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Elon Musk takes dig at Joe Biden, says Donald Trump should be unbanned from Twitter | Oneindia News

On Friday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took a dig at US President Joe Biden. Taking to Twitter, Elon Musk wrote, "Biden's mistake is that he thinks he was elected to transform the country, but actually everyone just wanted less drama." #ElonMusk #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump

Biden Orders Federal Flags To Be Flown at Half Staff as US COVID Deaths Approach 1 Million

Biden Orders Federal Flags, To Be Flown at Half Staff , as US COVID Deaths Approach 1 Million. President Joe Biden released a statement on May 12 concerning the U.S. COVID death toll. Today, we mark a tragic milestone: one million American lives lost to COVID-19, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. Each an irreplaceable loss. Each leaving behind a family, a community, and a nation forever changed because of this pandemic, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), . the number of people who have died in the U.S. due to COVID was more than 995,000 on May 11. In memory of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19 and their loved ones left behind, I hereby order [...] , President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. ... that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff [...] throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset May 16, 2022, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. Biden's statement was released on the day that he and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to convene the second COVID summit. The summit is a meeting of world leaders that seeks to reignite the global response to COVID. The Biden administration has requested an additional $22.5 billion in aid to continue the fight against COVID. We must remain vigilant against this pandemic and do everything we can to save as many lives as possible, as we have with more testing, vaccines and treatments than ever before, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. It’s critical that Congress sustain these resources in the coming months, President Joe Biden, via statement, as reported by 'The New York Times'. COVID deaths are reportedly on the rise again in the U.S. . COVID is currently the third leading cause of death in the U.S

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Fishing community hit hard due to crisis |Oneindia News

The beleaguered Sri Lankan government is still struggling to keep the battered economy of the country afloat. The talks with the International Monetary Fund have begun in Washington where the government hopes to get a sizeable financial aid. But the locals back in the country are still facing the heat of the crisis. #SriLanka #EconomicCrisis #Fishing

Demonstrators dressed as animals flock to the IMF to appeal for long-term investment in nature

Avaaz activists dressed as animals and trees flocked to the 2022 IMF Spring Meetings to demand that biodiversity criteria be included in the new Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) on Thursday, April 21, in Washington D.C.

US Supreme Court Upholds Exclusion of Puerto Ricans from Federal Benefits Program

U.S. Supreme Court, Upholds Exclusion of Puerto Ricans, from Federal Benefits Program. Associated Press reports the Supreme Court has ruled that Congress is within its power to deny Puerto Rican citizens access to a federal benefits program. Associated Press reports the Supreme Court has ruled that Congress is within its power to deny Puerto Rican citizens access to a federal benefits program. The United States' highest court voted eight to one that making Puerto Ricans ineligible for the Supplemental Security Income program did not violate their constitutional rights. The program grants benefits to older, disabled and blind Americans and is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. . The one dissenting vote reportedly belonged to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, whose parents were born in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has been a territory of the U.S. since the Spanish American War in 1898. Puerto Rico has been a territory of the U.S. since the Spanish American War in 1898. The residents of Puerto Rico are considered U.S. citizens. Puerto Rican citizens are permitted to vote in primaries but not allowed to participate in presidential elections. They also have limited representation in Congress. The AP points out that many Puerto Rican citizens also do not pay federal income tax. Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the decision, citing an earlier federal ruling that excluded Puerto Rico from being eligible for the SSI. . Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the decision, citing an earlier federal ruling that excluded Puerto Rico from being eligible for the SSI. . The AP reports that many in Puerto Rico were outraged by the decision, including Governor Pedro Pierluisi. The AP reports that many in Puerto Rico were outraged by the decision, including Governor Pedro Pierluisi. The decision ... once again confirms that the territorial status of Puerto Rico is discriminatory for the island’s U.S. citizens and allows Congress to do what it wants with us, Pedro Pierluisi, governor of Puerto Rico, via Associated Press

This Day in History: John Wilkes Booth Shoots Abraham Lincoln

This Day in History:, John Wilkes Booth Shoots Abraham Lincoln. April 14, 1865. Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln in the head during a performance of 'Our American Cousin,' at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. The Confederate sympathizer then jumped from the balcony of Lincoln's booth, yelling "Sic semper tyrannus," Latin for "Ever thus to tyrants.". Booth injured his leg on the jump, and hobbled out of the theater to his getaway horse. Lincoln was carried to a boardinghouse across the street, where he died the next morning. His assassination was part of a broader conspiracy to kill the major heads of the Union government, throwing the nation into disarray. Hiding out in a Virginia barn, Booth was shot and killed by Corporal Boston Corbett on April 26 after Union troops set the barn on fire

NY Mayor Eric Adams Tests Positive for COVID-19

NY Mayor Eric Adams , Tests Positive for COVID-19. A spokesperson for Mayor Adams confirmed the diagnosis on April 10. NBC News reports Adams was in attendance at the superspreader Gridiron Club dinner last weekend in Washington, D.C. NBC News reports Adams was in attendance at the superspreader Gridiron Club dinner last weekend in Washington, D.C. At least 67 attendees, including Attorney General Merrick Garland and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, tested positive for COVID-19 afterwards. At least 67 attendees, including Attorney General Merrick Garland and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, tested positive for COVID-19 afterwards. Adams lifted vaccine mandates for indoor establishments last month. NBC News reports that while the BA.2 Omicron subvariant has caused COVID cases to rise in NYC, . NBC News reports that while the BA.2 Omicron subvariant has caused COVID cases to rise in NYC, . hospitalizations and death rates remain low. hospitalizations and death rates remain low

If Trump Wins 2024 Election, Fauci Says He’s Leaving the White House

If Trump Wins 2024 Election, , Fauci Says He’s Leaving the White House. Fox News reports that in a recent interview with CNN, . Fauci was asked if he would remain the White House's chief medical adviser should former President Donald Trump be appointed to office again in 2024. Fauci was asked if he would remain the White House's chief medical adviser should former President Donald Trump be appointed to office again in 2024. He reportedly laughed and said "no.". If you look at the history of what the response was during the administration, I think, you know, at best, you can say it wasn’t optimal. And I think just, history will speak for itself about that, Dr. Anthony Fauci, via interview with CNN, as reported by Fox News. Trump and Fauci repeatedly butted heads amid the government's fight against COVID. People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiots, these people. Every time he goes on TV, there's a bomb, but there's a bigger bomb if you fire him, Donald Trump, via an October 2020 campaign conference call, as reported by Fox News. While Trump has not publicly announced a 2024 presidential bid. he's been hosting rallies across America and teasing he'll throw his hat into the ring once more. he's been hosting rallies across America and teasing he'll throw his hat into the ring once more. While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference at the beginning of the year, . he alluded to running for office by referencing the Democratic Party's slim chances of victory. They're going to find out the hard way starting Nov. 8 and even more so starting November 2024, Donald Trump, at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, via Fox News

House Votes To Allow Congressional Staffers To Unionize

House Votes To Allow , Congressional Staffers To Unionize. Fox News reports that on the evening of May 10, the House of Representatives passed a bill that gives congressional employees the right to unionize. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, issued a statement after the "historic" bill was passed by a vote of 217-202. Today, the House took historic action paving the way for Congressional staffers to choose to join together in a union. By empowering staffers to advocate for themselves and each other, we take an important step to ensure the House is best able to serve the American people, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, via statement. The Democratic House is committed to honoring their service, while ensuring the Congress is well-positioned to compete for outstanding and diverse staff. Last week, I was proud to announce that the House will set its first-ever pay floor, establishing a minimum annual salary of $45,000, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, via statement. These new steps build on the actions that I have been proud to take as Speaker to strengthen and diversify our Capitol Hill workforce, including establishing the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion to help open the doors to public service for underrepresented communities, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, via statement. Rep. Andy Levin, who authored the resolution, also issued a statement. After 26 years, the House has finally provided its workers the fundamental human right to form a union without fear of retaliation. , Rep. Andy Levin, resolution author, via statement. As someone who has spent decades in the labor movement and devoted their life to protecting and enhancing workers’ rights, this moment stands out as a major highlight, Rep. Andy Levin, resolution author, via statement. According to current White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, President Biden is also in favor of the resolution. According to current White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, President Biden is also in favor of the resolution

Karine Jean-Pierre To Be New White House Press Secretary

Karine Jean-Pierre To Be , New White House Press Secretary. Fox News reports that on May 5, President Biden announced Jean-Pierre, who has been serving as principal deputy press secretary. Fox News reports that on May 5, President Biden announced Jean-Pierre, who has been serving as principal deputy press secretary. will replace Jen Psaki, who is leaving the White House on May 13. . I am proud to announce that Karine Jean-Pierre will serve as the next White House Press Secretary. , President Joe Biden, via statement. Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people, President Joe Biden, via statement. Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration, President Joe Biden, via statement. The president also thanked Psaki for having "set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House Briefing Room." . I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully to the American people, and keeping her sense of humor while doing so. , President Joe Biden, via statement. I thank Jen her service to the country, and wish her the very best as she moves forward, President Joe Biden, via statement. It was also announced on May 5 that Anita Dunn will return as a senior advisor and assistant to the president. It was also announced on May 5 that Anita Dunn will return as a senior advisor and assistant to the president

Biden Taps Bridget Brink As New US Ambassador to Ukraine

Biden Taps Bridget Brink , As New US Ambassador to Ukraine. Biden Taps Bridget Brink , As New US Ambassador to Ukraine. On April 25, the White House announced President Biden has selected Brink, a 25-year career diplomat, to be the new ambassador to Ukraine. On April 25, the White House announced President Biden has selected Brink, a 25-year career diplomat, to be the new ambassador to Ukraine. Brink is currently the U.S. ambassador to Slovakia and has worked in Uzbekistan and Georgia. Reuters reports that she's also held several senior positions throughout the State Department and White House National Security Council. Reuters reports that she's also held several senior positions throughout the State Department and White House National Security Council. She also speaks Russian. A State Department official said Brink's "decades of experience make her uniquely suited for this moment in Ukraine’s history.". Reuters reports that the position has been vacant since former President Trump recalled Marie Yovanovitch in 2019. Reuters reports that the position has been vacant since former President Trump recalled Marie Yovanovitch in 2019. It must now be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodomyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials. Over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodomyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials. Over the weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Volodomyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials. Amid the trip, Washington announced that American diplomats will return to Ukraine this week

Biden Administration To Take Steps To Address Record-High Drug Overdose Deaths

Biden Administration , To Take Steps To Address Record-High, Drug Overdose Deaths. NPR reports the Biden Administration has announced its first detailed plan to curb the meteoric rise in drug overdose deaths in the United States. NPR reports the Biden Administration has announced its first detailed plan to curb the meteoric rise in drug overdose deaths in the United States. Officials say an emphasis on harm reduction will characterize the administration's efforts moving forward. White House officials say they intend to increase access to clean needles, fentanyl testing strips and naloxone, a drug that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses. White House officials say they intend to increase access to clean needles, fentanyl testing strips and naloxone, a drug that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses. The most important action we can take to save lives, right now, is to have naloxone in the hands of everyone who needs it without fear or judgment. , Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, via NPR. Per the CDC, over the duration of a year ending in November 2021, around 106,854 Americans died from a drug overdose, which is a new record for the United States. The Biden Administration reportedly intends to double the amount of those admitted to treatment facilities by 2025. The national drug control strategy envisions major expansions in access to treatment and harm reduction, which will save many lives. , Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, via NPR. Strategies supported by evidence and compassion have the best chance of reaching people and helping them to regain control of their lives. , Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, via NPR. Strategies supported by evidence and compassion have the best chance of reaching people and helping them to regain control of their lives. , Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, via NPR. Experts say the new plan from the White House "is a call to action, to beat the overdose epidemic.". This is not a red state issue or blue state issue. , Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, via NPR. This is America's issue. , Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, via NPR