The recent snap presidential election in Iran has revealed a close race between a low-key moderate candidate, Massoud Pezeshkian, and a protégé of Iran’s supreme leader, Saeed Jalili. The voter turnout of around 40% indicates a significant level of apathy among the Iranian population, reflecting their dissatisfaction with economic hardships and social restrictions imposed by
The search for 19-year-old British teenager Jay Slater, who went missing almost two weeks ago in Tenerife, has been described as a “massive search” that is set to commence in the coming days. The Civil Guard, along with volunteer associations and individual volunteers, are stepping up their efforts to locate the missing apprentice bricklayer. According
The New Orleans Pelicans recently made headlines by acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Larry Nance Jr., E.J. Liddell, Dyson Daniels, and future draft picks. This move signifies a significant shift in the Pelicans’ backcourt, as they add a dynamic playmaker in Murray. The 27-year-old guard is coming off a career
The recent Supreme Court decision that overturned the Chevron doctrine has been widely praised by Republican lawmakers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The doctrine, which for four decades led judges to defer to how federal agencies interpreted a law when its language wasn’t clear, has been deemed as an unjust empowerment of unelected government
The recent healthcare fraud crackdown led by the Justice Department has uncovered a series of fraudulent schemes across the U.S., totaling more than $2.7 billion in false claims. Nearly 200 people, including doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals, have been charged in what Attorney General Merrick Garland described as a wide-reaching effort to hold
Jeremy Renner, famously known for his role as Hawkeye in the Avengers series, recently revealed that his bond with his co-stars goes beyond the screen. Renner emphasized that the friendships he shares with his fellow Avengers cast members are not merely for show on social media. He described the connection as a “real thing” that
NASA and Boeing have made an announcement that they are extending the first crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft, known as “Calypso,” will remain at the International Space Station for an extended period while the organization conducts additional testing on the ground. The crew flight test includes NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni
France’s upcoming parliamentary election has sent shockwaves through the investment community, with the country’s risk premium on the rise. However, according to Citi, there are two potential scenarios that have not been fully factored into the markets, which could have a significant impact on stocks in the wider European region. Beata Manthey, the head of
The Federal Reserve recently released data showing that inflation rates in May had slowed to their lowest annual rate in over three years. The core personal consumption expenditures price index only increased by 0.1% for the month, with a 2.6% increase from a year ago. These numbers were slightly lower than the previous month and
In a groundbreaking decision, a jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay more than $4.7 billion in damages after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws. This ruling stems from the distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service. The jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to the residential