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Biden Administration Proposes No-Cost Access to Over-the-Counter Birth Control for Women
The Biden administration is introducing a proposed rule aimed at enhancing access to contraceptives for women with private health insurance. Announced on Monday, this initiative would allow women to obtain over-the-counter birth control pills and other contraceptives at no cost. The rule is a significant expansion of the federal mandate that requires health insurers to provide coverage for preventive care…
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US and Iraq Agree to End Coalition Military Mission Against ISIS by 2025
The United States announced an agreement with Iraq on Friday to conclude the American-led coalition’s military operations against the Islamic State (ISIS) by next year. This plan includes the departure of US forces from certain bases where they have maintained a presence for nearly two decades. However, the Biden administration has not disclosed how many of the 2,500 troops currently…
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Kamala Harris Plans Arizona Border Trip as Immigration Debate Intensifies
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit the U.S. southern border this Friday during her trip to Arizona, according to a source familiar with her schedule. This will mark her first border visit since she became the Democratic presidential nominee in late July. Immigration remains a pivotal issue in the 2024 election, with Republicans, led by Donald Trump, frequently…
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U.S. Deploys Additional Troops to West Asia as Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates
Amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the U.S. has escalated its military presence in West Asia, sending additional troops as violence intensifies across the Israel-Lebanon border. Pentagon officials confirmed the deployment on Monday, following Israeli airstrikes that killed 274 people, including 21 children, in Lebanon, marking the deadliest day since the Gaza war began on October 7. While the…
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US to Ban Smart Cars Using Chinese and Russian Tech Over Security Concerns
Washington, DC: The US Commerce Department is set to propose a ban on smart vehicles using specific Chinese or Russian technologies due to national security risks, according to US officials. A government investigation initiated in February revealed threats posed by Chinese and Russian embedded software and hardware in vehicles, including potential remote hacking and data collection on drivers. Secretary of…
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Boeing Faces First Strike in 16 Years as Over 30,000 Workers Demand Higher Wages Amid Mounting Financial Woes
Washington, DC, USA: Over 30,000 Boeing manufacturing workers went on strike on Friday, marking the company’s first labor stoppage in 16 years. The strike adds to Boeing’s already mounting troubles, including a $60 billion debt burden and persistent safety concerns. Boeing’s stock took a hit, reaching a near two-year low as Fitch Ratings warned of a potential downgrade in the…
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Biden Administration Launches Largest Rural Clean Energy Initiative Since the New Deal
WESTBY, WI, Sept. 5, 2024 – During a visit to Wisconsin today, President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce more than $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives to build clean energy for rural communities across the country through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. said a press release by USDA.…
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US Commerce Department Acts to Restrict Exports to Russia Amid Ongoing Conflict
Washington: On Friday, the United States announced comprehensive sanctions against nearly 400 individuals and entities linked to Russia‘s ongoing conflict in Ukraine, coinciding with the eve of Ukraine’s independence day. The measures, revealed by the US Treasury, State, and Commerce Departments, are an extension of the extensive sanctions already in place against Russia since the invasion began, now entering its…
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Senate Intelligence Chair Voices Concerns Over Biden Campaign’s TikTok Involvement
Washington, DC, (USA): The chair of the US Senate Intelligence Committee, a senior Democrat, expressed concerns about President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign decision to join TikTok. The campaign launched its TikTok account during the Super Bowl to connect with young voters. This move is noteworthy as TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is under US review due to potential national…
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US Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Following Deadly Drone Attack
WASHINGTON: In a significant escalation of tensions, the US military carried out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian forces and Tehran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria. The strikes were in response to a deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan, for which the United States held Iran-backed forces responsible. The airstrikes, launched on Friday, targeted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
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