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The United States has launched a new government-backed investment initiative, “Trump Accounts,” as part of nationwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The programme introduces state-funded savings accounts for children born within a defined eligibility window, aiming to encourage long-term investment......
A Virginia-based mental health startup has highlighted how artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping entrepreneurship, after using AI tools to move from an initial concept to a multi-state healthcare provider in just over a year. The company, Here Now Health, has grown from a home-based idea into an organisation employing 16 people......
The United States has marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a unique gift to future generations: a time capsule filled with hundreds of objects designed to capture everyday American life in the 2020s. Scheduled to remain sealed for 250 years, the capsule will be buried in Philadelphia near the historic site......
South Korean semiconductor manufacturer SK Hynix is reportedly considering an underwriting fee of around 0.5% of the proceeds from its planned American Depositary Receipt (ADR) offering, as preparations accelerate for one of the largest U.S. equity listings in recent years. According to reports citing people familiar with the matter, the......
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, focusing on anti-narcotics efforts and strained bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Colombian government. The discussion centered on Colombia’s ongoing campaign to reduce coca cultivation, the raw plant......
Pope Leo has called on the United States to remain faithful to its founding principles, praising the nation's long history of welcoming immigrants during a landmark address marking the country's 250th anniversary. Speaking live from the Vatican on Friday, the first American-born pope delivered his first major message to his home country......
Tesla has expanded its autonomous ride-hailing network to Miami, marking another step in the company's strategy to scale its Robotaxi platform and accelerate the adoption of self-driving technology in the United States. The company announced on Friday that its Robotaxi service is now available in the Florida city, broadening the geographic......
NASA and Arizona-based startup Katalyst Space Technologies have launched an ambitious orbital servicing mission aimed at extending the operational life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, marking a significant step forward in satellite rescue and in-orbit servicing technology. The mission, launched over the Pacific on Thursday, features......
A man died on Thursday after setting himself on fire outside the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, prompting an investigation by local authorities and expressions of condolences from UN officials. The New York City Police Department said officers responded to an emergency call near the UN complex on Thursday evening. The individual......
The United States has scaled back its military presence in Nigeria following the completion of a major counterterrorism operation, while reaffirming its commitment to intelligence cooperation with Nigerian security forces. The announcement signals a shift from direct operational involvement to continued strategic support as both countries......
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany’s record on military spending after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that Berlin has made substantial progress in strengthening its armed forces and should not hesitate to highlight those efforts. The remarks come just days before NATO leaders convene in Ankara,......
Spotify has taken action after uncovering a large-scale manipulation scheme that artificially inflated a song’s streaming numbers, raising concerns over the growing intersection between digital music charts and prediction-market betting platforms. The platform removed more than 500,000 fake streams from a track that briefly reached......
Investors are heading into a crucial week on Wall Street, with attention focused on monetary policy signals from the Federal Reserve and early corporate earnings reports that could set the tone for the upcoming U.S. reporting season, as recent volatility in technology stocks continues to weigh on sentiment. Market participants are closely......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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