
Congressional Democrats press Biden to use 'every possible tool' to combat gun violence
More than 60 Senate and House Democrats are pressing President Joe Biden to leverage "the full power of the executive branch" to combat gun violence in a new letter calling for a number of immediate actions to make the process of purchasing firearms safer and hold firearms dealers accountable.
1970-01-01 08:00

How 500 votes made Shawn Fain one of America's most important people
Shawn Fain is one of the most important people in the US economy today. A year ago, almost no one knew who he was.
1970-01-01 08:00

Roundup: Mel Tucker Responds to Allegations; LeBron Wants to Play in the 2024 Olympics; Aaron Rodgers Injured
Mel Tucker responded to sexual harassment allegations, LeBron James wants to play at the 2024 Olympics, Aaron Rodgers is injured and more in the Roundup.
1970-01-01 08:00

Chuck Palahniuk: ‘I wasn’t a big fan of Fight Club’s finale!’
Years after the movie grew into a cult smash, writer Chuck Palahniuk has admitted he isn’t a “big fan” of the was the film adaptation of his ‘Fight Club’ book ended.
1970-01-01 08:00

Incoming BoE official Breeden seeks 'balance' in rate decisions
LONDON Incoming Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden said she would seek a balanced approach to judging
1970-01-01 08:00

2024 GOP contenders clash over Covid-19 records as they warn against future mandates
Amid an uptick in coronavirus cases, Republican presidential candidates are taking aim at limited, local returns to masking requirements -- using those moves as an opening to warn against broader restrictions.
1970-01-01 08:00

G20: China says Delhi declaration sent a positive signal
Beijing said the statement showed that the G20 was working together to tackle global challenges.
1970-01-01 08:00

Who's next? The risk of living next door to Putin
The Ukraine war has put Russia's nervous neighbours on high alert, reports Europe editor Katya Adler.
1970-01-01 08:00

Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament
Karen Andrews says the physical harassment and crude comments occurred inside parliament.
1970-01-01 08:00

Why 'Middle-class Joe' Biden may need upscale voters more than ever in 2024
Throughout his political career, President Joe Biden has unfailingly presented himself as a product -- and champion -- of the middle class.
1970-01-01 08:00

Fact check: Biden falsely claims he was at Ground Zero 'the next day' after 9/11
In a speech to service members and first responders on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, President Joe Biden falsely claimed that he was at Ground Zero the day after the Twin Towers fell in Manhattan.
1970-01-01 08:00

Country Garden wins approval to extend six onshore bond repayments by 3 years - sources
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG Country Garden has won approval from its creditors to extend the repayments on six onshore bonds
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