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Nikkei Surpasses 40,000 as Global Stocks Rise, Dollar Sinks to 3.5-Year Low

Global stocks gained on Friday as optimism for U.S. interest rate cuts boosted market sentiment. Stocks in Asia rose to multiyear highs, with Japan's Nikkei index topping 40,000. The dollar fell to near a 3.5-year low on worries about Fed independence. The price of oil and gold fell modestly. Markets also liked signs of better U.S.-China trade relations and a bracing of U.S.-Middle East strains.

Jun 27, 2025

By Anshul Panda

Burqa-Clad Statue of Liberty Image Sparks Islamophobic Uproar After Zohran Mamdani's NYC Win

A doctored image of the Statue of Liberty wearing a burqa has gone viral following Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary win in NYC. The image triggered a wave of anti-Muslim backlash, despite historical ties between the statue's origins and a veiled figure.

Jun 27, 2025

By IBT News Desk

Zohran Mamdani: Embarrassment for NYC Mayoral Candidate after His Rap Video Is Played During Live Interview [WATCH]

Mamdani's mild political statements on Thursday were a stark contrast to the bold lyrics he once rapped under his stage name, Mr. Cardamom.

Jun 27, 2025

By R. Ghosh

How Did Rick Hurst Die? 'Dukes of Hazzard' Actor Dies Suddenly and Unexpectedly Aged 79 Days Before Planned Fan Event

Hurst joined "The Dukes of Hazzard" in its debut season in early 1979, initially appearing as a recurring character for the first two seasons.

Jun 27, 2025

By R. Ghosh

Linet Vartanians: Wife of Iranian Illegal Immigrant Threatened to Shoot ICE Agents When They Reached Her Home to Arrest Husband

When ICE agents arrived at their home, they were met by Vartanians, who refused to let them in, demanded a warrant, and then contacted local police, the U.S. attorney said.

Jun 27, 2025

By R. Ghosh

Meta Partners with Invenergy, Secures 791 MW of Clean Energy to Power AI-Driven Data Centers

Meta announces major clean energy purchase with Invenergy — 791 megawatts of solar and wind power, which will help power its next-generation AI-powered data centers as demand for Meta's services continues to grow. The deal covers new projects across Ohio, Texas and Arkansas and grows Meta's overall partnership with Invenergy to 1,800 MW, underscoring the tech giant's commitment to sustainable digital infrastructure investment.

Jun 27, 2025

By Anshul Panda

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What Is Gwada Negative? The World's Rarest Blood Group Discovered in Guadeloupean Woman

A woman from Guadeloupe is the only known person in the world with a new blood group called "Gwada negative." This rare type is now officially listed as the 48th blood group system.

Jun 27, 2025

By IBT News Desk

Dramatic Footage Released by Pentagon Shows How 3,000-Pound Bunker-Buster Bombs Were Used to Destroy Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site

The bomb, known as the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator, was developed by Boeing specifically for use by the U.S. Air Force.

Jun 27, 2025

By R. Ghosh

BITCH X RICH 2 Gets New Updates as Casts Spill on Major Character Spoilers

Cast members from the upcoming second season of BITCH X RICH have shared exciting updates about the new season.

Jun 26, 2025

By Ilin Mathew

Oh My Ghost Clients Episode 9 Preview Teases Trouble for Noh Mu Jin; Will Ghost Workers Help Him?

The MBC comedy-action drama is only a day away from its finale, and the viewers are curious to know what lies ahead for Noh Mu Jin.

Jun 26, 2025

By Ilin Mathew

What If Your Cloud Knew Exactly What You Needed? AI Copilots Are Getting Uncannily Close

Sadhana Paladugu said The shift toward intent-aware cloud systems is inevitable. AI Copilots are becoming embedded not just in development environments but in deployment, monitoring, and diagnostics

Jun 26, 2025

By Alexander Maxwell

Who Is Rama Duwaji? Zohran Mamdani's Artist Wife Who He Met on Hinge Has Notable Clients and Her Works are Often Pro-Palestine Themed

Mamdani and Duwaji first met a few years ago through the dating app Hinge, but not much is publicly known about the duo who could become the city's next first couple.

Jun 26, 2025

By R. Ghosh

Wall Street Today: Dow Drops, Nasdaq Rises as Investors Eye Fed Caution and Geopolitical Ease

Wall Street showed restraint on Wednesday after two days of strong gains. The Nasdaq Composite added 61.02 points, or 0.31%, to settle at 19,973.55. The S&P 500 was flat,falling only 0.02 of a point to close at 6,092.16. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 106.59 points, or 0.25%, to end at 42,982.43. Tech stocks lift Nasdaq, Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company

Jun 26, 2025

By Anshul Panda

Israel Labels Iran's Central Bank as Terror Entity Amid Rising Tensions

Israel has designated Iran's Central Bank and key financial entities as terror-linked, accusing them of funding regional militancy. The move follows Iran's execution of alleged Mossad agents and threatens to destabilize the fragile ceasefire.

Jun 26, 2025

By IBT News Desk

Nvidia Becomes World's Most Valuable Company Again as AI Boom Lifts Stock

Nvidia has reclaimed its position as the most valuable company in the world, with its stock reaching a record $154.10. Analysts credit the AI boom and rising demand for Nvidia's processors as key drivers behind the dramatic rise in its market value.

Jun 26, 2025

By IBT News Desk

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Nikkei Surpasses 40,000 as Global Stocks Rise, Dollar Sinks to 3.5-Year Low

Burqa-Clad Statue of Liberty Image Sparks Islamophobic Uproar After Zohran Mamdani's NYC Win

Zohran Mamdani: Embarrassment for NYC Mayoral Candidate after His Rap Video Is Played During Live Interview [WATCH]

How Did Rick Hurst Die? 'Dukes of Hazzard' Actor Dies Suddenly and Unexpectedly Aged 79 Days Before Planned Fan Event

Linet Vartanians: Wife of Iranian Illegal Immigrant Threatened to Shoot ICE Agents When They Reached Her Home to Arrest Husband

Meta Partners with Invenergy, Secures 791 MW of Clean Energy to Power AI-Driven Data Centers

What Is Gwada Negative? The World's Rarest Blood Group Discovered in Guadeloupean Woman

Dramatic Footage Released by Pentagon Shows How 3,000-Pound Bunker-Buster Bombs Were Used to Destroy Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site

BITCH X RICH 2 Gets New Updates as Casts Spill on Major Character Spoilers

Oh My Ghost Clients Episode 9 Preview Teases Trouble for Noh Mu Jin; Will Ghost Workers Help Him?

What If Your Cloud Knew Exactly What You Needed? AI Copilots Are Getting Uncannily Close

Who Is Rama Duwaji? Zohran Mamdani's Artist Wife Who He Met on Hinge Has Notable Clients and Her Works are Often Pro-Palestine Themed

Wall Street Today: Dow Drops, Nasdaq Rises as Investors Eye Fed Caution and Geopolitical Ease

Israel Labels Iran's Central Bank as Terror Entity Amid Rising Tensions

Nvidia Becomes World's Most Valuable Company Again as AI Boom Lifts Stock

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