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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed claims on Sunday that tariffs were harming American businesses and consumers, arguing that any short-term costs were outweighed by long-term benefits to U.S. competitiveness. Bessent argued that President Donald Trump’s economic agenda has only been in effect for “a couple of months” and that the…
The 2025 NFL season is here, and Jake Paul is here to help bettors win money. Paul launched Betr Picks in 2023 to get sports fans to dive into player props, and it has undergone a complete overhaul.The app now has a new user interface, more sports offerings and projections,…
Microsoft’s cloud service is suffering disruptions due to undersea fiber optic cable cuts in the Red Sea, the company announced Saturday. Microsoft’s Azure is the second largest cloud services provider in the world, following Amazon’s AWS. The company warned that users may experience higher latency when data traffic is sent…
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders recently received a 400% raise to $75 an hour for the 2025 season, marking a victory that also raises questions over whether the iconic squad’s new compensation now reflects their true value. The raise was secured by the end of season two of Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts:…
President Donald Trump’s efforts to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung may be upended by forthcoming South Korean digital trade legislation that is said to target U.S. tech companies. Following his Aug. 25 meeting with Lee, Trump announced on Truth Social that he would “stand…
Lainey Wilson put her funky, Western Nashville home on display. Architectural Digest stepped into Wilson’s home, and she explained her inspiration for the home.”When I think of my music, it’s different colors and textures and prints, and I wanted to feel creative in this space,” Wilson, who is one of…
Two tickets in Texas and Missouri matched the winning numbers drawn Saturday night for the Powerball’s $1.79 billion jackpot. The grand prize, which is the second-largest in game history, has an estimated cash value of $820.6 million, according to the lottery. The two winners will split the money.The largest U.S.…
The Powerball’s $1.79 billion jackpot, which has an estimated cash value of $820.6 million, was won on Saturday after tickets in Missouri and Texas matched the winning numbers. Experts say those who win the jackpot will need a team of professionals – from a CPA to a lawyer and wealth…
American farmers say they are being squeezed not only by rising costs but also by ongoing restrictions that prevent them from fixing their own equipment, leaving them stuck with hefty bills and long wait times for repairs they could often handle on their own. Virginia farmer John Boyd Jr. told…
Kristin Cabot, the married former Astronomer executive who was caught on a kiss cam cuddling with her boss during a July Coldplay concert, has filed for divorce from her husband, according to a report. Cabot filed the divorce petition in a New Hampshire court on August 13, less than a…