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Kamala Harris immigration: Netizens mock Ted Cruz for accusing VP of 'running away' from border crisis

Jun 04, 2021 08:14 am UTC| Politics

Republicans have been quick to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris for not personally visiting the southern border the US shares with Mexico. Texas GOP Senator Ted Cruz recently accused Harris of avoiding the...

Kamala Harris immigration: VP looking to strengthen US ties with Mexico, Guatemala in upcoming trip

Jun 04, 2021 07:28 am UTC| Politics

Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the Biden administrations efforts in addressing the migration crisis. Harris is set to make her first overseas trip as vice president to Mexico and Guatemala in an effort to...

Nancy Pelosi looks into other options to investigate Jan. 6 insurrection

Jun 04, 2021 07:12 am UTC| Politics

After the bipartisan commission proposal failed to pass the Senate last week despite receiving bipartisan support, many lawmakers remain adamant to have a commission established. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now looking...

Donald Trump reportedly met with CEO that organized 'Patriot Caravans' to Jan. 6 insurrection

Jun 04, 2021 06:57 am UTC| Politics

Former President Donald Trumps claim of election fraud resulted in the January 6 insurrection that left five people dead and over 100 Capitol Police officers injured. Three months after the Capitol riots, Trump was seen...

Donald Trump 2024: RNC threatens to boycott future presidential debates unless ex-POTUS' concerns are addressed

Jun 04, 2021 05:39 am UTC| Politics

The presidential debates between then-President Donald Trump and then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden in 2020 were met with criticisms mostly from the former president. With many already preparing for the 2024 runs, the...

Donald Trump's Secret Service detail reportedly billed over $30,000 for portable restrooms

Jun 03, 2021 09:44 am UTC| Politics

As one of the privileges afforded by former presidents, they are entitled to having Secret Service detail, with Donald Trump extending the protections to the rest of his family for six months. A new report has revealed...

Joe Biden's administration suspends oil and gas leases in Alaska Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Jun 03, 2021 09:29 am UTC| Politics

US President Joe Biden has reversed many of his predecessors policies since taking office in January. This week, his administration has suspended oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, as part...

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Economy

India-US Trade Talks Advance Toward $500 Billion Goal Amid Ongoing Negotiations

India and the United States are continuing constructive discussions aimed at finalizing a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, according to Indias Ministry of External Affairs. The update comes after a...

Indian Cotton Yarn Exports Surge as China Demand Rises Amid Global Supply Disruptions

Global supply chain challenges and fuel disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict have negatively impacted many Indian manufacturing sectors. However, Indias cotton yarn industry is experiencing a significant...

European Car Sales Surge in March as EV and Hybrid Demand Accelerates

European car sales recorded a strong rebound in March, driven largely by rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars. According to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA),...

Foreign Investors Drive Surge in Japanese Stocks Amid AI Rally and Improved Risk Sentiment

Japanese stocks experienced a strong wave of foreign investor inflows in the week ending April 18, supported by a rally in artificial intelligence-related companies and improving global risk sentiment. Optimism surrounding...

Nikkei Retreats After Brief 60,000 Break as Profit-Taking and Geopolitical Risks Weigh

Japans Nikkei 225 share average reversed gains on Thursday after briefly surpassing the key 60,000 level, as investors moved to lock in profits following an early surge fueled by technology stocks and optimism surrounding...

Politics

U.S. Allows Iran Players in 2026 World Cup but Bars IRGC-Linked Individuals

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has clarified that Iranian players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, easing concerns about a potential ban amid rising geopolitical tensions. Speaking to...

U.S. Raises Security Concerns Over Chinese Infrastructure in Argentina Amid Growing Regional Ties

The United States has expressed concern over the presence of Chinese infrastructure projects in Argentina, highlighting potential national security risks as global geopolitical competition intensifies. Speaking at a press...

Ukraine Scales Long-Range Interceptor Drone Technology to Counter Russian Attacks

Ukraine is rapidly advancing its defense capabilities by deploying long-range interceptor drones capable of striking targets hundreds to thousands of kilometers away, according to Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. This...

Trump Administration Considers Expanding Refugee Program for White South Africans

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a major increase in the U.S. refugee admissions cap to allow more white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, to resettle in the United States. According to sources...

U.S. to Send Election Observers to The Bahamas Amid Fraud Concerns

The United States is preparing to deploy election observers to The Bahamas ahead of the countrys upcoming May 12 general election, according to the U.S. State Department. The move comes after opposition leader Michael...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Microsoft Commits $18 Billion to Expand AI and Cloud Infrastructure in Australia

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has unveiled a major investment plan worth A$25 billion (approximately $18 billion) in Australia, signaling a significant push to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing...

Elon Musk Signals Intel 14A Chips for Tesla’s Terafab AI Semiconductor Venture

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk revealed new details about the companys ambitious semiconductor plans, confirming that the Terafab joint venture intends to leverage Intels advanced 14A chip manufacturing process....

Tesla Earnings Beat Expectations as EV Growth Holds Amid Robotics and AI Shift

Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, driven largely by resilience in its core electric vehicle business, even as the company continues shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, robotics,...

SK Hynix Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

SK Hynix Inc. (KS:000660) delivered a standout performance in the first quarter, reporting a dramatic surge in operating profit that exceeded market expectations. The South Korean semiconductor giant benefited...

Florida Launches Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over FSU Shooting Incident

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, following a deadly shooting at Florida State University last year. The...