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Piers Morgan warns Donald Trump on how he is handling his daily coronavirus briefings

Apr 20, 2020 15:33 pm UTC| Politics

Piers Morgan urged President Donald Trump to tone down his rhetoric in his daily coronavirus press briefings. Piers, a long-time friend of Trump, warned that continuing to exploit the coronavirus emergency to draw...

Donald Trump snub: POTUS ignores Mitt Romney for coronavirus congressional task force out of personal grudge

Apr 20, 2020 08:55 am UTC| Politics

Previously, President Donald Trump announced he was putting together a bipartisan congressional task force. The task force involved nearly every Republican Senator, except Mitt Romney. The White House released a list of...

Donald Trump fury: POTUS says China should face consequences if it was 'knowingly responsible' for pandemic

Apr 20, 2020 08:54 am UTC| Politics

The coronavirus pandemic that is plaguing the world at the moment and forcing many countries to conduct lockdowns started from Wuhan, China, back in December 2019. In the latest White House press briefing, President Donald...

Melania Trump revelation: FLOTUS pays tribute to essential workers in latest Twitter update

Apr 20, 2020 08:54 am UTC| Politics

First Lady Melania Trump, over the past several weeks, has made continuous efforts to become more visible, by reiterating the advice given by the health experts and sending video messages and tweets. Melania recently took...

Joe Biden 2020: Former VP wins Wyoming Democratic caucus

Apr 20, 2020 08:53 am UTC| Politics

Over the past week, former vice president Joe Biden continued to move closer towards becoming the Democratic nominee. Over the weekend, Biden moves even closer as he secures the Wyoming Democratic caucus. The Hill...

Why Boris Johnson won't have to pay any hospital bills

Apr 18, 2020 06:34 am UTC| Politics

While British Prime Minister Boris Johnson recovers from a life-threatening bout of COVID-19 that hospitalized him for a week, including three nights in an intensive care unit, he wont have to worry about medical...

Trump versus the states: What federalism means for the coronavirus response

Apr 18, 2020 06:30 am UTC| Politics

President Donald Trump recently attempted to explain the complex relationship between the federal government and the states, as outlined by the framers in 1787. [Y]ou can call it federalist, you can call it the...

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Economy

Rupee Marginally Weaker Amid Dollar Demand and RBI Intervention

The Indian rupee edged lower on Friday, trading at 86.5850 against the U.S. dollar by 09:55 a.m. IST, compared to its previous close of 86.55. The slight dip was driven by heightened dollar demand due to the maturity of...

China's Economic Resurgence: Strong Growth Signals a Bright Future Ahead

The Chinese economy had fared even better than its forecast of 5.0% at the same quarter last year with the report of an annualized increase of 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase came in contrast with previous...

Bull Market Optimism Persists Amid Historical Trends and Economic Growth

As the bull market enters its third year, the Sevens Report remains optimistic despite concerns over stretched valuations and geopolitical risks. The report cites factors such as robust economic growth, pro-growth policies...

Wall Street Slips as Apple Drags Tech Amid Mixed Economic Data

The SP 500 dipped Thursday as banking sector strength was overshadowed by a tech slump led by Apple. At market close, the Dow fell 0.2%, the SP 500 dropped 0.2%, and the NASDAQ slid 0.9%. Apple shares tumbled 4% after...

UK Economy Sees Marginal Growth Amid Tax Hikes and Business Caution

The UK economy showed a modest rebound in November, with GDP increasing by 0.1% from October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks the first monthly growth since August, falling short of...

Politics

Democratic AGs Fight to Defend Biden Policies Amid Trump’s Return

Democratic attorneys general from over a dozen states, including California, New Jersey, and Michigan, have launched legal efforts to protect Biden administration policies on immigration, the environment, and gun control...

Denmark PM Responds to Trump’s Greenland Remarks Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for a meeting with the nations business leaders after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggested possible military or economic action, including tariffs, to gain...

Trump’s "Shock and Awe" Agenda: Executive Orders from Day One

President-elect Trump and senior Republican leaders are gearing up for a bold wave of executive actions starting on Day 1. Vice President-elect Vance revealed plans to sign dozens of executive orders, with Trump suggesting...

Denmark’s Prime Minister Responds to U.S. Greenland Claims Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Denmarks Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has convened a meeting with business leaders to address rising geopolitical concerns following U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps remarks about taking control of Greenland. Last...

Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchy Threatening Democracy

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden cautioned against the rise of an American oligarchy led by tech billionaires wielding dangerous concentrations of power. Echoing President Eisenhowers 1961 warning about a...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Technology

FBI Warns of Massive AT&T Breach Impacting Agents' Data

The FBI has raised concerns over a significant data breach of ATTs (NYSE:T) systems last year, potentially exposing months of agents call and text logs. The breach, disclosed by Bloomberg News, compromised FBI devices...

SpaceX Conducts Major Starship Test, Launching Mock Satellites

SpaceX achieved a milestone on Thursday by launching its largest Starship prototype rocket to date from its Texas base. This marked the seventh test mission for the spacecraft, showcasing significant progress in SpaceXs...

RedNote Surges as TikTok Ban Drives U.S. Users to New Platform

Chinese social media app RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, gained nearly 3 million U.S. users in a single day this week, according to Similarweb (NYSE:SMWB). The apps daily active users in the United States...

FTC Refers Complaint Against Snap Inc. to DOJ Over Alleged Harmful AI Chatbot

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it has referred a complaint against Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The complaint alleges that Snapchats artificial intelligence chatbot, My AI,...

Tesla Cybertruck Discounts Highlight Pricing, Production Challenges

Tesla has introduced discounts for new Cybertruck models, with price cuts of up to $1,600 on new units and $2,600 on demo versions, according to CNBC. This move follows reports of slowed production at Teslas Austin, Texas...