A new report warns the U.S. nuclear arsenal is dangerously outdated and too small to confront growing global threats — and recommends nearly tripling the number of deployed American warheads by 2050. The report, first obtained by Fox News Digital, argues that America’s current force of about 1,750 deployed nuclear weapons leaves the nation vulnerable in an era when Moscow, ...
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is warning that everyday Americans could be at risk in a prolonged government shutdown. The top House Republican sat down for an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital on Wednesday, the first day of the ongoing government shutdown. Asked how long he thought it would continue, Johnson said he was praying for a short ordeal. ...
Mike Fox The prosecution of Sidney Reid is poised to be a pivotal test of constitutional justice, set against the backdrop of significant public friction following the presence of federal agents and their heavy-handed tactics in DC streets this past summer. The widespread unease among residents who witnessed these occupations directly impacts the right to a fair trial. Reid was ...
Walk into any modern manufacturing facility and you’ll notice something remarkable. Beyond the impressive machinery and bustling activity lies an intricate network of electrical systems powering every aspect of operations. These aren’t just basic power connections – they’re sophisticated bespoke electrical solutions, like those from Tec-Stop, designed to maximise efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards. From precision equipment requiring ...
The federal government may have to lay off ‘thousands’ of employees if the government shutdown continues, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned Thursday. Leavitt made the comments during a gaggle with reporters outside the White House, saying administration officials are already gaming out the layoffs. ‘Look, it’s likely going to be in the thousands. It’s a very good question. ...
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., made clear on Thursday that House Republicans will not budge amid the ongoing standoff over government funding, as Democrats continue to insist on healthcare concessions. ‘Don’t ask the Republicans what we should be doing or what we should be negotiating. I don’t have anything to negotiate. I sent them, in good faith, exactly what they ...
The Treasury is weighing plans to grant newly listed companies a stamp duty exemption in November’s autumn budget, as ministers look to revive London’s competitiveness as a global IPO hub. Officials are considering a two- or three-year holiday on the 0.5% tax levied on UK share transactions, according to reports. The move would form part of chancellor Rachel Reeves’s wider ...
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has overtaken Elon Musk’s SpaceX to become the world’s most valuable startup, after a share sale pushed its valuation to $500 billion. The deal saw current and former OpenAI employees sell about $6.6 billion worth of shares to a group of high-profile investors, including Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and T ...
Tesco has warned that the UK grocery sector faces an intensifying price battle in the run-up to Christmas, even as it raised its full-year profit forecast after winning market share over the summer. The UK’s largest supermarket group now expects to deliver annual profits of up to £3.1bn, £100m higher than previous guidance, after its decision to cut prices on ...
Currys, the UK’s largest electricals retailer, has scrapped its board-level ESG committee, effectively ending formal oversight of environmental, social and governance issues at the highest level of the company. The decision comes as regulation and investor expectations on sustainability tighten across the UK and Europe, raising questions about the message it sends on corporate governance priorities. Although Currys has stressed ...