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President Donald Trump announced plans to send $1,776 in “warrior dividends” to more than 1 million U.S. service members in an unusual prime-time televised address to the nation Wednesday night.”Thanks to tariffs and the One Big Beautiful Bill that just passed, I’m proud to announce tonight that more than 1.45 million service members will receive the Special Warrior Dividend before Christmas,” President Trump said in a speech in the White House Diplomatic Reception Room.“And the checks are already in the mail,” he said.President Trump began his speech by slamming his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, for “inheriting chaos” when he…

The death toll from new U.S. attacks on shipping in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean has reached nearly 100.The U.S. military said four people were killed in recent attacks on ships in the eastern Pacific Ocean, announcing the “deadly” attack after U.S. lawmakers rejected a resolution seeking to curb President Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela.The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), which leads Latin America’s burgeoning military operation Southern Spear, said Wednesday’s attack targeted “four male narco-terrorists” without providing evidence that the destroyed vessel was involved in drug trafficking.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of list”This vessel was sailing along known drug…

On Thursday, mourners buried 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of Sydney’s Bondi Beach attack. She was enjoying Hanukkah with her family when the gunman opened fire. At the funeral in Sydney, people held bouquets of flowers, framed photos of Matilda, dolls and stuffed animals, as seen in a video of the ceremony, which was attended by several politicians, state broadcaster ABC said. The girl’s death touched many in the grieving community. A woman who visited the makeshift memorial Wednesday said she had knitted 15 butterflies to represent each of the deceased. “The one in the middle is a bright blue…

England’s hopes of reclaiming the Ashes were all but over as Australia once again displayed a disastrous batting performance and were able to take complete control of the third Test.England appeared to have the upper hand on the second morning, claiming the two wickets they needed to beat Australia for 371 on the flat pitch of Adelaide Oval, but the tourists once again fell short as they trailed at 213-8 at the end after further Snicko controversy. Australia won the first two Tests of the five-match series and need only a draw to qualify for the Ashes, but closed out…

Exactly 15 years ago, Mohamed Bouazizi’s self-immolation in Tunisia sparked unprecedented pan-Arab protests demonstrating the overwhelming desire of Arabs for a more democratic form of government.In extraordinary scenes, millions of protesters across several countries rallied against authoritarian leaders who have held power for decades, challenging a political system defined by repression, corruption and exclusion.Demonstrators’ grievances centered around centralized power structures that breed corruption and injustice and concentrate wealth in the hands of a relatively small number of people. What followed was not just a regional uprising, but a historic demand for dignity, responsibility, and democratic governance.As expected, the regime responded…

A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on December 17, 2025 in New York City.new york stock exchangeS&P500 futures It traded near the flatline on Wednesday night as investors awaited inflation data that could be a catalyst for the market. Futures tied to a broad market index rose 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures Added 0.2%. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average We lost an 8-point lead.shares of micron technology Semiconductor markets soared more than 7% in after-hours trading after the semiconductor market beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter sales and bottom line profits and provided strong earnings…

President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, touting accomplishments, demonizing immigrants and attacking his Democratic predecessor.Presidents typically reserve their White House addresses for major announcements to the nation, but Trump used Wednesday’s 19-minute speech to promote his claim that the country is doing well even as his popularity slumps.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”Our country is strong. America is respected and our country is back stronger than ever. Our country is poised for the greatest economic boom the world has ever seen.”President Trump continues to scapegoat immigrants, blaming them for the country’s problems, including the…

For more than a decade, the Arab Spring has been widely dismissed as a failure, often portrayed as a temporary outburst of idealism that collapsed into repression, war, and a return to authoritarianism. Tunisia’s uprising, which began with the self-immolation of street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi in Sidi Bouzid on December 17, 2010, is better remembered in this chronicle as a tragic prelude to dashed hopes than as a transformative political moment.This interpretation is incomplete and misleading in important respects.Bouazizi’s actions were not simply a response to police brutality, corruption, and economic exclusion, although all three were real. It was a…

Starbucks and Burger King are betting big on a partnership model that’s gaining traction in China. The company plans to sell a majority stake to a local private equity firm as the battle for market share intensifies. Foreign food chains once thrived in China without much adaptation, and high-end Western products virtually sold themselves. Today, decisions made from far-flung headquarters no longer preclude that. Chinese private equity firms tend to move quickly, revamping menus, adjusting prices and rapidly expanding scale, including entering lower-tier cities. “Their involvement allows businesses to operate at ‘China speed,'” said Kay Hasegawa, a partner at consulting…

A view of Oracle headquarters in Redwood Shores, California, September 11, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Anxiety that investors have around them oracle The impact on the project was felt as the stock price fell nearly 50% from its all-time high on September 10th.Asset management firm Blue Owl Capital reportedly pulled out of Oracle’s $10 billion data center project due to unfavorable debt terms, amid growing concerns about the tech giant’s high debt levels, according to the Financial Times.This latest development has fueled concerns that Oracle will delay completion of OpenAI’s data center, a report first flagged by Bloomberg…