Bidenomics Boosts US Economy, Fanning Soft-Landing Hopes, Inflation Fears
The economy is getting a boost from Bidenomics and a bulging federal budget deficit, simultaneously fueling hopes the
2023-08-06 20:53
Emerging-Market Stocks Are Having a Moment as Growth Bets Return
Investors in emerging markets are shifting to stocks from bonds as they prepare for the world after monetary
2023-08-06 20:25
Support for Force to Reverse Niger Coup Fades as Deadline Looms
Support for a West African military operation to reverse the coup in neighboring Niger wavered as a deadline
2023-08-06 19:53
DeSantis Camp Hit by Gloom as Aides Worry Race Is Slipping Away
Ron DeSantis promised a reset of his presidential campaign. Many of his campaign staffers are still waiting. Several
2023-08-06 19:50
Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria
Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.
2023-08-06 18:59
Black mayor of tiny Alabama town says he was ousted by his White predecessor
Newbern, Alabama, has one store, no stoplights and two men claiming to be mayor.
2023-08-06 15:20
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannon at boats in South China Sea
Saturday's stand-off was near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines says.
2023-08-06 13:20
China Is Losing Out as Global Funds Chase Returns in Japan Stocks
Japan is leaving China behind as Asia’s two largest stock markets compete for investor capital, with the latter’s
2023-08-06 08:18
Ahead of Ohio abortion vote, Republicans try to change the rules
Ohio looked ready to pass an abortion rights amendment. Then Republicans planned another vote.
2023-08-06 08:18
6-year-old boy severely injured after apparent fall from Florida rollercoaster, officials say
A 6-year-old boy in Florida was left severely injured at a theme park after apparently falling from a ride that was nearly two dozen feet above where he was found, authorities said.
2023-08-06 05:58
Father of teen missing for nearly two months speaks out after polygraph test
The father of a 13-year-old Wisconsin boy who went missing nearly two months ago has passed a polygraph test examining his possible involvement in the teen's disappearance. The teenager, James Yoblonski, reportedly disappeared in a possible attempt live "off the grid." William Yoblonski, of Reedsburg, said that he was given a polygraph test by the Sauk County Sheriff's Office on Thursday morning, according to WKOW. The father is reportedly not considered a suspect in the teen's disappearance, according to The New York Post. “Maybe that’ll relieve people,” he told the outlet. “I had nothing to do with my son’s disappearance.” Mr Yoblonski said last year that he would remortgage a $10,000 reward for information leading to the return of his son. He said it has been especially difficult to deal with his son's disappearance knowing that suspicion has been cast on him as the culprit. “You know you’re innocent but yet here we are doing this [polygraph]," he said following the test. He said he was surprised by some of the questions that he was asked, such as whether or not he knew where James was, or if he had "anything to do with James' disappearance." Mr Yoblonski said now that he has passed the polygraph, he hopes that attention will return to his son's disappearance. “At first, I was upset, but now that I know that proves that I’m innocent and I had nothing to do with it, it’s a relief in a little,” he told WKOW. Members of the Sauk County Sheriff's Office told WiscNews last month that they believe the teen ran off to become an"off the grid" survivalist. The 13-year-old reportedly took the family's van and disappeared. When the van was found abandoned later the same day he disappeared, investigators found evidence of a makeshift camp they believed was made by the boy at Devil's Lake State Park. They also found some of the teen's belongings buried near the site, though they did not find James. The FBI has not joined in on the investigation since the teen's disappearance. Deputies are expanding their search beyond the Wisconsin border after finding evidence on his internet search history of methods for traveling out of the state. “Investigators have followed up with each of these browser searches including physical searches of several areas,” Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister said. “These follow-ups have not produced any evidence that James was ever physically present at these locations after his disappearance.” In the meantime, Mr Yoblonski has found himself with few avenues for bringing his son home. “I don’t know what to do anymore,” he told WKOW. “I just keep looking because it’s all I can do.” "I just want him home," he said. Read More Husband arrested for murder of Georgia mother who vanished two weeks ago 4th body is found in New Jersey house that exploded; 2 injured children were rescued by civilians Colorado fugitive who was captured in Florida was leading a posh lifestyle and flaunting his wealth
2023-08-06 05:24
Mike Pence heckled by Trump supporters at town hall after rolling out mocking merch
Former vice president and 2024 candidate Mike Pence is capitalising on Donald Trump’s recent federal indictment by drawing positive attention to his own campaign with joking merchandise and snapping back at hecklers. While on the campaign trail in New Hampshire this past week, Mr Pence was confronted by a group of Mr Trump’s supporters who called him a “sellout” and “traitor” for refusing to falsely and unlawfully certify the 2020 election results in Mr Trump’s favor. “Why didn’t you uphold the Constitution?” one protester shouted at Mr Pence on Friday. Mr Pence notoriously refused to engage in Mr Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election which ultimately made him a target during the Capitol riots. The ex-vice president calmly turned to the group of Trump supporters and responded, “I upheld the constitution. Read it.” As Mr Pence pursues the White House, he has used Mr Trump’s attacks and actions in the weeks leading up to the insurrection to make himself appear to be a more honest and reliable presidential candidate. So much so, Mr Pence has even begun selling merchandise that directly quotes Mr Trump calling him “too honest” from the most recent federal indictment against the ex-president. The indictment, which was brought forth against Mr Trump on Tuesday, alleges that on 1 January 2021 Mr Trump tried to bully Mr Pence into joining his efforts to overturn the election. After Mr Pence refused to do so on the basis of it being improper Mr Trump allegedly told Mr Pence “You’re too honest.” Now, on Mr Pence’s campaign website, supporters can purchase hats and T-shirts with the phrase “Too honest”. The ex-vice president has pitched himself to Republican voters as a true conservative who can produce a more stable administration than Mr Trump. Though Mr Pence and Mr Trump worked closely together during the four years they were in office, Mr Pence has distanced himself from the ex-president. But the former vice president has seemingly had difficulty picking up traction in his campaign as his name is forever tied to Mr Trump and January 6th. Mr Pence has yet to qualify for the first Republican National Committee debate set to occur later this month – mainly due to a lack of fundraising. During his speech on Friday, Mr Pence tried to find common ground with protestors saying, “I’ll tell you there is a lot of passion out there.” “But I just – I reject your suggestion that that passion is translated into the violence and vandalism of that day,” he added. Read More Trump, January 6 and a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election: The federal investigation, explained Ron DeSantis says Trump’s claims of stolen 2020 election weren’t ‘true’
2023-08-06 04:17