Trump taps top economic aide for vacant Fed seat
Published Fri, Aug 8, 2025 · 06:54 AM [WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Thursday named the leader of his White House economic panel to fill a recently vacated seat on the Federal Reserve board, as he seeks to boost his sway over the independent central bank. “It is my Great Honor to announce that…
Read MoreInstacart posts strongest order growth since 2022, beats earnings estimates
[NEW YORK] Instacart posted its strongest order growth since 2022 for a second straight quarter and beat earnings estimates for the current period, a sign of resilience in its core delivery business after it rolled out initiatives to cater to price-conscious consumers. Orders grew 17 per cent to 82.7 million in the April to June…
Read MoreOil falls on announcement of Trump-Putin meeting
[NEW YORK] Oil prices dropped on Thursday for a sixth consecutive session after the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet US… Source link
Read MoreEurope: Shares post biggest jump in over two weeks; Ukraine ceasefire in focus
EUROPEAN shares logged their biggest daily rise in over two weeks on Thursday, boosted by financial stocks as investors weighed mixed corporate earnings, US tariffs and a potential breakthrough to end the Russian-Ukraine conflict. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.92 per cent at 546.05, a one-week high. The European banks index climbed 2 per cent to its…
Read MoreTesla disbands Dojo supercomputer team in blow to AI effort
[SAN FRANCISCO] Tesla is disbanding its Dojo supercomputer team and its leader will depart the company, according to sources familiar with the matter, upending the automaker’s effort to develop in-house chips for driverless technology. Peter Bannon, who was heading up Dojo, is leaving and chief executive officer Elon Musk has ordered the effort to be…
Read MoreUS: Nasdaq ends at record, Dow falls as tariff hikes take effect
[NEW YORK] The Dow fell while the Nasdaq finished at a fresh record on Thursday as markets grappled with worries over lofty equity valuations in light of President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. The mixed session reflected lingering unease as new US tariff increases took effect. “This tariff issue is still an overhang for the…
Read MoreWho Was Brandon Blackstock? Everything About Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband and Talent Manager
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and talent manager, was a talent manager at Starstruck Entertainment, a company owned by his father, Narvel. The firm managed several high-profile clients, including Emily Ann Roberts, Carly Pearce, and Blake Shelton. Blackstock was also the executive producer of The Kelly Clarkson Show’s first season. His other TV credits include…
Read MoreHow boards should adapt to trade risks
DIRECTORS carry the overarching responsibility of ensuring their companies perform effectively. This duty is not only a matter of good governance, but a legal one. At the heart of a director’s duty is the task of setting strategic direction, a process that must now account for the structural, persistent risks emerging from global trade dynamics.…
Read MoreWho Was Melissa Rupnow? Mom of Natalie Rupnow Who Shot Dead Two at Abundant Life Christian School Commits Suicide
The mother of Natalie Rupnow—who shot dead two people at Abundant Life Christian School before taking her own life in December—has reportedly died by suicide. Melissa Rupnow was found on August 1 in Janesville after police responded to a call in the 1100 block of Matheson Street, according to an August 6 report from the…
Read MoreTim Cook Gifts Trump 24K Gold Emblem as Apple Commits $600 Billion to U.S.—Internet Slams CEO for ‘Bending the Knee’
Apple CEO Tim Cook met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday and announced a new $100 billion investment in America to boost manufacturing within the country. The latest investment will bring the total pledged investment amount to $600 billion over the next 4 years. During the meeting, Cook presented the president with…
Read MoreWho was Simona Cina? 20-year-old Promising Volleyball Player Mysteriously Found Dead in a Pool, Family Suspects Coverup
A Graduation Party Turns into Nightmare A promising volleyball player and sports science student, Simona Cinà, 20, was found lifeless in the pool at around 4am. Simona had gone to attend a graduation party at a private villa. More than 90 guests had turned up to the event, which promised “rivers of alcohol.” Simona went…
Read MoreMeryl Streep’s Snakeskin Heels Are the Quietest Power Play Yet on ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Set
Meryl Streep arrived on the set of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in New York on Thursday in square-toe snakeskin heels with a marbled outsole — a detail that didn’t shout, but still cleared space in an already impressive shoe lineup that’s included mirrored pumps and crimson satin platforms. The silhouette featured a low, block…
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