Tag: United States
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Apple’s Exciting Week: Updates on iPhone SE, MacBook Pro Leaks, and Android TV Launch
Source: Forbes Apple has made headlines this week with a range of updates and releases, including details of the forthcoming iPhone SE, the Android TV launch, and leaks about the MacBook Pro. The much-anticipated iPhone SE is expected to launch next week, although no formal announcement has been made by CEO Tim Cook or his…
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Discord’s New ‘Ignore’ Feature: Safeguarding Users from Unwanted Interactions Without the Drama
Source: theverge News Article “Discord Introduces a Discreet New ‘Ignore’ Feature to Block Users” By Umar Shakir February 11, 2025, 2:22 AM GMT+11 Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Discord, a popular gaming and communication platform, has unveiled a new feature that allows users to discreetly block others without causing unnecessary drama or anxiety.…
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Averting the Precipice: US Congress Clears Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown
Source: 9 NEWS December 21, 2024 A government shutdown was averted as the US Congress cleared a funding bill that is now headed to President Biden for approval. The Senate, under the threat of a looming shutdown deadline, expedited the final passage of a bipartisan plan on Saturday. This plan will ensure temporary funding for…
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Historic Prisoner Swap Secures Release of Three Americans from Russia
After months of intricate negotiations involving more than six countries and two dozen prisoners, the Biden administration announced on Thursday the successful release of three American citizens from Russia. Among those freed are Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Marine veteran Paul Whelan, and Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva. The three are expected to return…
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Julian Assange: A Free Man After Pleading Guilty to Espionage
Julian Assange is now a free man, having pled guilty to one charge of espionage in a United States federal court as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.
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Donald Trump Convicted of Falsifying Business Records to Cover Up Affair
Donald Trump has become the first former US president in history to be criminally convicted, following a jury’s decision that found him guilty of falsifying business records to conceal an affair. This conviction, delivered less than six months before his anticipated election rematch against President Joe Biden, opens the possibility of Trump facing jail, probation,…
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US Senate Passes Legislation to Force Sale of TikTok
In a significant move, the US Senate has passed legislation aimed at compelling TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular social media platform or face a ban.
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Millions Witness Total Solar Eclipse Across North America
A total solar eclipse captivated millions across a heavily populated swath of North America as the Moon completely blocked the Sun for more than four minutes in some places. The eclipse, viewable weather permitting, started in Mexico and crossed through the United States into Canada. In Mexico, the city of Mazatlan witnessed the event, with…
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Monarch’s Battle: King Charles Confronts Cancer with Resolve and Royal Support
In the hallowed halls of Buckingham Palace, a solemn proclamation resonates: King Charles, revered monarch of the United Kingdom, faces an unexpected adversary in the form of cancer. This revelation, unveiled amidst whispers of concern, casts a shadow over the kingdom, drawing the collective gaze of its citizens. While the specifics of the diagnosis remain…