‘Extraordinary measures’ to avoid US debt default – DW – 12/28/2024

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her department would have to begin taking so-called “extraordinary measures” before January 14 to prevent the country from reaching the debt limit. If the US reaches the debt limit, the Treasury Department, responsible for ensuring financial security, will not have enough cash to repay the debt. That’s because the … Read more

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Support H1b Visa Policy Discussion in Donald Trump’s Team – Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Support H1b Visa Policy Discussion in Donald Trump’s Team – What Happens Next?

Washington: Newly elected US President Donald Trump spoke about tightening the entry of immigrants holding visas. But now there is a division in his team regarding this matter. On social media, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy supported expanding the visa program for skilled workers. Musk and Ramaswamy defended foreign workers on H-1B visas. American technology … Read more

We bring you the best of Bitcoin in 2024 in our annual summary

The year 2024 comes to an end. It was 12 months of constant change generated by a series of events that took bitcoin (BTC) to new heights, setting several all-time highs in a matter of two months. This closes a period that began with the recognition and a boost obtained thanks to the approval of … Read more

Death toll from bridge collapse in Brazil rises to 10

Brasília, Brazil – The death toll from a bridge collapse in northern Brazil rose to 10 on Friday, officials said. The Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira Bridge, linking the states of Maranhão and Tocantins, collapsed on Sunday, sending vehicles and their occupants into the water below. The Brazilian Navy was carrying out rescue operations in the … Read more

BioNTech to pay $1.2 billion on vaccine royalties – DW – 12/28/2024

German company BioNTech has entered into two separate settlement agreements with the US federal agency for medical research and the University of Pennsylvania over the payment of royalties related to its COVID-19 vaccine, the company said in court on Friday. The German company, which partners with US pharma giant Pfizer for its COVID-19 vaccine, said … Read more

Bird flu virus likely mutated within a US patient, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week that a genetic analysis shows the bird flu virus had mutated inside a Louisiana patient, the country’s first serious case of the disease. Scientists believe the mutation may allow the virus to better attach to receptors in the upper airways of humans – a … Read more

Aaj Ka Rashifal: Pay more attention to your expenses today, know how your Saturday will be – Aaj Ka Rashifal today 28 December know how day according to numerology number 1 to 9

Today’s Horoscope: According to numerology, your date of birth gives important clues about your personality and financial situation. Today is the day for all the people of Radix number to focus on financial stability and avoid unnecessary expenses. This is the time to stick to the budget and strengthen long-term plans. Let us know how … Read more

Suzuki’s adopted descendant Osamu dies after taking charge for decades – DW – 12/27/2024

Suzuki’s charismatic former boss, who helped transform the Japanese compact vehicle specialist into a globally competitive enterprise, has died aged 94 after a battle with deadly lymphoma, the company said on Friday. Osamu Suzuki became CEO of the company in 1978 and served as either chief executive, chairman or president until 2021, when – already … Read more

US appeals court halts enforcement of anti-money laundering law

A US appeals court has halted enforcement of an anti-money laundering law that requires corporate entities to disclose the identities of their real beneficial owners to the US Treasury Department ahead of the deadline for most companies. The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals late Thursday reinstated a nationwide injunction that had been … Read more

Top UN official in Yemen rejects Israeli claim Sanaa airport was military target

A top UN official in Yemen has rejected allegations that Sanaa airport, which was targeted in an Israeli airstrike on Thursday, has any military purpose. Julien Harneis and his team were at the airport when the strikes hit some 300 meters from them, destroying the air traffic control center, killing staff working there and injuring … Read more