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Clashes broke out on Wednesday at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the UCLA campus, as dozens of universities around the United States struggle to contain similar protests

Clashes At UCLA Campus Around Pro-Palestinian Protests

Clashes broke out on Wednesday at pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, as dozens of universities around the United States struggle to contain similar protests.

Judge Threatens Trump With Jail Over Gag Order Violations
Judge Juan Merchan held Trump in contempt of court for multiple violations of a gag order he imposed on the former president ahead of the trial prohibiting him from publicly attacking witnesses, jurors, or court staff and their relatives. He fined Trump $1,000 each for nine specific violations of the gag order.
Donald Trump Gets $1.8 Billion Worth Of 'Earnout' Shares In Trump Media Group
Donald Trump has received an additional $1.8 billion worth of stock in Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, as part of a bonus referred to as "earnout" shares.
BTC Plunges To $60K As Binance's CZ Gets Sentenced To 4 Months In Prison
On the day of his sentencing, the price of Bitcoin plummeted from nearing $64,000 to $60,000. Such a development led the crypto community to express various thoughts on his sentence, with some predicting the digital coin won't see a bull run until the crypto mogul is released in August.
Blinken Urges Hamas To Agree Gaza Truce As He Meets Israel Leaders
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept a truce in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to send troops into its far southern city of Rafah.
Trump Sets Out Stark Vision For Second Term In Time Interview
Donald Trump set out a stark vision for an authoritarian second term in an interview with Time magazine published Tuesday, ranging from possible mass deportations of migrants by the US military and detention camps to pregnancy monitoring to enforce abortion bans.
Tesla To Cut Hundreds More Jobs In Musk Cost Push: Report
Tesla plans hundreds of additional job cuts beyond a recent company-wide layoff as it cracks down on costs in a tough electric vehicle market, according to a US media report.
Biden Administration Eyes Major Shift In Marijuana Policy: Reports
This reclassification would signal a recognition of the drug's potential medical benefits and its comparatively lower risk of abuse compared to other substances.

How AI Changes The Banking Industry

AI will redefine traditional banking, making it more efficient, secure, and innovative. AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants will streamline the front office, personalize customer service, and improve banks' top and bottom lines, experts said.

Economy in Focus

Weak Yen Boosts Tourist Wallets In Japan
Foreign tourists are flocking to Japan in record numbers and thanks to a sliding yen many are living like kings, splashing out on everything from kimonos to knives and slap-up meals.
Eurozone Economy Rebounds In First Quarter, Inflation Stable In April
Microsoft CEO Pledges $1.7 Bn AI, Cloud Investment In Indonesia

War in Ukraine

NATO Chief Says Ukraine Can Still Win War Despite Russian Advances
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said it was "not too late" for Ukraine to win the war, despite its outmanned and outgunned military struggling in the face of Russian advances while waiting for stalled weapons deliveries from allies.
Ukraine Dismantles Soviet Monument To Friendship With Russia
Kyiv authorities on Tuesday began taking down a Soviet-era monument celebrating friendship with Russia -- more than two years into an invasion by Moscow which has cost tens of thousands of lives.
Ukraine Warns Front 'Worsened' As Russia Claims Fresh Gains
Ukraine's army leader admitted Sunday that Kyiv's position on the battlefield has worsened after Russian forces captured another village in the east, pressing their advantage in manpower and ammunition.
US Announces $6 Bn In Security Aid For Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced $6 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Friday as Washington rushes to fill gaps left by months of limited American assistance.

CRYPTO BLOCK

Bitcoiners Blast Peter Schiff For Comment On Michael Saylor's Post Amid BTC Dip

Several followers of Bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor are not pleased that gold advocate Peter Schiff made a sarcastic comment on their crypto hero's post, with some saying the stockbroker should wait for the day when Bitcoin reaches stellar prices as gold has.

Travel Insurance an Indispensable Part of Every Traveler's Checklist, Says Travel Agent Lisa Farrimond

Crossing Point Travels, based in Texas, offers a full-service travel agency and travel blog. Lisa offers free consultation for your travel insurance and trip planning needs.

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US Economic Uncertainty Means Bigger 'Black Friday' Discounts

The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."

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