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US President Donald Trump said Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook should resign, citing unconfirmed allegations related to mortgage fraud, after broadsides on Fed Chair Jerome Powell this year

Trump Raises Pressure On Central Bank, Calls For Fed Governor To Resign

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down -- after his recent criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner.

Google Packs New Pixel Phones With AI
Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones, showcasing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities woven into its Android mobile operating system.
Trump Says US Air Support Possible For Ukraine Security Guarantee
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US air support and European ground troops could be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, warning of a "rough" situation if talks between Moscow and Kyiv fail.
US Envoy Says Israel's Turn To 'Comply' As Lebanon Moves To Disarm Hezbollah
US envoy Tom Barrack on Monday called on Israel to honour commitments under a ceasefire that ended its war with Hezbollah, after the Lebanese government launched a process to disarm the militant group.
In High-stakes Summit, Trump, Not Putin, Budges
Donald Trump wanted to go bold -- a high-pomp, high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin to test whether the Russian leader would compromise on the Ukraine war.
Ukrainians See 'Nothing' Good From Trump-Putin Meeting
Pavlo Nebroev stayed up until the middle of the night in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv to wait for a press conference between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin thousands of kilometres away.
US Retail Sales Rise Amid Limited Consumer Tariff Hit So Far
US retail sales rose moderately in July, according to data released Friday, as markets monitor tariffs that do not so far appear to have significantly battered consumers.
Facing US Tariffs, India's Modi Vows Self-reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday that India is seeking self-reliance in energy independence and the development of its own powerful defence systems, vowing to defend his country's interests "like a wall".
National Guard Deploys 800 Personnel For DC Mission, Says Pentagon
All 800 National Guard troops who were ordered to the US capital Washington to aid law enforcement personnel by President Donald Trump have now been mobilized, the Pentagon said Thursday.

Asian Markets Dip After US Tech Slide

Asian markets mostly fell Wednesday morning, mirroring a rout of US tech titans the previous day as investors await signals of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.

Economy in Focus

Soft US Inflation Boosts Asia Markets
Japan's Nikkei hit a second record high in as many days Wednesday, as hopes of US interest rate cuts following soft inflation data cheered equity investors across Asia.
Most Markets Rise As China-US Truce Extended, Inflation In Focus
Trump Administration's Tariff Strategy Turns Into Geopolitical Pressure On India And Brazil

War in Ukraine

Zelensky Says US Summit In Alaska A 'Personal Victory' For Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had scored a "personal victory" by getting invited to talks with Donald Trump on US soil, and that the meeting further delayed sanctions on Moscow.
Ukraine Says Fighting 'Difficult' After Reports Of Russia's Rapid Gains
Ukraine said Tuesday it was engaged in "difficult" battles with Russian forces after Moscow had made rapid advances in a narrow but important section of the front line in the country's east.
Moscow Strikes Kill Six In Ukraine; Refineries Hit In Russia
A new round of Moscow's shelling and drone attacks killed six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine Sunday, authorities said, while Kyiv hit two oil refineries deep inside Russia.
'Back Home': Family Who Fled Front Buried After Kyiv Strike
College sweethearts Mykyta and Sofia Lamekhov had simple dreams: safety for their family and a fresh start at life, away from the war they thought they had left behind in east Ukraine.

Crypto Group Reportedly Says It Planned Sex Toy Tosses At WNBA Games

A cryptocurrency group has said it organized a spate of "stunts" in which sex toys were tossed on courts at WNBA games, US media reported on Thursday.

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Micah Fagan Launches Doctor Math Medic to Transform How Educators and Students Connect with Mathematics

While Doctor Math Medic is only months old, the vision is bold. In the next decade, Fagan hopes to scale the initiative globally, building a team that can reach school districts around the world.

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Why Brenda Greathouse Believes Social Skills and Lifelong Learning Are the Keys to Thriving in the AI Era
Greathouse has spent decades navigating shifts in work and culture, from the information technology boom to today's AI-driven economy.
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Dwayne Moore's Journey to Building Moore National Facility Service as a Powerhouse
Moore National boasts a remarkably low turnover rate, offering competitive wages, medical benefits, 401(k) plans, and a family-oriented workplace culture.

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