US Defense Chiefs Seek Meeting with China, But Request Rejected
A further hint of tension between the two countries is that China has turned down the United States proposal for their defense chiefs to meet at this weekend's annual security gathering in Singapore.
Read full storyLexicon Pharma's Heart Failure Treatment Receives FDA Stamp of Approval
The Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (LXRX.O) medicine has received FDA approval for a variety of heart failure treatments, particularly in individuals with type 2 diabetes, the company announced on Friday.
Read full storyAlnylam's Legal Battle Patent Lawsuit Against Pfizer and Moderna Over COVID-19 Vaccines
The COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by Pfizer Inc. (PFE.N) and Moderna Inc. (MRNA.O), according to the biotech business Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALNY.O), are infringing on Alnylam's trademarks, the company claims in fresh complaints filed on Friday in Delaware federal district court.
Read full storyNATO Peacekeepers Injured in Violent Clashes in Northern Kosovo
By the Italian military leadership, skirmishes with protestors in the northern region of the nation on Monday resulted in at least 34 servicemen of NATO's monitoring mission in Kosovo being hurt.
Read full storyUS Sends Clear Message to China: Micron Processor Embargo Unacceptable
According to U.S. Industry Secretary Gina Raimondo, the country "won't tolerate" China's operational ban on the importation of Micron Technology (MU.O) memory chips, and it is actively collaborating with partners to stop this "economic coercion".
Read full storyCourt Ruling Shocks Community: Graduate Barred from Wearing Flag Sash
A high school graduate in Colorado sued her school system, and on Friday a federal judge upheld a ruling that prohibited her from attending her graduation ceremony with a ribbon representing her Mexican American background.
Read full storyPositive Development: White House and House Republicans Reach Consensus on Debt Ceiling
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced on Saturday that there is a tentative agreement between the White House and House Republicans to increase the debt ceiling for two years while capping expenditure. This agreement pulls the country back from the verge of a historic default.
Read full storyGroundbreaking Study Identifies Symptoms that Set Extended COVID Apart
Beginning to take shape is a more comprehensive picture of what has come to be known as protracted COVID-19, which should someday enable researchers to treat symptoms that can ruin people's lives for months or years following a COVID-19 infection.
Read full storyBiden Expresses Optimism on Debt Ceiling, Assures Action to Avoid Default
After the Treasury Ministry cautioned that a June 5 crisis loomed in the absence of action, Democratic President Joe Biden and a Republican mediator announced on Friday that they were working on an agreement to raise the U.S. administration's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling.
Read full storySerbia and Kosovo Tensions Spark International Concern, US
On Friday, the United States and its allies condemned Kosovo for raising tensions with Serbia and claimed that Kosovo's use of force to oust mayors from districts with a majority of ethnic Serbs harmed efforts to normalize tense ties with its neighbor.
Read full storyImpending Cash Crunch: Treasury on the Verge of Bankruptcy by June 5
The deadline for lawmakers to agree to increase or suspend the debt limit was somewhat pushed back by Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen's announcement on Friday that the United States will run out of money to pay its obligations on schedule by June 5.
Read full storySouth Carolina Governor Passes Bill Allowing 6-Week Abortions
The majority of abortions would be prohibited beginning at six weeks of becoming pregnant, according to a bill that South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster passed into law on Thursday.
Read full storyStay Vigilant: State Department Cautions Against Chinese Hackers Targeting US Critical Infrastructure
Following the discovery that a Chinese hacker cell had been eavesdropping on important American infrastructure, including petroleum and natural gas pipelines and train systems, the US State Department issued a warning that China is capable of conducting cyberattacks against such targets.
Read full storyA financial obligation ceiling standoff might cause Social Security payments to be deferred.
Senior elders might experience pain swiftly if the US is unable to pay all of its bills for the first time in history. The Treasury Department might not have enough money as early as June 1 to adequately satisfy all of the country's commitments unless President Joe Biden and House Republicans quickly reach an agreement to handle the debt ceiling.
Read full storyInvasion Setbacks Spark Fear: Wagner Chief Raises Alarm of Potential Russian Revolt
Russia's war effort in Ukraine is facing serious challenges, and the chief of the private military group Wagner warns that it could spark a new revolution in Russia. This critical assessment reveals concerns about Moscow's military readiness and highlights potential divisions within President Vladimir Putin's military leadership.
Read full storyRepublicans and White House Hold Urgent Talks on Impending US Debt Default
President Joe Biden, a member of the Democratic Party, and Kevin McCarthy, a leading Republican in Congress, were scheduled to resume their negotiations on Wednesday morning to reach an agreement to increase the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling and prevent an unprecedented default.
Read full storyElon Musk and Ron DeSantis Discuss Exciting Plans for 2024 Presidential Campaign
To launch his Republican presidential primaries effort, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will appear on the same digital platform as Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday night, a government official informed CNN.
Read full storyMiracle surgery: Doctors operate on a baby's brain in the womb.
A - Boston An innovative procedure was carried out on an unborn child by a group of medical professionals from Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. The incredible brain surgery had just been carried out for the first time in America.
Read full storyJanet Yellen warns of possible US debt ceiling breach by June 1st
If the debt ceiling is reached, the authorities won't be able to take out any more loans. To tackle the $31.4 trillion (£25.12 trillion) restriction, Ms. Yellen asked Lawmakers to take action "as soon as possible" on Monday.
Read full storyUS reports over 20,000 Russian soldier deaths in the Ukraine conflict
According to Homeland Security Council spokesperson John Kirby, who was using recently released intelligence, an additional 80,000 people have been hurt. The Wagner military organization, which has been targeting the eastern Bakhmut city, is responsible for half of the fatalities.
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