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USAF general talks ‘remarkable’ aircraft needed if 30,000 lb bomb were to be dropped on Iran nukesUSAF general talks ‘remarkable’ aircraft needed if 30,000 lb bomb were to be dropped on Iran nukes

The U.S. would need a special bomber aircraft with “remarkable” capabilities if it were to go ahead with any decision to try to take out Iran’s extremely deep subterranean Fordow nuclear facility, a retired Air Force officer told Fox News. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Weatherington, a former commander of the 8th Air Force who has […] ...

USAF general talks ‘remarkable’ aircraft needed if 30,000 lb bomb were to be dropped on Iran nuke siteUSAF general talks ‘remarkable’ aircraft needed if 30,000 lb bomb were to be dropped on Iran nuke site

The U.S. would need a special bomber aircraft with “remarkable” capabilities if it were to go ahead with any decision to try to take out Iran’s extremely deep subterranean Fordow nuclear facility, a retired Air Force officer told Fox News. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Weatherington, a former commander of the 8th Air Force who has […] ...

Fed governor breaks ranks with Powell, signals rate cuts could begin next monthFed governor breaks ranks with Powell, signals rate cuts could begin next month

The Federal Reserve has held off on cutting interest rates in 2025 to date, although one member of the board of governors is signaling that could change as early as next month. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said in a Friday interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that he believes the central bank is in a position to […] ...

Owner of Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse brands looks to offload Caribbean restaurant chainOwner of Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse brands looks to offload Caribbean restaurant chain

Darden Restaurants is mulling the future of its Bahama Breeze chain. CEO Rick Cardenas told analysts and investors on Friday that the company “will be considering strategic alternatives” for Bahamas Breeze, such as selling the chain or “converting restaurants to other Darden brands.”  Darden operated 28 Bahama Breeze restaurants as of late May. Its restaurant […] ...

Wyoming’s secret weapon in the battle for wealthy homebuyers is workingWyoming’s secret weapon in the battle for wealthy homebuyers is working

Wyoming’s tax policies are a boon for wealthy homebuyers.  The state’s lack of an income tax and the permissibility of dynasty trusts have provided significant appeal to residents and homebuyers with deep pockets over the years, Realtor.com reported.  A dynasty trust “facilitates the transfer of wealth to future generations while minimizing taxes” for the future recipients […] ...

Hackers target insurance giant in ongoing industry cyber spreeHackers target insurance giant in ongoing industry cyber spree

Aflac said on Friday that bad actors may have stolen the personal data of its U.S. customers after the insurance provider was the latest hit in an ongoing hacking spree targeting the industry. “While the investigation remains in its early stages, in the spirit of transparency and care for our customers, we are sharing that […] ...

Gordon Chang sounds alarm on suspicious Chinese cargo flights reported near Iranian airspaceGordon Chang sounds alarm on suspicious Chinese cargo flights reported near Iranian airspace

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang is doubling down on his warning over the alliance between China and Iran, after new reports of Chinese cargo flights nearing Iranian airspace. “We know this isn’t good, because those planes are turning off their transponders as they approach Iranian airspace. China is sending something it doesn’t want the […] ...

Musk labels key Trump aide ‘a snake’ as White House feud simmersMusk labels key Trump aide ‘a snake’ as White House feud simmers

Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday lashed out at a key aide to President Donald Trump who was rumored to have played a role in contributing to the feud that broke out between the CEO and the president. Musk responded to a report by the New York Post that said Sergio Gor, who serves as the director […] ...

Tom Brady kicks off Fanatics Fest by granting Make-A-Wish to 12-year-old cancer patient: ‘It’s awesome’Tom Brady kicks off Fanatics Fest by granting Make-A-Wish to 12-year-old cancer patient: ‘It’s awesome’

For the second time in as many years, Tom Brady and Fanatics teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to make a child’s dream come true at Fanatics Fest. Axton Robertson, a 12-year-old cancer patient, went on a $200 shopping spree at the second annual fest at Javits Center in New York before his wish to […] ...

What $1 million ticket package gets you at 3rd installment of Katie Taylor vs Amanda SerranoWhat $1 million ticket package gets you at 3rd installment of Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano

Two legendary bouts were not enough for two of boxing’s GOATs. Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor stole the show as the co-main event of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium last year – and they are back at it for a third time, back where it all started. The fighters became the first […] ...

FHFA director calls for Fed Chair to resign: ‘Powell is doing a great injustice to this Country’FHFA director calls for Fed Chair to resign: ‘Powell is doing a great injustice to this Country’

U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte is calling for Federal Reserve System board of governors chair Jerome Powell to resign. “Because President Trump has crushed inflation, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell needs to lower interest rates today, and if not Chairman Powell needs to resign, immediately. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can help so […] ...

Trump’s top tech expert warns US can’t get complacent in AI competition with ChinaTrump’s top tech expert warns US can’t get complacent in AI competition with China

Providing an update on where the U.S. stands in an infrastructure race with China, Trump administration artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto czar David Sacks cautioned that America isn’t guaranteed to win. “The competition with China is fierce. China is a significant competitor in AI,” Sacks said on “Mornings with Maria” Friday. “But China is doing […] ...

Meta partners with Oakley to launch AI-powered performance glassesMeta partners with Oakley to launch AI-powered performance glasses

Tech giant Meta on Friday announced it is partnering with Oakley to launch new performance glasses powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Meta and Oakley are developing a new category of sports performance AI glasses called Oakley Meta glasses, which combines Oakley’s design with Meta’s technology to give people wearing the glasses more insight into their physical […] ...

Social media app leverages AI to help users make real-world friendsSocial media app leverages AI to help users make real-world friends

If someone is having trouble making friends, a new social media app leveraging artifical intelligence may be able to help with that.  It is called Pie, a platform designed by entrepreneur and one of the co-founders of Bonobos, Andy Dunn, to foster real-world friendships through curated group experiences and smart matching technology. It developed from […] ...

Billionaire Telegram CEO reveals plans to divide wealth among more than 100 childrenBillionaire Telegram CEO reveals plans to divide wealth among more than 100 children

Billionaire and Telegram CEO Pavel Durov revealed on Thursday that he plans to make “no difference” between his over 100 children when it comes to who will inherit his $14 billion fortune. Many of these children came from anonymous sperm donations.  The messaging app founder spoke to the French magazine Le Point about several topics, […] ...

Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loomAmericans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom

Retirement remains top of mind for many Americans, whether they are approaching their so-called “golden years” or have many years to go before leaving the workforce.  How much money a person needs to have saved to retire without financial stress is an important consideration in the retirement preparation process, and that can vary depending on […] ...

Five years after George Floyd protests, top companies change their tune on DEIFive years after George Floyd protests, top companies change their tune on DEI

After George Floyd’s death in 2020, many of America’s top companies committed unprecedented sums of cash and promised policy changes, all geared towards racial justice. Now, five years later, after a cultural backlash, many of these same companies have since reversed course on DEI. George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died on May 25, 2020, […] ...

Trump claims federal holidays cost ‘billions’ as Americans observe JuneteenthTrump claims federal holidays cost ‘billions’ as Americans observe Juneteenth

President Donald Trump lamented that there were too many “non-working holidays” on Thursday, as Americans across the country observed Juneteenth. “Too many non-working holidays in America,” Trump’s Truth Social post read. “It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed.” The president went on to claim that Americans “don’t […] ...

Larry Kudlow: Federal Reserve groupthink is a bureaucratic diseaseLarry Kudlow: Federal Reserve groupthink is a bureaucratic disease

As Breitbart’s John Carney put it, the Federal Reserve has gone to war against tariffs. Unlike the Middle East, this is a phony war. The Fed stubbornly refuses to lower its target rate, because they have decided that Mr. Trump’s tariffs will increase inflation. So I ask, what exactly is your model of tariff inflation? […] ...

US created eye-popping number of new millionaires in 2024, report findsUS created eye-popping number of new millionaires in 2024, report finds

The U.S. had new millionaires emerge at quite a clip last year. UBS said its Global Wealth Report, released Wednesday, found America gained more than 379,000 new millionaires in 2024.  It notched the biggest increase in new millionaires “in absolute growth terms” out of the dozens of markets that UBS looked at around the world last […] ...

John Paul Mitchell Systems to relocate headquarters from California to TexasJohn Paul Mitchell Systems to relocate headquarters from California to Texas

John Paul Mitchell Systems, a top manufacturer of hair care products and tools, is moving its headquarters from California to Dallas, Texas, and will establish a new global distribution center. The relocation of the company — which distributes its products to more than 30 countries under brands like Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell and Neuro — […] ...

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders reveal 400% pay increase in new season of Netflix seriesDallas Cowboys cheerleaders reveal 400% pay increase in new season of Netflix series

The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are finally getting a significant bump in pay after years of lobbying.  Four-year veteran Megan McElaney revealed in the second season of the Netflix series “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders,” which began streaming on Wednesday, that the squad members are getting a 400% increase in pay.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON […] ...

Pope Leo takes on AI as a potential threat to humanityPope Leo takes on AI as a potential threat to humanity

Two days into his reign, the new American pope spoke softly to a hall full of red-capped cardinals and invoked the digital-age challenge to human dignity he intended to address with the power of his 2,000-year-old office: artificial intelligence. The princes of the Catholic Church listened intently as Pope Leo XIV laid out his priorities […] ...

National security concerns linger on Capitol Hill as Americans keep scrolling under Trump’s TikTok extensionNational security concerns linger on Capitol Hill as Americans keep scrolling under Trump’s TikTok extension

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday extending TikTok’s deadline to find a U.S. buyer by an additional 90 days.  It’s the third extension issued by the White House this year, and while TikTok’s more than 170 million American users and 7.5 million U.S. businesses can breathe a sigh of relief, reactions are mixed […] ...

Lakers star Luka Dončić speaks on historic $10 billion ownership transfer: ‘Excited about the future’Lakers star Luka Dončić speaks on historic $10 billion ownership transfer: ‘Excited about the future’

One of the Los Angeles Lakers‘ top stars commented on the historic, $10 billion deal made by the Buss family to transfer majority ownership to Mark Walter.  Luka Dončić posted on X, saying he’s looking forward to meeting with Walter, who also serves as chairman and controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. “The Lakers […] ...