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Fed Waller Speech in Focus as Markets Await Policy Signals
The market calendar is light, leaving Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s economic outlook speech as the main event for investors. With…
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Lindsey Graham Death Sets Up South Carolina Senate Succession Race
Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11, 2026, at age 71, triggering an immediate appointment process and a new Republican…
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Patriot Missile License for Ukraine Faces Skepticism After Trump Pledge
Donald Trump’s pledge to let Ukraine produce Patriot systems has raised major questions about timing, scope and feasibility. Defense specialists…
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US CPI and Fed Testimony Could Reset Rate-Cut Bets This Week
June US CPI and two days of Federal Reserve testimony are set to test markets’ assumptions on inflation, interest rates,…
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DARPA PROPHECY Program Put Predictive Vaccine Research at the Center in 2010
A 2010 DARPA initiative sought to predict viral evolution and support vaccine development before outbreaks emerged. The program’s scope and…
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IMF Global Growth Forecast Cut Again, 2026 Outlook Trimmed to 3.0%
The IMF has lowered its global growth forecast for a second straight time, now projecting 3.0% expansion in 2026. The…
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Ro Khanna West Bank Detention Raises Pressure on U.S.-Israel Policy
U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna said armed Israeli settlers detained his delegation for more than an hour in the occupied West…
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Redlands Payroll Settlement Pushes Ex-Police Official to $1.2 Million
A retired Redlands police deputy chief received nearly $1.2 million in 2025 wages, the highest reported city-employee pay in California.…
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L3Harris Solid Fuel Ramjet Test Advances Lower-Cost Missile Propulsion
L3Harris completed its first full-scale test of a new solid fuel ramjet fuel grain, aiming to cut propulsion costs while…
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Surveillance Economy Expands as 100,000 License-Plate Cameras Reshape Data Markets
A growing surveillance economy is turning location, device and driving data into a monetizable asset. More than 100,000 road cameras…
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Cuba-US Negotiations in Focus After Castro Grandson Signals Openness to Trump Talks
Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro said he is prepared to negotiate with Donald Trump as economic pressure deepens Cuba’s downturn. The…
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Trump Signature on U.S. Currency Sparks 2026 Treasury Debate
The Treasury is moving ahead with U.S. paper currency bearing President Donald Trump’s signature ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.…