Biden claims COVID-19 is ‘over’ in US; says ‘everybody seems to be in pretty good shape’ Even though the US continues to grapple with COVID-19 infections, President Joe Biden was quick to announce that e the “pandemic is now over”. Even though the United States continues to grapple with COVID-19 infections that kill hundreds of Americans daily, President Joe Biden was quick to announce that the “pandemic is now over in the country”. The latest remarks from Biden came during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes, where he advocated for…
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Rise of ISIS, Al-Qaeda network in Afghanistan puts world in ‘grave danger’: John Bolton
Rise of ISIS, Al-Qaeda network in Afghanistan puts world in ‘grave danger’: John Bolton John Bolton warned that Afghanistan and the rest of the globe are in ‘grave danger’ due to the rapid rise of ISIS and the Al-Qaeda network in the nation A former adviser to the United States National Security Council, John Bolton stated that everyone in the world has to be concerned about the rising influx of foreign terrorists into Afghanistan. He even warned that Afghanistan and the rest of the globe are in ‘grave danger’ due…
Read MoreAlaska braces for huge storm, flooding, power outages feared
Alaska braces for huge storm, flooding, power outages feared Residents on Alaska’s vast and sparsely populated western coast braced Friday for a powerful storm that forecasters said could be one of the worst in recent history, threatening hurricane-force winds and high surf that could knock out power and cause flooding. Residents on Alaska’s vast and sparsely populated western coast braced Friday for a powerful storm that forecasters said could be one of the worst in recent history, threatening hurricane-force winds and high surf that could knock out power and cause…
Read MoreIntensifying efforts to avert crippling rail strike go into overtime : US
Intensifying efforts to avert crippling rail strike go into overtime Talks intensified Wednesday in hope of averting a freight railroad strike set for early Friday that could cripple the nation’s struggling supply chain and send prices higher for goods from gasoline to food to cars. Two rail unions, representing more than 50,000 engineers and conductors who make up the two-person crews that make the trains run, are threatening the first rail strike in 30 years as of 12:01 am ET Friday. Union leaders and the railroads’ labor negotiators were meeting…
Read MorePatagonia’s founder transfers ownership into two entities to help fight the climate crisis
Patagonia’s founder transfers ownership into two entities to help fight the climate crisis Patagonia’s founder is transferring ownership of the company after nearly 50 years into two entities that will help fight the climate crisis.Patagonia is a private company based in Ventura, California, that sells outdoor apparel and equipment. Yvon Chouinard founded the company in 1973. Patagonia said in a press release on Wednesday that, effective immediately, Chouinard and his family will transfer their entire ownership stake into two newly created entities. Those entities will ensure that the company’s values…
Read MoreExclusive: Former White House chief of Mark Meadows complied with DOJ subpoena in January 6 probe
Exclusive: Mark Meadows complied with DOJ subpoena in January 6 probe Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has complied with a subpoena from the Justice Department’s investigation into events surrounding January 6, 2021, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN, making him the highest-ranking Trump official known to have responded to a subpoena in the federal investigation. Meadows turned over the same materials he provided to the House select committee investigating the US Capitol attack, one source said, meeting the obligations of the Justice Department subpoena, which has…
Read MoreUS :Jeffrey Clark told DC Bar that DOJ search of his home linked to false statements, conspiracy, obstruction investigation
Jeffrey Clark told DC Bar that DOJ search of his home linked to false statements, conspiracy, obstruction investigation The Justice Department is investigating felony violations of false statements, conspiracy and obstruction as part of its January 6, 2021, probe that led to a recent search of former Trump administration official Jeffrey Clark’s home, according to an account of the criminal investigation made public Wednesday in a separate proceeding. Clark’s legal team wrote that on June 20 “approximately a dozen armed agents of the Department of Justice’s Office of Inspector General…
Read MoreDriven by consumers, US inflation grows more persistent
Driven by consumers, US inflation grows more persistent U.S. inflation is showing signs of entering a more stubborn phase that will likely require drastic action by the Federal Reserve, a shift that has panicked financial markets and heightens the risks of a recession. U.S. inflation is showing signs of entering a more stubborn phase that will likely require drastic action by the Federal Reserve, a shift that has panicked financial markets and heightens the risks of a recession. Some of the longtime drivers of higher inflation — spiking gas prices,…
Read More2 decades later, 9/11 self-professed mastermind awaits trial
2 decades later, 9/11 self-professed mastermind awaits trial Hours before dawn on March 1, 2003, the US scored its most thrilling victory yet against the plotters of the Sept 11 attacks — the capture of a dishevelled Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, hauled away by intelligence agents from a hideout in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Hours before dawn on March 1, 2003, the US scored its most thrilling victory yet against the plotters of the Sept 11 attacks — the capture of a dishevelled Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, hauled away by intelligence agents from a…
Read MoreUSA defines role in the United Nations
US defines role in the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations gave a speech about what the future holds for the United Nations and the challenges of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Representative to the United Nations gave a speech about what the future holds for the United Nations and the challenges of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Speaking from the Fairmont hotel in San Franciso she said “This is not a new Cold War. This is not about a few countries. This…
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