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Poll: Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war with Iran, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey.
Overall, 37% of adults approve of Trump’s performance as president, while 63% disapprove — including 50% who said they disapprove strongly — putting his job rating at the lowest point of his second term in NBC News Decision Desk polling. Two-thirds of respondents also disapproved of
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war with Iran, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey.
Overall, 37% of adults approve of Trump’s performance as president, while 63% disapprove — including 50% who said they disapprove strongly — putting his job rating at the lowest point of his second term in NBC News Decision Desk polling. Two-thirds of respondents also disapproved of
1 hr. ago
Fake 20mph claims and bogus manifesto among election misinformation
Claims about the real cost of the 20mph policy and a fake political party manifesto are among the misinformation about Welsh politics being shared online by prominent accounts in the build-up to the Senedd election, the BBC has found.
The examples come from pages seen by BBC Wales' undercover voters and include one account which brands itself as a "trusted news source for Welsh communities" while actually acting as an unofficial party support page.
The project tracks what a group of fictional voters are seeing online; the
Claims about the real cost of the 20mph policy and a fake political party manifesto are among the misinformation about Welsh politics being shared online by prominent accounts in the build-up to the Senedd election, the BBC has found.
The examples come from pages seen by BBC Wales' undercover voters and include one account which brands itself as a "trusted news source for Welsh communities" while actually acting as an unofficial party support page.
The project tracks what a group of fictional voters are seeing online; the
11 days ago
Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times
A British Bitcoin entrepreneur has told the BBC he is not the digital currency's mysterious inventor after a New York Times article named him as its creator.
Adam Back, a prominent Bitcoin developer, said the high-profile investigation was a case of "confirmation bias" and that he is not the person known as Satoshi Nakamoto.
The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto is one of the internet's most enduring mysteries and Back has been accused of being Satoshi many times before.
But Back told the BBC on X: "I'm not satoshi, but
A British Bitcoin entrepreneur has told the BBC he is not the digital currency's mysterious inventor after a New York Times article named him as its creator.
Adam Back, a prominent Bitcoin developer, said the high-profile investigation was a case of "confirmation bias" and that he is not the person known as Satoshi Nakamoto.
The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto is one of the internet's most enduring mysteries and Back has been accused of being Satoshi many times before.
But Back told the BBC on X: "I'm not satoshi, but
12 days ago
Cramer says Tuesday’s stock market action gives investors a glimpse of the U.S. economy’s fate if Ir...
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Want to know what’s next for the economy if the U.S.-Iran war persists? CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday’s stock market action gave investors a warning.
Despite eking out a small last-minute gain, the S&P 500
was down for most of the session as President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to strike a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz approached with little signs of progress, dimming hopes of a resolution between the two countries. Trum
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Want to know what’s next for the economy if the U.S.-Iran war persists? CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday’s stock market action gave investors a warning.
Despite eking out a small last-minute gain, the S&P 500
was down for most of the session as President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to strike a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz approached with little signs of progress, dimming hopes of a resolution between the two countries. Trum
12 days ago
SMBC Group selects Charlotte for bank operations expansion, Governor Stein announces
One of **** an's largest financial institutions is expanding its U.S. presence, with plans to open its second American headquarters in Charlotte and create 2,000 jobs over the next six years.
Gov. Josh Stein announced Tuesday that SMBC Group will invest $50.5 million in Mecklenburg County, establishing a major hub to support multiple business units and expand talent diversity. The average salary for new positions will be $165,316, nearly double Mecklenburg County's average wage of $90,706.
“We’re grateful
One of **** an's largest financial institutions is expanding its U.S. presence, with plans to open its second American headquarters in Charlotte and create 2,000 jobs over the next six years.
Gov. Josh Stein announced Tuesday that SMBC Group will invest $50.5 million in Mecklenburg County, establishing a major hub to support multiple business units and expand talent diversity. The average salary for new positions will be $165,316, nearly double Mecklenburg County's average wage of $90,706.
“We’re grateful
19 days ago
Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
All Norma Tactacon can do is pray as the sirens blare.
The 49-year-old, who works in the Middle East as a domestic worker, is thousands of miles away from her home in the Philippines, where her husband and three children live.
Stuck in Qatar, which is caught in the crossfire of the US and Israel's war on Iran, her only hope is that she makes it home to her family.
"I get scared and nervous every time I see pictures and videos of missiles in the air," she tells the BBC. "I need to be alive to be there for my fami
All Norma Tactacon can do is pray as the sirens blare.
The 49-year-old, who works in the Middle East as a domestic worker, is thousands of miles away from her home in the Philippines, where her husband and three children live.
Stuck in Qatar, which is caught in the crossfire of the US and Israel's war on Iran, her only hope is that she makes it home to her family.
"I get scared and nervous every time I see pictures and videos of missiles in the air," she tells the BBC. "I need to be alive to be there for my fami
19 days ago
Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now — but experts say Russia's economy is in the 'death zo...
Russia has found itself in the curious position of benefiting from the turmoil hitting its Middle East partner and ally, Iran.
Tehran’s almost total closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused global oil and gas prices to surge, filling the coffers of major oil and gas producers like Russia.
Sergey Vakulenko, senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, told CNBC Tuesday that Russia’s windfall from the Iran war resulting energy price growht ran into the billions of dollars.
“So
Russia has found itself in the curious position of benefiting from the turmoil hitting its Middle East partner and ally, Iran.
Tehran’s almost total closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused global oil and gas prices to surge, filling the coffers of major oil and gas producers like Russia.
Sergey Vakulenko, senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, told CNBC Tuesday that Russia’s windfall from the Iran war resulting energy price growht ran into the billions of dollars.
“So
23 days ago
Could ****** eX's $1.75T Valuation Make It the Biggest Public Offering in History?
SpaceX, the aerospace and AI company founded by Elon Musk, is reportedly getting ready to go public. According to The Information and CNBC, the company could raise as much as $75 billion and seek a valuation of up to $1.75 trillion. Let's see how those rumored figures would make ****** eX the largest initial public offering in history -- and if investors should buy it.
Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Mono
SpaceX, the aerospace and AI company founded by Elon Musk, is reportedly getting ready to go public. According to The Information and CNBC, the company could raise as much as $75 billion and seek a valuation of up to $1.75 trillion. Let's see how those rumored figures would make ****** eX the largest initial public offering in history -- and if investors should buy it.
Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Mono
1 month ago
Mets Juan Soto cannot be more prepared for 2026 regular season after WBC experience
Juan Soto returned to the Mets lineup on Thursday after two weeks playing for the Dominican Republic at this year's World Baseball Classic, and the slugger was thrilled with his experience.
Although Soto and Team DR fell to the USA in the semifinals, Soto called it "one of the best experiences" he's ever had after he was pulled in the Mets' 6-2 win over the Astros. But it was more than just an experience for Soto, in fact, the Mets superstar credits the tournament for how he feels just a week
Juan Soto returned to the Mets lineup on Thursday after two weeks playing for the Dominican Republic at this year's World Baseball Classic, and the slugger was thrilled with his experience.
Although Soto and Team DR fell to the USA in the semifinals, Soto called it "one of the best experiences" he's ever had after he was pulled in the Mets' 6-2 win over the Astros. But it was more than just an experience for Soto, in fact, the Mets superstar credits the tournament for how he feels just a week
2 months ago
World Baseball Classic schedule 2026: Dates, times, channels, live streams, scores for every WBC game
World Baseball Classic schedule 2026: Dates, times, channels, live streams, scores for every WBC game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The World Baseball Classic is back, with some of the best players on the planet representing their country instead of their MLB team with national pride on the line.
The most recent WBC in 2023 lived up to the name, with ******* an edging Team USA in an electric championship game in Mia
World Baseball Classic schedule 2026: Dates, times, channels, live streams, scores for every WBC game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The World Baseball Classic is back, with some of the best players on the planet representing their country instead of their MLB team with national pride on the line.
The most recent WBC in 2023 lived up to the name, with ******* an edging Team USA in an electric championship game in Mia
2 months ago
Sexual harassment row in Bangladesh cricket: BCB bans ex-women’s selector Monjurul Islam
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken strong action against former women’s team selector Monjurul Islam after serious misconduct allegations were raised by former women’s captain Jahanara Alam.
Following an investigation, the board has banned Monjurul from any cricket-related role under the BCB, either directly or indirectly. The inquiry committee looked into four allegations linked to an incident during the 2022 Women’s World Cup.
While two claims could not be proven due to la
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken strong action against former women’s team selector Monjurul Islam after serious misconduct allegations were raised by former women’s captain Jahanara Alam.
Following an investigation, the board has banned Monjurul from any cricket-related role under the BCB, either directly or indirectly. The inquiry committee looked into four allegations linked to an incident during the 2022 Women’s World Cup.
While two claims could not be proven due to la
2 months ago
The NFL Is Reportedly Not Happy With The NBA's Deal
The NFL is reportedly "irritated" by the NBA's new deal with NBC.
NBC has been the home of the NFL's biggest game of the week for more than 10 years now. NBC hosts "Sunday Night Football" during the regular season. It consistently ranks as not only the highest-rated NFL game of the week, but the highest-rated program in all of network television.
The network hosted the Super Bowl this year, too, as the Seahawks topped the Patriots, 29-13, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
But the NFL is reportedly not happy with the NBA and
The NFL is reportedly "irritated" by the NBA's new deal with NBC.
NBC has been the home of the NFL's biggest game of the week for more than 10 years now. NBC hosts "Sunday Night Football" during the regular season. It consistently ranks as not only the highest-rated NFL game of the week, but the highest-rated program in all of network television.
The network hosted the Super Bowl this year, too, as the Seahawks topped the Patriots, 29-13, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
But the NFL is reportedly not happy with the NBA and
2 months ago
Death of woman at house treated as 'unexplained'
The death of a woman at a property in Leeds is being treated as "unexplained", police have said.
Emergency services were called to Primrose Hill Drive, in Swillington, shortly after 06:30 GMT on Saturday, following a concern for safety report.
West Yorkshire Police said a woman was treated at the scene by paramedics but died a short time later.
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained, a spokesperson for the force said, with inquiries continuing.
Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest e
The death of a woman at a property in Leeds is being treated as "unexplained", police have said.
Emergency services were called to Primrose Hill Drive, in Swillington, shortly after 06:30 GMT on Saturday, following a concern for safety report.
West Yorkshire Police said a woman was treated at the scene by paramedics but died a short time later.
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained, a spokesperson for the force said, with inquiries continuing.
Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest e
2 months ago
Trump breaks longstanding tradition and excludes Dems from annual governor meeting
Later this month, President Donald Trump is hosting an annual meeting with governors at the White House, but he will not invite any Democrats, only Republicans, breaking a long-standing tradition.
The meeting, part of the National Governors **** ociation winter gathering, will only include Republican governors, a spokesperson for the organization confirmed to ABC News.
"The bipartisan White House governors meeting is an important tradition, and we are disappointed in the administration’s decision to make it
Later this month, President Donald Trump is hosting an annual meeting with governors at the White House, but he will not invite any Democrats, only Republicans, breaking a long-standing tradition.
The meeting, part of the National Governors **** ociation winter gathering, will only include Republican governors, a spokesperson for the organization confirmed to ABC News.
"The bipartisan White House governors meeting is an important tradition, and we are disappointed in the administration’s decision to make it
2 months ago
Stocks climb while warnings grow over what's next
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh record high on Monday, after topping 50,000 for the first time last week. The S&P 500 and teach-heavy Nasdaq also climbed, continuing to reverse major losses suffered days earlier.
The performance marked the latest move in topsy-turvy markets -- and that rollercoaster may very well continue, some **** ysts told ABC News.
Analysts attributed the volatility to a flurry of developments in artificial intelligence (AI), and a perception of looming geopolitical uncertainty. Mixed signals in economic d
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh record high on Monday, after topping 50,000 for the first time last week. The S&P 500 and teach-heavy Nasdaq also climbed, continuing to reverse major losses suffered days earlier.
The performance marked the latest move in topsy-turvy markets -- and that rollercoaster may very well continue, some **** ysts told ABC News.
Analysts attributed the volatility to a flurry of developments in artificial intelligence (AI), and a perception of looming geopolitical uncertainty. Mixed signals in economic d
