China warned United States to Stop Playing with Fire over Taiwan dispute

China warned United States to Stop Playing with Fire over Taiwan dispute

May 24, 2021

On Monday, China warned the United States not to play with fire over Taiwan. The warning message came after President Joe Biden’s administration weighed in on the issue. The spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Zhao Lijian said that China has noticed the

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President Biden signed Executive Order to measure Climate Change Impacts

President Biden signed Executive Order to measure Climate Change Impacts

May 20, 2021

On Thursday, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order compelling key regulators including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other members of the Financial Stability Oversight Council to assess the risks that a changing climate poses to the US financial system. He needs

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Why at least half of 2020 College Grads in the US are still jobless?

Why at least half of 2020 College Grads in the US are still jobless?

May 19, 2021

There is a massive number of 2020 graduates struggling to get their careers off the ground, or even land a decent job, following the pandemic’s epic hit to the US job market. The fallout may also cloud the employment picture for the class

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US Supreme Court to consider a Major Rollback of Abortion Rights

US Supreme Court to consider a Major Rollback of Abortion Rights

May 17, 2021

On Monday, the US Supreme Court agreed to consider a major rollback of abortion rights. The court says it will decide whether states can ban abortions before a fetus can survive outside the womb. Point to be noted that the court’s order sets

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Why Iowa State canceled $300 federal unemployment benefit?

Why Iowa State canceled $300 federal unemployment benefit?

May 11, 2021

On Tuesday, the Governor of Iowa Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa will join several states ending pandemic-related federal programs including extra payments to unemployed workers. She said the labor shortage issue in the state caused by additional benefits is severely deterring the state’s

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President Biden’s new order for Labor Department about Unemployed Americans

President Biden’s new order for Labor Department about Unemployed Americans

May 10, 2021

On Monday, President Biden ordered the US Labor Department to ensure that unemployed Americans cannot draw enhanced federal jobless benefits if they turn down a suitable job offer. He also rejected claims by Republicans that his weekly unemployment bonus is undermining efforts to

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Pfizer claims its vaccine delivered 95% protection against Covid-19 Variants

Pfizer claims its vaccine delivered 95% protection against Covid-19 Variants

May 6, 2021

A new study published in a medical journal related to the Covid-19 vaccine found that Pfizer doses are effective against variants. The Israel Ministry of Health reported that 2 shots of the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine delivered more than 95% protection from infection, severe illness,

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Most US Companies to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors after Biden Blocked Trump Rule

Most US Companies to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors after Biden Blocked Trump Rule

May 5, 2021

On Wednesday, the Biden administration blocked a rule put in place by the Trump administration that would have made it easier for companies to classify workers as independent contractors instead of full-time employees. It badly hit shares of app-based companies that depend on

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Scripps Health hospital system in Southern California targeted by a Cyberattack

Scripps Health hospital system in Southern California targeted by a Cyberattack

May 3, 2021

A Southern California hospital system was forced to temporarily modify its patient care procedures after it was targeted by a cyberattack. Scripps Health has 5 hospital campuses and several other outpatient facilities spread throughout San Diego County. The officials first alerted the public

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All Republicans and Democrats must agree on a bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

All Republicans and Democrats must agree on a bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

May 2, 2021

On Sunday, Republican senators emphasized the potential for a bipartisan deal as Congress gets to work on negotiating an infrastructure bill and President Joe Biden touts his American Jobs Plan. Point to be noted that infrastructure has long been held up in Washington

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