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United States trade deficit narrows in October as exports rebound

The October deficit was 17.6per cent below the all-time peak in September of $81.4 billion

Big Tech, chipmakers power Nasdaq as Omicron worries subside; Dow up 1.3%

Intel jumps on plans to list self-driving car unit while Merck slips on pausing enrollment in HIV-1 trials; travel shares join rebound

China says US diplomatic boycott of Winter Games violates Olympic spirit

China on Tuesday accused the United States of violating the Olympic spirit by announcing an American diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Games

17 Covid cases found on cruise ship that departed from New Orleans

At least 17 Covid-19 cases were detected on a Norwegian cruise ship that departed from New Orleans, in the US state of Louisiana, including one suspected to have the fast-spreading Omicron variant

Trade Policy Forum will help US, India ties: Obama administration official

The India-US Trade Policy Forum has a key role to play in deepening the understanding of each other's positions, said a former official in Obama admin

US President Biden pledges savings on insulin, other drugs for Americans

President Joe Biden pledged that his social agenda legislation would deliver tangible savings on prescription drugs for all Americans

Ex-US VP Mike Pence's former top aide cooperating with Jan 6 panel: Report

The former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence is cooperating with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, according to a person familiar with the matter.

New York City to impose Covid vaccine mandate on private sector employers

From multinational banks to corner grocery stores, all private employers in New York City will have to require their workers to get vaccinated against Covid, the mayor announced

US announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing

The Biden administration has decided not to send an official US delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, said White House press secretary Jen Psaki

Kamala Harris branded a 'bully' for 'soul destroying criticism' on staff

The Washington Post piece - a result of interviews with 18 people connected to the VP - also alleges that she'd fail to read briefings they'd prepared

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo fired over sexual misconduct allegations: Attorney

Anchor Chris Cuomo was fired by CNN not only over his role in helping defend his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, but also over allegations of sexual misconduct, according to attorney Debra Katz."On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, I contacted CNN to report my client's allegations of misconduct against Chris Cuomo. By Friday, I was in discussions with CNN about providing documentary evidence of my client's allegations and making my client available for an interview with CNN's outside counsel. Last night, CNN acted promptly on my client's complaint and fired Mr. Cuomo," Katz said in a Sunday statement, released by the Katz, Marshall & Banks whistleblower law firm.The attorney said her client wished to remain anonymous and will continue to cooperate with CNN's investigation into her allegations of "serious sexual misconduct" against her on the part of Chris Cuomo.On Saturday, CNN said that Chris Cuomo was being "terminated" as new information came into light during a ...

US to announce diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics: Report

The Biden administration is expected to announce this week that no US government officials will attend the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games

World Petroleum Congress starts in US's Houston amid Omicron concern

The World Petroleum Congress, the largest triennial gathering for the industry, kicked off Sunday in Houston, the largest city of south-central US state Texas

Row vs Wade: Both sides plan for new state-by-state abortion fight in US

As the US Supreme Court weighs the future of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, a resurgent anti-abortion movement is looking to press its advantage in state-by-state battles

Omicron now found in one-third of US states while Delta remains prominent

Omicron has spread to about one-third of US states, but the Delta version remains the majority of Covid-19 infections as cases rise nationwide

Former US president Trump's media company says raised $1 bn from investors

The Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), founded by former US President Donald Trump, has announced raising USD 1 billion from institutional investors.The former president's media company was reported in October to be going public and planning to launch a social network named TRUTH Social."Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. and Digital World Acquisition Corp., today announced that Digital World Acquisition Corp. has entered into subscription agreements for $1 billion in committed capital to be received upon consummation of their business combination (the 'PIPE') from a diverse group of institutional investors," the TMTG said in a statement, issued on Saturday.The former president, who is still banned from most social media platforms, crowed about this development saying it "sends an important message to Big Tech that censorship and political discrimination must end."Major social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram banned Trump following the January 6 unrest at ..

US Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98

Dole announced in February 2021 that he'd been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer

Anthony Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Fauci said that scientists need more information before drawing conclusion's about omicron's severity

'China firms actively working with regulators for US listing'

Forcing US-listed Chinese firms to delist isn't responsible policy option: Securities watchdog

Donald Trump's social media venture says it has raised $1 billion

The capital raise underscored the former US president's ability to attract strong financial backing