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Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn shop gave her ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment and refused to sell an item. The store claims it wasn’t for sale. Now they’re trading barbs, and Kelly called the owner a liar. It’s a messy public feud over shopping drama. 🛍️💥
Texas AG Ken Paxton pulled in a personal-best $18M this quarter for his U.S. Senate bid 💰, but donors are saying 'get in line' and a fresh audio leak is causing headaches for national Republicans 🎧. Meanwhile, Flock license plate reader errors are raising privacy and accuracy concerns 🚗.
Stocks are starting the week pretty flat after tech helped shake off a selloff. Big banks are kicking off earnings season, and all eyes are on CPI inflation data dropping soon. Bond market’s closed today, so expect a quieter vibe. Stay tuned! 📊👀
Quantum-computing giant IonQ is acquiring cybersecurity company Elisity for up to $1.3 billion 💥. The deal boosts IonQ’s cyber unit, combining quantum tech with threat protection. Translation: bigger defenses for a quantum-powered future 🔐. Stay tuned for how this shapes tech and security.
Germany’s Wadephul calls it an “unprecedented” hit as the EU slaps nearly 1,600 listings on Russian people & firms tied to drone/missile parts. It also targets 77 individuals over Russia’s illegal Duma votes in occupied Ukraine, backing Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Big move. 🇪🇺✊
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford just snagged the Nobel Prize in economics 🏆 for leveling up how we handle economic booms and busts. Their research helps governments and central banks guide economies through wild ups and downs, making policy smarter. Big brain energy with real-world impact! 💥
An Iran-backed Houthi missile just hit Riyadh airport, sparking global travel warnings and forcing top oil execs off an event schedule. Saudi’s crown prince is under pressure to hit back, but options are risky. A Trump-brokered energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is also in the mix. 🛢️✈️⚠️
The Iran war is testing the world's energy order, driving an oil shock while Gulf exports slowly recover. Prices dipped as supply fears eased, but attention stays on US-Iran diplomacy. The crisis is also fueling a clean energy boom as countries rethink fossil fuel reliance. 🌍⚡🛢️
Pentagon’s plan to livestream a Fort Hood shooter
Christa Pike is back in prison after a failed lethal injection using pentobarbital sent her to the hospital. Tennessee hasn’t decided if it’ll try to execute her again, and some in the governor’s office reportedly don’t want a second attempt. The case has reignited death penalty debate. ⚖️💉😬