Month: March 2021
US opposes ICC probe into Israel, Palestinians; weighs maintaining sanctions
State Department spokesman says Palestinians aren’t sovereign state and therefore can’t delegate jurisdiction to The Hague, says decision ‘unfairly’ targets Israel
Read MorePress Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 3, 2021 – The White House
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, March 3, 2021 The White House WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House press briefing PBS NewsHour White House cuts virtual event feed after Biden says he’s ‘happy to take questions’ from House Democrats Fox News Competence
Read MoreDemocrats tighten eligibility limits for COVID-19 relief benefits
President Joe Biden and Democrats have agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks. This is a concession to party moderates, and it comes as leaders prepare to move their $1.9 trillion COVID-relief bill through the Senate.
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo, Facing Sexual-Harassment Probe, Says He Won’t Resign – The Wall Street Journal
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Facing Sexual-Harassment Probe, Says He Won’t Resign The Wall Street Journal Cuomo apologizes but won’t resign as he denies touching anyone ‘inappropriately’: ‘I am embarrassed’ Fox News Cuomo apologizes, says he didn’t know he was making women uncomfortable and
Read MoreCapitol Police Warn of Threat on Thursday, and House Cancels the Day’s Session – The New York Times
Capitol Police Warn of Threat on Thursday, and House Cancels the Day’s Session The New York Times Capitol Police increase security amid ‘possible’ militia group plot to breach Capitol Fox News Citing March 4 security threat, House cancels Thursday session Yahoo News Capitol
Read MoreCapitol Police Warn of March 4 Threat Amid New QAnon Conspiracy Theories – The New York Times
Capitol Police Warn of March 4 Threat Amid New QAnon Conspiracy Theories The New York Times Capitol Police increase security amid ‘possible’ militia group plot to breach Capitol Fox News Citing March 4 security threat, House cancels Thursday session Yahoo News Capitol Police
Read MoreCashify raises $15 million for its second-hand smartphone business in India
Tens of millions of people each year purchase a second-hand smartphone in India, the world’s second largest market. Phone makers and giant online sellers such as Amazon and Flipkart are aware of it, but it’s too much of a hassle
Read MoreUS warns of reprisal after rocket attack on Iraq base
Biden says ‘we’re identifying who’s responsible and we’ll make judgments’ on possible response to rocket fire, following death of contractor from heart attack
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Senate COVID-19 relief bill won’t include transportation projects GOP used to voice opposition
A spokesperson for Speaker Nancy Pelosi says it’s “unclear how Republicans will justify their opposition” to the bill now.
Read MoreBank of America is bringing VR instruction to its 4,000 banks
As consumer VR begins to have a moment following years of heavy investment from Facebook and other tech giants, corporate America is similarly beginning to find more utility in the technology, as well. Bank of America announced today that they’ll
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