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Tether acquires a 12% stake, worth $150M, in Gold.com, which enables access to physical and tokenized gold, and plans to integrate its gold-backed XAUT token — What to know: … Tether, issuer of the world’s most popu…
Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.
Hong Kong ex-media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced Monday after national security conviction
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy former media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced Monday following his conviction in December under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
Photos: Washington Huskies lose to Ohio State Buckeyes in women’s basketball, 70-60
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Trump administration launches TrumpRx to lower prescription drug costs
The Trump administration unveiled TrumpRx on Thursday, a website aimed at helping Americans access discounted prescription drugs directly from manufacturers. The initiative, part of broader efforts to tackle rising health care costs, includes weight-l…
Argentina and U.S. Sign Sweeping Trade Deal as Alliance Deepens
The deal reduces reciprocal tariffs and expands quotas for key trading goods, including Argentine beef — a flashpoint for American ranchers.
Man pardoned in U.S. Capitol riot pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries
A New York man has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge in connection with a death threat aimed at U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft forecast capital expenditures that reach a combined ~$650B in 2026, a 60% YoY increase driven by data center construction (Bloomberg)
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Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft forecast capital expenditures that reach a combined ~$650B in 2026, a 60% YoY increase driven by data center construction — Four of the biggest US technology companies together have f…
Iran and US set for talks in Oman over nuclear program after Tehran shaken by nationwide protests
Iran and the United States are poised Friday to hold negotiations in Oman at least over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Virginia Democrats share proposed U.S. House map
Virginia Democrats have unveiled a new U.S. House map that aims to give the party four more seats in Congress.