Since President Joe Biden took office, Democrats have been focused on one key priority: providing more coronavirus relief. Specifically, they've been working to pass a $1.9 trillion bill that includes $1,400 stimulus checks, money for vaccines, expanded unemployment benefits, and a $15 minimum wage, among other things. On Friday, Biden's COVID aid efforts are taking a big step forward.
HONG KONG (AP) — Apple said it had removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities. The apps were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited unspecified national security concerns. Their removal comes amid elevated tensions between the U.S. and China over trade, technology and national security. The U.S. has threatened to ban TikTok over national security concerns. But while TikT
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A senior British diplomat who left the Foreign Office earlier this year is now lobbying Western governments over their plan to ban Russian diamonds, The Telegraph can reveal.
Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its “Polen Focus Growth Strategy” first quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. The US stock market started 2024 optimistically. In the first quarter, the fund returned 8.29% (gross) and 8.09% (net) compared to 11.41% for the Russell 1000 Growth Index and […]
The FTSE 100 is trading lower today amid renewed fears over the situation in the Middle East. Man Group and the William Hill owner 888 Holdings have posted updates, while the latest retail sales figures have also been released.
Bitcoin surged Friday morning with the halving event about 12 hours away. Spot bitcoin ETFs, crypto miners jump.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Three people have died in the United Arab Emirates as a result of heavy flooding caused by record-setting rains this week, officials said Friday. A statement by the Philippine’s Department of Migrant Workers said two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding, while a man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole. The exact number of deaths caused by the storm is not yet known as UAE officials have not released any information. The UAE, a heredi
Iranian official indicates no ‘immediate’ plan for retaliation after explosions reported in sky over Isfahan and Tabriz
Major stock market averages (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) are starting Friday's trading session initially mixed as stocks face pressure stemming from Israel's airstrike on Iran and markets await if further escalations in Middle East conflicts materialize. The Dow Jones Industrial Average moves above its flatline as it holds onto gains to start the day. Morning Brief Hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith monitor the morning market action and take a look at the gains seen across sectors. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
Vladimir Vladimirov TelegramUkraine claims to be behind the fiery crash of a long-range Russian bomber on Friday morning, an incident which Moscow has attributed to a technical problem with the aircraft.“For the first time, the anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force, in cooperation with the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, destroyed the Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber,” Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleschuk said in a statement. He said the
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones recovered after Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran. Netflix stock dived on weak sales forecasts.
TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says Jita the "friendly and determined" two-year-old snow leopard is pregnant. Jita was brought to the Toronto Zoo in January after she was identified as a suitable match for nine-year-old male Pemba, who zoo officials describe as playful and sensitive. Zoo officials claim it was "love at first sight" – or smell – between the pair of snow leopards. They say Jita's birthing window is likely between May 6 and 27, but the size of her litter has not been confirmed. In a new
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Fiona Beal, 50, admits she killed 42-year-old Nicholas Billingham but denies murder.
NEW YORK (AP) — A third panel of potential jurors will be questioned Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. After a jury of 12 New Yorkers was seated Thursday, lawyers are now expected to turn their attention to picking alternates who can vow to set aside their personal views and judge the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Thursday's court proceedings demonstrated unpredictabi
An Irish-trained horse has not won of the most coveted prizes in UK jumps racing since Queen Victoria was on the throne
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As the Panthers get set for another playoff journey, with Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning set for 12:30 p.m. Sunday, here’s a look back at all those moments that went right for the Panthers in the 2023 playoffs.
Here's all you need to know about ITV's new thriller series Red Eye, which stars Richard Armitage and Jing Lusi. The series is set on an all-night flight from London to China transporting a murder suspect. Click here for the plot details, to filming locations and who's in the cast…
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