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Gender-neutral bathroom plan advances at Edwardsville High School: The school district is moving forward with a $6.8 million high school renovation that includes ...
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce 'shut down gym' for private steamy workout session: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are alleged to have 'shut down' a gym ...
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Israel cancels Washington meeting after UN Gaza ceasefire vote: Israel reacts angrily after a UN resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of ...
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US Senate prepares to vote on deal reached on $1.2 trillion funding bill: The U.S. Senate was preparing to vote early on Saturday on final passage of a bill ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Focus: How Boeing's leadership was 'fired' by its own customers: It took 80 days. But for the airline industry, enough was enough.
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/how-boeings-leadership-was-fired-by-its-own-customers-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Boeing's Customer-Driven Leadership Shift
- A revolt by U.S. airline executives led to the removal of Boeing's top leadership, including CEO Dave Calhoun, following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines aircraft.
- U.S. airlines are advocating for significant changes at Boeing, emphasizing the need for an experienced industry professional to be selected as CEO.
- Responding to customer demands, Boeing underwent a comprehensive personnel restructuring and committed to reestablishing the company's direction.
- Boeing's clients, particularly U.S. airlines, pressed for a change in leadership, seeking enhanced safety and reliability from the aircraft manufacturer.
Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
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Quick Glance: Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Technology Restrictions
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not hinder the country’s progress.
- In 2023, the Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements on machinery used to make advanced processor chips.
- Xi cautioned against scientific and technological barriers that could lead to division and confrontation.
- Rutte emphasized the importance of protecting ASML's interests while acknowledging that national security takes precedence over economic interests.
Chicago Cubs unveil plan for new rooftop signs, and say they’re bringing back an old tradition
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Just 22 House Dems Oppose Bill That Bars UNRWA Funding While Giving Billions to Israel
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Quick Glance: US Congressional Leaders Propose Spending Bill to Cut UNRWA Funding
- A new bill with support from Biden and bipartisan agreement aims to prevent a government shutdown and prohibit funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- The proposed spending bill from Congressional leaders in the US would avert a government shutdown but ban funding for the UNRWA.
- The US has been UNRWA’s largest donor, and a ban would almost certainly lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
- De-funding of UNRWA has been paused by some Western countries, led by the US, despite UNRWA denying allegations of having ties to Hamas.
'We fell in love at first sight – we found out we were pregnant a week later': A woman, who had 'given up on love' was shocked when she downloaded a ...
mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/sex-relationships/relationships/we-fell-love-first-sight-32432373
Leo Varadkar attends final Cabinet meeting as taoiseach: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is attending what is likely to be his final Cabinet meeting.
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Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown
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Biden met with billionaire Bucks owner in Milwaukee: Private sit-down continues a pattern of personal outreach to big donors.
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/wes-edens-biden-milwaukee-meeting-00148112
Trump says a TikTok ban would only help 'enemy of the people' Facebook: After trying to ban TikTok when he was president, Mr Trump now opposes a bill that ...
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Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
- TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.
- A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.
- Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.
- A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
Vowing the U.S. Will ‘Do Our Job,’ Johnson Searches for a Path on Ukraine: The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, has privately told people he would ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/us/politics/speaker-mike-johnson-ukraine.html
Quick Glance: Johnson Seeks Path on Ukraine Aid
- The Republican speaker has privately discussed ensuring House assistance to Ukraine, despite opposition within his party.
- Johnson has expressed a personal desire to send aid to Ukraine, even though he has voted against it in the past.
- At a private meeting in New Jersey, Johnson emphasized the importance of American aid to Kyiv, despite facing strong opposition within his party.
- The challenge for Johnson is to find a way to provide aid to Ukraine without angering the growing isolationist faction of his party.
What's next now that Speaker Johnson is facing a motion to vacate: The next steps following a resolution filed Friday by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to ...
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Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
Dow, S&P fall for third straight session with inflation data eyed: U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday, giving up modest gains late in the session to send the Dow and ...
reuters.com/business/futures-rise-megacap-chip-stocks-bounce-2024-03-26/
US Congress struggling to reach spending deal to avert weekend shutdown: A fractured U.S. Congress struggled behind the scenes on Wednesday to produce a massive ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-struggling-reach-spending-deal-avert-weekend-shutdown-2024-03-20/
Speaker Johnson vows not to delay assistance for Ukraine: We won’t allow terrorists and tyrants to march through the globe
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Oil prices fall for a second day as US crude inventories increase: Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday after a report that crude stockpiles in the U.S. ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/oil-prices-fall-second-day-us-crude-inventories-increase-2024-03-27/
Kanye West's wife ditches move to cover up as she rocks racy look on cinema date: Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori was recently seen in a covered-up look ...
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Quick Glance: Bianca Censori's Conservative Style During Family Outing
- Model Bianca Censori opted for a modest look for dinner with her husband Kanye West and his daughter North.
- She donned an oversized beige fur coat paired with black leggings and pointed high heels for dinner at Nobu in Beverly Hills, California.
- Censori's conservative outfit contrasts with previous daring looks.
- Her father, Leo Censori, expressed concern about how his daughter is being presented.
Ocasio-Cortez, in House Speech, Accuses Israel of ‘Genocide’: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had called for a permanent cease-fire in the war between ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/nyregion/aoc-genocide.html
'Don't Say Gay' law would be expanded to all Alabama public school grades under proposal
apnews.com/article/alabama-legislature-dont-say-gay-a47776faa10ce8b1126f3be8fd00e681
A meeting of the UN body promoting equality for women starts with 5 male speakers
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Quick Glance: UN Women's Equality-Promotion Meeting: 5 Male Speakers
- The UN's premier body promoting equality for women and girls began its annual meeting with five consecutive male speakers, causing discomfort among some men and confusion among the hundreds of women in attendance.
- The first woman to speak was Chetna Gala Sinha, representing civil society, who received loud cheers when called to the podium.
- Nearly every speaker - male and female - addressed the plight of women and girls in conflict, particularly in the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza.
- Sima Bahous, the Executive Director of UN Women, highlighted the rising backlash against gender equality and emphasized the importance of closing gender gaps to increase GDP per capita by 20%.
Kentucky's John Calipari to return: Wildcats coach will be back after meeting with AD Mitch Barnhart
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Quick Glance: John Calipari Plans to Continue as Kentucky's Head Coach. 'I Love This Job.'
- John Calipari intends to continue serving as the head coach at the University of Kentucky in the future. This intention was evident during his final radio show of the 2023-24 season on Monday night.
- Calipari expressed remorse in his opening statement and discussed the 'standard' of Kentucky basketball, which he has embraced since assuming his role in Lexington in 2009.
- Following the elimination in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last week, Calipari deliberated on potential changes for the future and emphasized his readiness to 'how we can be better.'
- Despite the recent early losses in the NCAA Tournament, Calipari has secured the No. 2 recruiting class in the country for the upcoming season and is planning to explore possible additions in the NCAA transfer portal.
After a leak from the meeting: Strack-Zimmermann wants to significantly reduce access to secret committee meetings
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Johnson says he will extend an invitation to Netanyahu to address Congress: House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he will extend an invitation to Israeli ...
cnn.com/2024/03/21/politics/benjamin-netanyahu-address-congress-mike-johnson/
Trump adviser Peter Navarro starts prison term for contempt of US Congress: Navarro is the first senior Trump official to be imprisoned for acts related to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/19/trump-adviser-peter-navarro-starts-prison-term-for-contempt-of-us-congress
Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
Former Ohio House Speaker Hit With 10 Additional Felony Charges: Larry Householder, already serving a 20-year federal prison sentence, was indicted on additional ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/us/politics/larry-householder-ohio-speaker-charges.html
Armoured vehicles coalition holds first meeting in Warsaw : The first meeting of representatives of the member states of the armoured vehicles coalition in ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448373/
Republican US Representative Ken Buck leaving Congress, blames dysfunction: Republican U.S. Representative Ken Buck will leave Congress at the end of next week ...
reuters.com/world/us/republican-us-representative-ken-buck-resign-congress-next-week-2024-03-12/
Quick Glance: Rep. Ken Buck to Leave Congress Early
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) announced his early departure from Congress to focus on his family and Colorado.
- Following Buck's resignation, Republicans will have a 218 to 213 majority over Democrats in the House.
- Buck's exit will create a vacancy in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which he has represented since 2015.
- Buck criticized the Republican Party's stance on President Biden and described the congressional work environment as 'dysfunctional'.
Netanyahu: I canceled Israeli delegation to send message to Hamas: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled the Israeli delegation that was meant to meet with ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-794006
BOJ Refrains From ETF Buying, Stokes Policy Change Speculation: The Bank of Japan refrained from buying exchange-traded funds on Monday, a surprise departure ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-11/boj-refrains-from-etf-buying-stokes-policy-change-speculation
‘Charade’: NRL’s Latrell meeting slammed: NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has opened up on his meeting with Latrell Mitchell over his controversial radio interview.
news.com.au/sport/nrl/tough-and-honest-nrl-boss-opens-up-on-latrell-meeting-but-kent-says-its-a-charade/news-story/47ab7edb117d87ced03ce5ae9bd26afa
House Passes Bill That Would Ban TikTok Unless ByteDance Divests: The House approves the legislation in 352-65 vote. It now moves to the Senate ...
pcmag.com/news/house-passes-bill-that-would-ban-tiktok-unless-bytedance-divests
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Impact Beyond Gen Z Users
- A potential ban on TikTok would have far-reaching effects, given the diverse and evolving user base.
- TikTok users are politically polarized, with a predominant younger audience. Their views differ from the average American.
- The platform has a rapidly growing user base that is undergoing demographic changes, especially with an increase in users aged 30-49.
- The use of TikTok as a primary source of news and information influences user opinions, leading to political polarization, particularly among younger users.
MP claims the chair: AfD provokes scandal in Bundestag committee: He apparently exchanged name tags and blocked the chairwoman's seat for several minutes: an AfD ...
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Quick Glance: AfD Politician Provokes in Bundestag Health Committee
- AfD MP Kay-Uwe Ziegler blocked the chair of the committee in the Bundestag.
- Ziegler staged a protest to claim the position of chairman.
- Democratic parties refuse to accept an AfD member as chairman.
- The AfD claims Ziegler has already been appointed as chairman, which is rejected by other parties.
White House condemns latest Russian missile attack on Ukraine: The White House has condemned the latest Russian missile attack on Ukraine, emphasising that the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/23/7447766/
House passes bill that could lead to ban of TikTok: Lawmakers say the ultimate goal is not for TikTok to be banned in the U.S., but Wednesday's vote could lead ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
Gold loses footing as US dollar rises; Fed in focus: Gold prices retreated on Tuesday as the dollar strengthened a day before the Federal Reserve signals its ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/gold-holds-ground-investors-seek-direction-fed-2024-03-19/
Catching Red Bull in short term an illusion, Mercedes boss Wolff says: Mercedes endured their worst qualifying session of the season at the Australian Grand Prix ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/catching-red-bull-short-term-an-illusion-mercedes-boss-wolff-says-2024-03-23/
Stock market today: Indexes slip again ahead of inflation data: Stocks logged another losing session on Tuesday, after closing lower in the prior two sessions ...
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Biden signs budget into law and urges US Congress to vote for aid for Ukraine: US President Joe Biden has signed a US$1.2 trillion budget proposal ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/23/7447832/
King Charles and Princess Kate’s emotional meeting before her cancer diagnosis went public
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Quick Glance: British Royal Family Left with Only 9 Working Members
- Kate Middleton and King Charles have announced cancer treatments and temporarily stepped back from royal duties.
- The royal family now consists mainly of older members who are taking on responsibilities.
- Prince William is supporting his wife and taking on duties while King Charles and others are absent.
- The royal family is in a vulnerable position, relying on few working members who are mostly in their 70s and 80s.
US congressional funding fights take toll on housing aid programs: Democrats in the U.S. Congress fended off some of the deepest cuts to housing and other social ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congressional-funding-fights-take-toll-housing-aid-programs-2024-03-17/
Hardline Republicans' hopes dashed as US Congress pushes funding bill forward: U.S. Representative Chip Roy, one of the most prominent hardline Republicans in ...
reuters.com/world/us/hardline-republicans-hopes-dashed-us-congress-pushes-funding-bill-forward-2024-03-22/
Dollar muscles higher ahead of crucial Fed meeting: The dollar rose for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, while stock and bond markets treaded water as ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-03-20/
Biden's $7.3 trillion budget is campaign pitch for spending, tax goals: U.S. President Joe Biden sketched his policy vision for a potential second four-year term ...
reuters.com/world/us/bidens-2024-us-government-budget-is-also-campaign-pitch-2024-03-11/
Zelenskyy after meeting with Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief: Armed Forces are getting stronger
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/16/7446804/
Work starts on ‘revolutionary’ new UAE cloud seeding project: Experts seek real-time prospects of seedablity of clouds for rain enhancement
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/work-starts-on-revolutionary-new-uae-cloud-seeding-project-1.101743314
Far-right Austrian nationalist Martin Sellner banned from entering Germany: Sellner is known for his talk about ‘remigration’ at a recent meeting of nationalist ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/19/far-right-austrian-figure-martin-sellner-banned-from-entering-germany
Quick Glance: Entry Ban for Martin Sellner in Germany
- The city of Potsdam has initiated an entry ban against far-right extremist Martin Sellner.
- The ban is due to reasons of public order and security and will last for three years.
- Sellner plans to legally challenge the entry ban as he is considered a key figure in the far-right Identitarian movement.
- Revelations about meetings with extremists sparked protests against the far-right and the AfD in Germany.
RFK Jr. says St. Patrick’s Day photo with Biden is only ‘a very small percentage of my family’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4541276-rfk-jr-st-patricks-day-photo-with-biden-only-very-small-percentage-of-family/
Iowa House sends Texas-style immigration enforcement bill to governor: The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would allow state officials ...
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House GOP may face another leadership battle after effort to avoid government shutdown
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Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said that President Trump's recent meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán shows that he ... Show more
Czechia to propose ban on Russian grain imports into EU - Euromaidan Press: The Czech Republic plans to propose an EU-wide ban on Russian and Belarusian grain ...
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/17/czechia-to-propose-ban-on-russian-grain-imports-into-eu/
Trump calls his globe-trotting ex-diplomat ‘my envoy.’ Neither is in office.: Richard Grenell has been acting as a kind of shadow secretary of state ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/28/richard-grenell-trump-envoy-serbia-guatemala/
Watch: Harris outlines priorities as he becomes FG leader: Simon Harris is outlining his plans for Fine Gael at a meeting Athlone, where he is being formally ...
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion government funding bill, averting shutdown: After much delay and wrangling, the Senate passed the bill early Saturday morning by a vote ...
nypost.com/2024/03/23/us-news/biden-signs-1-2-trillion-funding-bill-to-avoid-government-shutdown/
Democrats Issue Warning to Joe Biden: A letter from six senior House Democrats called for consequences after Israel's recent blockage of aid to Gaza.
newsweek.com/democrats-issue-warning-joe-biden-1882756
Testimony Fleshes Out Account of Trump’s Demand to Go to Capitol on Jan. 6: But a newly released transcript of an interview of the Secret Service agent who drove ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/11/us/politics/jan-6-trump-motorcade-secret-service.html
Quick Glance: Trump Insistent on Capitol Visit, Driver Testifies
- The driver of former President Trump’s car on Jan. 6 disputed claims of Trump trying to take control of the car, while affirming Trump's insistence on joining his supporters at the Capitol.
- The driver confirmed details about Trump's insistence to go to the Capitol and his lack of concern about the crowd.
- Emphasis was placed on Trump persistently demanding to go to the Capitol even after returning to the White House, supported by Engel and Ornato.
- Additional details in the transcript reveal Trump's frustration with Pence and his focus on crowd size during his speech.
It could be months before the Senate takes up a TikTok bill, despite warnings about China
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/months-senate-takes-tiktok-bill-warnings-china-rcna144301
Obama meets UK prime minister Rishi Sunak in surprise visit: Former President Obama dropped by No. 10 Downing Street for an “informal” meeting with United ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4539713-obama-uk-prime-minister-rishi-sunak-surprise-visit/
Quick Glance: Biden-Obama Rivalry Shapes Presidency
- Biden frequently measures himself against Obama, with a complex rivalry between them.
- The relationship between Biden and Obama is respectful, but Biden has made some accusations against Obama.
- Biden has corrected some of Obama's political decisions and tried to avoid his predecessor's mistakes.
- Biden's experiences during the Obama era have influenced his positioning in various political areas, shaping his presidency.
U.S. to Send $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine Under Makeshift Plan: The package will keep advancing Russian troops at bay for only a few weeks ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/us-aid-ukraine-war.html
Quick Glance: U.S. Sending $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
- The Biden administration announced sending up to $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, sourced from savings from under-bid contracts.
- The package includes air defense interceptors, artillery rounds, and armor systems to hold off advancing Russian troops for a few weeks.
- The Senate passed an emergency aid bill with $60.1 billion for Ukraine, but its fate in the House is uncertain.
- The political paralysis in the U.S. has led to critical shortages on Ukraine's battlefields as Russia continues to bombard the country.
TikTok aside, Congress has its eye on the U.S. money going into China: Greater Congressional scrutiny on U.S. investments into China means any new rules or ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/21/tiktok-aside-congress-has-its-eye-on-the-us-money-going-into-china.html
House Republican divisions over governing spill onto campaign trail: An incumbent in Illinois is one of several members of Congress who have faced opposition ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/20/house-republicans-2024-election-campaign/
Trump meets with Orban, Hungary’s autocratic leader: In praising Orban, Trump nodded to the Hungarian leader’s autocratic approach.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/09/trump-viktor-orban-autocrat/
Quick Glance: Kate Middleton Apologizes for Doctored Image
- Kate Middleton apologized for editing an image of herself and her children, followed by a carefully curated appearance in a car alongside her husband Prince William, failing to quell speculation about her health and marriage.
- She confirmed to aides that she had doctored the image, 'and is understood to have thought that honesty is the best policy. She wanted to own up and acknowledge the mistake.'
- After photo agencies disassociated from the image, Kate appeared in public with her husband to convey that all is well, which led to further speculation about her situation.
- The discussions surrounding Kate's health and marriage intensified due to the doctored image, and the palace's communication seemed chaotic, fueling increased public curiosity.
House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App: The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/technology/tiktok-ban-house-vote.html
After Ramstein-20 meeting, Ukraine's Defence Minister announced supplies of ammunition and missiles for air defence systems – photo
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Oil retreats from multi-month highs, strong dollar dents demand: Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, as a stronger dollar curbed investor appetite while traders ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-pulls-back-multi-month-highs-strong-dollar-dents-demand-2024-03-20/
Xi Jinping meets US CEOs as American businesses seek to mend China ties: Concerns mount among Beijing’s trading partners about oversupply and potential dumping
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Elon Musk says he's 'leaning away' from Biden after Trump meeting: Elon Musk says he's "leaning away" from President Joe Biden, but doesn't have plans to endorse ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/elon-musk-biden-trump-meeting-endorsement-x-donald-rcna143868
Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Final Spending Bill Ahead of Shutdown: Lawmakers resolved disputes over Department of Homeland Security funding ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/us/politics/congress-spending-bill-shutdown.html
Brianna's mum Esther meets mother of girl who killed her daughter: Esther Ghey says she felt a 'connection' to Scarlett Jenkinson's mother after 'emotional' ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68494417
Ukraine's foreign minister talks to Blinken about unblocking US aid: Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/16/7446788/
Hong Kong lawmakers pass new national security law, giving more power to curb dissent
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Quick Glance: Australia and Britain Condemn China's Actions in Hong Kong and South China Sea
- Australia and Britain criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as its support of Russia.
- In a statement following a meeting where London and Canberra deepened their security ties, the two countries expressed concerns about security and rights in Hong Kong, as well as human rights abuses in China.
- The ministers also strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on China to play a role in ending the conflict.
- They also warned of the potentially severe consequences of an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
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