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More news - Breaking news In a major legal development in New York, Judge Juan M. Merchan has rejected Donald Trump’s latest motion to appoint a new supervisor in a case involving payments allegedly made to suppress negative media coverage. The ruling marks the third failed attempt by Trump’s legal team to argue that Judge Merchan should recuse himself because of an alleged conflict of interest related to Merchan’s daughter’s political consulting work for Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris during her 2020 presidential campaign. The state ethics commission has previously ruled that a family member's independent political activities do not…

Related media - Breaking news Norway’s government pension fund Global, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, posted a staggering profit of $138 billion in the first half of the year. This strong performance was driven primarily by strong returns in technology stocks, as investors flocked to the sector amid the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The fund’s equity portfolio delivered an impressive 12.5% ​​return, underlining the impact of AI-related investments on its overall performance. However, the fund also faced challenges in other sectors, with its unlisted renewable energy infrastructure portfolio posting a negative 17.7% return due to rising capital costs.…

More news - Breaking news Following Team USA's thrilling gold medal victory over France in the Olympic basketball final, McDonald's France jokingly responded to the nation's disappointment with a tongue-in-cheek social media post. The fast food chain hinted at the possible discontinuation of its popular curry sauce, drawing parallels between the French team's defeat and the beloved condiment. The post, accompanied by an image of the curry sauce container, quickly went viral, sparking a wave of hilarious reactions and comments. Stephen Curry’s stellar performance in the game, especially his game-winning three-pointers, was undoubtedly a factor in the French team’s defeat.…

Related media - News 24 hours In a riveting series of interviews on Dominican television, J.D. Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, took the stage to endorse Donald Trump's vision for a potential second term, while facing criticism from Democratic contenders. Vance highlighted Trump's proposals, particularly his views on strengthening presidential influence over federal monetary policy. During those discussions, Vance, the Ohio senator, defended Trump's view that the U.S. presidency should exercise greater control over monetary decisions traditionally handled by the Federal Reserve. This position, Vance said, is crucial to aligning the nation's economic strategies with the policies of the elected…

More news - Breaking news Ukraine’s recent incursion into Russian territory has sent shockwaves around the world, exposing the vulnerabilities of Russian defenses and forcing a recalculation of the war’s trajectory. While the operation took many by surprise, including Ukrainian officials, its strategic implications are far-reaching. Kiev’s decision to strike across the border was a bold gamble, designed to disrupt Russian operations, capture prisoners, and change the narrative of the war. The operation successfully diverted significant resources from the Eastern Front, forcing Russia to divert troops and attention from the unexpected threat. Moscow’s initial disarray in responding to the incursion…

Related media - News 24 hours U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar has made some startling claims about the arrest of notorious drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. According to Salazar, Zambada was forcibly flown to Texas on a private plane against his will. The diplomat clarified that the operation was not authorized or conducted by U.S. authorities and that it was Joaquín Guzmán López, son of the jailed former leader of the Sinaloa cartel, who allegedly facilitated Zambada's transfer. Salazar hinted at a possible deal between the two cartel figures. The joint arrest of Zambada and Guzmán López on…