White House Press Secretary Wishes Kate Middleton Full Recovery

Kim Kardashian & Kamala Harris: Inside White House Roundtable on Criminal Justice Reform | Oneindia

Go behind closed doors as Kim Kardashian joins Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House for a crucial roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform. Witness their collaborative efforts and passionate advocacy for second chances and meaningful change. #KimKardashian #KamalaHarris #WhiteHouse #WhiteHouseRoundTable #JoeBiden #TheKardashians #VPKamalaHarris #Oneindia ~PR.274~HT.101~HT.98~GR.122~

Biden Is Giving $6 Billion to Micron Technology for Semiconductor Production

Biden Is Giving $6 Billion , to Micron Technology , for Semiconductor Production. On April 25, President Biden will travel to Syracuse, NY, to announce over $6 billion in federal grants that his administration is awarding to Micron Technology, NPR reports. . Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who was heavily involved in enacting the CHIPS and Science Act, issued a statement about the investment. . This is the federal government taking back the reins, putting money where its mouth is when we say we want the future of tech to be stamped: 'Made in America.', Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement. Micron will invest $100 billion of the funds to construct a manufacturing facility in Syracuse. Schumer referred to the plan as "quite a great return" on the government's investment. A factory will also be built in Boise, Idaho, NPR reports. . That facility is expected to be ready for production by 2026, while two New York factories will likely be ready by 2028 and 2029. The White House estimates that the projects could create 20,000 jobs in construction and manufacturing. in addition to "tens of thousands of indirect jobs in the regions," NPR reports. . The CHIPS and Science Act has also provided funding for Intel, TSMC and Samsung

FTC to Decide Whether Noncompete Agreements Should Be Banned

FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned. After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. . The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". The commission said that if approved, the final rule "would generally prevent most employers from using noncompete clauses.". Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. . The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages. The White House also argues that these agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. . FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when the proposed ban was initially introduced. The freedom to change jobs is core to economic liberty and to a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Noncompetes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions, and depriving businesses of a talent pool that they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement. Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information. Those businesses also question whether the agency has the power "to regulate such agreements," NPR reports. . If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days, and legal challenges would likely ensue.

Fears of Potential Iranian Attack Drive US Stocks Down Nearly 500 Points

Fears of Potential Iranian Attack , Drive US Stocks Down , Nearly 500 Points. CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds. CNN reports that United States stocks dropped on April 12 amid rising tensions in the Middle East pushing traders to seek safe havens like gold and bonds. By mid-afternoon, the Dow had fallen 1.4%, the S&P 500 went down 1.6%, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.8%. The dip came after the White House announced that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for a potential attack by Iran or its allies. The dip came after the White House announced that both the U.S. and Israel are on alert for a potential attack by Iran or its allies. The warning comes after Iran accused Israel of a deadly airstrike on a consulate in Damascus, Syria. . The news also sent oil prices up amid fears of regional tensions escalating as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. . The news also sent oil prices up amid fears of regional tensions escalating as a result of the ongoing war in Gaza. . Brent crude futures jumped up to $90.42 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased to $86.65 a barrel. Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce. Those geopolitical concerns and subsequent rising oil prices sent investors to safe havens like gold futures, which rose to $2,379 a troy ounce. CNN reports that Americans' opinions of the economy have dipped in the past few months amid persistently high inflation. The geopolitical fears come as investors are already contending with concerns that the Federal Reserve could wait to bring interest rates down from a 23-year high. Officials at the Fed have signaled that further rate hikes could still be on the way if the central bank's efforts to fight inflation stall.

Blinken meets Xi Jinping to discuss bilateral and global issues, develop China-US ties| Oneindia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday as he wrapped up a three-day visit to China dominated by contentious issues and warnings from his hosts of another “downward spiral” in relations. The two met Friday afternoon local time at the Great Hall of the People, an ornate and cavernous building next to Tiananmen Square. Blinken told Xi that President Joe Biden had sent him to China to “seek to deepen areas of cooperation as well as to responsibly manage the differences that we have.” Xi noted that this year is the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China, and said the two countries “should be partners rather than adversaries.” #BlinkenXiMeeting #ChinaUSRelations #DiplomaticTalks #GlobalIssues #BilateralRelations #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #USChinaDialogue #XiJinpingMeeting ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.155~

Biden Cancels Over $7 Billion in Student Debt for More Than 277,000 Borrowers

Biden Cancels Over $7 Billion in Student Debt , for More Than 277,000 Borrowers. On April 12, President Joe Biden said that over 277,000 borrowers in more than 40 states will have $7.4 billion in student loan debt wiped out, 'The Hill' reports. . To date, the Biden administration has canceled $153 billion in student loan debt. . From day one of my administration, I promised to fight to ensure higher education is a ticket to the middle class, not a barrier to opportunity. , President Joe Biden, via statement. I will never stop working to cancel student debt – no matter how many times Republican elected officials try to stop us, President Joe Biden, via statement. 'The Hill' reports that Biden's loan forgiveness has largely been aimed at helping "public service workers, those on IDR plans," . people who've been defrauded by educational institutions and those with disabilities. . Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, issued a statement in response to Biden's actions. . The administration is tone deaf. There’s no other way to put it, Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, via statement. We know that instead of doing its job the administration focused time, energy, and resources on its illegal student loan scheme. , Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, via statement. And that has been frustrating, especially since it has jeopardized the academic journey of millions of students, Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, via statement. But what is absolutely maddening is that the administration is STILL not doing its job and instead focusing on its student loan shenanigans. , Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education Committee, via statement. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, , “We know what Republicans are going to do; we can’t stop them from that. But it’s also not going to stop the president from acting and taking action, like he is today.”

BBC Responds to Complaints Over "Excessive and Insensitive" Kate Middleton Coverage | THR News Video

The BBC is reacting to some viewer and listener complaints that its coverage of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis was "excessive and insensitive." The BBC released a statement saying that its approach to covering Middleton's diagnosis "...reflected the significance of this story and the outpouring of support for the princess from around the globe."

Could Kate Middleton's Cancer Diagnosis Repair Royal Family Rift

Could Kate Middleton's , Cancer Diagnosis Repair , Royal Family Rift. According to 'The Times of London,' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle first learned about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis at the same time as the public. On March 22, Middleton revealed her cancer diagnosis in a rare televised address. . According to the 42-year-old Princess of Wales, medics found that "cancer had been present," following a planned abdominal surgery. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventive chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment, Kate Middleton, via 'Time'. 'TIME' reports that several sources have supported the idea that Kate's diagnosis was not shared with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in advance. 'TIME' reports that several sources have supported the idea that Kate's diagnosis was not shared with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in advance. It speaks volumes that Harry and Meghan learnt of the diagnosis from the news. The brothers reportedly haven’t been in contact for months and trust has completely broken down, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'. It speaks volumes that Harry and Meghan learnt of the diagnosis from the news. The brothers reportedly haven’t been in contact for months and trust has completely broken down, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'. The relationship between Harry and his brother William have reportedly deteriorated over recent years, which is detailed in Harry's memoir, 'Spare.'. In recent years, the Royal family has faced major losses, with Prince Phillip's death in April of 2021, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September of 2022. In recent years, the Royal family has faced major losses, with Prince Phillip's death in April of 2021, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September of 2022. A serious illness can change everything and bring families together. This may happen. Harry will return to see his father and perhaps the brothers will see each other, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'. It could open the path to reconciliation in the weeks and months ahead. However, it is unlikely at the moment, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'