Author: Ellis Thorne
DOJ Corruption Probe Shut Down: Democrats Demand Answers on Tom Homan Bribe
Congressional Democrats have opened a probe into the Justice Department's decision to end a corruption case involving Trump’s border czar Tom Homan, despite FBI video showing a $50,000 cash bribe. Lawmakers say the move threatens public trust and raises questions about political interference in federal law enforcement. The investigation could reshape oversight of the administration’s aggressive enforcement agenda.
Nvidia, Tesla, Oracle lead biggest stock movers as Fed decision nears
Tech names drove the action ahead of the Fed decision as Nvidia slipped despite a huge CoreWeave deal, Tesla rallied with broader risk appetite, and Oracle and Texas Instruments moved on cloud and chip headlines. Short interest eased across S&P 500 tech in August, hinting at less bearish sentiment even as volatility stayed high.
Rick Davies, Supertramp Co-Founder, Dies at 81 After Long Cancer Battle
Rick Davies, Supertramp co-founder and lead singer, has died at 81 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. The British musician’s soulful voice and Wurlitzer piano anchored hits like The Logical Song and Goodbye Stranger. He co-founded Supertramp in 1969 with Roger Hodgson and led the band through the multi‑platinum Breakfast in America era. He is remembered for his warmth, grit, and lifelong partnership with his wife, Sue.