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American producer of life-saving infant products impacted by USAID funding halt
On Wednesday, Navyn Salem, the owner of Rhode Island-based company Edesia, received a letter from the federal government terminating her contract. Edesia is known for its life-saving therapeutic paste that is used in treating severely malnourished infants. However, the contract termination was short-lived, as she received an email the following […]
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Amid Trump-Zelenskyy Clash, European Leaders Rally in Solidarity with Ukraine
On Friday, following a live televised debate between the president of Ukraine and his American counterparts, the President and Vice President, Europe’s leaders swiftly expressed their unequivocal backing for the East European nation. This development makes it an attractive prospect for those considering investment opportunities, yet the story’s primary focus […]
British Official Resigns Following Keir Starmer’s Increased Defence Budget at the Expense of Aid – POLITICO
Dodds, who tendered her resignation on Friday, cautioned that it would be unfeasible to maintain the existing priorities considering the magnitude of the budget cuts. She further stated that the impact would be significantly more than anticipated. The ex-development minister, who has also worked as Starmer’s shadow chancellor, expressed her […]
Anticipated substantial staff cutbacks lead Social Security Administration to present optional severance packages
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently begun offering financial incentives to employees who voluntarily resign, a move that signals significant impending staff reductions. These incentives range from $15,000 to $25,000, depending on the employee’s position on the federal payscale. The organization sent a memo to employees last Thursday detailing […]
Issues of ‘Covert Advertisements’ Threatening Transparency and Democracy in Australia – The Diplomat
Title: How “Dark Advertising” Could Impact the Future of Australian Elections As the prevalence of AI-driven “covert ads” grows, Australians are being thrust into an uncertain data sphere in the lead up to their federal election. This type of advertising, personalized and often elusive to public examination, is already a […]
How is Russian Media Reacting to Trump’s Ukrainian Mineral Agreement?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent trip to Washington to finalize an agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump, allowing America access to Ukraine’s rich mineral resources, has caused quite a stir. Russia’s highly regulated media outlets are working tirelessly to keep pace with the Kremlin’s rapidly evolving narrative. This story holds […]
It will take a year and a half to upgrade Hong Kong’s Octopus card readers following a fare alteration of HK$2
The Welfare Secretary of Hong Kong, Chris Sun Yuk-han, recently announced that a revised pricing model for the HK$2 (25 US cent) transport fare system is in the pipeline. However, implementation is expected to take until September of the following year due to necessary updates to the Octopus card readers. […]
Barcelona’s Mayor Asserts that the EU Faces Equal Threat from Housing Crisis and Russia – POLITICO
Title: The Reversal of Urban Exodus and the Rising Need for Affordable Housing Contrary to popular predictions, the pandemic has not led to the mass exodus from cities as expected. On the contrary, people are returning in droves, thus highlighting the failures of the market to independently handle this situation. […]