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WASHINGTON (AP) — Before Bill Pelt started targeting President Donald Trump’s political opponents, he was targeting his own family.He accused his grandfather’s widow of insider trading. He is said to have been behind a website bashing his aunt as a “fake Christian”. And he publicly accused another relative of being “fat,” a “freak” and a “swindler,” according to court records from a bitter legal battle Mr. Pulte pursued against the multibillion-dollar homebuilding giant Pulte Group, founded by his grandfather.In other administrations, that background could preclude him from reaching the top government post. But in Trump’s Washington, millennials have unexpectedly become…

CAIRO (AP) – Shelling ceased and Israeli forces withdrew from the Gaza Strip on Friday under a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. But will the agreement work? US President Donald Trump Have we proclaimed “a strong, lasting, and everlasting peace”?pressure was applied Israel and Hamas Participants from the United States, Arab countries and Turkey were killed as they each said it was time to end the two-year war that has devastated the Gaza Strip. tens of thousands of Palestinianssparking other conflicts across the region, Israel is becoming increasingly isolated.This push led to a first-phase agreement to release the remaining survivors.…

Sopa Images | Light Rocket | Getty Imagesapplied digital Shares rose 16% on Friday after the company posted strong first-quarter earnings driven by demand for its artificial intelligence data centers, pushing its annual stock price up more than 350%.Here’s how the company performed compared to LSEG’s estimates:Loss per share: 7 cents loss, expected 13 cents Earnings: $64.2 million, expected $50 million.First-quarter sales were $64.2 million, an 84% increase compared to sales of $34.85 million in the same period last year.The data center company announced its earnings after the bell Thursday.During the quarter, Applied Digital announced that under $7 billion in…

CHONGQING, CHINA – JULY 17: In this photo illustration, a person holds a physical representation of a Bitcoin (BTC) coin in front of a screen displaying a candlestick chart of Bitcoin’s latest price movements on July 17, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration: Cheng Xin/Getty Images)Chen Xin | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesA major UK trading platform has issued a stern warning to investors looking to profit from relaxed crypto regulations, saying they should not include cryptocurrencies in their portfolios.A long-standing ban on retail investors accessing ETN cryptocurrencies in the UK was lifted on October 8th. An ETN is…

Developing comprehensive screening for early cancer is key to saving the most lives. Although Multiple Cancer Early Detection (MCED) tests are still under investigation and not FDA approved, several tests are commercially available to consumers who are willing to pay out-of-pocket. Individuals can ask their doctor for Grail’s Galleri blood test or opt for a full-body MRI from companies like Prenuvo and Ezra (which typically cost more than $2,000). Consumers will soon have another and rather unique way to screen for multiple types of cancer. SpotitEarly, a biotech company participating in TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s Startup Battlefield, is developing an at-home…

The launch of OpenAI’s latest Sora 2 AI video service has raised new fears among musicians, actors, and other content creators.Sora allows users to generate short videos for free by simply typing prompts. This app is only available on iOS devices and is by invitation only. This means you need a code to access the app. Still, Sora has climbed to the No. 1 spot in Apple’s App Store, and OpenAI announced this week that it had reached 1 million downloads in less than five days after its launch.Major Hollywood groups such as the Motion Picture Association of America have…

Gap’s long weekend sale is officially underway, and it’s one you won’t want to miss out on when shopping. Right now, get up to 60% off fall wardrobe staples and up to 50% off all sweaters. We’re seeing steals like a Rory Gilmore sweater that looks super comfortable, chunky knit cardigans for under $40, and comfy flats for just $29. We’ve scrolled through to track down the best bargains that look a lot more expensive than they cost. Everything is timeless, on-trend, and under $100. While the most popular items from the Sandy Liang x Gap collaboration disappeared almost instantly,…

Traders are on the ground at the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading.Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty ImagesStocks fell sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump accused China of becoming “very hostile” over its restrictions on rare earth metals, a key resource for high-tech and defense industries, and threatened to raise tariffs on the country.of Dow Jones Industrial Average It fell by 560 points (1.2%). of S&P500 decreased by 1.7%, but Nasdaq Composite It fell 2.3%. Stocks rose sharply ahead of President Trump’s remarks, with the Nasdaq hitting a new intraday high.”I was scheduled to meet with President…

Rishi Sunak, who served as British Prime Minister from 2022 to 2024, has taken on senior advisory roles at Microsoft and Anthropic, the Guardian reported. A letter from the Parliamentary Secretariat’s Business Appointments Advisory Committee (Acova), which revealed Mr Sunak’s appointment, revealed concerns that the former Conservative prime minister’s privileged information could “give Microsoft an unfair advantage”. Mr Sunak has ties to Microsoft, which has several active contracts with UK government departments. In 2023, it announced a £2.5bn deal with Microsoft to invest in new data centers and training in the UK. Mr Acoba also said: “At a time when…

WASHINGTON (AP) – The president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said Friday it was “untenable.” white house proposal It calls on MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political policies in exchange for favorable access to federal funds.Massachusetts Institute of Technology was one of the first companies to take a strong position either for or against the deal, which the White House billed as offering “multiple positive benefits” including “substantial and meaningful federal subsidies.” University of Texas System leaders said their flagship university in Austin was honored to have been invited, but most other campuses have…