Biden says Equal Rights Amendment must be considered ratified

Washington— US President Joe Biden announced on Friday that the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered a ratified addition to the US Constitution, a symbolic statement that is unlikely to change the decades-long effort for gender equality. “The Equal Rights Amendment is the law of the land,” Biden said, even though presidents have no role … Read more

Crews improve their handling of LA fires

Washington— The state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said Friday morning that firefighters have brought the Palisades and Eaton fires under control in Southern California. For now, the strong winds have calmed down, but the National Weather Service said dangerous conditions are expected to return again next week. The strongest winds are expected Tuesday … Read more

SpaceX Starship rocket grounded pending investigation – DW – 01/17/2025

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX’s prototype Starship rocket and ordered Elon Musk’s company to “investigate the accident” before resuming operations. The spacecraft disintegrated dramatically over the Caribbean on Thursday in what the company called “rapid undetermined disintegration.” In other words, a massive explosion. In a statement, the FAA said it was … Read more

Cholera outbreak in eight districts – DW – 01/17/2025

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has announced that the current cholera outbreak has affected the districts of Bikita, Bindura, Chiredzi, Chipinge, Kariba, Goromonzi, Mazowe and Shamwa. Glendale, a farming town in the Mazowe district, about 70 kilometers north of Harare, is one of the epicenters of the cholera outbreak. Residents there are appealing … Read more

Donald Trump called America’s biggest ‘enemy’ Jinping, what kind of planning is this before the oath? – donald trump dial biggest enemy china president xi jinping just before oath ceremony

Last Updated:January 17, 2025, 21:28 IST Donald Trump News: Donald Trump will take oath as the President of America on Monday. Before this he called Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump told that he had a very good talk with Jinping. Donald Trump has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone. Washington. The world … Read more

Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company

Washington— The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok starting Sunday unless it is sold by its China-based parent company, finding that its ties to China pose a national security threat. The threat posed outweighs concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million people. Users in the United … Read more