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GOP's proposed expansion of SNAP work requirements targets many low-income people in their early 50s – but many of them already work

May 23, 2023 15:11 pm UTC| Politics

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Roughly half of the people who would be affected by a proposed expansion of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirements...

Somaliland crisis: delayed elections and armed conflict threaten dream of statehood

May 23, 2023 15:09 pm UTC| Politics

With a presidential election delayed for months and deadly clashes between security forces and clan militias, Somalilands reputation for stability lies in ruins. Violence erupted in the breakaway northern Somalia region a...

Divided Indian diaspora in Australia tops concerns for Narendra Modi visit

May 23, 2023 15:03 pm UTC| Politics

Narendra Modi arrives this week for an official visit to Australia. When he first came to Australia in November 2014, the recently elected Indian prime minister was still to find his feet on the global stage. Keen to show...

Explainer: A historical trail of Pakistan's powerful military enterprise

May 23, 2023 15:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Pakistans former military chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. At the end of his tenure, he declared the military would no longer meddle in politics anymore. However, the recent arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan ...

Russia-Ukraine War: Denmark Offers to Hold Ukraine Peace Summit

May 23, 2023 13:12 pm UTC| Politics

The Danish foreign minister said Denmark is willing to host a summit in July that aimed to find a solution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, the countrys top diplomat noted that such a conference could only be...

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Says Opposition Russian Paramilitary Groups Responsible for Belgorod

May 23, 2023 10:44 am UTC| Politics

The Ukrainian military intelligence service said that two opposition Russian paramilitary groups were responsible for the incursion in Russias Belgorod region. This follows Moscows accusation that Ukrainian saboteurs were...

UK PM Sunak Speaks With Ethics Adviser Over Handling of Interior Minister's Speeding Offense

May 23, 2023 10:32 am UTC| Politics

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he has spoken with his ethics adviser over the handling of the speeding offense committed by interior minister Suella Braverman. This also follows calls for an investigation to...

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Economy

International Banks Revise Inflation Forecasts for Turkey Amid Encouraging June CPI Data

International banks have revised their inflation expectations for Turkey following encouraging June CPI data. Consumer prices rose by 1.64% from May, with the annual inflation rate dropping from 75.45% to 71.60%. Finance...

Indonesia Projects 2024 Budget Deficit Increase to 2.7% of GDP Amid Rupiah Decline

Indonesias finance minister announced that the countrys budget deficit is projected to rise to 2.7% of GDP in 2024 due to the rupiahs depreciation and reduced tax revenue from the mining sector. The government aims to...

Citi Predicts Fed to Cut Rates by 200 Basis Points Amid Economic Slowdown

Citi Research analysts predict the Federal Reserve will implement eight consecutive 25 basis point rate cuts starting in September, in response to signs of economic slowdown. The expected reductions would lower the...

Thai Minister Praises Philippines' Economic Surge at Bilateral Meeting

During a bilateral meeting, Thai Foreign Minister Sangiampongsa praised the Philippines rapid economic growth under President Marcos Jr., highlighting expanding economic ties and increased trade and investment between the...

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Economic Data from U.S., China

Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed on July 8 as investors awaited crucial economic data from the U.S. and China. Election results in France also indicated a divided parliament, influencing market sentiment. Asia-Pacific...

Politics

Minnie Driver Says Donald Trump Should Be in Prison After Hush Money Conviction

Actress Minnie Driver has publicly stated that former President Donald Trump deserves to be in prison following his conviction in the highly publicized hush money trial. Driver, known for her roles in films like Good Will...

Ex-Barack Obama Advisor Claims President Joe Biden Suffers From 'Denial, Delusion, and Defiance'

President Joe Biden is facing severe criticism from within his own party. A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama claims that Biden is suffering from denial, delusion, and defiance. These remarks have intensified...

Melania Trump Anxious as Son Barron Prepares for College Transition

As Barron Trump prepares to leave for college, his mother, former First Lady Melania Trump, is reportedly experiencing a mix of anxiety and excitement. Sources close to the Trump family reveal that Melania is deeply...

Senior White House Staffer Reveals Joe Biden’s Declining Abilities, Urges Him to Exit 2024 Race

A senior staffer inside the White House has revealed disturbing details about President Joe Bidens declining abilities, urging him to consider stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. The disclosure comes amid...

Frequent Visits by Parkinson’s Specialist to Joe Biden’s White House Raise Health Concerns

Concerns over President Joe Bidens health have intensified as it has been revealed that a Parkinsons specialist has visited the White House residence at least nine times since July 2023. Dr. Sarah Williams, a renowned...

Science

Study: Alcohol and Energy Drink Mix Impairs Memory and Learning in Rodents

Researchers at an Italian university found that mixing alcohol and energy drinks leads to long-term memory and learning issues in rodents. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, highlights the potential risks to...

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Technology

Dogecoin (DOGE) Gains Traction in Venezuela as Migrants Seek Affordable Remittance Solutions

Dogecoin (DOGE) adoption is rising in Venezuela, the DOGE team announced, highlighting its cost-effectiveness for remittances. Venezuela Embraces Dogecoin Amid Economic Crisis U.Today reports major milestone in...

Messi Promotes Solana-Based Memecoin WaterCoin on Instagram Story, Sparking Crypto Buzz

Lionel Messi, the legendary soccer player, has taken to Instagram Stories to promote WaterCoin, a new Solana-based memecoin, stirring excitement in the crypto community. Messis Influence on WaterCoins...

Microsoft Switches China Staff to Apple iPhones, Citing Google Services' Absence and Security Risks

Microsoft will provide Apple iPhones to its employees in China due to security concerns and the absence of Google services following a recent Russian hack. Security Concerns Drive Shift to Apple iPhones A...

Samsung Faces 30,000 Worker Strike: Union Demands Better Pay, No Production Disruption

Samsung Electronics 30,000-strong union launched a three-day strike demanding better pay and bonuses, yet production remains unaffected, analysts say. Union Size and Representation Samsung Electronics workers began a...

Microsoft Hack Impacts VA and Global Media Agency, Linked to Russian Hackers

The recent Microsoft breach, attributed to Russian state-sponsored hackers, has affected multiple organizations, including the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Agency for Global Media. The intrusion, linked to...