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A tourist from the U.S. mainland who was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny’s residency has been fatally shot at La Perla, a popular seaside shantytown. Police identified the victim as Kevin Mares, a 25-year-old who lived in New York....
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Lawyers for President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are set to face off Monday to determine whether the president violated a 147-year-old law when he deployed the National Guard to quell anti-immigration enforcement protests in Los Angeles – against the wishes of the governor.
A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents of remote areas to be ready to leave Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity fed the flames.
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Nvidia and AMD have agreed to give the U.S. government 15% of revenue from sales to China of advanced computer chips like Nvidia's H20 that are used for artificial intelligence applications, a U.S. official told Reuters on Sunday.
If you’re trying to get somewhere in Mongolia, locals are more likely to give you a place description than a postcode. This lack of formal addressing was a roadblock for the founders of ride-hailing platform UBCab. CNN speaks to the company to find out how they managed to overcome this obstacle.
A 14-year-old boy was killed by an airdropped aid package in Gaza on Saturday, according to Al-Awda hospital. The UN has warned that airdrops of aid are ineffective, expensive and dangerous in heavily populated areas
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A meteorite that tore through the sky in June shaking the Southeast with a sonic boom is now believed to be 4.56 billion years old, according to researchers ...
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A 22-year-old woman is dead after being shot in the back early Sunday on Chicago's West Side. The mass shooting also left five others, ranging in age from 17 to 29, injured, NBC Chicago reports. Three were in critical condition after the 2:48am shooting. Three separate shootings took place...
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The 2025 high school football season will be getting underway in a few short weeks, which means it’s officially preview season. Rivals is breaking down the nation’s top teams from coast-to-coast, and today we make our way back over to the Peach State and check out the 4-time state champion Grayson Rams. The Rams are coming off [...]
Covestor Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT – Free Report) by 15.4% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 427 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 57 shares during the period. Covestor Ltd’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $191,000 as of its most [...]
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True North Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR – Free Report) by 4.3% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 2,449 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 101 shares during the period. True North Advisors LLC’s holdings in Emerson Electric were [...]
Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. bought a new position in American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 96,891 shares of the payment services company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,069,000. Several other hedge funds also recently bought [...]
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With a week left before the start of the new Premier League season, Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle United remains in doubt as Liverpool continues to plan to bring in the striker. The Premier League champions are reportedly planning to submit another bid for Isak. Isak will join Liverpool if Newcastle opens the door to sell him, but the club is waiting to bring in a striker.
The Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans will face off for the first time since 2023 on Nov. 22. Oregon has defeated USC three times in a row, but can they keep the streak alive? Updated betting odds for the game at Autzen Stadium.
Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum produced a strange moment on Saturday that earned her a flagrant foul.
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"Find your purpose." That's become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden: How do I go about finding this, and what if I never do? This is called "purpose anxiety"—the gnawing sense that one's life should have an overarching...
Travis Hunter’s professional debut included 10 snaps on offense, eight on defense and no highlights. The Heisman Trophy winner and second overall pick in the NFL draft was relatively quiet in Jacksonville’s 31-25 loss to Pittsburgh in a preseason game....
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Drones launched by Kyiv are targeting deeper into Russian territory than in past, Al Jazeera's correspondent reports.
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OTTAWA — First Nations in Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation say nearly $1 billion in federal funding went to a group they allege is fraudulently claiming Métis identity.
BLACKPINK has won a seventh music show trophy for “JUMP”! On the August 10 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were BLACKPINK’s “JUMP,” THE BOYZ’s “Stylish,” and ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS.” BLACKPINK ultimately took the win with a total of 6,909 points. Congratulations to BLACKPINK! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below:... Continue reading Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 7th Win For “JUMP” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By KiiiKiii, EVNNE, And MoreThe post Watch: BLACKPINK Takes 7th Win For “JUMP” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By KiiiKiii, EVNNE, And More appeared first on Soompi.
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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said "it's possible" that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. CNN's Dana Bash asked Whitaker on "State of the Union" if Zelensky would be invited to the Alaska summit to discuss a ceasefire deal. “I certainly think it’s possible,” Whitaker...
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Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists. The national fire service said it had 12 teams on the ground and six Canadair planes fighting the blaze, which has torn through the national park in southern Italy since [...]The post Italy’s Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists as wildfire rages appeared first on Digital Journal.
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Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. reduced its stake in Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE – Free Report) by 34.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 23,390 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 12,443 shares during the quarter. Atria Wealth [...]
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It’s August, and horror and humor came to play. In a month that’s long been known to let edgier movies thrive, Zach Cregger’s highly anticipated horror film “Weapons” did not disappoint, topping the box office during its debut weekend with $42.5 million domestically from 3,202 theaters. It made $70 million internationally.The film’s success also handed its distributor, Warner Bros. Pictures, the seventh No. 1 opening of the year, and became the studio’s sixth film in a row to debut with over $40 million domestically. “Freakier Friday,” Disney’s chaotic sequel to the 2003 classic, “Freaky Friday,” took the second spot during its premiere weekend, earning $29 million in 3,975 North American theaters. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return, this time for a double body-swapping between the mother-daughter duo and Lohan’s teen daughter and soon-to-be stepdaughter.Viral marketing tactics, coupled with strong social media word-of-mouth, boded well for both films’ success, said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for the data firm Comscore. “The top two films could not be more different, and that’s what makes this weekend so appealing for moviegoers,” Dergarabedian said. “Both are perfectly tailored for their audiences to react in real time over the weekend to these films and then post on social media.”“Weapons” transports audiences to the small town of Maybrook, where 17 kids up and leave their homes at 2:17 a.m., leaving bewildered parents in their wake. The town is left to navigate the lingering effects of trauma through horror, paranoia and a touch of existential humor.The film is Cregger’s follow-up to his solo directorial debut with the 2022 genre-bending horror, “Barbarian.” That critically-acclaimed film had a slower start and smaller budget, but still topped the charts during its premiere with $10 million domestically and made a splash in the genre.“Weapons” generated a lot of buzz for its strong reviews (95% on Rotten Tomatoes). “The Internet’s exploding right now between Friday and today. You just see that people are having a great time with it,” said Jeffrey Goldstein, president of Global Distribution for Warner Bros. “It starts with an exceptional movie, an exceptional marketing campaign, and the date was exceptional too.”The success of the comedy-horror double premiere meant “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” surrendered its two-week run in the top spot and landed in the third position, bringing in $15.5 million domestically. The superhero movie enjoyed a strong $118 million debut, but stumbled in its second weekend.MoviesAug 6‘Weapons' spins small town into chaos that mirrors real life, humor and allCelebrity NewsAug 7Macaulay Culkin sets record straight on ‘Home Alone' movie rumors“The Bad Guys 2,” which got a healthy start at the No. 2 spot during its premiere weekend, came in fourth place, earning $10.4 million domestically. “The Naked Gun” had a similar fate, reaching the fifth position with $8.4 million in North American theaters. “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which came in seventh this week, is expected to hit $800 million globally by Monday, according to NBC Universal, following a successful run in theaters.Warner Bros. started off slow this year, but made a comeback with the box-office hit, “A Minecraft Movie,” which opened with $157 million domestically. Since then, movies like “Sinners,” “Superman” and now, “Weapons,” have found success. The studio set “a blueprint to how to create a perfect summer lineup,” Dergarabedian said. “Weapons ”also joins a stream of successful horror movies this year, its opening numbers coming in just behind “Final Destination: Bloodlines” and “Sinners.”Top 10 movies by domestic box officeWith final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore:1. “Weapons,” $42.5 million.2. “Freakier Friday,” $29 million.3. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” $15.5 million.4. “The Bad Guys 2,” $10.4 million.5. “The Naked Gun,” $8.4 million.6. “Superman,” $7.8 million.7. “Jurassic World Rebirth,” $4.7 million.8. “F1: The Movie,” $2.9 million.9. “Together,” $2.6 million.10. “Sketch,” $2.5 million.
President Donald Trump‘s executive order could potentially expose 401(k) retirement plans to the risks of private equity investments.What Happened: Trump’s executive order, signed last week, makes it easier for alternative investments, including private equity, to be added to 401(k) accounts. This move has alarmed some experts who believe 401(k) should remain a simple, low-risk investment vehicle.Private equity investments, often concentrated in a few portfolio companies, are less liquid than stocks and bonds, and carry valuations that can be challenging to measure daily, reports the Insider. Jeffrey Hooke, professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, voiced his concerns, stating, “Private equity kind ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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Africa Set To Test Critical-Minerals-Backed Currency Authored by Darren Taylor via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),Major countries and regional blocs in Africa are throwing their weight behind an ambitious plan to establish a “non-circulating” currency backed by critical minerals, which are crucial to technological development, defense, and economic growth.A miner displays diamonds dug out of a disused mine in Komaggas, South Africa, in June 2012. Alexander Joe/AFP/Getty ImagesAnalysts say a denomination based on commodities could reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign currencies—especially the U.S. dollar—and decrease its dependence on loans from China, Europe, the United States, and global financial institutions like the World Bank.The proposed monetary unit is provisionally called the African Units of Account (AUA), according to a plan formulated by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and KPMG South Africa.The new currency is supported by the African Union and South Africa, the continent’s biggest economic power, and could soon be piloted in a test market.The proposal says the AUA would be traded on the international foreign exchange market, and would be less susceptible to fluctuations in individual African currencies or the U.S. dollar, making it more attractive to investors.Economists say the backing of the currency with mineral reserves could reduce the risk perceived by lenders, potentially leading to lower interest rates on loans for development projects, especially in Africa’s energy sector.While some in Africa’s mining industry are optimistic about the potential of such a currency, others warn that China could “weaponize” it, given Beijing’s dominance in global critical minerals supply chains.The International Energy Agency and other organizations project that demand for critical minerals like cobalt, copper, platinum, and lithium will spike fourfold shortly, with global powers in a race to secure supplies.Africa is at the center of the competition.It’s the world’s poorest and least developed region, but it holds almost a third of global reserves of critical minerals, according to the International Monetary Fund.The minerals are essential for modern technologies like smartphones and computers, in electricity grids, and in weapons such as missile systems, fighter jets, and warships.U.S. President Donald Trump regards critical minerals as vital to the future of the United States, and he wants to secure supply chains as soon as possible.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) lists 50 minerals essential to America’s economy and national security, including cobalt, lithium, manganese, platinum, tantalum, tungsten, and vanadium.Most are found in Africa.South Africa, for example, is the world’s largest producer of manganese and platinum; Zimbabwe is one of the world’s top lithium producers, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) mines approximately 70 percent of the world’s cobalt.“A well-managed and structured critical minerals currency could strengthen Africa’s hand in global resources markets and free it to leverage its abundant natural resources,” said Moeletsi Mbeki, a South African economist.This, he told The Epoch Times, is especially important at a time when the continent seeks to mitigate economic damage from global uncertainty caused by conflicts and “market turmoil.”“If we consider the tariffs that Trump’s slapping around, and global trade wars happening now and in the future, maybe this new currency could prevent Africa from being collateral damage,” said Mbeki.The AfDB and KPMG proposal said the currency would be backed by a basket of some of Africa’s most important critical minerals, and would be part of an initiative to create “a more unified and stable financial system.”The framework document suggested that key producers of critical minerals pledge a pre-agreed proportion of proven commodity reserves to “promote regional financial integration, co-operation and cross-border trade.”Moono Mupotola, AfDB director in Southern Africa, told The Epoch Times the bank is deciding on the minerals to be included in a “test” and is set to select a “pilot country” where a study of the feasibility of the new currency will happen.Mbeki said the currency could help Africa take ownership of its critical minerals and their processing.“We have all these minerals, but we don’t benefit much from them, because Africa’s value chain is so weak,” he explained.“We process less than five percent of minerals domestically, which means the real profits are earned by foreigners, especially China.“If we can use a common currency to unite Africa’s mining industries and their governments, it’s a real step towards more independence and greater local beneficiation and profits going into African pockets.”Professor Hambaba Jimaima, international relations researcher at the University of Zambia, said Africa’s steps toward the currency are an indication that it wants as much economic independence as possible from both China and the West, as it prepares to be a prominent player in world affairs.“Africa’s tired of being beholden to the West for aid and trade and to China for investment and loans,” he told The Epoch Times. “It wants to use critical minerals and a currency connected to them as a basis for industrialization and greater political clout.“Africa has given away control of critical minerals to China. Africa wants this control back. It wants to mine and refine its own resources. Critical minerals are Africa’s trump card. The currency must be seen in this light.”But other experts, like Ugandan economist and the East African country’s former finance minister, Ezra Suruma, are skeptical.“Critical minerals are not yet the safe investment that gold is,” he told The Epoch Times. “Prices are volatile. If there’s more stability, then certainly the idea of a critical minerals currency is worth investigating.”Frank Blackmore, KPMG South Africa lead economist, told The Epoch Times several factors hamper the creation of a resource-based currency.“It’s going to take a long time for most African producers to reap full reward from their critical minerals,” he said.“A lot of places don’t have adequate electricity; transport nodes are rundown. All of this counts against production. There are also shortages of skilled labor.”Mbeki suggested, though, that the initial pool of minerals be used as collateral to fund development and industrialization.“That fund could be used to encourage locally-controlled exploration and mining,” he said.Mbeki also warns that China, as much as it often declares itself dedicated to African progress, could yet be “a fly in the ointment” in the establishment of a critical minerals-backed currency.“China doesn’t usually support plans that could erode its power,” said the economist. “I can foresee the Chinese not being very cooperative in this regard, and they could even weaponize the currency to try to make sure that African countries toe their lines.“As long as the Chinese have so much power in critical minerals supply chains, this new currency is on shaky ground.” Tyler DurdenSun, 08/10/2025 - 10:30
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