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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference with other members of the Senate Republican leadership after the weekly policy luncheon on February 10, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Nathan Posner | Anadolu | Getty ImagesSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) said Thursday that he will bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor next week.The voter ID bill supported by President Donald Trump would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID to vote.For months, Trump, Republican hardliners and online influencers like Elon Musk have slammed opponents of the bill and…
Since the Iran war began, Gulf states have faced a barrage of Iranian missiles and drones, forcing their leaders to make an unenviable choice. They can either anger their closest allies and guarantors of their security, or they can anger their powerful neighbors, with whom they will have to live next door long after the war is over. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards acknowledged over the weekend that about 40% of its firepower is directed toward Israel, with much of it targeting its Arab neighbors instead. More than 2,000 projectiles were launched into Gulf countries. Both sides in the conflict appear to…
James Coles was the highest bidder in the first round of the men’s Hundred auction as London Spirit paid £390,000 for the 21-year-old Sussex all-rounder.Wales Fire spent more than half of their budget on their batting duo, securing England’s Joe Root (£240,000) and last year’s tournament MVP Jordan Cox (£300,000). Additionally, Pakistani leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has moved to Sunrisers Leeds, a franchise fully controlled by the owners of IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad, for £190,000, ending fears that Pakistani players would be ignored by Indian-run teams. image: Pakistan’s Usman Tariq signs with Birmingham Phoenix in first men’s auction Usman Tariq, the…
In this illustration photo, the Avivax logo is displayed on the tablet screen.Sopa Images | Light Rocket | Getty Imagesfrench biotechnology Abibax He told CNBC that he denied media reports. AstraZeneca Negotiations were underway to acquire the company.A report in French publication La L’Etre earlier Thursday, citing sources, said Anglo-Swedish company AstraZeneca had exclusive access to Avivax’s data since early February and had until March 23 to make a formal takeover offer.Stock chart iconStock chart iconAvivax stock.An Avivax spokesperson told CNBC that the company denied the report in its entirety, but had no further comment on specific points in the…
The prospects for quick Senate confirmation of Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh were as bleak as the weather in Washington on Thursday, as he met with more senators to improve his chances.”Today doesn’t seem like a very good day,” Warsh quipped to a CNBC reporter in the Hart Senate Building on his way to a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds (R.S.D.) as heavy rain poured down outside.When asked how the meeting was going, Warsh said: “Things are going well. I’m glad to see you.”Warsh’s nomination by President Donald Trump has stalled due to an effective blockade by Sen. Thom…
The US president, who received the FIFA Peace Prize, said he welcomes the Iranian soccer team but that they should not come for their own safety.listen to this article | 3 minutesinformationPublished March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationPresident Donald Trump has said it would not be appropriate for Iran’s national soccer team to participate in the FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted with the United States this summer.The US president’s comments on Thursday came after Iranian authorities ruled out participation in the soccer tournament amid attacks on…
When millions of Iranians poured into the streets in 1979 to end the rule of the former shah, their revolution seemed to have ended the practice of passing power from father to son. it’s not. Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has been elevated to the position his father held for almost 40 years until he was killed in a US and Israeli airstrike. The 88-member expert panel accomplished what many Iranians had hoped would never be done: turn the Islamic Republic into a dynasty. The appointment of someone deemed “unacceptable” by US President Donald…
English clubs were riding high in Europe heading into this week’s last-16 showdowns, so what has gone wrong after a chastening few days that have seen no team claim a first-leg win?There were mutterings on the continent of the supposed dangers of the dominance of the Premier League after they saw nine sides progress to the last 16 of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference Leagues, more than anyone else in Europe. However, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Chelsea all suffered damaging three-goal defeats on the road, Premier League champions Liverpool lost at Galatasaray, while Newcastle United and Arsenal…
Israeli AI agent startup Wonderful has raised $150 million in a Series B funding round, valuing it at $2 billion, just four months after the company raised $100 million in Series A funding. The new round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors including Index Ventures, IVP, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Vine Ventures. The company has raised a total of $286 million to date. In just 13 months, Wonderful says it has seen strong demand for its customer service AI agent platform across telecommunications, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. The startup is focused on non-English speaking markets,…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe reacts at the small R2 SUV launch event on March 7, 2024 in Laguna Beach, California.Mike Blake | ReutersRivian Automotive The company announced Thursday that its important all-electric vehicle, the R2, will go on sale this spring in a special edition model priced at about $58,000.The first R2 midsize car will be a performance model with a range of 330 miles, dual motors, special attributes and a “Launch Package” that includes “lifetime” access to Autonomy+ advanced driver assistance systems. The vehicle has 656 horsepower and 609 foot-pounds of torque, and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in…