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'India landed on moon, while we…': Pakistani lawmaker highlights lack of amenities in Karachi (5/15/2024)
A lawmaker from Pakistan, Syed Mustafa Kamal of MQM-P highlighted India’s moon landing compared to Karachi’s issues like children dying in gutters due to lack of fresh water and educational challenges.
A lawmaker from Pakistan, Syed Mustafa Kamal of MQM-P highlighted India’s moon landing compared to Karachi’s issues like children dying in gutters due to lack of fresh water and educational challenges.
Who is Robert Fico, the populist Slovak prime minister wounded in a shooting? (5/15/2024)
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a political event, punctuating his decades-long career in politics. His deputy prime minister Tomas Taraba confirmed Fico’s survival. Fico, a former member of the Communist Party, was first elected to Slovakia’s parliament as a member of the Party of the Democratic Left.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a political event, punctuating his decades-long career in politics. His deputy prime minister Tomas Taraba confirmed Fico’s survival. Fico, a former member of the Communist Party, was first elected to Slovakia’s parliament as a member of the Party of the Democratic Left.
US inflation data was accidentally released 30 minutes early (5/15/2024)
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released Consumer Price Index data early, impacting Wall Street investors and central bank officials. The BLS statement mentioned the incident, raising questions about equitable data access. A month ago, an economist from BLS corresponded on key US inflation gauge data with major firms.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released Consumer Price Index data early, impacting Wall Street investors and central bank officials. The BLS statement mentioned the incident, raising questions about equitable data access. A month ago, an economist from BLS corresponded on key US inflation gauge data with major firms.
Mission impossible? Next Boeing CEO faces pile of problems (5/15/2024)
On Tuesday night, the Department of Justice said Boeing had breached a 2021 criminal settlement over the 737 MAX crashes, opening the company up to possible prosecution. Faced with these challenges, Boeing’s next chief will need to be a kind of corporate magician capable of turning around troubled operations, resetting bruised relations with airline clients and redefining the company’s public identity following scandal and missteps.
On Tuesday night, the Department of Justice said Boeing had breached a 2021 criminal settlement over the 737 MAX crashes, opening the company up to possible prosecution. Faced with these challenges, Boeing’s next chief will need to be a kind of corporate magician capable of turning around troubled operations, resetting bruised relations with airline clients and redefining the company’s public identity following scandal and missteps.
Slovakia's PM shot in attempted assassination; Joe Biden expresses alarm and deep concern (5/15/2024)
Japan suffers worse-than-expected contraction of 0.5% (5/15/2024)
Gross domestic product in the world’s fourth-biggest economy was expected to have shrunk by only 0.3 percent from the previous quarter, according to economist forecasts. Exports shrank 5.0 percent, after growing 2.8 percent the previous quarter, while imports fell 3.4 percent, data from the cabinet office showed. Compared with the first quarter of 2023, GDP fell 2.0 percent compared with a forecasted drop of 1.2 percent, according to Bloomberg News.
Gross domestic product in the world’s fourth-biggest economy was expected to have shrunk by only 0.3 percent from the previous quarter, according to economist forecasts. Exports shrank 5.0 percent, after growing 2.8 percent the previous quarter, while imports fell 3.4 percent, data from the cabinet office showed. Compared with the first quarter of 2023, GDP fell 2.0 percent compared with a forecasted drop of 1.2 percent, according to Bloomberg News.
Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan (5/15/2024)
Netflix’s ad-tier plan costs $6.99 per month, compared with monthly plans of $9.99 from Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming service Max and $7.99 for Walt Disney’s Disney+. Last month, Comcast-owned streaming service Peacock said it would raise prices of its plans, that would take its ad-supported plan to $7.99 per month.
Netflix’s ad-tier plan costs $6.99 per month, compared with monthly plans of $9.99 from Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming service Max and $7.99 for Walt Disney’s Disney+. Last month, Comcast-owned streaming service Peacock said it would raise prices of its plans, that would take its ad-supported plan to $7.99 per month.
Slovakia's Prime Minister shot in assassination attempt, deputy says he is not in a 'life-threating situation,' will survive (5/15/2024)
The prime minister had been greeting supporters at an event when the attempted assassination took place, shocking the small country and reverberating across Europe weeks before an election. Five shots were fired outside a cultural center in the town of Handlova, nearly 140 kilometers (85 miles) northeast of the capital, government officials said. Fico was shot while attending a meeting of his government in the town of 16,000 that was once a center of coal mining.
The prime minister had been greeting supporters at an event when the attempted assassination took place, shocking the small country and reverberating across Europe weeks before an election. Five shots were fired outside a cultural center in the town of Handlova, nearly 140 kilometers (85 miles) northeast of the capital, government officials said. Fico was shot while attending a meeting of his government in the town of 16,000 that was once a center of coal mining.
Let's get ready to rumble, says Trump as he agrees to two presidential debates with Biden, in June and September (5/15/2024)
The quick agreement on the timetable followed the Democrat’s announcement that he would not participate in fall presidential debates sponsored by the nonpartisan commission that has organized them for more than three decades. Biden’s campaign instead proposed that media outlets directly organize the debates between the presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees.
The quick agreement on the timetable followed the Democrat’s announcement that he would not participate in fall presidential debates sponsored by the nonpartisan commission that has organized them for more than three decades. Biden’s campaign instead proposed that media outlets directly organize the debates between the presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees.
Reacher season 3 release date delayed? Alan Ritchson shares major update (5/15/2024)
Alan Ritchson, who plays the lead character, recently shared the most awaited premier date for Reacher Season 3 on Prime Video. The long wait for Reacher fans ends, but not in the most promising way. The action-packed drama series will return but not this year.
Alan Ritchson, who plays the lead character, recently shared the most awaited premier date for Reacher Season 3 on Prime Video. The long wait for Reacher fans ends, but not in the most promising way. The action-packed drama series will return but not this year.
Which diet can reduce risk of Cancer and heart disease? Read about research finding (5/15/2024)
Plant based food is found to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular challenges and other health issues. Recent research has supported a vegetarian diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Plant based food is found to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular challenges and other health issues. Recent research has supported a vegetarian diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Dating Misconceptions? Tinder's survey findings are out; Here are the key details (5/15/2024)
Dating app Tinder conducted a survey among men and women in the US, Canada, UK and Australia on various dating misconceptions. The findings shatter some of these closely held beliefs.
Dating app Tinder conducted a survey among men and women in the US, Canada, UK and Australia on various dating misconceptions. The findings shatter some of these closely held beliefs.
Thor vs Iron Man! Chris Hemsworth has this suggestion for Marvel actors who criticize own movies (5/15/2024)
Chris Hemsworth advocates for a sense of humility among actors, advising against discrediting their past work.
Chris Hemsworth advocates for a sense of humility among actors, advising against discrediting their past work.
Dune Prophecy: Release date, cast, director, book, teaser-trailer, where to watch (5/15/2024)
“Dune: Prophecy” release date and teaser trailer are out. We have all details pertaining to “Dune: Prophecy” cast, director, book, and where to watch.
“Dune: Prophecy” release date and teaser trailer are out. We have all details pertaining to “Dune: Prophecy” cast, director, book, and where to watch.
Wesley Snipes reacts to MCU Blade rumors: Could the legendary Daywalker return? (5/15/2024)
Wesley Snipes, the renowned actor famed for his role as Marvel’s iconic vampire hunter Blade, has addressed the swirling rumors regarding his potential comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Wesley Snipes, the renowned actor famed for his role as Marvel’s iconic vampire hunter Blade, has addressed the swirling rumors regarding his potential comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Realty mogul Frank McCourt plans bid for TikTok in US (5/15/2024)
Frank McCourt, a former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and executive chairman of investment firm McCourt Global, is an unlikely contender for the ByteDance Ltd-owned app . TikTok’s US assets were valued at $35 billion to $40 billion by Bloomberg Intelligence analysts.
Frank McCourt, a former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and executive chairman of investment firm McCourt Global, is an unlikely contender for the ByteDance Ltd-owned app . TikTok’s US assets were valued at $35 billion to $40 billion by Bloomberg Intelligence analysts.
Netflix to live stream NFL games; Check schedule, dates, key details about deal (5/15/2024)
NFL games will now be available on Netflix for live streaming albeit a few one. We have all details about the schedule, matches and the deal.
NFL games will now be available on Netflix for live streaming albeit a few one. We have all details about the schedule, matches and the deal.
Ahead of China trip, Putin says willing to negotiate on Ukraine (5/15/2024)
The Russian leader’s two-day trip from Thursday comes as his country’s forces have pressed an offensive in northeastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region that began last week in the most vital border incursion since the full-scale invasion began, forcing almost 8,000 people to flee their homes.
The Russian leader’s two-day trip from Thursday comes as his country’s forces have pressed an offensive in northeastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region that began last week in the most vital border incursion since the full-scale invasion began, forcing almost 8,000 people to flee their homes.
Hulu reveals The Famous Five Trailer: When and where to watch the Enid Blyton Series | Release date (5/15/2024)
The world of Enid Blyton’s book is set to come alive and fans are excited to explore the summertime adventures of The Famous Five. Led by adventurous youngsters on their quest for hidden treasures, the series promises a delightful mix of excitement, humor, and touching moments
The world of Enid Blyton’s book is set to come alive and fans are excited to explore the summertime adventures of The Famous Five. Led by adventurous youngsters on their quest for hidden treasures, the series promises a delightful mix of excitement, humor, and touching moments
The Biden administration is planning more changes to quicken asylum processing for new migrants (5/15/2024)
The Biden administration is considering changes to the asylum system to speed up processing and potential removal of migrants at the southern border. The proposed change would prioritize certain migrants for asylum processing rather than going to the back of the line. This move aims to process recent arrivals within six months, compared to the current backlog that takes years. The administration hopes this will dissuade more people from attempting the journey to the U.S.-Mexico border. However, advocates for immigrants are concerned about expediting proceedings for migrants already facing difficult …
The Biden administration is considering changes to the asylum system to speed up processing and potential removal of migrants at the southern border. The proposed change would prioritize certain migrants for asylum processing rather than going to the back of the line. This move aims to process recent arrivals within six months, compared to the current backlog that takes years. The administration hopes this will dissuade more people from attempting the journey to the U.S.-Mexico border. However, advocates for immigrants are concerned about expediting proceedings for migrants already facing difficult …
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