• 03/10/2025

Nikki Haley’s Financial Disclosures Show Speaking Fees and Other Income

New York Times The disclosure, filed with the F.E.C., also shows that Ms. Haley is still on the board of United Homes Group, a large homebuilder in the Southeast. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/us/politics/nikki-haley-fec-financial-disclosures.html

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Could US-Japan-South Korea meeting lead to Washington Declaration’s extension?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say the Hiroshima summit, which starts on Friday, is likely to see increased collaboration and ‘unity’ on security threats such as the war in Ukraine, the militant regime in Pyongyang and Beijing’s interest…

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IRS removes ‘entire investigative team’ in Hunter Biden probe, whistleblower claims retaliation: report

Fox News The IRS has removed the “entire investigative team” from its multi-year tax fraud investigation of Hunter Biden, and a whistleblower who raised concerns about the handling of the case is claiming the move was “clearly retaliatory,” according to a Monday report.  Per The New York Post, the whistleblower’s attorneys told Congress that the…

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Taiwan shares open higher

Taipei, May 16 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 75.52at 15,550.57 Tuesday on turnover of NT$3.199 billion (US$103.86 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305160001

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McCarthy not optimistic about debt ceiling negotiations, says ‘there is no movement’

Fox News House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Monday was not optimistic about the state of debt ceiling negotiations with the White House, saying, “there is no movement.” “I appreciate the president finally willing to talk after 97 days,” the speaker told reporters in the Capitol. “But, there is no movement.” “If you look at…

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‘The Little Mermaid’ left Halle Bailey breathless

Jerusalem Post “I think we all go through the things Ariel goes through: feeling uncertain but passionate about our future,” actress and singer Halle Bailey said. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-743157

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Wall Street Journal The disappearing white-collar job https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-amp-raquo-650e3f58

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Crude-Oil Prices Advance Amid Supply Issues

Wall Street Journal Crude prices were higher in early Asian trade amid continued supply-side issues, ANZ said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/crude-oil-prices-advance-amid-supply-issues-c256ac7a

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Gold Slips; U.S. Debt Ceiling Talks in Focus

Wall Street Journal Gold was a tad lower in early trade. However, gold prices could rise if U.S. debt ceiling talks start to hit several major roadblocks, said Oanda. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-slips-u-s-debt-ceiling-talks-in-focus-185a8c

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Fire rips through New Zealand hostel, killing 6 in ‘horrific’ tragedy: ‘This is our worst nightmare’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Up to 90 people are thought to have been in the hostel when the blaze began. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins called it ‘horrific’ and an ‘absolute tragedy’ – adding that the death toll would…

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