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Melania Trump has a Valentine’s Day tradition that involves visiting sick children

Feb 19, 2020 15:46 pm UTC| Politics

First Lady Melania Trump has a Valentines Day tradition not many people know about. For three years now, the FLOTUS spent part of the special day with patients at the Childrens Inn at the National Institutes of Health...

Hijab-wearing Ivanka Trump draws mixed reactions on Twitter

Feb 19, 2020 13:37 pm UTC| Politics

President Donald Trumps daughter and senior advisor Ivanka Trump arrived at the UAE on Saturday to attend the Global Womens Forum Dubai 2020 as well as for a meeting with the Crown Prince Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al...

Michelle Obama, Barack Obama revelation: Leaving the White House, sending kids to college allows them to ‘see each other again’

Feb 19, 2020 10:06 am UTC| Politics

Michelle Obama and Barack Obama remain the popular power couple that they are even after leaving the White House. In a recent public appearance, the former first lady of the United States also shared how going back to...

Donald Trump shockingly allows host to insult Ivanka Trump during an interview; POTUS denies daughter’s breast implant rumors

Feb 19, 2020 07:32 am UTC| Politics

Donald Trump has said a lot of creepy things about his eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump. In fact, the father and daughters unique relationship has been a cause of speculation among their critics. In 2004, the POTUS was...

Donald Trump hits Mike Bloomberg below the belt with controversial video; POTUS calls Democratic presidential candidate ‘Mini Mike’

Feb 19, 2020 07:32 am UTC| Politics

Donald Trump just hit out at Mike Bloomberg and accused him of buying the Democrat nation. However, it wasnt this particular tweet that proved how dirty the POTUSs tactics could be. After a series of heated exchanges on...

Melania Trump’s outfit at Daytona 500 criticized, called ‘odd’ by netizen; FLOTUS’s supporters fire back

Feb 19, 2020 07:32 am UTC| Politics

Melania Trump attended the Daytona 500 with her husband, Donald Trump. However, it was the FLOTUSs attire that captured the attention of one netizen. On Twitter, one netizen questioned the first ladys decision to wear a...

Barron Trump shock: POTUS’s son could follow in Melania Trump’s footsteps with surprising career choice

Feb 19, 2020 07:31 am UTC| Politics

Barron Trumps future career has been predicted by a commentator from the United States. Jadan Horyn said that Melania Trump and Donald Trumps only son could follow in the FLOTUSs footsteps and enter the world of...

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Economy

U.S. Tightens Chip Export Controls, Adds Chinese AI Firms to Blacklist

The Biden administration has added over 25 entities, including Chinese AI firm Zhipu AI and chipmaker Sophgo, to the U.S. restricted trade list. These companies, along with two Singapore-based firms, now face strict export...

Taiwan Gains Confidence as U.S. Excludes It from AI Export Curbs

The U.S. governments decision to exclude Taiwan from its new restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip and technology exports reflects confidence in the islands regulatory controls and legal compliance, Taiwans...

UK Inflation Stabilizes: November CPI at 2.6%, Signaling Economic Recovery

In November 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the UK was reported at 2.6% compared to the same month last year, which matched what experts had predicted. This is an increase from October 2024, when the CPI was at...

China's Tightened Export Controls Disrupt U.S. Tech Firms' Production Plans

China is intensifying scrutiny of exports by U.S. tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Dell, delaying their production shifts to Southeast Asia and India, according to Nikkei Asia. Since December, dual-use technology...

Trump's Economic Policies to Face New Challenges in 2025

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit a strong economy, but his aggressive policiestariffs, immigration restrictions, and tax cutsmight disrupt growth. With output above trend, near full employment, and...

Politics

Big Tech Leaders, Including Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook, to Attend Trump Inauguration

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and other Big Tech leaders are set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, sources told Reuters. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is also confirmed to be present, as reported...

Trump's AG Pick Pam Bondi Vows DOJ Fairness Amid Criticism

Donald Trumps attorney general nominee, Pam Bondi, promised to avoid politicizing the Department of Justice (DOJ) but sidestepped questions about investigating Trumps critics. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing,...

Trump Taps Rubio to Lead Bold Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy

Senator Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trumps pick for Secretary of State, emphasized a robust foreign policy to counter growing reliance on China. In a Senate hearing, Rubio highlighted the need to boost U.S....

South Korean Ex-President Yoon Arrested After Martial Law Attempt

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday following a failed attempt to impose military law in late 2024, according to local media reports. Investigators successfully executed an arrest...

Biden Moves to Normalize U.S.-Cuba Relations Amid Major Policy Shifts

The Biden administration announced plans to remove Cuba from the U.S. terrorism blacklist, signaling a major policy shift that could reshape U.S.-Cuba relations. The move reverses sanctions imposed by former President...

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

Apple Explores New Credit Card Partners as Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Deal

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly in talks with Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) to replace Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) as its credit card partner, according to Reuters. Discussions with...

TikTok Braces for Possible US Shutdown This Sunday Amid Security Concerns

TikTok, the popular short-video platform owned by ByteDance, could face a nationwide shutdown in the U.S. as early as this Sunday, according to The Information. The move follows increased scrutiny from lawmakers and...

What si RedNote? The Chinese App Gaining Global Attention Amid TikTok Uncertainty

RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, has gained massive attention as over half a million TikTok users flock to the platform amid concerns over a U.S. ban on TikTok. This lifestyle app allows users to share experiences,...

SEC Accuses Elon Musk of Securities Law Violation Over Twitter Stake Delay

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of delaying the disclosure of his substantial stake in Twitter, now known as X, in 2022. The SEC alleges Musk violated...

Trade Groups Push Back on Biden's New Chip Export Rules

A coalition of semiconductor and manufacturing trade groups has expressed concerns to U.S. President Joe Biden over recently announced export controls on advanced computing chips. The Semiconductor Industry Association...