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Former US Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024

Republicans Vote To Protect Matt Gaetz, Refuse To Release Ethics Report On Sex Misconduct Probe

The U.S. House Ethics Committee and Republicans voted to withhold a report detailing findings from its years-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

Top Florida Newspaper Warns Matt Gaetz 'Must Never Become' Attorney General, Issues Urgent Plea to Stop His Appointment
Matt Gaetz's Dad Claims He Wasn't Seeking AG Job Before Trump Offered It to Him

Apple's Newest Cheapest IPhone Gets Release Date, But Still No Price Tag
Apple has reportedly set a release date for its much-anticipated iPhone SE 4. However, there is no word yet on exactly how much Apple's low-budget model will cost.
Morgan Stanley Warns Of Slow Growth, Inflation From Trump's Tariff Plans
Seth Carpenter, Chief Economist at Morgan Stanley, said that if the president-elect imposes all the planned tariffs at once, it could backfire and result in a "big negative shock" to the economy.
Newspaper That Endorsed Trump Desperately Pleads With Him To Ditch 'Dreadful' Cabinet Picks
In an editorial titled "Don Nonstop," the New York Post praised Trump's sweeping cabinet choices but slammed Gabbard and Gaetz as liabilities who risk undermining his administration's goals.
Influencer Logan Paul Accused Of Misleading Fans Over Crypto
A $4.2 million lawsuit alleges that he misled fans into investing in a cryptocurrency promotion that he profited from.
Trump Taps Wrestling Executive To Run Education Department
Donald Trump announced Linda McMahon, the co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as his pick to be education secretary.
Microsoft 'Teaches' New AI Tools To 'Act' On Behalf Of Humans In Work And Life
Microsoft is teaching its AI tools to act as agents on behalf of humans.
Fox Business Again Claims 'LGBTQ Merchandise' To Blame For Target Sales Decline: 'Really Offended Young Mothers'
Fox Business reporters blamed Target's "LGBTQ merchandise" for the retail giant's declining sales on Tuesday.
California Steakhouse Staff On 'Last Nerve' After Thieves Run Off With Bizarre Score For 5th Time
Several of the $250 embroidered rugs have been snatched outside a steakhouse at the Madonna Inn.

Fed Governor Makes Ominous Statement On Inflation

Michelle W. Bowman made the statement on Wednesday morning meeting of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches.

Economy in Focus

Asian Markets Struggle As Traders Weigh Geopolitical Tensions
Asian investors struggled Wednesday to track a positive lead from Wall Street as they assess the prospect of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, Donald Trump's second presidency and the outlook for US interest rates.
Stocks Fall After Ukraine Strikes Russia With US Weapons
Boeing Will Lay Off Workers Days Before Christmas

War in Ukraine

Kremlin Says US 'Doing Everything' To Prolong 'War' In Ukraine
Russia on Wednesday accused the US of prolonging the "war in Ukraine" by stepping up weapons deliveries to Kyiv ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Ukrainians Brave Arduous Journeys To Russian-occupied Homeland
War, interrogations and a journey lasting days are not enough to stop Anna visiting her parents and beloved little brother in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Power Cuts As Russian Missiles Pound Ukraine's Energy Grid
Country blasted in one of the largest barrages of the grinding war
Russian Opposition Marches Against Putin In Berlin
Around 1,500 supporters of Russia's exiled opposition marched Sunday through central Berlin -- led by Yulia Navalnaya and chanting "No to war!"

CRYPTO BLOCK

MicroStrategy's Saylor To Present Bitcoin Investment Strategy To Microsoft Board

Michael Saylor will soon present a Bitcoin investment diversification strategy to Microsoft's board of directors, which recently urged shareholders to vote against a proposal to hold $BTC on the big tech titan's balance sheet.

Navigating AI Transformation: Insights From M&A Expert Brett Davis Of Continuum Advisors

With AI projected to contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, 77% of businesses reported either using or exploring the use of AI in their strategies, with 83% making it their top priority.

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Dell Technologies Sales VP Justin Geib On 'Geographic Tightening': Industry Trends And The Need For Human Connection
As the AI technology exponentially advances, Justin Geib, a sales veteran of 25 years, draws a roadmap for businesses to stay ahead of the curve.
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Gateway Classic Cars – Where Dreams Are Driven: 25 Years Of Leading The Industry With Quality, Security And Community
Since its first St. Louis showroom was established in 1999, Gateway Classic Cars has remained committed to making fantasies of roaming around scenic roads in vintage convertibles like the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette or cruising down busy city streets in a shiny muscle car like the 1966 Ford Galaxie come true.

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Business Lookahead: Jobs, Prices And AI

From U.S. jobs numbers that could give the Fed pause for thought, to signs the AI bandwagon is picking up speed, these are the big stories to watch out for in business and finance in the coming days. Rachel Faber has the details.

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