The Senate recently voted 75-22 to approve a government funding bill that will keep various agencies funded until September, thereby averting a potential partial government shutdown. This bill, which spans 1,050 pages, combines six different appropriations bills that were negotiated by key figures including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Joe
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When President Joe Biden launched his campaign last year, he emphasized the importance of “Freedom.” As he prepares for his re-election speech, he plans to echo the sentiments of one of his iconic predecessors, Franklin Roosevelt. Biden’s focus on freedom and threats to democracy as central electoral issues has drawn both praise and criticism from
The cost of cocoa, a core ingredient in chocolate production, has been on a record-breaking run in recent months, with prices climbing more than 57% year-to-date. This surge in prices has been primarily driven by concerns over the supply of cocoa in West Africa, which is home to around three quarters of the world’s production.
In a recent trial in New Mexico, the armorer for the movie “Rust,” Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and not guilty of tampering with evidence. This verdict came after approximately two and a half hours of jury deliberation. As a result, the 26-year-old Gutierrez-Reed could face up to three years in state
In recent times, Harvard University has faced its fair share of challenges, with issues such as the resignation of its president amid allegations of plagiarism and controversy over her congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus. Despite these obstacles, a new survey of college-bound students conducted by The Princeton Review revealed that Harvard has once again
Goldman Sachs recently introduced two new stock baskets based on corporate asset intensity, a metric that measures the ratio of assets to revenues. The firm’s strategy has focused on identifying lean companies with low asset intensity ratios, which have shown strong growth and outperformance in the market. In contrast, asset-heavy companies with higher asset intensity
Caitlin Clark, the star player for the Iowa Hawkeyes, made history in NCAA Division I basketball by becoming the overall top scorer, surpassing “Pistol Pete” Maravich’s record of 3,667 career points. Just two weeks after breaking the record for women, Clark achieved this milestone in a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. This remarkable achievement
Waymo, a unit of Alphabet, recently obtained approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to broaden its robotaxi service to various parts of Los Angeles and the Bay Area. This significant development marks a crucial step in the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology in California. Waymo’s Approval for Expansion Waymo has been given the green
Ford electric vehicle owners in North America, including those with the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, now have the ability to power up using Tesla Superchargers. Ford CEO Jim Farley mentioned in a LinkedIn post that this charging partnership, which involves fast-charging adapters, aims to enhance the overall EV ownership experience for Ford EV drivers.
Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind Tesla, first introduced the concept of a next-generation Roadster six years ago. Despite never materializing, Musk recently reignited excitement by promising a new Roadster that would surpass all expectations. In a series of posts on social media, Musk declared that the new Tesla Roadster would redefine the automotive industry,