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Sweden was enticed into a military agreement with the US

Newschina, military, NATO, news, US, war

Sweden was enticed into a military agreement with the US. NATO and the US and NATO believed that it would be simple to persuade Turkey to allow Sweden to be a member of NATO. But, Erdogan kept shifting the goalpost and was constantly adjusting his demands. It seems that the Biden administration's effort to the Swedish accession process on track to the ranks of a NATO member failed as Turkey refused to sign the agreement and exercised its right to deny approval until its terms regarding the past tense relationship between Stockholm and Kurdish separatists are fully taken care of.…

Jan

12

2023

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US Flights resume after reported Computer Glitch Is Solved

Newsnews, US Flights

US Flights resume after reported Computer Glitch Is Solved If critical infrastructure is damaged the first thing that comes to mind is: was it the cause of a cyberattack? Then on Wednesday officials from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued an "ground stop"" which prevented aircraft from flying because of an overnight system malfunction. "The FAA has ordered airlines to stop all domestic departures up to 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to let the agency verify the accuracy of safety and flight information," the FAA, part of the Department of Transportation, reported early on Wednesday morning. The issue was caused by…

Jan

12

2023

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Oil prices increase due to China expectations of demand US inflation on the agenda

Newschina, COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, news, Oil, US

Oil prices increase due to China expectations of demand US inflation on the agenda. Oil gained about one cent on the day, aided by optimism about China's demand outlook , and hope that the upcoming inflation data in the United States will point to slowing growth in interest rates. The world's largest crude importer China is now reopening its market after the end of the strict COVID-19 restrictions, which has boosted optimism that demand for gasoline will rise in 2023. Brent crude gained 90 cents (or 1.1 percent in the last hour, rising to $83.58 at 1100 GMT and U.S.…

Jan

11

2023

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We are still waiting for key US inflation data Thursday

Newsnews, Stock, US

We are still waiting for key US inflation data Thursday. EU equity is slightly higher while markets await US Dec CPI on Thursday. The MoM estimates for the last month have been revised lower. ECB's Villeroy and Holzmann make hawkish comments about further rate increases, but Villeroy is optimistic about growth by stating that France will not suffer a hard landing. - China's economic reopening is a major catalyst for oil and metals to rise. Due to milder weather than expected, European Nat Gas is lower. Asia closed mixed, with Nikkei225 outperforming the market at +1.0%. EU indices are +0.2-0.8%.…

Jan

11

2023

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Toast Insiders sell Stock worth US$264m, possibly signaling caution

Newsnews, US

Toast Insiders sell Stock worth US$264m, possibly signaling caution. Many Toast Inc. (NYSE) Insiders have sold their stock in the last year. This may be of interest for the company's shareholders. It is often more useful to know whether insiders are purchasing stock than insider transactions. Insider selling can be caused by many reasons. Shareholders should be aware that multiple insiders selling stock within a certain time frame could signal a red flag. Although insider transactions may not be the most important aspect of long-term investment, it is logical to monitor what insiders do. Toast Insider Transactions in the Last…

Jan

10

2023

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Tequila is now the American whiskey of choice

NewsAmerica, news, Tequila, Whisky

Tequila is now the American whiskey of choice. Tequila, a Mexican spirit, has become the second most valuable spirit in the US after American whiskey. IWSR Drinks Market Analysis also stated that Tequila would surpass vodka as the largest category in terms of value by 2023. The US saw an increase in spirits volume sales of 2% in 2022, with strong demand for premium products. According to IWSR statistics, premium spirits sales increased by 13% last year in volume terms. Eagle Eye on Education: We are truly connected by community partnerships IWSR reported that Agave spirits accounted for US$1.6 billion…

Jan

10

2023

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Eagle Eye on Education: We are truly connected by community partnerships

NewsEagle Eye, education, news, US

Eagle Eye on Education: We are truly connected by community partnerships. New Albany-Plain Local Schools are grateful to a community that supports and believes in the core purpose of their schools, "to create a culture that fosters accountability and achieves the best academic outcomes and developmental outcomes for every student." This focus allows everyone in the school district to place students first and implement continuous improvement measures that improve student achievement, growth, and well-being. New Albany is one of many successful communities that support student achievement in numerous ways. Our school district is at the heart of our community. Its…

Jan

10

2023

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US House approves bill to defund the army of 87,000 IRS agents

Newsarmy, defence, IRS, news, US

US House approves bill to defund the army of 87,000 IRS agents The U.S. House of Representatives, with the support of Alabama's delegation, passed Monday night a bill to remove new funding from the IRS for 87,000 additional agents. The bill, called the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (or the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act), fulfills Republican promises to rein in the IRS. Following the vote, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R.Hoover) stated on Twitter that "[The House GOP] made an agreement to repeal President Biden’s army of 87,000 IRS agents as soon as possible." The Inflation…

Jan

09

2023

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2022 US Auto sales fall to a decade low

Newsnews, Stock, Toyota, US

2022 US Auto sales fall to a decade low. Due to tight inventories and severe supply chain problems, light vehicle sales in the United States fell to their lowest level since 2012. According to Automotive News, 13.4 million light-vehicle units were sold in the United States in 2022. This data includes all automakers that have reported their sales data to date, except for a few such as Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Jaguar Land Rover, which are expected to report later this week. The U.S. light vehicle sales were 14.9 million units in 2021. The seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAARs) for December…

Jan

09

2023

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Dollar hovers near seven-month lows after jobs data

Newsdollar, japan, news, US, Yen

Dollar hovers near seven-month lows after jobs data. On Monday, the U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level in seven months against major currencies. Data suggested that the Federal Reserve might slow down its rate increases while China's reopening of its borders could boost riskier currencies. China's offshore currency yuan surpassed the U.S. dollar for the fifth time in five months, and the Australian and New Zealand currencies - which are generally considered more liquid proxies for China's currency - rose sharply. In the three months ended 2022, the dollar suffered its largest quarterly loss in 12 years. This was…

Jan

08

2023

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By Richard M. Lunsford

What Are The Symptoms Of The New Covid Variant

Newscovid, health, india, news, US

The new Covid variant is a mutation of the original coronavirus that has been spreading in many parts of the world. This variant is believed to be more contagious than the original virus and has been linked to an increase in cases in certain countries. It is important to know what its symptoms are and how it can be prevented from spreading. In this article, Symptoms Of The New Covid Variant, we will discuss the new Covid variant, its symptoms, and ways to prevent it from spreading further. Latest Research on Covid-19 Variants & Its Symptoms The Covid-19 pandemic has…

Jan

08

2023

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By Debbik S.

India begins counting down the time to launch astronauts into space in 2024

Newsastronauts, india, ISRO, news, space

India begins counting down the time to launch astronauts into space in 2024. The scheduled launch in Gaganyaan rockets Gaganyaan line of rockets could be considered a triumph of India's Make-In-India campaign to end dependence on prohibited technology as well as foreign hardware. "Although our space journey started late in comparison to America or Russia, today we are in a position where our research findings are similar to those of America and Russia," stated Jitendra Singh the Indian science and technology minister. "Gaganyaan would be India's first human flight and it will also be an excellent symbol of self-reliance as…

Jan

08

2023

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Stagflation to Terrorize the Economy in 2023

NewsAmerica, inflation, news, Stagflation, US

Stagflation to Terrorize the Economy in 2023. The silver and gold markets were off to an excellent start in the first few days of the year's trading before squeezing under market pressure on Thursday but then rebound in the early morning of Friday. A weak but not entirely positive jobs report has raised hopes for more rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and boosted the U.S. dollar on foreign exchange markets. Metals futures traders responded to the market by selling yesterday only to revert and purchase today. Investors usually take a look at the initial trading days of a new…

Jan

08

2023

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The US cannot help Beijing to stabilize its economy

NewsBeijing, china, economy, news, US

The US cannot help Beijing to stabilize its economy. The day following Beijing stopped its COVID-free policy. Then, immediately after an interaction with the leaders of both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, Li Keqiang, a top official from China's Chinese Communist Party, told reporters that China would welcome foreign investment and encourage an opening of the institution. This message was repeated in the words of Chinese Embassy to United States Qin Gang in an article entitled "How China Sees the World," published in the National Interest on Dec. 27. Qin stated to readers "China's development means a…

Jan

08

2023

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Kishida raises security concerns in travel in Europe, US

News#travel, Europe, Kishida, news, security, US

Kishida raises security concerns in travel in Europe, US. Japanese PM Fumio Kishida kicks off a week-long trip on Monday to build the military ties between Europe as well as Britain and to bring focus on the Japan-U.S. alliance during an event in Washington in the midst of a period when Japan moves away from its postwar restraining to assume more aggressive roles, with a focus on China. Kishida's meetings in the presence of U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday will be the highlight of his five-nation tour , which will take him to France, Italy, Britain and Canada --…

Jan

07

2023

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By Debbik S.

United States to battle Italy in the United Cup final

NewsItaly, news, sports, United Cup final, US

United States to battle Italy in the United Cup final. A determined Taylor Fritz pulled off a 7-6(5) 7-6(5) victory against the Polish's Hubert Hurkacz as the United States finished a 5-0 sweep on Saturday to make it to the semi-finals stage of the United Cup mixed team tournament in which they will take on against Italy. Italy has secured their place in the final of the first $15 million event following a commanding 3-1 advantage in their semi-final match against Greece. The fiery Americans have made a solid start, having led 2-0 on Friday. Jessica Pegula and Frances Tiafoe…

Jan

07

2023

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Six-Year-Old Student Deliberately Shot Teacher In US

Newscrime, news, US

Six-Year-Old Student Deliberately Shot Teacher In US. A 6-year-old pupil deliberately wounded and killed an instructor on his campus at Newport News, Virginia, US during an altercation in a first-grade classroom on Friday, according to local police and school officials. The victim, identified by the name of Abby Zwerner, was rushed to the hospital following being shot in the chest and was later declared critically ill. The student who killed the teacher hasn't been identified by the media. The student was detained and police are trying to discover how he got the gun. Zwerner was the only one wounded in…

Jan

07

2023

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US accepts revision of free trade treaty with Colombia The Colombian government

Newscolombia, news, Trade, US

US accepts revision of free trade treaty with Colombia The Colombian government. Governments of Colombia and the United States will negotiate revisions to their controversial "free" trade agreement, the trade minister announced on Tuesday. According to Colombia's ambassador in Washington DC, Luis Gilberto Murillo bilateral talks on possible changes to the "US-Colombia Free Trade Pact" (FTA) are scheduled for May. Murillo stated on December 1st that his administration , headed by President Gustavo Petro, has been talking with various organizations about revising the treaty of 2012 following his inauguration in August of last year. At the same time, the government…

Jan

07

2023

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