| 17.04.2024 09:55
Biden Pushes for Triple Tariffs on Chinese Steel
President Joe Biden is set to announce a significant increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum from China in an effort to protect American producers from an influx of cheap imports. The announcement, which will take place during a visit to steelworkers in Pennsylvania, is part of Biden's strategy t...
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| 07.04.2024 20:14
"Godzilla x Kong" reigns at box office for second week
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" continued to dominate the box office for the second week in a row, bringing in $31.7 million and holding onto the top spot. The MonsterVerse mashup, directed by Adam Wingard, has now grossed $361.1 million worldwide in just two weeks, outperforming any of the studi...
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| 15.03.2024 05:40
Steven Mnuchin Eyeing TikTok Purchase: "A Great Business Opportunity"
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Thursday his plans to form an investor group to buy TikTok, following the House passing a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell. Mnuchin, who served under President Donald Trump, stated duri...
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| 11.03.2024 11:31
Disneyland in Calif. plans $2B expansion for immersive attractions
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California over the next four decades. The proposed $1.9 billion, 10-year plan would not increase Disney's current 490-acre footprint in Southern California, but would allow the company to develop new at...
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| 15.02.2024 06:30
Migrant Crossings Plummet at US-Mexico Border, Reasons Explored
Arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico have seen a significant decline in January, dropping by half from the record highs in December. This decline comes as welcome news for the White House, as immigration becomes a major issue in this year's presidential election. Exit polls...
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| 16.01.2024 06:45
Experts Call for Surgeon General Report on Vaping to Clear the Air
In a report released sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general settled a long-standing debate about the dangers of cigarettes, leading to significant changes in smoking habits across America. Now, some public health experts are calling for a similar report to address the controversies surrounding v...
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| 12.01.2024 01:30
Microsoft briefly tops Apple as world's most valuable company
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft briefly overtook Apple as the world's most valuable company. The shift occurred after Apple experienced its worst start in years, leading to growing concerns about demand for its products. Microsoft's stock rose by 1.5% in early trading hours on Thursday, g...
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| 03.01.2024 21:23
The best subway systems of 2023
In a recent study, the world's best subway systems have been revealed, with a focus on the passenger experience. Commuters and tourists alike may have experienced the convenience and efficiency of these subway systems, and now the rankings are in. Using a weighted ranking system that takes into acc...
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| 01.01.2024 20:19
Missing Chinese Exchange Student Rescued from Cyber-Kidnapping, Craves Warm Burger
Chinese Exchange Student Rescued After Being Targeted in Cyber Kidnapping Riverdale, Utah - A Chinese exchange student who disappeared last week has been found alive in what authorities are calling an international "cyber kidnapping." Kai Zhuang, 17, was discovered by search teams on Sunday in a wo...
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| 31.12.2023 13:13
Xi Jinping declares Taiwan's inevitable reunification with China during symposium
In his year-end address on Sunday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his promise to reunify Taiwan with mainland China, stating that "the motherland will surely be reunified." Xi emphasized the importance of unity between Chinese citizens on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and called for a share...
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| 30.12.2023 07:11
Teenage foreign exchange student from China 'forcefully' abducted in Utah: police
A high school foreign exchange student from China has been declared missing in Utah, as his parents in China received a ransom note and a photo of their son, according to police. The student, Kai Zhuang, 17, resides in Riverdale, Utah, and attends school there. He was last seen on Thursday morning,...
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| 27.12.2023 02:32
"Pseudeo-legitimate" travel agencies in Senegal offering "complete packages" to get migrants to US border
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has revealed that "pseudo-legitimate" travel agencies are emerging in Senegal, offering migrants a "complete package" to reach the US border with Mexico. These agencies, based in Senegal's capital city of Dakar, promote visa-free travel to Europ...
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| 24.12.2023 03:41
Biden Admin Allegedly Concealed Chinese Spy Balloon from Public and Congress: Report
In a damning new report, it has been revealed that the Biden administration had planned to keep the presence of a Chinese spy balloon traveling across North America a secret from the public and even from Congress. The intentions were only made public after civilians spotted the massive white orb ov...
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| 21.12.2023 22:30
Top US and Chinese Generals Break Year-Long Silence with Historic Call
In a significant breakthrough, the top military officials from the United States and China held a long-awaited call on Thursday, marking an end to a 16-month standoff between the two countries. Chief of the Joint Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown and China's Joint Staff Gen. Liu Zhenli engaged in a vid...
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| 21.12.2023 02:13
Weekend sleep may ward off heart attacks, suggests study
A recent study published in the journal Sleep Health suggests that catching up on sleep over the weekend could have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. Researchers from Nanjing Medical University in China examined data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), whic...
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| 20.12.2023 03:09
Biden's Trade Deal Snub Puts Britain's Hopes on Trump
The re-election of a former president could potentially lead to the revival of negotiations for a post-Brexit free trade agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom and the United States, according to Whitehall sources. It is believed that the UK government has pinned its hopes on Donald Trump for a...
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| 15.12.2023 00:47
Temu Files Lawsuit Against Shein, Alleging 'Mafia-style Intimidation'
Fast-fashion giant Shein is facing a lawsuit filed by rival online retailer Temu, accusing the company of employing "Mafia-style intimidation" tactics to ward off competition. The lawsuit, filed in Washington DC, alleges that Shein threatened vendors and suppliers who also worked with Temu as part...
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| 13.12.2023 07:27
Norfolk, Virginia Overcomes Pushback and Approves Military-Themed Brewery
A controversial military-themed brewery in Virginia has been given the green light to open its taproom and distribution facility, despite facing community opposition over alleged racist and homophobic remarks made by a former U.S. Navy SEAL who has a small ownership stake in the business. Norfolk's...
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| 07.12.2023 06:17
Former South Florida chemistry student deported to China after alleged poisoning attempt
In a shocking turn of events, Xuming Li, a former chemistry student from Florida, has been deported to China and is unlikely to face charges in the United States. Li gained international attention earlier this year when he was caught on camera injecting poisonous toxins underneath his neighbor's fr...
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| 07.12.2023 06:15
Selfie-obsessed tourists sink Venice gondola in capsizing chaos
A group of tourists from China found themselves in a terrifying ordeal when their gondola capsized in Venice, Italy after they ignored warnings to sit down and stop taking selfies. The incident occurred as the gondola was passing under a bridge near St. Mark's Square, and a video posted on TikTok c...
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| 04.12.2023 22:14
U.S. and Yellen Join Forces to Tackle Fentanyl Trade and Supply Chains
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to travel to Mexico City this week in an effort to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Mexico in combating illicit finance and the trafficking of fentanyl. The trip, scheduled from Tuesday to Thursday, will include meetings with Mexican P...
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| 04.12.2023 21:11
Alleged Plot to Kill Sikh Separatist Highlights Thorn in India's Side
White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer traveled to New Delhi on Monday to address the formation of an investigative panel by India regarding an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on U.S. soil. In a statement, the White House acknowledged India's establishment of a Co...
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| 04.12.2023 11:25
Stock market today: Wall Street opens mixed and is still headed for big gains in November
Stocks opened slightly lower on Wall Street on Monday as investors awaited key reports on the job market that could provide insight into the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates. The S&P 500 was down 0.6%, coming off its best month in over a year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 107 p...
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| 03.12.2023 20:41
Quantum Computers: The Revolutionary Solution to Problems in Minutes, Not Years
This allows quantum computers to handle exponentially more data than classical computers. For example, while 20 transistors are 20 times more powerful than one, 20 qubits are a million times more powerful than one. The potential of quantum computing has sparked a race between major players like IBM...
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| 03.12.2023 16:38
Experts discuss key issues on "Face the Nation"
In a recent interview with former FDA commissioner and Pfizer board member, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, it was revealed that the CDC has announced an increase in respiratory illness cases across most areas of the country. This includes cases of RSV, COVID-19, and the flu. Dr. Gottlieb stated that this wint...
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| 03.12.2023 15:10
Experts: Ohio's "white lung" pneumonia outbreak unrelated to China's novel pathogen
Health authorities in Ohio have raised concerns about a surge in pediatric pneumonia cases in the state. Since August, 145 cases of pneumonia have been reported in children between the ages of three and 14 in Warren County. The heightened number of cases has been labelled an "outbreak" due to the a...
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| 02.12.2023 23:36
US Shuts Remote Arizona Border Crossing Over Migrant Surge
The port of entry in Lukeville, Arizona will be temporarily closed due to the overwhelming number of migrants crossing from Mexico into the United States. Customs and Border Protection announced the closure, which will begin on Monday, as they struggle to handle the influx of migrants that has over...
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| 02.12.2023 22:45
GOP senators call for China travel ban to prevent mystery illness spread
A group of five Republican senators, including Marco Rubio, JD Vance, Rick Scott, Tommy Tuberville, and Mike Braun, have written a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to restrict travel between the United States and China. The senators argue that China's communist regime has a long history of...
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| 30.11.2023 22:08
Montana's TikTok Ban Halted by Judge
A federal judge in Montana, Donald W. Molloy, has temporarily blocked a statewide ban on TikTok, preventing the nation's first prohibition on the popular video app from taking effect next year. Judge Molloy stated that while Montana has the right to protect its residents, it must do so within the b...
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| 27.11.2023 17:32
Jill Biden's Whimsical White House Wonderland: Step into a Magical Holiday Experience
The White House is set to dazzle visitors this holiday season with its enchanting and whimsical decorations. First Lady Jill Biden has chosen "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the theme, aiming to capture the pure delight and imagination of childhood. The holiday decor features 98 Christmas trees, adorne...
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| 26.11.2023 23:00
Sealand: The World's Smallest State with a Daring Royal Family
Prince Michael Bates, the reigning monarch of the Principality of Sealand, has a unique plan in case the British Navy attempts to reclaim his micronation off England's coast. He jokingly stated that he would bring out his best china and make them a nice cup of tea. Sealand, originally known as "His...
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| 26.11.2023 17:50
Hmong 'New Year' in the US: Honoring Ancestors, Passing on Traditions
Paul, Minnesota on November 16, 2023. The Hmong New Year celebration, known as "Noj Peb Caug," is a significant event in the Hmong calendar and is celebrated mostly in November and December among Hmong Americans. The community gathers to perform various rituals and ceremonies to honor their ancesto...
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| 24.11.2023 19:48
Global markets mixed as Japan and US take holidays
In a half-day trading session on Friday, stocks in the U.S. closed with a mixed finish. The S&P 500 inched up 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3%. Conversely, the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%. Overall, the S&P 500 added 2.72 points to reach 4,559.34, the Dow rose 117.12 points...
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| 24.11.2023 06:27
WHO seeks information from China about respiratory illness spike
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over a rise in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children in northern China. The organization has requested more information from Chinese health officials, who stated on Thursday that they have not found any "unusual or nove...
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| 23.11.2023 19:07
US Electric Vehicle Sales To Hit Record This Year
According to a report by Atlas Public Policy, electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States are projected to reach a record 9% of all passenger vehicles this year. This marks a significant increase from 7.3% in 2022 and will be the first time that over 1 million EVs are sold in the country withi...
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| 23.11.2023 04:24
DeSantis Super PAC CEO Steps Down
On the eve of Thanksgiving, there is turmoil within Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's political orbit as Chris Jankowski, the chief executive of the super PAC supporting his presidential campaign, resigns. Jankowski's resignation from the main pro-DeSantis super PAC, Never Back Down, comes after days...
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| 22.11.2023 23:04
Foiled Plot on US Soil: India Allegedly Involved in Assassination Attempt
In a shocking revelation, United States authorities have thwarted a plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent leader of the Sikh separatist movement, on American soil. The Biden administration has raised concerns with the Indian government over its possible involvement in the plot, a...
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| 20.11.2023 10:33
From Garden to Governance: New Speaker's Balancing Act
In a recent episode of The Daily podcast, hosted by Michael Barbaro, Catie Edmondson, a reporter in the Washington bureau of The New York Times, discusses Speaker Mike Johnson's approach to averting a government shutdown and whether it will lead to a different outcome than his predecessor. The spen...
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| 20.11.2023 08:52
Israeli tanks encircle Gaza hospital, gunfire kills and wounds dozens
Israeli Tanks Surround Hospital in North Gaza, Killing 12 Palestinians In a devastating turn of events, Israeli tanks have surrounded the Indonesian Hospital in north Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 Palestinians and leaving dozens wounded, according to health officials. The hospital, l...
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| 17.11.2023 07:40
Key updates on Biden-Xi meeting, Israel, government shutdown, immigration, SpaceX and more
One hundred days after a devastating wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui, many residents have returned to see their scorched homes, but several people remain unaccounted for. Authorities launched new searches as recently as this week amid efforts to revitalize the disaster area. In other news, fo...
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| 17.11.2023 05:54
Biden addresses "real differences" with China following meeting with Xi
President Biden addressed the press after a lengthy meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Historic House & Garden in Woodside, California. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, aimed to address the deep tensions between the two...
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| 15.11.2023 11:01
Biden meets with Xi Jinping in high-stakes San Francisco summit
President Biden is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering on Wednesday. This will be their second in-person meeting since Biden took office, although they have had virtual meetings in the past and Biden has met with Xi m...
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| 14.11.2023 13:48
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of reports on inflation and big retailers" profits
Global Shares Rise Ahead of US-China Summit and Data Releases Global shares were mostly higher on Tuesday as investors awaited potentially market-moving developments, including a U.S.-China summit and data releases in the U.S., Japan, and China. Futures edged higher, and oil prices also logged mode...
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| 14.11.2023 07:43
US Senate Republicans press for bank regulators to abandon capital hike plan
Top regulators from the Federal Reserve, including Michael Barr, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Martin Gruenberg, and acting Comptroller of the Currency Mike Hsu, will be defending their plans to increase U.S. bank capital requirements this week in front of Congress. They will appear b...
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| 14.11.2023 04:24
Hollywood Heir's TikTok Rants Tie Him to Headless Torso Case and Murders
Sam Haskell IV, the Hollywood heir who has been charged with three counts of murder in Los Angeles, is suspected of killing his wife, Mei Haskell, and her parents, Goashan Li and Yanxiang Wang. The case took a shocking turn when a headless torso, believed to be Mei Haskell's, was found in a dumpste...
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| 13.11.2023 05:54
Gaza War Overshadows Biden's Meeting with Indonesia's Widodo
U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the White House on Monday afternoon to discuss the war in Gaza and elevate diplomatic ties. The leaders have differing views on the conflict, with Biden offering unwavering support to Israel and Widodo demanding...
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| 10.11.2023 18:54
Biden officials blame Republican 'dysfunction' for Moody's 'negative' credit outlook
Moody's, the ratings firm, shook the financial world on Friday as it changed the outlook on the credit rating of the United States from "stable" to "negative." This move, while not a downgrade to America's credit rating, is seen as another black mark for the economy and highlights the long-term con...
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| 10.11.2023 15:40
B-21 Raider: Air Force's Nuclear Stealth Bomber Successfully Completes First Test Flight
In a significant milestone for the United States' military capabilities, the B-21 Raider, the nation's next nuclear weapons stealth bomber, successfully completed its first test flight in Palmdale, California, on Friday. Developed and tested by Northrop Grumman, the futuristic warplane is a testame...
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| 09.11.2023 13:24
Philadelphia Orchestra's Milestone China Tour: Bridging US and China Through Music
In a historic reunion 50 years in the making, the Philadelphia Orchestra has returned to China to mark the anniversary of their groundbreaking visit in 1973. The orchestra's trip comes at a time of strained relations between the United States and China, as the two economic giants continue to clash...
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| 09.11.2023 01:46
Yellen to Host Chinese Vice Premier for Pre-APEC Talks in San Francisco
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to meet in San Francisco for two days of talks aimed at addressing economic issues between the United States and China. These discussions will lay the groundwork for a potential meeting between President Joe Biden and Chines...
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