Wesley Messamore

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Headline news journalist with an eye on politics, fintech, equities markets, and global macro-finance. Libertarian and a friend to business people, entrepreneurs, engineers, artists, and people of faith.
Sum 41 music agent among those killed in San Diego plane crash.

San Diego Crash Claims Life Of Sum 41 Music Agent

Dave Shapiro, a powerhouse music agent behind bands like Sum 41 and Pierce the Veil, was among six people presumed dead. This followed after a small jet slammed into a San Diego neighborhood. “We are devastated,” said a rep from Sound Talent Group, confirming three employees, including Shapiro, were aboard. The crash not only destroyed

Thumbprint on cigarette carton leads to arrest in 1977 death of young woman.

Cigarette Thumbprint Exposes Killer In 1977 Case Of Murdered Woman

How long can justice wait? For one California family, nearly five decades. But now, a single thumbprint has cracked a case that haunted them for generations. Jeanette Ralston was just 27 when she was found strangled in her Volkswagen Beetle back in 1977. The crime scene was chilling—signs of assault, a smoldering attempt to burn

US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent leaves his hotel for a meeting on tariffs with Chinese officials in Geneva, Switzerland, on Saturday.

US China Trade Talks Underway In Switzerland As Tensions Rise

The U.S. and China just kicked off high-stakes talks in Geneva. It marks the first real sign of hope in a bruising trade war that’s left prices rising and shelves emptier. On Team China: Vice Premier He Lifeng. On the U.S. side: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who kept expectations in check. “We’re not walking out

2.1 million person crowd estimated at free Lady Gaga concert on Rio’s Copacabana beach.

2.1 Million Attend Epic Free Lady Gaga Concert On Copacabana Beach

What happens when you mix Lady Gaga, a free concert, and one of the world’s most iconic beaches? Pure mayhem—literally. Over two million Little Monsters flooded Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday for a once-in-a-lifetime show that left the city pulsing with glitter and bass. Some fans queued up before sunrise, hungry for a

Meta launches standalone AI assistant app.

Meta Unveils Standalone AI Assistant App In Big Tech Push

What do you do when you’re Mark Zuckerberg and already have AI embedded into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger? Easy—launch a standalone app and jump into the AI showdown against OpenAI, Google, and Elon Musk. Meta just rolled out its new Meta AI app, powered by its beefed-up Llama 4 model. It’s built to be

Trump administration reverses termination of visas for foreign students.

Trump Administration Reverses Visa Ban For Foreign Students

Imagine waking up one day and finding out you’re suddenly illegal in the country where you study. That was the grim reality for nearly 1,800 foreign students across the U.S. — until now. After months of panic and over 100 lawsuits, the Trump administration is backpedaling. Justice Department attorney Elizabeth Kurlan told a federal court

US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell.

US Stocks Crash After Trump’s Explosive Attack On Fed Boss Powell

In a fiery social media rant, Trump dubbed Powell “a major loser” and blasted him for not slashing interest rates fast enough. “There can be a SLOWING of the economy unless Mr. Too Late… lowers interest rates, NOW,” he warned. But while the president’s jabs aim to shake the Fed into action, it’s the markets

Man arrested after suspected arson attack at Pennsylvania governor's home.

Governor’s Home Targeted by Fire Man Held In Arson Probe

Thirty-eight-year-old Cody Balmer allegedly hopped a security fence, snuck into the official residence of Governor Josh Shapiro, and ignited a fire. This occurred just hours after the governor celebrated Passover with his family. The fire scorched a historic part of the Harrisburg home, leaving charred furniture, shattered glass, and shaken nerves behind. Balmer now faces

Dominican Republic nightclub collapse kills 98.

Nightclub Collapse In Dominican Republic Kills 98 People

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a concert, killing at least 98 people and injuring over 150. Among the victims were high-profile figures like former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel. Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Monte Cristi province, was also among

Bacteria could help build and maintain cities on the moon.

Bacteria Could Hold The Key To Building And Sustaining Moon Cities

What if the secret to surviving on the moon isn’t in high-tech alloys or futuristic gadgets—but in bacteria? Yep, good old microbes might just be the lunar repair crew we never knew we needed. As scientists dream of building bases on the moon, one thing’s clear: hauling heavy materials from Earth is wildly expensive. So

Iran unveils another ‘missile city’ as tensions mount with US.

Iran Unveils Stunning Missile City Deep Underground

What’s hidden beneath Iran’s deserts and mountains? According to Tehran, vast underground “missile cities” packed with weapons, ready to launch at a moment’s notice. And now, Iran is making sure the world knows about them. In newly released footage, Iranian military leaders toured a sprawling underground facility—one of “hundreds,” according to state media. Lined with