Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is determined to put the “fear of God” into the so-called “bond vigilantes” who have been dumping US Treasurys and sending interest rates soaring, according to a private sector economist with knowledge of his thinking. Bessent is particularly worried that institutional investors will continue to sell long-dated Treasury bonds in a trade that will send prices lower – and yields on the all-important 10-year bond surging to 5%, according to Wall Street executives who deal with him regularly. That, in turn, could snuff out economic growth as the midterm elections approach since it’s the 10-year Treasury…
Target has apologized for a circus clown Halloween costume that critics accused of evoking Blackface and 19th-century minstrel shows following online backlash. The costume was sold as the “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume,” according to the since-deleted listing. The costume was sold as part of the retailer’s seasonal Hyde and…
QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Rennell Island, Solomon Islands [-11.589514301, 160.17549068]What’s in the photo? A “sunglint” shining off the ocean and the island’s lakeWho took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space Station When was it taken? Jan. 8, 2023This eye-catching astronaut snap shows a rare phenomenon known…
In an ideal scenario, the Giants won’t need to rely on J.C. Davis much this season. That would mean their offensive line — and specifically Andrew Thomas — stays healthy. That would mean they didn’t need to test their backups, let alone a rookie picked in the sixth round, to…
Below Deck Mediterranean’s Captain Sandy Yawn tried to interject when Max Salvador considered helping his father flee from Africa. During the Monday, August 24, episode of the hit Bravo show, Max received a call from his father, who he previously said kicked him out as a teenager. The deckhand was…
Rumors have continued to swirl around New York City FC star Nicolás Fernández Mercau regarding his future with the club. But with a little more than a week left in the MLS summer transfer window, Fernández Mercau is expected to remain with NYCFC barring a massive last-second offer, a source…
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The Trump administration is reportedly readying to revoke the business and tourism visas of as many as 200,000 foreigners in what could be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history. The revocations will target the holders of B1 and B2 visas, issued between 2016 and 2026, who…
“Fear the bow” indeed. Phenix City Little League star Kinley Rasmus put up another impressive performance on the mound in a dramatic walk-off win for the Southeast Region squad against West Chester Little League. After coming into the game in the third inning, Rasmus struck out six batters to increase…
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WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the start of the “Operation Economic Outcast” campaign against Iran to “tighten the noose” around the regime and warned countries against doing business with Tehran. The Trump admin aims to choke off revenue streams to the Iranian regime by pressuring secondary countries to…
The founder of a research company that does business with Forbes has apologized for giving a cool $6 million to the publication’s former top editor, who was fired over the payment last month. Forbes axed Chief Content Officer Randall Lane after it learned he took the cash from RJ Shook…
Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman’s wife, Chelsea, appears to be on the mend after a scary start to the month. Chelsea Freeman shared a photo of her in a hospital bed appearing to be hooked up to an IV earlier this month. The photo was captioned, “Had…
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WASHINGTON — The State Department has formally moved to take Syria off its state sponsors of terrorism list as the Trump administration continues to mend fences with Damascus, the Treasury Department announced. The decision to drop Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was announced weeks ago and is…
The US Federal Trade Commission and a group of states settled with Zillow ahead of trial on Monday, ending claims the online real estate platform illegally paid Rocket Companies’ Redfin $100 million to stop competing in apartment rental listings. The FTC and five states were ready to argue at trial scheduled to start Monday that the Zillow-Redfin…
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed got extremely personal with Fox News host Jesse Watters on Monday — asking if he is circumcised — during a bizarre defense of sex change surgery for minors. “Do you really want to have this conversation? Are you circumcised?” El-Sayed bluntly asked the “Jesse…
Fox News is moving Emily Compagno to a full-time seat on “The Five,” promoting the longtime network personality from “Outnumbered” to one of cable news’ most-watched programs. Compagno will officially join “The Five” on Sept. 8 alongside Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino and Jesse Watters, with Harold Ford Jr. and Jessica…
Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II officially closed the book on an 11-year NFL career Monday, announcing his retirement on his 33rd birthday. “To every love story, there comes a final chapter,” Robinson wrote on Instagram. “Football gave me more than I ever could’ve imagined.” For Rams…
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WASHINGTON — Sen. Darline Graham insisted that voters aren’t fazed by her stumble over a debate question about Taiwan and are more focused on affordability, which is her priority. Graham (R-SC) claimed that voters are sticking by her since admitting on a debate stage that she didn’t know why Taiwan…
Homebuyers are saving thousands of dollars by using artificial intelligence to cut out some of the costly legwork traditionally performed by real estate agents — while still keeping a human broker on call to negotiate and close the deal. The new model is geared toward buyers who already scour listings…
Los Angeles Dodgers fans have fallen in love with SportsNet LA sideline reporter Kirsten Watson. But it seems that Watson’s romantic love is elsewhere. Watson, who has been on the Dodgers’ broadcast team as a reporter and host since 2021, made an Instagram post on Monday that included a mirror…
Harry Styles fans were concerned for the singer’s health after viral video footage appeared to show him choking on water and collapsing onstage in London. The “Aperture” singer, 32, performed at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, June 26, as part of his Together, Together Tour, but appeared to struggle…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament. The game was tied 2-all in the closing minutes, and…
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President Trump on Friday mocked former National Security Advisor John Bolton after his one-time aide admitted to mishandling a classified national defense document. Bolton pleaded guilty hours earlier during a hearing in US District Court in Greenbelt, Maryland, to one count of unauthorized possession of a national defense document. His guilty…
SAN FRANCISCO — Liberty star Jonquel Jones wasn’t about to make excuses for the Liberty’s disastrous loss in Seattle on Thursday night. She didn’t take the bait when a reporter proposed that the different lineups may have contributed to the Liberty’s 16 turnovers that led to 15 Storm points. “We…
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Former President Joe Biden was back onstage at a Democratic Party gala to excoriate President Trump Saturday – but needed a little help figuring out just how to exit. Biden, who got pushed out of his reelection bid by fellow Democrats in 2024 following his debate disaster against Trump, defended…
Despite a contract extension last month that would’ve kept Steve Clark as Scotland’s head soccer coach through the 2030 World Cup, he decided to resign following its exit in this year’s tournament. Clark stepped down Saturday after Scotland — who won a match and lost two in Group C —…
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox and more costars had their fair share of high-profile romances since the sitcom catapulted their careers. In 1995, one year after the NBC series premiered, Aniston actress began dating Tate Donovan. The pair called it quits three years later, and while they were working through their split,…
Trump-endorsed Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow defeated State Treasurer John Fleming in the state’s Senate Republican primary runoff Saturday — marking the latest display of the president’s primary election pull. Letlow will be the GOP’s nominee come November, having received over 55% of the vote compared to Fleming’s 45%, with 41%…
Sophie Cunningham claimed that WNBA players are targeting Caitlin Clark in the aftermath of Alyssa Thomas’ fist connecting with her Fever teammate’s throat Wednesday. “Unfortunately, this type of s–t happens every single game to her and the league and the refs do absolutely nothing about it,” Cunningham said during an…
Olivia Culpo’s maternity style is second to none. “Best friends *with benefits*,” Culpo, 34, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Friday, June 26, sharing a mirror selfie of herself and husband Christian McCaffrey smiling for the camera before enjoying a dinner date. McCaffrey, 30, looked casually cool in a white…
BOSTON — Ben Rice has spent most of the season looking like an MVP candidate. But the past six games have been much more pedestrian, magnified by the rest of the Yankees offense going through a cold stretch with him. Coming off a breather Friday, the slugging first baseman went…
Vice President JD Vance is commenting on his wife’s maternity budget as the couple prepare to welcome their fourth baby to the fold. “She bought a $50 dress for $8.75,” JD, 41, wrote via X on Friday, June 26, quote-tweeting his wife’s “receipt” that showed she purchased an asymmetrical shoulder…
Last week, JPMorgan Chase startled Wall Street with an abrupt disclosure that two of its senior bankers — Troy Rohrbaugh and Doug Petno — had been named co-presidents, setting up what looks like a definitive horse race to replace 70-year-old Jamie Dimon. The announcement is indicative of interesting developments inside…
Maybe that will calm some of the nerves of England’s fanbase, hoping to see the Three Lions win a World Cup for the first time in 60 years. Manager Thomas Tuchel had already been hearing the second-guessing of his roster choices after England played to a scoreless draw against Ghana…
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly embraced a new crop of congressional nominees Saturday, including three Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates whose primary victories have fueled fresh debate over the Democratic Party’s leftward shift ahead of the 2026 midterms. The powerful New York lawmaker’s post highlights the challenge facing the…
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Princess Kate Middleton stepped out for a mother-son outing with her firstborn, Prince George, in honor of Armed Forces Day. “Honouring Service and Sacrifice,” a Saturday, June 27, upload on Kate’s official Instagram page read. “Marking Armed Forces Day by reflecting on time spent with the Battle of Britain Memorial…
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