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Tillis denounces Trump ‘big, beautiful bill’ hours after surprise retirement announcement

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., denounced President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ just hours after making the surprise announcement that he would not run for a third term in 2026.  Tillis voted against a motion to proceed with the spending package on Saturday and then announced his retirement on Sunday, citing political polarization and a desire to spend more time with family. He then took to the Senate floor later Sunday to warn that ‘Republicans are...

Interior cancels $14M annual fishing grant cited in Fox report after DOGE highlights Disney ads, salaries

A multi-year grant to a Washington-area nonprofit focused on promoting fishing, boating and outdoor activities was canceled by the Interior Department after Senate DOGE leadership flagged the original Fox News Digital report to the Cabinet agency. More than $26 million has already been paid out – on top of $164 million since 2012 – to the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), based in Alexandria, Virginia. From the government website USA Spending, the grant’s purpose highlights...

House leaders eye Wednesday vote on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ as sleepless Senate drudges on

House lawmakers could kick off consideration of President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ as soon as Wednesday morning. A notice sent to congressional offices on Sunday night indicated House GOP leaders think they may begin the process at 9 a.m. Wednesday with an initial House-wide vote. Nothing is set in stone, however, and the Senate is still working its way through the massive piece of legislation as of Monday morning.  ‘The president has been very...

A Fresh Contender in Online Trading – But Does It Deliver?

Fintevex is entering the online brokerage space with bold promises—low fees, streamlined trading, and multi-asset access from one intuitive platform. But how does it actually perform when put to the test? We opened a real account, placed live trades across forex, crypto, and indices, and reviewed everything from fees and execution to mobile features and safety protocols. Here’s the full breakdown. What Is Fintevex? Fintevex is a global trading platform offering CFD access across forex,...

The Best Five Sectors, #25

A Greek Odyssey First of all, I apologize for any potential delays or inconsistencies this week. I’m currently writing this from a hotel room in Greece, surrounded by what I can only describe as the usual Greek chaos. Our flight back home was first delayed, then canceled, then rescheduled and delayed again. So instead of being back at my desk as planned, I’m getting back into the trenches from a small Greek town. But the...

Adam Benhayoune: From SEC Walk-On to Coaching Visionary

Adam Benhayoune didn’t take the easy route. He wasn’t a top recruit or a scholarship athlete. But what he lacked in headlines, he made up for in heart. A walk-on for the Louisiana State University (LSU) basketball team, Adam spent four years training, learning, and grinding in one of the toughest college sports conferences—the SEC. Today, he’s setting his sights on a graduate assistant spot at NC State. But his story isn’t just about basketball....

Iran acknowledges death toll from Israel’s strike on notorious Evin prison

Iran acknowledged on Sunday that an Israeli strike on Tehran’s notorious Evin prison last week killed dozens of people. Iran’s judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir posted on the office’s official Mizan news agency website that the strike killed at least 71 people, including staff, soldiers, prisoners and members of visiting families. Officials did not provide a breakdown of casualty figures. The Washington-based Human Rights Activists in Iran said at least 35 of those killed were staff...

UK government confirms tighter steel import safeguards from 1 July to protect domestic industry

The UK government has confirmed it will introduce a new set of strengthened steel safeguard measures from 1 July 2025, acting on urgent recommendations made by UK Steel amid growing concerns about a spike in redirected foreign imports. Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds announced the changes today, which follow calls from UK Steel to take immediate action to protect domestic producers. The adjustments include a significant tightening of the steel import quota liberalisation rate...

Bonuses force Jonathan Ross’ talent agency into the red despite revenue growth

Off The Kerb Productions, the talent agency behind a host of the UK’s biggest comedy stars, including Jonathan Ross, Michael McIntyre and Jo Brand, has swung to a loss of £1.8 million for the year ending 30 April 2024, after posting a £5.1 million pre-tax profit in the previous 12 months. The loss, revealed in delayed accounts filed with Companies House, was attributed primarily to the payment of staff bonuses, which the company said had...

Pottery Barn to launch in the UK in Autumn 2025, offering curated furniture and free interior design services

Pottery Barn, the world’s largest digital-first and design-led sustainable home retailer, is set to enter the UK market for the first time, with an online launch planned for Autumn 2025. The move marks a significant step in the global expansion of the iconic American brand and will bring its signature style of classic, high-quality home furnishings to British customers. In an announcement today, Pottery Barn confirmed that its UK website will feature a curated selection...