Jan. 6 Capitol Rioter Appointed to Sensitive Pentagon Special Operations Role
Elias Irizarry, pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, now works in a key Pentagon office overseeing elite military operations, raising concerns over national security and public trust.
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Corporate Power
Microsoft Office 2024 Lifetime License Cuts Costs with One-Time $130 Deal
Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC is now available for a one-time $130 purchase, offering lifetime access without subscription fees.
Markets & Macro
Rising U.S. Oil Production Dims Economic Impact of Oil Price Shocks, Fed Study Shows
A Federal Reserve study reveals that increased domestic oil output has softened oil shocks’ effects on U.S. employment, shifting the challenge mainly to inflation rather than recession.
Energy & Climate
Trump Mischaracterizes Climate Scenarios in Latest Climate Change Claims
President Trump inaccurately used updated climate projections to dismiss prior warnings on global warming, misrepresenting scientific findings and the role of international bodies.
Crypto & Fintech
Coinbase to Enable Homebuyers to Use Crypto Assets as Mortgage Collateral This Summer
Coinbase and Better Home & Finance will launch a program allowing qualified borrowers to use Bitcoin and USDC as collateral for Fannie Mae-backed mortgage down payments by summer 2026.
Corporate Power
Hedge Funds Reduce Bitcoin ETF Holdings While Banks Increase Stakes, Report Shows
Institutional shifts in US Bitcoin ETF ownership reveal hedge funds selling amid market downturn, while banks and advisors increase their exposure despite price volatility.
Trade & Tariffs
Hezbollah Rejects Cease-Fire Agreement as Fighting Escalates with Israel
Hezbollah refuses to accept a U.S.-brokered cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, continuing rocket attacks and Israeli airstrikes amid stalled peace talks involving Iran.
Energy & Climate
Somerville Secures $50,000 Grant to Empower Youth Climate Action Projects
Somerville received $50,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies to launch a youth-led microgrant program fostering local climate initiatives aligned with the city’s environmental goals.
Defense & Security
Putin Affirms Russia’s War Aims in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict and Diplomatic Stalemate
Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined Russia’s firm conditions for peace talks on Ukraine, stressing security demands as fighting and humanitarian crises persist.
Trade & Tariffs
Hezbollah Rejects US-Brokered Cease-Fire Agreement Between Israel and Lebanon
Hezbollah dismissed the cease-fire deal arranged between Israel and Lebanon, deepening tensions as the group insists Israel must withdraw fully from Lebanese territory.