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Nick Ravenshade

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Nick Ravenshade is Editor-in-Chief at NENC Media Group, overseeing global markets and finance coverage with a focus on transparency and independence. He previously covered financial regulation and geopolitics for local news media outlets.

Israel Strikes Gaza and Halts Aid After Accusing Hamas of Violating Fragile Ceasefire

Israel Strikes Gaza and Halts Aid After Accusing Hamas of Violating Fragile Ceasefire

JERUSALEM/GAZA CITY — Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Gaza on Sunday and ordered an immediate halt to humanitarian aid deliveries, accusing Hamas of violating a fragile U.S.‑brokered ceasefire that had been in place for less than two weeks. The escalation, which Israeli officials described as

Millions Join ‘No Kings’ Protests Across U.S. as Movement Against Trump’s Power Grows

Millions Join ‘No Kings’ Protests Across U.S. as Movement Against Trump’s Power Grows

WASHINGTON — In one of the largest coordinated demonstrations in modern American history, millions of people poured into the streets of cities and towns across the United States this weekend under the banner of the “No Kings” movement, a sprawling coalition of activists, unions, and civil society groups protesting what they

ECB Signals End of Easing Cycle as Global Markets Brace for Pivotal Week

ECB Signals End of Easing Cycle as Global Markets Brace for Pivotal Week

FRANKFURT/NEW YORK — Top policymakers at the European Central Bank declared this weekend that the institution’s long cycle of interest‑rate cuts is over, marking a turning point for eurozone monetary policy and setting the stage for a critical week in global markets. In interviews with European media and

Macau: How a Colonial Port Became the World’s Casino Capital

Macau: How a Colonial Port Became the World’s Casino Capital

On a narrow peninsula at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta, a city once known for its baroque churches, pastel‑colored fortresses, and Portuguese egg tarts has transformed into the beating heart of the global casino industry. Today, Macau generates more gambling revenue than Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, and

Stocks End Week Higher as Bank Credit Fears Recede and U.S.–China Trade Tensions Cool

Stocks End Week Higher as Bank Credit Fears Recede and U.S.–China Trade Tensions Cool

NEW YORK — Global markets closed the week on a firmer footing Friday, with U.S. and European equities climbing after days of volatility, as investor anxiety over bank credit conditions eased and signs of progress emerged in U.S.–China trade talks. The rebound capped a turbulent stretch that saw

Trump and Zelenskyy Meet at White House as Ukraine Pushes for Tomahawk Missiles, U.S. Signals Caution

Trump and Zelenskyy Meet at White House as Ukraine Pushes for Tomahawk Missiles, U.S. Signals Caution

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Friday for high‑stakes talks that underscored both the urgency of Ukraine’s war effort and the delicate balancing act facing Washington. The meeting, their sixth since Trump returned to office, centered on Kyiv’s request

Trump Commutes Prison Sentence of Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos in Stunning Move

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday commuted the prison sentence of former Republican congressman George Santos, abruptly ending the disgraced lawmaker’s more than seven‑year term for fraud and identity theft and sparking a political firestorm over presidential clemency powers. The announcement came late in the afternoon, with Trump