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Skepticism hounds Hamas’s famine narrative after terrorist arm appears in hostage video

Skepticism hounds Hamas’s famine narrative after terrorist arm appears in hostage video

JERUSALEM POST STAFF, The Jerusalem Post

Hamas claimed that Evyatar David had been eating what the people of Gaza were eating, referencing the accusation that Israel had forced starvation on the...

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastCrisis & EmergencyPublic Health Emergency

Aug 2, 2025, 11:00 PM

★ The Substack Branding and Faux Prestige Trap

★ The Substack Branding and Faux Prestige Trap

John Gruber, Daringfireball.net

Only with Substack does anyone perceive creator branding as being subservient to the platform — something that ought to be seen merely as an interchangeable CMS.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Aug 2, 2025, 9:11 PM

US authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

US authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.

Legal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Aug 2, 2025, 9:09 PM

WATCH: Rescued sea turtle returned to ocean after treatment

WATCH: Rescued sea turtle returned to ocean after treatment

ABC News

Pennywise, a large sea turtle that was found injured along the Florida coast in May following a boat strike, has been returned to the ocean.

Aug 2, 2025, 8:53 PM

Why Donald Trump Says It’s “Difficult” to Pardon Sean “Diddy” Combs

Why Donald Trump Says It’s “Difficult” to Pardon Sean “Diddy” Combs

Eonline.com

Donald Trump isn’t doing Sean “Diddy” Combs any favors. Three months after he first shared insight into the possibility of granting the rap mogul a presidential pardon if convicted of his crimes,...

Legal & Justice

Aug 2, 2025, 7:58 PM

US officials open investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith

US officials open investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith

BBC News

Smith had led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before resigning from his post earlier this year.

Legal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Aug 2, 2025, 7:55 PM

In Gaza, more Palestinians are killed while waiting for food aid

In Gaza, more Palestinians are killed while waiting for food aid

Aya Batrawy, NPR

Dozens of Palestinians were killed, many while waiting for food aid, amid a deepening starvation crisis and despite Israeli assurances of a humanitarian pause in some areas of the territory.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastCrisis & EmergencyPublic Health Emergency

Aug 2, 2025, 7:43 PM

Chilling warnings from 1930s Europe: "Reality is stronger than all our wishes"

Chilling warnings from 1930s Europe: "Reality is stronger than all our wishes"

Garrett M. Graff, Doomsdayscenario.co

The chilling warnings of Europe in the 1930s: "Reality is stronger than all our wishes"

Security & Intelligence

Aug 2, 2025, 7:14 PM

Office of Special Counsel says it's opened Hatch Act probe of Jack Smith

Office of Special Counsel says it's opened Hatch Act probe of Jack Smith

Alexander Mallin, ABC News

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel said opened an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith and whether he violated the Hatch Act.

Legal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Aug 2, 2025, 6:47 PM

U.S. has 'very, very good plan' to end war in Gaza, envoy tells hostage families

U.S. has 'very, very good plan' to end war in Gaza, envoy tells hostage families

CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump has made ending the conflict in Gaza a major priority of his administration, though negotiations have faltered. Steve Witkoff is visiting Israel as its government faces mounting pressure over the deteriorating humanitarian conditio…

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle East

Aug 2, 2025, 6:35 PM

CORN: Deconstruction of America...

Mother Jones

CORN: Deconstruction of America... (First column, 5th story, link)

Government & AdministrationSocial Issues & CultureLegal & JusticeElections & Politics

Aug 2, 2025, 6:34 PM

DADDY'S HOME!

DADDY'S HOME!

Jack Hobbs, Irishstar.com

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and the White House have taken a comment from NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte to a whole new, and uncomfortable level

Media & CommunicationsForeign Policy & International

Aug 2, 2025, 6:34 PM

Jet2 holiday ad audio used in ICE deportation video

Jet2 holiday ad audio used in ICE deportation video

CK Smith, Salon

Critics slam White House for using a lighthearted Jet2 holiday meme in a video showing ICE deportation flights

Media & CommunicationsLegal & JusticeImmigration

Aug 2, 2025, 6:30 PM

After a historic economic week, stagflation fears are back

After a historic economic week, stagflation fears are back

axios.com, Biztoc.com

Economy & FinanceGovernment & Administration

Aug 2, 2025, 6:29 PM

Ukraine Anti-Corruption Agencies Detain Four in Drone Procurement Probe

Ukraine Anti-Corruption Agencies Detain Four in Drone Procurement Probe

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Aug 2, 2025, 6:29 PM

What’s the fallout from Trump’s new batch of tariffs?

What’s the fallout from Trump’s new batch of tariffs?

Al Jazeera English

The US has hit many countries with new levies, causing shock and confusion.

Economy & FinanceTrade

Aug 2, 2025, 6:20 PM

‘Chokepoint 3.0’ Has Arrived? a16z Warns of Anti-Crypto Bank Tactics

‘Chokepoint 3.0’ Has Arrived? a16z Warns of Anti-Crypto Bank Tactics

Francisco Rodrigues, CoinDesk

This tactic could strangle competition by making it more costly for users to transfer funds to alternative platforms, a16z's general partner argued.

Economy & FinanceCryptocurrency

Aug 2, 2025, 6:00 PM

Hamas denies it expressed willingness to disarm, slams Witkoff’s Gaza trip

Hamas denies it expressed willingness to disarm, slams Witkoff’s Gaza trip

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Palestinian group rejects reported comments by US special envoy Steve Witkoff that it is 'prepared to be demilitarised'.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle East

Aug 2, 2025, 5:56 PM

Public broadcasting faces closure after funding eliminated

Public broadcasting faces closure after funding eliminated

CK Smith, Salon

After 60 years funding NPR, PBS and local stations, CPB will shut down, erasing news and culture for millions

Policy & LegislationMedia & Communications

Aug 2, 2025, 5:00 PM

Former Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith Probed For Alleged Election Interference

Former Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith Probed For Alleged Election Interference

Ty Roush, Forbes Staff, Ty Roush, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/, Forbes

A probe comes after Republican Sen. Tom Cotton accused Smith of “unlawfully” seeking to influence the 2024 presidential election.

Elections & PoliticsLegal & Justice

Aug 2, 2025, 4:53 PM

CL-STA-0969 Installs Covert Malware in Telecom Networks During 10-Month Espionage Campaign

CL-STA-0969 Installs Covert Malware in Telecom Networks During 10-Month Espionage Campaign

info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News), Internet

Telecommunications organizations in Southeast Asia have been targeted by a state-sponsored threat actor known as CL-STA-0969 to facilitate remote control over compromised networks. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it observed multiple incidents in the region, …

Security & IntelligenceCybersecurityForeign Policy & International

Aug 2, 2025, 4:30 PM

‘South Park’ Seasons 1-26 Leaving HBO Max This Coming Week

‘South Park’ Seasons 1-26 Leaving HBO Max This Coming Week

Tim Lammers, Contributor, Tim Lammers, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/, Forbes

Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s "South Park" is packing up Seasons 1-26 of the classic series and soon leaving HBO Max after a five-year run on the streaming platform.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Aug 2, 2025, 4:06 PM

What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More

What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More

Erik Kain, Senior Contributor, Erik Kain, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/, Forbes

Everything new to stream this weekend on all your favorite streaming services from Netflix to Apple TV to Hulu and more.

Media & Communications

Aug 2, 2025, 4:05 PM

Strong Support for NASA and Project Artemis Will Advance the U.S.

Strong Support for NASA and Project Artemis Will Advance the U.S.

Matthew Beddingfield, Scientific American

NASA needs clear support from the White House if we want to win the new space race

Space PolicyGovernment & Administration

Aug 2, 2025, 4:00 PM

Appeals judges order ICC prosecutor to recuse himself from Venezuela investigation

Appeals judges order ICC prosecutor to recuse himself from Venezuela investigation

apnews.com, Biztoc.com

Aug 2, 2025, 3:42 PM

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold stocks and didn’t snap up bargains even as markets crumbled after ‘Liberation Day’

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold stocks and didn’t snap up bargains even as markets crumbled after ‘Liberation Day’

Jason Ma, Yahoo Entertainment

Berkshire was a net seller of stocks for the 11th straight quarter, offloading $6.92 billion during the second quarter and buying $3.9 billion.

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Aug 2, 2025, 3:34 PM

Wilson ends Zhao's run to reach Shanghai final

Wilson ends Zhao's run to reach Shanghai final

Sean Kearns, BBC News

Kyren Wilson will face Ali Carter in the final of the Shanghai Masters after coming from behind to beat Zhao Xintong.

Aug 2, 2025, 3:16 PM

Ana Marie Cox on the Shaky Foundation of Substack as a Business

Ana Marie Cox on the Shaky Foundation of Substack as a Business

John Gruber, Anamariecox.com

Let’s set Substack’s “Nazi problem” aside for a moment. What if the bigger issue is being stranded on a collapsing platform... with a bunch of Nazis?...

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Aug 2, 2025, 3:14 PM

U.S. public broadcasting non-profit tied to Sesame Street, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to shut after defunding

U.S. public broadcasting non-profit tied to Sesame Street, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to shut after defunding

CBC News

The non-profit Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's planning to shut down after losing Congress funding, amid U.S. President Donald Trump's allegations that public media spread views contrary to what the U.S. should be espousing.

Policy & LegislationMedia & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Aug 2, 2025, 2:40 PM

Statisticians blast Trump over BLS firing: ‘Dangerous precedent’

Statisticians blast Trump over BLS firing: ‘Dangerous precedent’

thehill.com, Biztoc.com

Statisticians railed against President Trump on Friday following his decision to fire Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner Erika McEntarfer for “inaccuracies” and “incompetence” after presenting a low job growth report for the month of July. Former …

Government & AdministrationPersonnelEconomy & Finance

Aug 2, 2025, 2:35 PM

Trump Says He Hasn’t Decided on Diddy Pardon: “He Was Very Hostile [to Me]”

Trump Says He Hasn’t Decided on Diddy Pardon: “He Was Very Hostile [to Me]”

Scoop Harrison, Consequence.net

Combs faces up to 20 years in prison after being convicted of two counts of transportation for the purpose of prostitution. Trump Says He Hasn’t Decided on Diddy Pardon: “He Was Very Hostile [to Me]” Scoop Harrison

Legal & Justice

Aug 2, 2025, 2:30 PM

Hamas to blame for hunger in Gaza: Huckabee

Hamas to blame for hunger in Gaza: Huckabee

Ashley N. Soriano, Newsnationnow.com

United States ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Israel shouldn't be responsible for feeding starving Gazans.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle East

Aug 2, 2025, 2:17 PM

Agrify Corporation (AGFY) Raises $25.9M to Fuel THC Beverage Expansion

Agrify Corporation (AGFY) Raises $25.9M to Fuel THC Beverage Expansion

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Cheap Pot Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Agrify Corporation stands tenth on our list. Agrify Corporation...

Economy & FinanceEnergy

Aug 2, 2025, 1:50 PM

Organigram Global Inc. (OGI) Expands Into U.S. THC Beverage Market Across 25 States

Organigram Global Inc. (OGI) Expands Into U.S. THC Beverage Market Across 25 States

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Cheap Pot Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Organigram Global Inc. stands sixth on our list. Organigram Global...

Economy & FinanceEnergy

Aug 2, 2025, 1:45 PM

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) Transforms Into Cannabis-Only Powerhouse

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) Transforms Into Cannabis-Only Powerhouse

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Cheap Pot Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Village Farms International, Inc. stands fifth on our list. Village...

Economy & FinanceHealthcareAgriculture

Aug 2, 2025, 1:44 PM

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) Becomes Medical Market Powerhouse with 93% Sales Jump

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) Becomes Medical Market Powerhouse with 93% Sales Jump

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Cheap Pot Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Aurora Cannabis Inc. stands fourth on our list. Aurora Cannabis Inc. ...

Economy & FinanceHealth & Science

Aug 2, 2025, 1:43 PM

Altice USA, Inc. (ATUS) Secures $1B Loan Backed by NYC Network Assets

Altice USA, Inc. (ATUS) Secures $1B Loan Backed by NYC Network Assets

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Low Cost Stocks To Buy Under $50. Altice USA, Inc. stands fifth on our list. Altice USA, Inc. (NYSE:ATUS), one of ...

Economy & FinanceBanking

Aug 2, 2025, 1:33 PM

Arthur Hayes Dumps Millions in Crypto Amid Bearish Bet on U.S. Tariff Impact

Arthur Hayes Dumps Millions in Crypto Amid Bearish Bet on U.S. Tariff Impact

Francisco Rodrigues, CoinDesk

Hayes suggested that markets will be impacted by President Trump's tariffs and a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, predicting a bearish scenario for crypto

Economy & FinanceCryptocurrencyTrade

Aug 2, 2025, 1:33 PM

Ambev S.A. (ABEV) Stock Soars 35% YTD on Premium Beer Boom and ESG Push

Ambev S.A. (ABEV) Stock Soars 35% YTD on Premium Beer Boom and ESG Push

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Low Cost Stocks To Buy Under $50. Ambev S.A. stands third on our list. Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV), based in São Paulo,...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Aug 2, 2025, 1:32 PM

HOW TRUMP’S TARIFFS THREATEN ITALY’S BELOVED WINES

HOW TRUMP’S TARIFFS THREATEN ITALY’S BELOVED WINES

Elisabetta Tosi, Contributor, Elisabetta Tosi, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/elisabettatosi/, Forbes

The 15% tariffs on EU goods exported in the USA have left the Italian wine producers dissatisfied. Reactions and estimates about the potential losses for both countries.

TradeEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & International

Aug 2, 2025, 1:31 PM

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) Secures $1.66B DOE Loan for Green Hydrogen Plants

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) Secures $1.66B DOE Loan for Green Hydrogen Plants

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Low Cost Stocks To Buy Under $50. Plug Power Inc. stands second on our list. Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) is a...

Economy & FinanceEnergyEnvironment

Aug 2, 2025, 1:30 PM

Crypto Market Bloodbath: Three Reasons Traders Are in Risk-Off Mode

Crypto Market Bloodbath: Three Reasons Traders Are in Risk-Off Mode

Siamak Masnavi, AI Boost, CoinDesk

Traders dumped crypto assets after a dismal U.S. jobs report, Trump’s nuclear rhetoric, and growing recession fears ahead of the September Fed meeting.

Economy & FinanceCryptocurrencySecurity & Intelligence

Aug 2, 2025, 1:29 PM

I Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen if Trump Ended Income Taxes — There’s Good News and Bad News

I Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen if Trump Ended Income Taxes — There’s Good News and Bad News

Terence Loose, Yahoo Entertainment

Trump’s plan to replace income taxes with tariffs -- per a tax policy breakdown by ChatGPT -- could raise prices, slash federal revenue and widen inequality.

TaxesEconomy & FinancePolicy & Legislation

Aug 2, 2025, 1:20 PM

Trump tariffs hit Buffett's Berkshire consumer goods businesses

Trump tariffs hit Buffett's Berkshire consumer goods businesses

Carolina Mandl, Yahoo Entertainment

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said on Saturday that its consumer goods businesses took a hit from U.S. President Donald Trump's...

Economy & FinanceTrade

Aug 2, 2025, 1:18 PM

UnitedHealth CFO out in latest leadership shake-up

UnitedHealth CFO out in latest leadership shake-up

Bobby Oler, Newsnationnow.com

UnitedHealth Group announced an executive swap amid a turbulent era for the company that included its CEO being killed and earnings falling below...

Government & AdministrationPersonnelEconomy & Finance

Aug 2, 2025, 1:08 PM

Hegseth’s office exodus hides the real problem: It’s him

Hegseth’s office exodus hides the real problem: It’s him

Jesselyn Radack, Salon

As the defense secretary flirts with a run for Tennessee governor, it's clear he can't lead

Government & AdministrationLegal & Justice

Aug 2, 2025, 1:00 PM

Credit Karma Customer Said Her Credit Score Went Up Because She Said Her Student Loan Payments Were Up To Date. But They Aren’t.

Credit Karma Customer Said Her Credit Score Went Up Because She Said Her Student Loan Payments Were Up To Date. But They Aren’t.

Matthew Gilligan, Twistedsifter.com

Well, that was unexpected news...

Economy & FinancePersonal & Family

Aug 2, 2025, 12:48 PM

Why is Trump moving nuclear submarines after spat with Medvedev?

Why is Trump moving nuclear submarines after spat with Medvedev?

Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English

Trump's announcement follows a war of words with former Russian president over social media.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityRussia

Aug 2, 2025, 12:36 PM

Don’t blame Jerome Powell — or the Fed — if you can’t afford to buy a house right now

Don’t blame Jerome Powell — or the Fed — if you can’t afford to buy a house right now

Aarthi Swaminathan, MarketWatch

Trump says the Fed’s high interest rates are keeping Americans from buying houses. There’s more to it than that.

Economy & FinanceHousing

Aug 2, 2025, 12:03 PM

Goldman Sachs Hikes TSMC (TSM) Price Target on Strong AI Chip Demand

Goldman Sachs Hikes TSMC (TSM) Price Target on Strong AI Chip Demand

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) ranks among the best stocks to buy for the next 6 months. On July 17, following the company’s...

Economy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Aug 2, 2025, 11:49 AM

Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Holds Strong Amid Legal Uncertainty, Says JPMorgan

Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Holds Strong Amid Legal Uncertainty, Says JPMorgan

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) ranks among the best stocks to buy for the next 6 months. JPMorgan maintained its Overweight rating and $232 price target on...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Aug 2, 2025, 11:49 AM

Microsoft’s (MSFT) Azure Strength, AI Alliance in Focus Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Microsoft’s (MSFT) Azure Strength, AI Alliance in Focus Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) ranks among the best stocks to buy for the next 6 months. On July 29, ahead of the release of Microsoft Corporation...

Economy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Aug 2, 2025, 11:49 AM

Wells Fargo Raises Arm Holdings (ARM) Price Target on AI Growth Momentum

Wells Fargo Raises Arm Holdings (ARM) Price Target on AI Growth Momentum

Sheryar Siddiq, Yahoo Entertainment

Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) ranks among the best growth stocks to buy for the next 10 years. On July 21, Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating on...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Aug 2, 2025, 11:49 AM

Who is Allison Burroughs, the federal judge Trump called 'a total disaster'?

Who is Allison Burroughs, the federal judge Trump called 'a total disaster'?

Carrie Jung, NPR

Harvard University has been at the center of some big legal cases lately – cases that have all started on the desk of one federal judge, Allison Burroughs of Massachusetts. Here's a look at who she is.

Legal & JusticeFederal Courts

Aug 2, 2025, 11:45 AM

S&P Global Upgrades Aura Minerals (AUGO) Outlook to Positive Post-IPO

S&P Global Upgrades Aura Minerals (AUGO) Outlook to Positive Post-IPO

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Aura Minerals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUGO) is one of the best stocks to buy amid gold rally. On July 21, the company announced that S&P Global Ratings had revised its ...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Aug 2, 2025, 11:43 AM

Canaccord Genuity Initiates “Buy” on Gold Fields (GFI) with $33 Target

Canaccord Genuity Initiates “Buy” on Gold Fields (GFI) with $33 Target

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) is one of the best stocks to buy amid gold rally. On July 28, Canaccord Genuity issued a “Buy” rating as it initiated coverage...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Aug 2, 2025, 11:43 AM

NovaGold (NG) Appoints Industry Veteran Ali Erfan to Board

NovaGold (NG) Appoints Industry Veteran Ali Erfan to Board

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:NG) is one of the best stocks to buy amid gold rally. On July 21, the company announced the appointment of Ali Erfan to its...

Personnel

Aug 2, 2025, 11:43 AM

Centerra Gold (CGAU) Invests $6.1M in Midland Exploration as Strategic Partner

Centerra Gold (CGAU) Invests $6.1M in Midland Exploration as Strategic Partner

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Centerra Gold Inc. (NYSE:CGAU) is one of the best stocks to buy amid gold rally. On July 28, Midland Exploration Inc., a mining company based in Quebec...

Economy & FinanceEnergyPersonal & Family

Aug 2, 2025, 11:43 AM

Inside India’s expulsion of Bengali Muslims

Inside India’s expulsion of Bengali Muslims

Al Jazeera English

A state-backed drive to deport Bengali Muslims from India is being justified and cheered on by the media.

ImmigrationForeign Policy & InternationalSocial Issues & Culture

Aug 2, 2025, 11:33 AM

Bitcoin Is Suddenly On The Brink As $300 Billion Crypto Shock Sparks Price Crash Fears

Bitcoin Is Suddenly On The Brink As $300 Billion Crypto Shock Sparks Price Crash Fears

Billy Bambrough, Senior Contributor, Billy Bambrough, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/, Forbes

Bitcoin traders are scrambling to get ahead of what could be a major market crash...

CryptocurrencyEconomy & FinanceStock Market

Aug 2, 2025, 11:30 AM

Why US Partners Are Giving In to Trump on Trade

Why US Partners Are Giving In to Trump on Trade

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

TradeForeign Policy & International

Aug 2, 2025, 11:04 AM

Confused about the economy? You’re not alone

Confused about the economy? You’re not alone

cnn.com, Biztoc.com

Economy & FinanceTradeGovernment & Administration

Aug 2, 2025, 11:03 AM

6 Top Crypto Stocks To Buy Now: Top Picks For August 2025

6 Top Crypto Stocks To Buy Now: Top Picks For August 2025

Catherine Brock, Contributor, Catherine Brock, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/wealth-planning-insights/people/catherinebrock/, Forbes

Looking for the top crypto stocks in August 2025? Discover our 6 best picks to buy now and capitalize on the latest market trends in crypto.

CryptocurrencyEconomy & Finance

Aug 2, 2025, 11:00 AM

Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump's nuclear move

Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump's nuclear move

BBC News

The US president said he's ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia, after a social media spat with Russia's ex-president.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaSecurity & Intelligence

Aug 2, 2025, 10:56 AM

Links 8/2/2025

Links 8/2/2025

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our piquaresue daily links: Mr. Market hates Trump tariffs, .Ozempic face, China's disguised RE loans, EU barely grows, 500,000 Gaza dead, Trump goes nuclear with Russia, huge jury award in Tesla Autopilot death, Google uses chat results in search, big US job…

Aug 2, 2025, 10:55 AM

10 Weekend Reads

10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Volkswagen’s Secret: History forgot the horrors endured by laborers on the automaker’s ma…

Aug 2, 2025, 10:30 AM

Florida is the laboratory for MAGA — and American autocracy

Florida is the laboratory for MAGA — and American autocracy

Chauncey DeVega, Salon

Journalist Robert W. Fieseler on his new book "American Scare" and how "we’re all Floridians now"

Social Issues & CultureElections & PoliticsRegional & State

Aug 2, 2025, 10:30 AM

How Scrubbing Your Social Media Could Backfire–And Even Hurt Your Job Prospects

How Scrubbing Your Social Media Could Backfire–And Even Hurt Your Job Prospects

Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes Staff, Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/mariagraciasantillanalinares/, Forbes

Between the Trump Administration declaring private accounts a red flag for foreign students and employers using AI to find fake applicants, the old rules are becoming obsolete.

Social Issues & CulturePersonal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Aug 2, 2025, 10:30 AM

US fears iPhone supplier BOE is a Chinese military company

US fears iPhone supplier BOE is a Chinese military company

William Gallagher, AppleInsider

An extra measure has been added to the proposed US defense budget that would see iPhone screen supplier BOE being investigated as a firm that potentially aids China's military.BOE is an iPhone display supplierBOE is the firm that despite once losing all its A…

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceTechnology Regulation

Aug 2, 2025, 10:24 AM

Analysis-Leader for life? El Salvador's Bukele headed that way, critics say

Analysis-Leader for life? El Salvador's Bukele headed that way, critics say

Emily Green, Yahoo Entertainment

(Reuters) -There was no shortage of warning signs that El Salvador President Nayib Bukele would attempt to stay in power indefinitely, his critics say...

Foreign Policy & InternationalElections & PoliticsLegal & Justice

Aug 2, 2025, 10:11 AM

Trump’s $200m ballroom: A history of home improvements at the White House

Trump’s $200m ballroom: A history of home improvements at the White House

Alex Kozul-Wright, Al Jazeera English

The White House has announced plans to build a new ballroom, fulfilling a long-term desire of Donald Trump's.

Government & AdministrationPersonal & Family

Aug 2, 2025, 10:02 AM

Guess Who’s Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness: New ICE Agents

Guess Who’s Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness: New ICE Agents

Jessica Washington, The Intercept

Thanks to the Supreme Court and the Trump administration, student loan forgiveness is out of reach for many — unless you work for ICE. The post Guess Who’s Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness: New ICE Agents appeared first on The Intercept.

Policy & LegislationEducationGovernment & Administration

Aug 2, 2025, 10:00 AM

Malaysia confronts the realities of MAGA diplomacy and Trump’s brash ambassadorial pick

Malaysia confronts the realities of MAGA diplomacy and Trump’s brash ambassadorial pick

Meredith Weiss, Salon

The brash influencer has raised eyebrows in the conservative country in southeast Asia.

Foreign Policy & InternationalElections & Politics

Aug 2, 2025, 10:00 AM

Trump’s Domestic Use of Military Set to Get Worse, Leaked Memo Shows

Trump’s Domestic Use of Military Set to Get Worse, Leaked Memo Shows

Greg Sargent, The New Republic

President Donald Trump has already enmeshed the United States military in domestic law enforcement operations involving immigration to an unprecedented degree. He has authorized a major military buildup at the border. He has maximized the use of military plan…

ImmigrationSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Aug 2, 2025, 10:00 AM

Michael Hudson: From Babylon to Wall Street – How Bankers Make You Poor

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

A wide-ranging historical discussion with Michael Hudson, tracing the destructive rise the power of lenders from ancient times to today.

Economy & FinanceSocial Issues & Culture

Aug 2, 2025, 9:52 AM

A 'seismic' 39% tariff on Switzerland is rocking the watch world, and even pre-owned Rolexes could see price hikes

A 'seismic' 39% tariff on Switzerland is rocking the watch world, and even pre-owned Rolexes could see price hikes

Jordan Hart, Business Insider

Trump's 39% tariff on Switzerland could spike luxury watch prices for both new and pre-owned pieces, impacting brands like Rolex and Cartier.

TradeEconomy & Finance

Aug 2, 2025, 9:51 AM

Brendan Carr declares victory over the First Amendment

Brendan Carr declares victory over the First Amendment

Adi Robertson, The Verge

On Monday, the Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a complaint against Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr. The filing, sent to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel at the DC Court of Appeals, alleges that Carr had repeatedly broken basic …

Legal & JusticeMedia & Communications

Aug 2, 2025, 9:46 AM

Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move

Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move

Tamara Keith, NPR

World leaders have lavished praise on President Trump in order to smooth diplomatic relations — and get better deals too.

Foreign Policy & InternationalGovernment & Administration

Aug 2, 2025, 9:00 AM

Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (PSNY) Secures $200M Investment to Accelerate EV Expansion

Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (PSNY) Secures $200M Investment to Accelerate EV Expansion

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Low Cost Stocks To Buy Under $50. Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC is placed first on our list. Polestar...

Economy & FinanceEnergy

Aug 2, 2025, 8:49 AM

India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say

India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say

Shivam Patel and Chandni Shah, Yahoo Entertainment

(Reuters) -India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of penalties, two Indian government sources said, not...

Foreign Policy & InternationalTradeEnergy

Aug 2, 2025, 8:41 AM

Andurand Pulls Back From Cocoa Misadventure After ‘Extreme’ Volatility Drives Losses

Andurand Pulls Back From Cocoa Misadventure After ‘Extreme’ Volatility Drives Losses

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Economy & FinanceTrade

Aug 2, 2025, 8:17 AM

50 Cent Gloats As Trump Nixes Pardon For “Half-Innocent” Diddy, For Now

50 Cent Gloats As Trump Nixes Pardon For “Half-Innocent” Diddy, For Now

Dominic Patten, Deadline

Donald Trump believes Sean “Diddy” Combs is “half-innocent” out of his sex-trafficking trial, but there will be no presidential pardon right now for the much-accused Grammy winner. And, just two days after Deadline exclusively reported that Trump was “serious…

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesElections & Politics

Aug 2, 2025, 7:48 AM

Will Supercars Really Go Electric? Maserati COO Ficili Thinks Not Yet

Will Supercars Really Go Electric? Maserati COO Ficili Thinks Not Yet

James Morris, Contributor, James Morris, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/, Forbes

Maserati's cancellation of the electric MC20 reveals how supercars may be one of the last types of vehicle to become an EV.

Economy & FinanceEnergyTechnology Regulation

Aug 2, 2025, 7:41 AM

A vacancy on the Fed is opening early as Trump urges board to ‘assume control’ if Powell doesn’t cut rates

A vacancy on the Fed is opening early as Trump urges board to ‘assume control’ if Powell doesn’t cut rates

Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Yahoo Entertainment

The 12 voting members of the FOMC make interest rate decisions based on a simple majority vote.

Economy & FinanceGovernment & Administration

Aug 2, 2025, 7:02 AM

Novel Access Model For Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Could Be Template

Novel Access Model For Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Could Be Template

Joshua P. Cohen, Senior Contributor, Joshua P. Cohen, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuacohen/, Forbes

If successful, the access model for sickle cell disease gene therapies could serve as a blueprint for other such treatments that have faced major patient access barriers.

Health & ScienceMedical Research

Aug 2, 2025, 6:55 AM

Appeals court keeps order blocking indiscriminate immigration sweeps

Appeals court keeps order blocking indiscriminate immigration sweeps

The Associated Press, NPR

A federal appeals court ruled Friday to uphold a lower court's temporary order blocking the Trump administration from conducting indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California.

ImmigrationLegal & Justice

Aug 2, 2025, 6:47 AM

WATCH: Groom surprises bride and her parents with ASL vows on wedding day

WATCH: Groom surprises bride and her parents with ASL vows on wedding day

ABC News

Zach spent months secretly learning sign language so he could sign his vows to Hallie on their wedding day and make sure her parents were included on their special day.

Aug 2, 2025, 6:11 AM

Appeals court keeps order blocking Trump administration from indiscriminate immigration sweeps

Appeals court keeps order blocking Trump administration from indiscriminate immigration sweeps

JAIMIE DING, Yahoo Entertainment

A federal appeals court ruled Friday night to uphold a lower court’s temporary order blocking the Trump administration from conducting indiscriminate...

ImmigrationLegal & Justice

Aug 2, 2025, 6:05 AM

The Semiconductor Industry and Regulatory Compliance

Bruce Schneier, Schneier.com

Earlier this week, the Trump administration narrowed export controls on advanced semiconductors ahead of US-China trade negotiations. The administration is increasingly relying on export licenses to allow American semiconductor firms to sell their products to…

TradeEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Aug 2, 2025, 4:48 AM

India aghast at Donald Trump’s ‘dead' economy dig and 25% tariffs

India aghast at Donald Trump’s ‘dead' economy dig and 25% tariffs

japantimes.co.jp, Biztoc.com

While Indian government officials weighed a response and business groups tallied the cost of the trade barrier, social media flared up with users protesting Trump.

TradeEconomy & Finance

Aug 2, 2025, 4:35 AM

Looking for Stability? Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Could Be a Smart Buy and Hold Choice

Looking for Stability? Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Could Be a Smart Buy and Hold Choice

Vardah Gill, Yahoo Entertainment

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) is included among the 10 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever. Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) runs several...

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Aug 2, 2025, 4:02 AM

A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out

A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out

JAIMIE DING, Yahoo Entertainment

Dr. Wafaa Alrashid noticed fewer of her patients were showing up for their appointments at the Los Angeles area hospital where she works as immigration raids...

ImmigrationSocial Issues & CulturePersonal & Family

Aug 2, 2025, 3:55 AM

WATCH: In rare warning to Russia, Trump moves US nuclear submarines

WATCH: In rare warning to Russia, Trump moves US nuclear submarines

ABC News

The repositioning comes in response to threatening comments from a top Russian official.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceMilitary

Aug 2, 2025, 2:18 AM

WATCH: Texas boy recovering after injury from octopus at San Antonio Aquarium, mother says

WATCH: Texas boy recovering after injury from octopus at San Antonio Aquarium, mother says

ABC News

A Pacific octopus clung onto the boy and wouldn't let go, according to his mother.

Aug 2, 2025, 2:17 AM

Epstein victims claim ‘cover up’ as Maxwell moved to low security prison

Epstein victims claim ‘cover up’ as Maxwell moved to low security prison

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison, moved to minimum security site in Texas.

Legal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Aug 2, 2025, 2:11 AM

Ether Prices Fall Below $3,500 After Market Shows Signs Of Exhaustion

Ether Prices Fall Below $3,500 After Market Shows Signs Of Exhaustion

Charles Lloyd Bovaird II, Senior Contributor, Charles Lloyd Bovaird II, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/cbovaird/, Forbes

Ether prices declined below $3,500 on Friday, August 1, reaching their lowest in roughly two weeks as the recent market rally showed signs of exhaustion.

CryptocurrencyEconomy & FinanceStock Market

Aug 2, 2025, 1:17 AM

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,255

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,255

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Here are the key events on day 1,255 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaMiddle EastCrisis & EmergencyNatural Disasters

Aug 2, 2025, 12:51 AM

Zuckerberg’s ‘personal superintelligence’ plan: fill your free time with more AI

Zuckerberg’s ‘personal superintelligence’ plan: fill your free time with more AI

Alex Heath, The Verge

It has been another busy week. GPT-5 appears to be just around the corner… This week, I decode the meaning behind Mark Zuckerberg's "personal superintelligence" manifesto, and what it means for the broader AI race. Keep reading for my chat with a Figma exec o…

Technology RegulationHealth & ScienceEconomy & Finance

Aug 2, 2025, 12:11 AM

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