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US Lawmakers Pass Billions in Long-Awaited Aid for Ukraine, Israel to Bolster War Efforts

US Lawmakers Pass Billions in Long-Awaited Aid for Ukraine, Israel to Bolster War Efforts

Despite fierce opposition from Republican hardliners, the US House of Representatives approved a $95 billion legislation package giving security assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.


TikTok Ban: US Passes Bill That Could Lead to Prohibition of Chinese App Unless Bytedance Divest Ownership

TikTok could be banned in the United States after the House of Representatives decisively passed legislation requiring the app's Chinese owner to divest from the company.

H5N1 Strain: Bird Flu Outbreak Blamed on Dairy Farms; USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been found in raw milk from infected animals in significant amounts. However, it is still unclear how long the virus cans survive in milk.

Philippines Wants US, Japan to Fund Freight Railway Project After It Drops Funding Talks With China

The Philippines is seeking alternative financing deals for a freight railway project after funding talks with China were dropped.


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Millions Projected to Travel by Air, Road for US Memorial Day Weekend
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday announced new rules for air traffic controllers to rest at least 10 hours between shifts and 12 hours before a midnight shift.
Florida Man Sets Himself on Fire in Broad Daylight Outside Donald Trump Hush Money Trial Courthouse
A man set himself on fire on Friday outside a New York courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial was being held.
Joe Biden Bashes Donald Trump for Inheriting His Wealth as He Touts His Middle-Class Upbringing in Union Speech
As he tried to appeal to union workers on Friday, President Joe Biden compared his upbringing to Donald Trump and hit the former president for inheriting his wealth.
NETHERLANDS-TECHNOLOGY-INTERNET-SEMICONDUCTORS
The Dutch Finance Minister expressed confidence in ASML's commitment to remain in the Netherlands despite the company's previous threats.
Shipping Industry Calls on UN to Protect Vessels, Seafarers Following Iran's Seizure of MSC Aries Container Ship
The shipping industry is urging the United Nations (UN) to take decisive action to protect merchant vessels and seafarers amid escalating attacks in the Middle East.
Jury Selection Continues In Former President Donald Trump's New York Hush Money Trial
The New York AG seeks to invalidate a $175 million bond posted by former President Donald Trump. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 19: Former U. S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he exits the courtroom for the day at Manhattan Criminal Court during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments on April 19, 2024 in New York City.
TikTok Now Targeted by FTC Over Data and Security Practices
The app is currently in the testing phase in Canada and Australia and can be downloaded from both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Nike Set to Layoff 740 Employees in Oregon Headquarters in Second Phase of Job Cuts
Nike said in February that it will slash 2% of its global staff as part of a restructuring, but did not specify how many cutbacks would be made locally.
Social Security Implements New Rule: Five-Year Work History for Disability
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program aims to assist aged, blind, and disabled people with low or no income.
Japan Develops AI Tool That Analyzes Employee Data, Predicts When Worker Will Quit Job
Japanese researchers have developed an AI tool that can analyze employee data and accurately predict when recruits are likely to quit their jobs.
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