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UNRWA Closes Jerusalem HQs Following Arson Attack; Staff Reportedly Steal, Hoard Aids

UNRWA Closes Jerusalem HQs Following Arson Attack; Staff Reportedly Steal, Hoard Aids

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees announced Thursday that it will temporarily close its offices in occupied East Jerusalem after Israeli extremists set fire to the perimeter following weeks of frequent attacks.


Maryland Signs Anti-Speculative Ticketing Bill to Outlaw Suspicious Fees on Concert Tickets

Maryland's new ticketing bill, signed into law by Governor Wes Moore, aims to tackle deceptive practices in the live music industry, such as hidden fees and speculative ticket listings, by mandating an all-in pricing system.

US Now Considers Sanctioning Chinese Banks Supporting Russia's Ukraine Invasion—Will This Work?

The U.S. government weighs sanctions targeting Chinese banks. Can this help stop Russia from invading Ukraine?

$5 McDonald's Meal? New Offering for Low-Income Customers Could Arrive Soon

A $5 McDonald's meal? The fast-food giant is making cooking an affordable option for low-income customers. What is it?


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April saw an unexpected surge in Canadian job growth, adding 90,000 jobs, primarily in part-time work and among young adults, driving hopes for economic recovery.
Canada's Justin Trudeau Dismisses Doctors' Plea to Reconsider Capital Gains Tax Increase
Canadian business groups clarified to Trudeau that one in five companies, not individuals, would be affected, sparking debates over fairness and its potential impact on high-income earners and corporations.
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Recent data indicates the UK economy has exited recession with a 0.6% growth in GDP; Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praises the momentum, while the Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25%.
Certain social security benefits can soon be accessed easily. Here's what you need to know about SSA's new rules.
Gordon Ramsay Celebrates The Opening Of His New LA Restaurant
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's restaurant chain faced a threefold increase in losses, reaching £3.4 million ($4.89 million) last year, due to investments in opening five new dining establishments.
Speaker Johnson Meets With House Freedom Caucus
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has taken his nuclear power company, Oklo, public with shares trading on the NYSE despite facing regulatory hurdles and no revenues yet.
Princess Astrid Of Belgium Visits Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong reveals he once was scammed as Singaporeans are affected by online scammers, too, with the government expected to intensify efforts to combat fraudulent activities.
China's Xiaomi, Tesla's New Rival, to Begin Deliveries of Its First EV Model This Month
President Biden's administration plans to announce new tariffs on China, focusing on industries like electric vehicles, batteries, and solar cells, continuing the economic competition between the two nations.
Tesla Executive Rich Otto Resigns, Takes Swipe at Elon Musk Saying Series of Layoffs ‘Hurt Morale’
Tesla's head of product launches resigned from the Elon Musk-led electric car firm last week—and he signed off by slamming Musk's vast layoffs announced only weeks earlier, claiming they're "rocking the company and its morale."
Trump Media Investor Found Guilty of Insider-Trading Case Ahead of Merger
A federal jury in New York convicted an investor on Thursday of insider trading in a shell company's shares ahead of its October 2021 merger announcement with Trump Media.
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