Inflation Pressures Rise Amid Trade Tariffs and Middle East Conflict
Inflation climbed due to surging energy costs linked to Middle East tensions and ongoing trade tariffs triggering higher prices across the U.S. economy.
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Former Air Force Intelligence Specialist Monica Witt Remains on FBI’s Most Wanted List
Monica Witt, indicted for espionage after allegedly defecting to Iran, remains a fugitive as the FBI offers a substantial reward for information leading to her capture.
Crypto & Fintech
Bitcoin Faces Increasing Pressure as Bulls Struggle to Surpass $82,000 Resistance
Bitcoin risks entering a fresh downtrend after multiple failures to break above $82,000, with traders divided on whether support will hold or give way to further declines.
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Scarlett Johansson Reveals Work-Life Balance Remains Elusive Despite Her Wealth
Scarlett Johansson shared that despite her $165 million fortune and successful career, achieving true work-life balance remains a challenge she continues to face.
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Trump Leaves Taiwan Arms Sale Decision Uncertain Following Xi’s Warning on Conflict
After talks with China’s Xi Jinping, President Trump declined to confirm approval of Taiwan arms sales, citing the potential for conflict if the issue is mishandled.
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Key Lessons from Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve Leadership as He Steps Down
Jerome Powell’s eight-year leadership at the Federal Reserve was marked by crises including a pandemic and high inflation, shaping economic policy and institutional independence.
Crypto & Fintech
Trump Family Trust Disclosed Major Crypto-Linked Stock Purchases in Early 2026
The Trump family trust completed hundreds of millions in stock trades in Q1 2026, including significant acquisitions of crypto and fintech companies amid regulatory shifts.
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Global Stocks Retreat as Rising Oil and Bond Yields Stir Market Concerns Amid Iran Conflict
Global equity markets fell from recent highs, led by technology shares, as surging oil prices and rising bond yields sparked fears of worsening inflation tied to the ongoing Iran conflict.
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Strive Launches Daily Dividends for SATA Bitcoin Stock to Rival Strategy’s STRC
Strive transforms its SATA preferred stock into a daily-dividend Bitcoin treasury product, offering faster payouts and a higher yield compared to Strategy’s STRC preferred stock.
Crypto & Fintech
Illicit Crypto Funds Reach Record $75 Billion as On-Chain Crime Grows
Despite rising illicit activity pushing on-chain crypto crime to an all-time high, improved security measures are restricting criminals’ ability to launder funds into fiat currencies.