WorldThe goal is to shift the balance of power in the Middle East and transform Iran into the next Syria – a country Israel can bomb without consequences, assesses Trita Parsi.
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Ukraine’s plan: EU pays 100 billion for American weapons
World"We're not giving anything - we're selling weapons", declares President Donald Trump.
Male NFL cheerleaders spark reactions
SportMale cheerleaders for Minnesota Vikings – praised and mocked
New study of national park: Wolves helped nature recover
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Nvidia and AMD to pay 15 percent of China revenues to US
EconomyMajor chip manufacturers have entered into an unusual agreement with the Trump administration to secure export licenses for the Chinese market.
Trump and Putin in Alaska – peace agreement or continued war?
WorldThe EU wants to increase pressure on Russia, Zelensky refuses to give up territory and a Russian negotiator warns of sabotage.
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US halts mRNA investment: “More risks than benefits”
World22 contracts worth nearly $500 million are being terminated with reference to the heavily criticized technology potentially worsening virus outbreaks rather than preventing them.
Greene: Ukraine support a betrayal of the American people
World"American taxpayers don't want to pay to murder people in some foreign country", states the Republican congresswoman.
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TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Jeans advertising campaign sparks outrage in woke circles
WorldAmerican Eagle fights back and rises on the stock market after "racist" jeans advertisement featuring blonde, blue-eyed model Sydney Sweeney.
Trump: No trade deal if Canada recognizes Palestine
WorldTrump threatens to halt trade deal if Canada recognizes Palestine at UN meeting.
Democrats push Trump for full transparency on Epstein probe
WorldThe "rule of five" law will be used to declassify the classified documents.
Doctor testifies about vaccine injuries in US Senate hearing
HealthThe experienced American anesthesiologist Dr. Robert Sullivan testified about how he developed a life-threatening lung disease after COVID-19 vaccination.
Comment: EU will work on Washington’s terms – with higher prices as a bonus
WorldThe US thus achieved its goal of removing the competitor EU from the Russian market, and now the vassals in Europe will work entirely on Washington's terms.
EU and US reach agreement on tariffs and energy cooperation
EconomyMajor investments and tariff agreements mark a new era of trade.
Gabbard accuses Obama of years-long coup against Trump
World"The most egregious weaponization and politicization of intelligence in American history", claims the US intelligence chief in a shocking statement.
Trump accuses Obama of “treason” – urges justice department to act
WorldUS President promises to "go after" his predecessor and intelligence chiefs for alleged conspiracy surrounding the Russia investigation.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
AstraZeneca invests billions in the US
EconomyWill invest $50 billion in the US following Trump's threats of import tariffs.
China’s economy grows faster than expected despite trade war
EconomyChina's economy, the world's second largest, grew by 5.2 percent in the second quarter driven by strong exports and investments.
War hawk: Trump will send “record amounts of weapons” to Ukraine
WorldThe Trump administration is signaling a "major statement" about Russia during the day.
FBI official in audio leak: “Law enforcement turned a blind eye” to Jeffrey Epstein
WorldRami Hasan, a high-ranking official at the FBI, simultaneously acknowledges that the justice system "missed things" in handling the Jeffrey Epstein case.
US issues sanctions against UN investigator who criticized Israel
WorldThis is considered part of the American campaign to silence critics of Israel's actions in the ongoing war, writes The Guardian.
Iran’s president: “We have never wanted nuclear weapons”
WorldIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies nuclear weapons ambitions and says Israel tried to kill him in a new interview with Tucker Carlson.
Elon Musk establishes new political party in the United States
WorldTesla billionaire announces formation of "America Party" – aims to challenge the two-party system that has long dominated U.S. politics.
“Floating Pentagon” makes its presence known in Stockholm
SwedenDespite reports of de-escalation in Europe, the commander of the American command ship has no plans to leave the region.
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TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
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