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California sitting on $600 mn in unclaimed can, bottle deposits

California is sitting on a $600 million pile of unclaimed nickel and dime deposits on recyclable cans and bottles and now wants to give some of that back to consumers.

'Long-awaited reprieve': US welcomes United Nations mediated truce in Yemen

The United States on Friday welcomed the United Nations-mediated truce in Yemen, with President Joe Biden saying that the initiative is a long-awaited reprieve for the people of the country.

War in Ukraine due to aggression of Russian leadership, Putin: White House

The ongoing war in Ukraine that has displaced millions of people is a result of the aggression of the Russian leadership and its president Vladimir Putin, the White House has said.

Daleep Singh discussed goals of US sanctions imposed on Russia in India: WH

Top Indian-American US advisor Daleep Singh discussed goals and mechanisms of US sanctions imposed on Russia during his recent trip to New Delhi, the White House has said.

US investigators head to China to probe plane crash that killed 132 people

A team of US investigators have departed for China to probe the causes of an airliner crash that killed all 132 people on a Boeing 737-800 operated by China Eastern Airlines on March 21

US Commerce Dept adds 120 entities in Russia, Belarus to trade blacklist

The United States is adding 120 Russian and Belarusian entities to its trade blacklist for their support of the countries' armed forces amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the US Commerce Department said

Actor Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed. A spokesperson for Smith issued a statement from the actor Friday afternoon. I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable, Smith said in the statement. I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work, Smith's statement said. I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. Smith's resignation came two days after the academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group's standards of conduct. O

Amazon workers in New York warehouse vote to form a union

Employees at the fulfillment center, known as JFK8, who supported the Amazon Labor Union secured a majority by hundreds of votes for the win

US economy not letting war, pandemic get in the way of a good time

There are signs also that larger changes, expected by economists as part of a 'normalizing' economy, are beginning to take shape

US added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health

As the pandemic has eased, consumers have been broadening their spending beyond goods to services

US pressure will not affect the India-Russia relationship: Lavrov

On India's view on the Ukraine crisis, he said that India's foreign policy is guided by its independent position

China blames US, NATO expansion for Russia-Ukraine war

As the culprit and leading instigator of the Ukraine crisis, the US has led NATO to engage in five rounds of eastward expansion in the last two decades after 1999: Chinese FinMin

Gold flat ahead of US data as firmer dollar counters safe-haven demand

Spot gold stood its ground at $1,937.55 per ounce, as of 0425 GMT, but was on course to end the week more than 1% lower. U.S. gold futures fell 0.5% to $1,944.20.

US CDC suggests decline in youth mental health during Covid-19

The study, which is the CDC's first nationally representative survey of high school students during the pandemic, can inform effective programmes.

Daleep Singh has productive conversations in India: White House

Singh was in India on March 30 and 31 to discuss the consequences of Russia's unjustified war against Ukraine and the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

US not seeking to change India-Russia ties: Ned Price on Lavrov's visit

Price made these remarks amid Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to India. He is expected to meet and hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today.

US calls India's stand on Russian sanctions 'deeply disappointing'

Comments regarded as a deepening rift between the security partners as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to Delhi for talks.

US, who we considered a friend, sanctioned us: Pak PM Imran Khan

His address today comes amid backdoor efforts to reach a deal between the premier and the joint opposition to dissolve the lower house

Threat letter from US, says Pak PM Imran Khan says in slip of tongue

Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government confirmed that its allegation about a foreign conspiracy was based on a diplomatic cable received from one of the country's missions abroad

European stock markets set for biggest quarterly drop since 2020

Asian shares fell and oil prices plunged following news that the United States was considering releasing up to 180 million barrels from its strategic petroleum reserve