Trending: * Yesterday, John Ratcliffe was sworn in as the 25th Director of the CIA, taking over the most powerful intelligence agency on Earth. Ratcliffe, who previously served as the Director of National Intelligence during President Trump’s first term, brings experience in overseeing the broader U.S. intelligence community. The
Economics & Markets: * Yesterday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced plans for Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next few years. The investment is expected to target sectors such as technology, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing, aiming to expand trade and strengthen economic ties
Trending: * The U.S. Coast Guard announced swift action to implement executive orders from the White House, marking one of the first instances of the U.S. adopting the term “Gulf of America” in its operations. Acting Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday ordered an immediate deployment of cutters, aircraft, boats, and
Trending: * Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on his first day in office. He reinstated in-person work for federal employees, froze new federal hiring (excluding the military), and paused foreign aid spending to reassess U.S. international commitments. In immigration, he ended the use of the
Trending: * Today, January 20th, 2025, Donald Trump is being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House. His administration is set to focus on major issues like immigration, foreign policy, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump plans to sign executive orders
Economics & Markets: * Yesterday’s commodity market: * Yesterday’s crypto market: * Yesterday, President-elect Donald Trump launched a new cryptocurrency called $TRUMP, which quickly reached a peak market value of $6.5 billion and is now at $5.3 billion. The token is built on the Solana blockchain and started with
Trending: * Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law requiring ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to sell its U.S. operations or face a complete ban of the app within the country. The ruling, set to take effect on January 19, 2025, stems from national security concerns
Trending: * Steak ’n Shake announced that by the end of February 2025, it will transition to using 100% beef tallow for frying across its restaurants. This move reflects a return to traditional cooking methods that emphasize quality and flavor. Beef tallow, once a standard in frying, is known for its
Trending: * The FDA has decided to ban FD&C Red No. 3, a red dye used in foods and medicines, because studies have shown it can cause cancer. This dye, often found in candies, baked goods, and some medications, has been a concern for decades. It was banned from
Trending: * Yesterday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who had been impeached in December 2024, was arrested after weeks of refusing to leave his presidential residence. The impeachment came after Yoon declared martial law in December, claiming it was necessary to address anti-state threats. This move caused outrage across the
Economics & Markets: * Yesterday’s U.S. stock market: * Yesterday’s commodity market: * Yesterday’s crypto market: Geopolitics & Military Activity: Environment & Weather: * A major fire has been reported in the past 24 hours near Bicentennial Park in Tandil, central Argentina. The rugged, hilly terrain has made it difficult
Trending: * Today, January 13, 2025, the Maha Kumbh Mela began in Prayagraj, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India. This major Hindu festival, held every 12 years, takes place at the meeting point of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Millions of participants attend the event to perform ritual bathing in