not available. This type of action is typically taken by servers and web applications to prevent abuse, such as spamming or brute-force attacks. Source: https://www.huntingdondailynews.com/ap/national/measles-outbreaks-in-michigan-and-pennsylvania-end-while-texas-logs-just-4-new-cases/article_67628891-9bf1-59f6-894c-db630e5ea260.html
A leading Democratic member of the House Science Committee has sharply criticized the proposed 25% cut to NASA’s overall budget and 50% reduction to NASA science programs, calling it “catastrophic” and a “full-scale assault on the scientific establishment.” Rep. George Whitesides (D-Calif.) said the administration does not appreciate the value of science to the country, … Read more
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel criticized President Donald Trump for deploying over 700 Marines to quell anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, calling the deployment a “totalitarian hellscape.” The late-night host argued that the media is exaggerating the violence taking place at the protests and claimed Trump exacerbated the unrest by sending in troops. Kimmel mocked the president’s … Read more
A massive overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine has caused significant damage. The assault targeted the southern port city of Odessa, specifically the maternity hospital, leaving it severely damaged. In Kyiv, the nation’s capital, buildings are currently smoking and smoldering due to the aerial bombardment. Russia is intensifying its military efforts in eastern Ukraine, … Read more