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Senate to Vote on Critical Aid Package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan After Republicans Reject Bipartisan Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is set to consider a bill that aims to provide assistance to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, following the rejection of a bipartisan border security and foreign aid bill by Republicans in the chamber. The scheduled vote on Thursday afternoon is procedural, deciding whether to move forward with the foreign aid package, and would require a minimum of 60 votes for approval. If successful, further floor votes would be necessary to …

NBA Trade Deadline: Tracking All the Moves Leading Up to Thursday’s Deadline – Yahoo Sports

Los Angeles, California – NBA fans are eagerly awaiting Thursday’s trade deadline as teams strategize and negotiate deals to improve their rosters. With just days left before the deadline, rumors and speculations are swirling around the league, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement. Several teams have already made notable moves in an attempt to bolster their lineups. The Detroit Pistons recently traded Xavier Tillman to the Indiana Pacers, while the Memphis Grizzlies acquired Buddy …

Brazilian Ex-President Bolsonaro Targeted in Federal Investigation Over Alleged Military Takeover Plot

RIO DE JANEIRO — Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is now the subject of a federal investigation into whether his administration conspired to orchestrate a military takeover of the country, according to police officials. The officials, who spoke anonymously to The Washington Post, revealed that Bolsonaro has been given a 24-hour deadline to surrender his passport. This development coincided with a search-and-seizure operation conducted by federal police, which targeted several of Bolsonaro’s closest advisers and …

Disney Shares Surge After Beating Profit Expectations and Announcing Game-Changing Collaboration with Epic Games

Orlando, Florida – Walt Disney shares are experiencing a surge in value following the company’s release of better-than-expected profits for the December quarter. In addition, Disney has provided earnings guidance for the September 2024 fiscal year that surpasses Wall Street estimates. As part of its plans, the company will be increasing its semi-annual dividend by 50% and implementing a new $3 billion stock buyback plan. Disney has also announced a significant investment of $1.5 billion …

Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of 5 Missing Marines during Training Flight

SAN DIEGO, California – Tragedy struck the U.S. Marine Corps during a routine training flight when a helicopter carrying five Marines crashed, resulting in their deaths. The incident occurred on Tuesday night and the missing Marines were officially declared deceased more than 24 hours later, according to the Marine Corps on Thursday. The helicopter in question, a CH-53E Super Stallion, was reported overdue to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after departing from Creech Air Force …

Rishi Sunak Accused of ‘Worst of Politics’ in Trans Comment Row with Keir Starmer

LONDON, UK – Chancellor Rishi Sunak has accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of engaging in “the worst of politics” by exploiting the tragedy of Brianna Ghey in a heated exchange in the House of Commons. Sunak’s remarks came after Starmer criticized Prime Minister Boris Johnson for making a joke about his “definition of a woman” on the same day Brianna’s mother was present in Parliament. The father of the murdered transgender teenager called on …

Arm Surges Nearly 30% on Strong Forecast and Growing AI Demand

London, UK – Shares of Arm Holdings, a British chipmaker, experienced a nearly 30% surge after the company exceeded Wall Street’s quarterly expectations and issued a strong profit forecast. The robust performance was driven by the increasing demand for artificial intelligence. Arm reported adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share on revenues of $824 million, surpassing analysts’ estimates of 25 cents per share and $761 million in revenue. The company expects revenues for the fiscal …

Anti-war Candidate Barred from Russian Presidential Election, Clearing Path for Putin’s Reelection

Moscow, Russia – Anti-war candidate Boris Nadezhdin has been disqualified from running in Russia’s upcoming presidential election, further solidifying President Vladimir Putin’s uncontested political landscape. The Central Election Committee (CEC) of Russia made the decision during a ruling on Thursday, after finding that Nadezhdin had collected 95,587 legitimate signatures, 5,000 short of the required 100,000 benchmark. Nadezhdin, a former State Duma MP, had intended to run as an independent candidate from the Civic Initiative party. …

Stock Futures Dip as S&P 500 Inches Closer to 5,000 Milestone; Disney and Arm’s Strong Earnings Fuel Market Optimism

NEW YORK – Stock futures in the United States slipped on Thursday morning following the close of the regular session that saw the S&P 500 approach the significant milestone of 5,000. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 31 points or 0.1%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures hovered near the flatline. In after-hours trading, Disney shares saw a remarkable surge of about 6% after the media giant exceeded quarterly earnings expectations and raised …

Volcano Erupts Again in Iceland, Forcing Evacuation of Blue Lagoon Spa

GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Mount Sundhnukur, a volcano in southwestern Iceland, erupted on Thursday for the third time since December, creating a stunning display of lava jets and spurring the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon spa. The eruption occurred at around 0600 GMT along a three-kilometer fissure northeast of Mount Sundhnukur, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Located about four kilometers northeast of the coastal town of Grindavik, which was already evacuated on December …