Daniel Brooks

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Melania Trump Launches Cryptocurrency Ahead of Husband’s Inauguration

Incoming First Lady Melania Trump made her debut in the cryptocurrency market with her digital asset, the "$MELANIA"…

Retail Boss Warns of “Harder Entry” to Workforce Due to Budget Tax Changes

Retail behemoth Next CEO Lord Wolfson has cautioned that new tax provisions in the Budget will make it…

China Expands Trade-In Scheme to Boost Flagging Economy

To help China's faltering economy, the government has enlarged its trade-in program and provides discounts of up to…

Pound Falls to Lowest Level in Over a Year as UK Borrowing Costs Surge

The pound has dropped to its lowest level in more than a year, and rising UK government borrowing…

December 2024: A Month of Positive Turnaround

In 2024, global investors made a comeback with gold ETF flows after interest had waned due to the…

The Washington Post Faces Layoffs Amid Mounting Losses and Internal Turmoil

The Washington Post has exposed plans to cut about 100 staff members—4% of its total workforce to stop…

Apple Offers Rare Discounts in China Amid Intense Competition from Local Brands

Due to growing competition from local smartphone makers, Apple is providing infrequent Apple iPhone discounts in China. Beginning…

Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Rocks Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Police are investigating a dramatic Tesla Cybertruck explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck packed with fuel canisters and fireworks…

BYD’s Sales Surge Challenges Tesla in Global EV Race

BYD, the Chinese electric vehicles (EV) giant, is accelerating its bid to overtake Tesla as the world's leading…

Madoff Victim Fund Completes Final Round of Payouts

The last batch of payments has been made by the Madoff Victim Fund (MVF), created by the US…

Poaching of South Africa’s Rare Succulents Fuels Crime and Ecological Crisis

In a remote part of South Africa, a biodiversity hotspot has become the epicentre of illegal trade in…

Cadbury Loses Royal Warrant After 170 Years

The famous Birmingham-based chocolatier Cadbury has lost its royal warrant for the first time in 170 years. The…

Brazilian Authorities Halt Construction of BYD EV Factory Amid Slavery Allegations

Citing what they said to be "slavery-like conditions" for workers, Brazilian authorities have intervened to stop the building…

Carlos Watson Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years for Ozy Media Fraud

Founder of the bankrupt media and entertainment firm Ozy Media, Carlos Watson, has been sentenced to 116 months…

The Shift in Trump’s Support: From Opposition to Embrace

Monday morning, during his first press conference following his triumph in the 2024 US election, President-elect Donald Trump…