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According to a recent external review, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) requires significant reforms to address widespread workplace issues such as sexual misconduct, racism, and other longstanding problems. The review, carried out by the legal firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, gathered testimony from over 500 people, most of whom were current staff.…
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According to two Egyptian security sources, both the Israeli delegation and the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have departed from Cairo. This announcement comes at a time when high-level negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip are taking place in the city under the mediation of all parties involved in…
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Based on recent reports and analyses, the Social Security trust funds will begin to run out of money by 2035, but this is one year later than previously forecast due to increased wage growth and low unemployment rates. However, if no action is taken by Congress, seniors can expect a 17% reduction in benefits.…
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While air travel is currently experiencing record highs post-pandemic, not all airlines have seen significant profits. Following the blocking of its plan to acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.6 billion by a federal judge earlier this year, investment analysts speculated about possible bankruptcy for the budget airline. However, JetBlue Airways, despite previous unprofitable quarters, is…
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In a recent appearance on MSNBC, Hillary Clinton expressed her concern over liberal voters who are considering third-party options like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She questioned why these voters are finding it difficult to choose between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, whom she described as “two old candidates”. Clinton emphasized that Biden,…
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General Motors (GM) has announced its decision to discontinue the production of its renowned Chevrolet Malibu sedan, effective from November 2024. This move follows GM’s plan to renovate the manufacturing facility in Kansas City, where the Malibu is currently being assembled, to manufacture the upcoming electric Chevrolet Bolt model instead. Additionally, GM will halt…
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Judge David Meehan, who presided over a trial regarding abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention centre, has stated that although he won’t reconvene the jury, he will explore alternative solutions to address the disputed $38 million verdict. Meehan, who claimed to have been repeatedly raped, beaten, and held in solitary confinement in the 1990s,…
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1. The USA Today/Suffolk University survey found that while Democrats are mostly united in their opposition to the anti-Israel protests, Republicans are mostly united in their opposition to them. About 81% of Republicans questioned said they oppose the protests, while 73% of Democrats questioned said they support the demonstrations, with 38% saying they agree…
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From May 3 to May 9, 2024, significant events took place around the globe that were captured by The Associated Press (AP) photographers. In Jerusalem, individuals honored the memories of Holocaust victims by observing a two-minute silence. Meanwhile, Russia celebrated the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II with a grand military…
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In the small town of Monrovia, California, a catastrophic event unfolded yesterday morning when a colossal tree came crashing down onto a residential property. The house and a parked vehicle in the driveway sustained extensive damage and were left in ruins following the incident. It remains unclear as to why the tree met such…