Month: April 2022

Biden announces a new program to help Ukrainian refugees enter the U.S.
Politics

Biden announces a new program to help Ukrainian refugees enter the U.S.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Washington. Evan Vucci | AP WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced a new program Thursday that will expedite the U.S. asylum process for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion. The “Unite for […]

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CNN+ is shutting down, effective April 30, sources say
Technology

CNN+ is shutting down, effective April 30, sources say

A Jeep Wrangler Rubicon sits on an outdoor track during the press preview of the International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on April 13, 2022. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery is shutting down CNN+, according to two people familiar with the matter. […]

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Analysts call Tesla a ‘must own’ and ‘core holding’ following blowout first-quarter earnings
Business

Analysts call Tesla a ‘must own’ and ‘core holding’ following blowout first-quarter earnings

Analysts continue to bet on Tesla despite ongoing macro pressures after showing blowout first-quarter earnings. Source

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A 28-year-old who made 0,000 in passive income ‘in just one day’ shares 5 books that helped her get started
Business

A 28-year-old who made $100,000 in passive income ‘in just one day’ shares 5 books that helped her get started

When people think of what it takes to start a business, words like “struggle” and “stressful” come to mind. But it was rewriting this narrative that allowed me to achieve success as an entrepreneur. I was always a shy and anxious person. But in 2020, I made an effort to rewire my mindset and started […]

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UK parliament triggers contempt probe into PM Boris Johnson
World

UK parliament triggers contempt probe into PM Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been facing calls to step down after he was found to have attended a series of Downing Street parties during the U.K.’s coronavirus lockdown. Chris J Ratcliffe | Getty Images News | Getty Images British lawmakers on Thursday triggered an investigation into allegations that Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled […]

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JPMorgan strategist says tough earnings outlook could pressure stocks later this year
Business

JPMorgan strategist says tough earnings outlook could pressure stocks later this year

Corporate sentiment has been weakening after peaking in late 2021, JPMorgan said. Source

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Earth-imaging specialist Planet details more powerful line of Pelican satellites
Business

Earth-imaging specialist Planet details more powerful line of Pelican satellites

A graphic rendering of a Pelican satellite. Planet Earth-imaging and data specialist Planet Labs on Thursday unveiled details of its new line of Pelican satellites, as the company looks to further expand and improve its space-based imagery capabilities. Planet expects to begin launching the Pelican satellites in early 2023, with the constellation consisting of up […]

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Supreme Court rules Congress can deny federal disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico
Politics

Supreme Court rules Congress can deny federal disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico

A cyclist rides in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, March 15, 2022. Emily Elconin | Reuters The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Congress is not required to extend a federal disability benefits program to residents of Puerto Rico. The court ruled 8-1 that because Congress treats Puerto Rico residents differently […]

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Hit with an unexpected tax bill? It’s time to adjust your withholdings
Business

Hit with an unexpected tax bill? It’s time to adjust your withholdings

Georgijevic | E+ | Getty Images If you had a surprise tax bill this filing season, it may be time to adjust your withholdings, financial experts say.  Whether you’re a W-2 employee or self-employed, the IRS expects an ongoing piece of your income, paid through withholdings or quarterly payments. As of April 8, nearly 68% of […]

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Biden says U.S. will send .3 billion in additional military and economic support to Ukraine
Politics

Biden says U.S. will send $1.3 billion in additional military and economic support to Ukraine

Ukrainian servicemen taking part in the armed conflict with Russia-backed separatists in Donetsk region of the country attend the handover ceremony of military heavy weapons and equipment in Kiev on November 15, 2018. Sergei Supinsky | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON — The United States will send another $800 million security package and an additional $500 […]

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