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Bernie Sanders drops out of the 2020 race and officially endorses Joe Biden

Apr 14, 2020 21:06 pm UTC| Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont dropped out of the 2020 presidential race on Monday. In addition, he has officially endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden. Weve got to make Trump a one-term president, and we need you...

Donald Trump clarifies Ivanka and Jared won’t be members in the ‘Opening Our Country Council’

Apr 14, 2020 16:10 pm UTC| Politics

President Donald Trump made some clarifications on the speculated members of the second coronavirus task force focused on the reopening of the economy. Contrary to previous reports, the President told reporters on Monday...

Donald Trump update: POTUS claims he has total authority to lift US lockdown

Apr 14, 2020 09:09 am UTC| Politics

The United States is still struggling with the coronavirus along with the rest of the world, with officials making sure every measure to slow down the spread and flatten the curve is made. However, in the latest White...

Donald Trump shock: POTUS says he will ask for a delay to 2020 Census

Apr 14, 2020 09:08 am UTC| Politics

The latest White House briefing resulted in a media frenzy over President Donald Trumps remarks. But among the highlights of the briefing, Trump said that he will ask for a delay in the 2020 Census. CNN reports that...

Donald Trump revelation: POTUS shared he will assemble a team that will reopen US economy

Apr 14, 2020 09:07 am UTC| Politics

President Donald Trump appears to be adamant to reopen the United States for business after the social distancing period. During the latest White House briefing, Trump revealed that he is putting together a council to help...

Bernie Sanders revelation: US senator endorses Joe Biden, former VP wins Wisconsin primary

Apr 14, 2020 09:06 am UTC| Politics

Joe Biden continues to move toward securing the Democratic nomination following the results of more primary elections and public endorsements. This time, the former vice president gained the endorsement of his former...

Melania Trump Easter 2020: FLOTUS reads ‘The Little Rabbit’ online, tells children ‘continue to learn’ amid COVID-19 quarantine protocols

Apr 14, 2020 06:11 am UTC| Politics

The celebration of Easter Sunday was different for the White House this year as social distancing guidelines are still in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. First Lady Melania Trump still led the festivity by reading 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...