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Hagan Scotten told Justice Department officials that he would not be party to a political prosecution. He was the latest in succession of federal prosecutors to quit. ​Hagan Scotten told Justice Department officials that he would not be party to a political prosecution. He was the latest in succession of federal prosecutors to quit.    Hagan Scotten, the lead prosecutor on the federal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams of New York City, resigned after Justice Department officials ordered the dismissal of charges he had helped bring, suggesting that only a “fool” or a “coward” would obey. In an undated, scathing…

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WARSAW, Poland — As Poland’s defense budget is set to reach an unprecedented level in the country’s history, at 4.7 percent of gross domestic product, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on countries in the region to similarly ramp up their military expenditures. Polish defense leaders, in turn, said they want to engage the U.S. industry in joint ammunition manufacturing. On the last leg of his European tour, during which he also stopped in Germany and Belgium, Hegseth visited Poland where he held talks on Friday with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the country’s deputy prime minister…

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WARSAW, Poland — As Poland’s defense budget is set to reach an unprecedented level in the country’s history, at 4.7 percent of gross domestic product, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on countries in the region to similarly ramp up their military expenditures. Polish defense leaders, in turn, said they want to engage the U.S. industry in joint ammunition manufacturing. On the last leg of his European tour, during which he also stopped in Germany and Belgium, Hegseth visited Poland where he held talks on Friday with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the country’s deputy prime minister…

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All three major averages are on pace to end the week higher.All three major averages are on pace to end the week higher.    Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 13, 2025.  NYSE Stocks futures were slightly lower on Friday as investors weighed the latest on global trade after President Donald Trump held off on imposing new reciprocal tariffs. Futures linked to the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 136 points, or 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures edged down 0.1%. On Thursday, Trump signed a memorandum on laying out a…

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The world’s biggest hedge fund made a fresh bet on EV maker Tesla Inc. late last year, as it exited memory chip maker Micron Technology and banking giant Goldman Sachs.The world’s biggest hedge fund made a fresh bet on EV maker Tesla Inc. late last year, as it exited memory chip maker Micron Technology and banking giant Goldman Sachs.   The world’s biggest hedge fund made a fresh bet on EV maker Tesla Inc. late last year, as it exited memory chip maker Micron Technology and banking giant Goldman Sachs. 

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The cybersecurity company says its ‘platformization’ strategy is working, but its latest report lacked oomph on a bookings metric.The cybersecurity company says its ‘platformization’ strategy is working, but its latest report lacked oomph on a bookings metric.   The cybersecurity company says its ‘platformization’ strategy is working, but its latest report lacked oomph on a bookings metric. 

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Meager valuations have long been supportive of European stocks – now there are new factors to help the rallyMeager valuations have long been supportive of European stocks – now there are new factors to help the rally   Meager valuations have long been supportive of European stocks – now there are new factors to help the rally 

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Oil futures rose Friday and were on track to snap a streak of three straight weekly losses, finding support after President Trump didn’t immediately impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners.Oil futures rose Friday and were on track to snap a streak of three straight weekly losses, finding support after President Trump didn’t immediately impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners.   Oil futures rose Friday and were on track to snap a streak of three straight weekly losses, finding support after President Trump didn’t immediately impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners. 

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GameStop is exploring investments in alternative asset classes, including crypto and bitcoin in particular, three sources said.GameStop is exploring investments in alternative asset classes, including crypto and bitcoin in particular, three sources said.    In this article GME Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A general view of the GameStop logo on one of its stores in the city center of Cologne, Germany. Ying Tang | Nurphoto | Getty Images Video game retailer turned meme stock GameStop is considering investing in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to sources familiar with the matter. GameStop is exploring investments in alternative asset classes, including…

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