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District of Columbia · Washington · United States

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August 7, 2026 Finance

US Senate advances sanctions

The United States Senate passed legislation on August 7, 2026, expanding economic sanctions against Russia and maintaining sanctions involving Iran. The measure passed by a vote of 86 to ...

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July 31, 2026 Finance

Japan and US support yen

Tokyo · Japan

Japan and the United States conducted coordinated currency intervention on July 31, 2026, to support the Japanese yen after it fell to its weakest level in approximately four decades. The...

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March 20, 2026 Politics

Torres faces scrutiny over defense investments

New York · United States

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has faced scrutiny in 2026 following financial disclosures showing investments in defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumma...

February 24, 2026 Politics

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Iran Nears Deal to Acquire Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Missiles

Beijing · China

Iran Nears Deal to Acquire Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Missiles In February 2026, multiple international news outlets reported that Iran is close to finalizing an agreement to purchase **C...

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February 10, 2026 Breaking

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OSU Professor On Leave After Tackling Documentarian

Ohio State University · Columbus · Ohio · United States

On February 10, 2026, Ohio State University placed Assistant Professor Luke M. Perez on administrative leave after a physical altercation with an independent journalist and documentarian ...

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February 8, 2026 Breaking

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Rotten Tomatoes Defends ‘Melania’ Scores Amid Fake Review Claims

New York City · New York · United States

On February 8, 2026, popular film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes publicly addressed widespread claims that the unusually high audience scores for the documentary “Melania” were fake or...

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February 6, 2026 Finance

Central banks increase gold reserves at fastest pace in decades

Central banks increase gold reserves at fastest pace in decades On February 22, 2026, the World Gold Council reported that central banks globally added gold to their reserves a...

January 27, 2026 Breaking

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Avraham Gil avoids jail

Miami · Florida · United States

Avraham Gil, the 19-year-old son of an Israeli consular official in Miami, avoided jail time after completing the requirements of a plea agreement stemming from a motorcycle collision wit...

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George Floyd Square · Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

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May 25, 2020 Breaking

George Floyd: Death in Police Custody, Legal Outcomes, and Global Impact

George Floyd was a 46-year-old Black American man who died on May 25, 2020, during an arrest by Minneapolis police officers after a store clerk reported that he may have used a counterfei...

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February 4, 2004 Breaking

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DARPA Cancels LifeLog Program On Same Day Facebook Launches

DARPA Headquarters · Arlington · Virginia · United States

On February 4, 2004, the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) canceled its LifeLog research program, which had been launched in 2003. The program was designed t...

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August 25, 1933 Breaking

Haavara agreement signed between Nazi Germany and Zionist organizations

Berlin · Germany

The Haavara (Transfer) Agreement was signed on August 25, 1933, between Nazi Germany and Zionist organizations, including the Jewish Agency. The agreement facilitated the emigration of Ge...

November 15, 1923 Finance

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Before Hitler: How Big Banks and Financiers Profited from High Interest Rates

Before Hitler rose to power, major banks and financiers profited from high interest rates in Germany. During the Weimar Republic, government bonds often carried 6-10% nominal rates. Banks...

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October 31, 1517 Breaking

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NinetyFive Theses

Castle Church · Wittenberg · Saxony-Anhalt · Germany

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David Rockefeller

American banker, philanthropist, and international affairs figure. He served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank and was a major participant in organizations concerned...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

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J.P. Morgan & Co.

1914–1917 Allied purchasing and finance role — J.P. Morgan & Co. becomes a major financial and purchasing intermediary for Britain and France in the United States during American neutrali...

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Chase Manhattan Bank

Chase Manhattan Bank was a major U.S. financial institution led by David Rockefeller during a period of significant international expansion. The bank maintained international business rel...

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Chase Manhattan Bank

Chase Manhattan Bank was a major U.S. financial institution led by David Rockefeller during a period of significant international expansion. The bank maintained international business rel...

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Chase Manhattan International Advisory Committee

Chase Manhattan's International Advisory Committee was an advisory body that brought together senior executives and internationally prominent figures to discuss economic and political dev...

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David Rockefeller

American banker, philanthropist, and international affairs figure. He served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank and was a major participant in organizations concerned...

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David Rockefeller

American banker, philanthropist, and international affairs figure. He served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank and was a major participant in organizations concerned...

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David Rockefeller

American banker, philanthropist, and international affairs figure. He served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank and was a major participant in organizations concerned...

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David Rockefeller becomes Chase chairman and CEO

David Rockefeller became chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Chase Manhattan in 1969.

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David Rockefeller becomes Chase president

David Rockefeller became president of the bank and chairman of its executive committee in 1961.

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David Rockefeller joins Chase

David Rockefeller began his postwar banking career at Chase National Bank in 1946 as an assistant manager in the foreign department.

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David Rockefeller — Chase Manhattan Leadership

David Rockefeller joined Chase National Bank in 1946 after World War II and rose through its leadership. He became president of the bank in 1961 and chairman of the board and chief execut...

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Kissinger joins Chase Manhattan advisory structure

After leaving government, Henry Kissinger became involved with Chase Manhattan's International Advisory Committee. Historical accounts place his service on the committee from 1977 to 1981...