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Investment filings reveal a strategic shift in technology holdings by prominent investor Peter Thiel. The portfolio adjustments show a substantial reduction in exposure to semiconductor giant Nvidia, coupled with increased investments in established tech leaders Apple and Microsoft. This reallocation represents a notable repositioning within the tech sector by an influential institutional investor.

Analysts suggest the move reflects a broader portfolio diversification strategy amid concerns about market volatility and high valuations in certain technology segments. By reducing semiconductor exposure and increasing holdings in large-cap, cash-generative companies, the strategy appears to balance growth potential with long-term stability. The adjustments demonstrate a shift ...

A significant batch of newly released emails from the Jeffrey Epstein files has intensified scrutiny of UK political figures, centering on former Cabinet minister Peter Mandelson. The correspondence, spanning several years, reveals a close personal and professional relationship between Mandelson and the convicted financier, even while Epstein was under house arrest.

The email disclosures show Mandelson sought Epstein's advice on personal and political matters, shared sensitive government information, and allegedly coordinated with the financier to influence economic policy. In one notable exchange from December 2009, while Mandelson served as Business Secretary, he suggested that JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon should "mildly ...

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee, marking a reversal as the House prepared a vote to hold them in contempt of Congress. This decision followed a months-long standoff over subpoenas in the committee's investigation related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, had approved contempt measures after the Clintons previously refused to appear for scheduled depositions. The committee's subpoenas were issued as part of its investigation. The Clintons had criticized the probe as a partisan exercise, stating in a letter that there was "no plausible ...

The price of Ethereum (ETH) experienced a sharp and rapid decline, dropping more than 10% during a major market sell-off. This decline was worsened by a chain of forced liquidations, where nearly $3 billion worth of leveraged crypto positions were automatically closed by exchanges as prices fell.

The main cause was a large unwinding of overleveraged derivatives positions, especially long bets predicting higher prices. As Ethereum's price started to fall, it triggered automatic sell orders from traders using excessive borrowed money (leverage) to boost their bets. This forced selling created a self-perpetuating downward spiral, pushing prices lower and causing even more ...

Australia's central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), faces one of its most crucial monetary policy decisions in years, amid heated debate over whether to implement another interest rate increase. Critics argue that the bank has already "failed the inflation test of economic leadership," having kept rates too low for too long, which allowed inflationary pressures to become more entrenched.

This policy stance, analysts warn, now puts the RBA in a delicate position: increase rates more aggressively now or risk a more severe economic adjustment later. The central bank is trying to balance the need to curb inflation, which remains ...

The gold and silver markets experienced a significant downturn, with prices falling sharply as financial markets reassessed key drivers behind the recent record-breaking rally. The sell-off appears linked to two major factors: a shift in U.S. monetary policy expectations and a potential bubble in speculative demand.

The primary catalyst was the expected nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair. Markets interpreted this selection as signaling a move toward a potentially more hawkish monetary stance focused on inflation control and balance sheet reduction. This shift boosted the U.S. dollar and raised bond yields, which in turn diminished the appeal ...

The John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to close for about two years starting July 4 for extensive renovations, an announcement made directly by President Donald Trump. The decision heightens ongoing controversy surrounding the national arts institution, which has faced significant artist protests and leadership changes since the president became involved.

The centre, designated by federal law as a memorial to the late President John F. Kennedy, was renamed the "Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Centre for the Performing Arts" in December. This action, taken by a board of trustees recently ...

Israel has announced it will terminate the humanitarian operations of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders, or MSF) in the Gaza Strip. The decision comes after the medical charity refused to comply with an Israeli order to hand over a list of its Palestinian and international staff working in the territory. Israeli authorities claim the measure is necessary for security, alleging some MSF staff have links to armed groups, which the charity vehemently denies.

MSF stated it could not provide the list without concrete assurances from Israel that the information would not be used in a way that puts its staff ...

In an interview on Kim Iversen's show (@KimIversen), activist Guy Christensen discussed his ongoing lawsuit against Ohio State University (OSU), which has reached a crucial legal juncture. Christensen was expelled in May 2025 following his outspoken social media criticism of U.S. policy towards Israel and Gaza. The university's action came after he finished his first year, claiming his posts constituted threats. Christensen and his legal team from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) argue that the expulsion was a direct violation of his constitutional rights.

A federal judge has issued a preliminary ruling strongly favouring Christensen. The opinion stated it was ...

Claims of a lack of accountability for COVID and allegations of a US government cover-up were the focus of a recent interview featuring economist Jeffrey Sachs on The Jimmy Dore Show.

In the discussion, Sachs outlined his view that the most plausible explanation for the origins of COVID-19 is a lab-related incident linked to US-funded research, rather than a natural spillover from a wet market. He argued that gain-of-function research, allegedly supported by US government funding, was being conducted prior to the pandemic and that key records have never been fully examined or disclosed.

Sachs criticised what he described as a failure ...