In a major legal victory for President Donald Trump, a New York state appeals court has thrown out a half-billion-dollar penalty that was previously imposed on him. However, the court upheld the fraud case, meaning the legal battle is far from over. The decision allows Trump to rebound from one of his biggest legal setbacks while continuing to face scrutiny over allegations of fraud.
Astronomers have identified asteroid 2025 SC79, a skyscraper-sized space rock completing its orbit around the Sun in just 128 days. It’s now the second-fastest known asteroid, offering new insights into the dynamics of near-Sun objects and the extreme conditions within our solar system.
Gold prices are on track to break a nine-week winning streak as investors book profits and growing optimism over global trade reduces demand for safe-haven assets. Analysts say easing geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar have also contributed to the metal’s recent pullback.
