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The US stock market has dumped more than $1.7 trillion in value after President Donald Trump refused to rule out the possibility of a recession this year. Monday’s benchmark S&P 500 fell 2.7% and dragged the index, reaching its highest ever hit on February 19th. The Tech Heavy Nasdaq 100 plummeted 3.81%, the sharpest daily loss since September 2022. The losses following a surge in two weeks mean that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are at their lowest levels since September. Tesla, an electric car company run by Trump’s cost-cutting TSAR Elon Musk, won some of the steepest losses…
On Monday, massive oil and gas executives came to the crowd, and new US energy secretary Chris Wright gave harsh criticism of the Biden administration’s energy policy and efforts to combat climate change, pledging a “180 degree pivot.”Wright, a former fracking executive, has emerged as the most powerful promoter of President Trump’s plan to expand US oil and gas production and dismantle virtually all federal policies aimed at curbing global warming.”We wanted to play a role in turning what we think is a very bad direction in energy policy,” Wright said he launched Cerawek at the S&P Global Conference in…
Mike WendlingBBC News, ChicagoBBCThe White House debate torn the US alliance with Ukraine, shaking European leaders, and highlighting JD Vance’s important role in empowering the expression of Donald Trump’s foreign policy. The Vice President gave a punch on the global stage – so what drives his worldview?Vance’s first major foreign language speech at the Munich Security Conference in mid-February surprised many.Rather than focusing on the war in Ukraine, the US Vice President only briefly mentioned the bloodiest European conflict since World War II.Instead, he uses his debut on the international stage to betray the US allies on immigration and freedom…
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will join Wayne Rooney as two of England’s co-managers at Soccer Aid 2025.Former England striker Rooney comes out of retirement to play in the annual charity match against World XI on Sunday, June 15th.This year’s fundraiser for UNICEF will return to Old Trafford, home to former Rooney team Manchester United.Last year’s match took place at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea, raising over £15 million for charity.”The prospect of leading my England team to victory this June is satisfying me with just as exciting as a heavyweight fight,” Fury said.”Everyone knows I’m a huge Manchester United…
Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys featured some of the selective offense on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period by signing a free agent replacement that will drive Rico Dowdle back, who ran through more than 1,000 yards of franchise history in 2024, in a row. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones has signed the Denver Broncos for each NFL media to revert Javonte Williams to a one-year, $3 million contract. Williams, who turned 25 on April 25th, can earn up to $3.5 million on incentives as a cowboy. His single-game career high in rushing yards (17 carry…
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has accepted his role at his alma mater Matter Davidson College as assistant general manager of the basketball program, university officials told ESPN.Curry became the first active player in major US professional sports and holds management positions on the NCAA team.In his new role, Curry, who played three seasons with Davidson (2006-09), provides guidance to male and female teams based on his university and professional experience.He will work with general manager Austin Bunz, a former member of the Under Armour Global Sports Marketing Team. Curry first signed with Under Armour in 2013, and in…
Newcastle levelled up with points in Manchester City, fifth in the Premier League.Newcastle is now heading to the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, live on Sky Sports. After losing defensive duo Botman and Lewis Hall to an injury recently, much needed confidence has increased, and Anthony Gordon has paused for a trip to Wembley. Bruno Guimarès’ second half effort proved to be a determinant after turning Newcastle over a Harvey Burns cross and plunging into the lead (64), but was the goal that West Ham should be ruled out after Alexander Isaac pushed Max Kilman potentially out of offside position…
EPAVice President JD Vance said President Zelensky should be more grateful for the US support during the replacement of the heated White HouseUS vice president JD Vance’s cousin criticized him and President Donald Trump as “Belitlling” in a three-man boys’ oval office showdown in February.”Nate Vance, who spent three years volunteering with the Ukrainian army after a full-scale Russian invasion, told the BBC “There is a certain level of chapel that we expect from political leaders, especially political leaders in front of the camera.”This follows his previous comments that Trump and Vance were acting like “useful idiots” to President Vladimir…
ACLU warns pro-Palestinian activist’s arrest meant ‘to intimidate and chill speech’The Trump administration’s decision to have immigration authorities arrest pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil for alleged support of Hamas is an attack on free speech, the American Civil Liberties Union warned.“This arrest is unprecedented, illegal, and un-American,” said Ben Wizner, director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project.“The federal government is claiming the authority to deport people with deep ties to the U.S. and revoke their green cards for advocating positions that the government opposes. To be clear: the first amendment protects everyone in the US. The…
When Ratcliffe and Ineos joined the Old Trafford hierarchy, many fans welcomed the arrival of boyhood fans and billionaires to restore the club’s previous glory.However, after a year, my relationship with some of my supporters has become sour.A medium-term rise in ticket prices that affect under 16 and pensioners, as well as hundreds of redundancy, is one move that the club has made that has attracted criticism due to cost-cutting measures, including removing staff free lunches.Ratcliffe knew that moving to the club had challenges, but admitted that “but its size is probably slightly larger than expected.””I haven’t read much newspapers…