Putin's prize: The oil price-spike
The sharp increase in the price of Ural oil will continue to put downward pressure on the Russian defense budget. Source link
Microsoft says it will no longer use engineers in China for Department of Defense work
Next A Pro Public Report Microsoft was using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s cloud computing system, the company said that it has been changed to ensure that it will not happen now. The current system allegedly trusted “digital escorts” to oversee China-based engineers. But according to Prof. Public, those escorts –…
DOJ failed to build criminal case against Biden, aides over autopen use
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed its investigation into claims made by President Trump that former President Biden and his allies used Autopen to illegally sign official documents after failing to build a criminal case, multiple outlets reported. The office of US Attorney Jeanine Pirro of Washington, DC led the investigation but it was…
Los Angeles joining federal lawsuit against immigration raids
Los Angeles leaders said that the city would include a lawsuit against the Trump administration on the immigration raid in the local area on Tuesday. The city will join the US Civil Liberty Union in sueing the federal government, alleging that the officials are “using an illegal strategy, which is an illegal strategy to get…
Former CENTCOM commander: US military has been working on Iran ground raid plans for years
Retired General Frank McKenzie, former commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), said on Sunday that the US military has been working on plans for a ground attack in Iran for years, as President Trump is reportedly considering sending troops into the war. “Margaret, for many years we have considered the options of occupying, occupying the…
Sources: LaNorris Sellers finalizing return to South Carolina
max olsonDec 13, 2025, 10:37 am ET to close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 graduate from the university of nebraska South Carolina quarterback Lanoris Cellars Sources tell ESPN’s Pete Thamel that a deal is near to return to school in 2026. Sellers has indicated to his coaches that he will return for…
I use this exercise twice a year to set myself up for success
Issa Rae has a tried-and-true method to setting herself up for success, she says. The 41-year-old writer, actor, producer and entrepreneur categorically organizes her goals and ideas in a notebook at the beginning of the year, and revisits them six months later to check her progress, she tells CNBC Make It. Rae is often a…
Best NFL players at 109 different skills: Top QBs, WRs, CBs
Matt BowenDec 3, 2025, 06:30 AM ET Close Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and…
Wizz, the ‘Tinder for kids’ app, exposes kids to predators. Congress must act.
The app “Wiz” has been linked to several cases of child sexual exploitation, and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to hold tech companies responsible for designing platforms with children’s safety in mind. Source link
HSBC 2025 full year earnings results
A view of the logo of HSBC bank on a wall outside a branch in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 14, 2024. Henry Romero | Reuters Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Wednesday reported annual pre-tax profit of $29.91 billion, beating analysts’ estimates on the back of a strong performance in its wealth division and Hong…