Biden Campaign to Rake In $25 Million , at Star-Studded Fundraiser.
President Biden will host the
most lucrative political fundraiser in
American history on March 28, Politico reports. .
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
Mindy Kaling will emcee the event
from Radio City Music Hall.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Stephen Colbert will host an "armchair conversation" with Biden, Obama and Clinton.
Unlike our opponent, every dollar we’re raising
is going to reach the voters who will decide
this election — communicating the president’s
historic record, his vision for the future and
laying plain the stakes of this election, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
The numbers don’t lie: today’s event
is a massive show of force and a
true reflection of the momentum
to reelect the Biden-Harris ticket, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
$25 million is expected to be raised at the event. .
By comparison, Biden's campaign raised
$21 million during all of last month.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump
raised $20 million during the month of February.
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Biden Cracks Down , on ‘Junk Insurance Plans’.
On March 28, President Joe Biden announced that
a new rule will limit short-term health insurance
plans to three months, ABC News reports. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
Additionally, short-term plan providers must
clearly explain benefit limitations to consumers. .
The president really believes
the American people do not want
to be taken for suckers and junk insurance takes them for suckers, Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, via statement.
Short-term insurance is intended to temporarily serve as a safety net for periods of transition,
such as switching jobs or prior to receiving Medicare.
However, critics call these plans
"junk insurance" because they're often misleading as far as what they actually cover.
ABC News reports that the plans aren't required to cover those with preexisting conditions or pay for prescription drugs.
In 2018, Trump expanded short-term plans and referred to them as "much less expensive health care at a much lower price.".
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
The short-term plan expansion was
upheld by an appeals court in 2020
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RFK Jr Picks Nicole Shanahan , As His Running Mate.
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
He went on to call his campaign "a spoiler for President Biden and for President Trump" that
will "forge an unstoppable coalition of homeless Democrats and homeless Republicans.".
Kennedy's independent bid was launched
in October after challenging Biden for
the Democratic nomination.
The Democratic National Committee has condemned Kennedy's bid, saying that he
will only help to draw votes away from
Biden, ensuring Trump's victory. .
Shanahan revealed that she had left the Democratic Party because it was consumed with "elitism" and "winning at all costs.".
I believe I am taking the best
ideals and impulses with me. , Nicole Shanahan, via statement.
Shanahan's professional
colleagues speak highly of her.
She's motivated by trying to change
things for the better and having an
impact on social benefits, Roland Vogl, executive director of Stanford University's
Center for Legal Informatics, via statement.
Don't undersell someone
who comes from outside a
system to change the system. , Bruce Cahan, a professional colleague, via statement.
Announcing Shanahan as his running mate
will likely help Kennedy get on more ballots.
He's currently only confirmed on Utah's ballot
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Hungary Stalls Parliament, Session to Vote on Sweden , Becoming a NATO Member.
Al Jazeera reports that lawmakers from Hungary
have boycotted an emergency parliamentary
session to vote on Sweden joining NATO.
Al Jazeera reports that lawmakers from Hungary
have boycotted an emergency parliamentary
session to vote on Sweden joining NATO.
The February 5 session, which was an attempt
to place a vote on Sweden's bid on the National
Assembly's schedule, was ultimately scuttled.
The February 5 session, which was an attempt
to place a vote on Sweden's bid on the National
Assembly's schedule, was ultimately scuttled.
In January, Turkey's parliament voted to approve
Sweden joining the alliance, making Hungary
the last NATO country to grant approval.
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Hungary has
maintained close ties with Moscow, despite stating
their support for the Swedish bid to join the alliance.
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Hungary has
maintained close ties with Moscow, despite stating
their support for the Swedish bid to join the alliance.
Last month, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told NATO Secretary General
Jens Stoltenberg that he would push his party to ratify Sweden's bid, "at the first possible opportunity.".
US Ambassador David Pressman
expressed the United States' hopes
that Hungary acts "expeditiously.”.
Sweden’s NATO accession is an issue
that directly affects the United States’s
national security and affects the
security of our alliance as a whole, David Pressman, United States Ambassador, via Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports that, in a separate statement, U.S. Senator
Ben Cardin suggested sanctioning Hungary for its delays,
calling Orban “the least reliable member of NATO.”.
Al Jazeera reports that, in a separate statement, U.S. Senator
Ben Cardin suggested sanctioning Hungary for its delays,
calling Orban “the least reliable member of NATO.”.
According to Hungarian officials, a vote will not be held
until Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson agrees to
visit Budapest for negotiations regarding the matter.
According to Hungarian officials, a vote will not be held
until Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson agrees to
visit Budapest for negotiations regarding the matter.
In response, Kristersson said that he would
agree to negotiations only after Hungary
grants Sweden approval to join NATO.
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Israel Plans Ground Attack on Rafah, , Gaza's Final Refuge for the Displaced.
Al Jazeera reports that Israel plans to expand its ground
assault into Rafah where most Palestinians have been
forced to seek shelter amid heavy bombardment of Gaza.
Al Jazeera reports that Israel plans to expand its ground
assault into Rafah where most Palestinians have been
forced to seek shelter amid heavy bombardment of Gaza.
News of the imminent attack on Rafah has reportedly
raised concerns from global aid organizations as
Israel continues to stem the flow of aid into the region. .
News of the imminent attack on Rafah has reportedly
raised concerns from global aid organizations as
Israel continues to stem the flow of aid into the region. .
The Khan Younis Brigade of
the Hamas organization is disbanded,
we will complete the mission there
and continue to Rafah. We will continue
until the end, there is no other way, Yoav Gallant, Israeli Defense Minister, via X.
The Khan Younis Brigade of
the Hamas organization is disbanded,
we will complete the mission there
and continue to Rafah. We will continue
until the end, there is no other way, Yoav Gallant, Israeli Defense Minister, via X.
Approximately 1.9 million of Gaza's
2.3 million people are sheltering in Rafah. .
Al Jazeera reports that the displaced population
lacks protection or basic infrastructure,
including access to toilets and clean water. .
Since the war began on October 7,
Gaza's Ministry of Health has reported over
27,000 casualties, mostly women and children. .
I want to emphasize our deep
concern about the escalation of
hostilities in Khan Younis, which has
resulted in an increase in the number
of internally displaced people seeking
refuge in Rafah in recent days, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the U.N. Office
for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(OCHA), via Al Jazeera.
I want to emphasize our deep
concern about the escalation of
hostilities in Khan Younis, which has
resulted in an increase in the number
of internally displaced people seeking
refuge in Rafah in recent days, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the U.N. Office
for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(OCHA), via Al Jazeera.
Thousands of Palestinians have continued
to flee to the south, which is already hosting
over half the population of some 2.3 million
people. … Rafah is a pressure cooker of
despair, and we fear for what comes next, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the U.N. Office
for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(OCHA), via Al Jazeera.
Talks to end the war, even temporarily, between
Israel and Hamas are being mediated by
the United States, Qatar and Egypt. .
However, Al Jazeera reports that it appears
unlikely an agreement will be reached that could
prevent the imminent ground invasion of Rafah
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WHO Predicts, New Cancer Cases , Will Increase 77% by 2050.
According to predictions by the World Health
Organization, the number of new cancer cases
will reach 35 million globally by the year 2050.
Al Jazeera reports that figure is 77% higher than
the figure the organization predicted in 2022. .
The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) cited air pollution, alcohol, obesity and tobacco
as key factors contributing to the predicted increase.
The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) cited air pollution, alcohol, obesity and tobacco
as key factors contributing to the predicted increase.
The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) cited air pollution, alcohol, obesity and tobacco
as key factors contributing to the predicted increase.
Certainly the new estimates
highlight the scale of cancer today
and indeed the growing burden
of cancer that is predicted over
the next years and decades, Freddie Bray, head of cancer surveillance
at the IARC, via Al Jazeera.
The IARC's annual report, based on data from
185 countries and 36 types of cancer, found that there
were an estimated 9.7 million cancer deaths in 2022.
The IARC added that approximately one in five
people will develop cancer in their lifetime. .
According to the IARC, one in nine men and one in
12 women will ultimately die from the disease. .
The rapidly-growing global cancer
burden reflects both population
aging and growth, as well as changes
to people’s exposure to risk factors,
several of which are associated
with socioeconomic development. , International Agency for Research
on Cancer statement, via Al Jazeera.
The rapidly-growing global cancer
burden reflects both population
aging and growth, as well as changes
to people’s exposure to risk factors,
several of which are associated
with socioeconomic development. , International Agency for Research
on Cancer statement, via Al Jazeera.
Tobacco, alcohol and obesity are
key factors behind the increasing
incidence of cancer, with air
pollution still a key driver of
environmental risk factors. , International Agency for Research
on Cancer statement, via Al Jazeera.
Tobacco, alcohol and obesity are
key factors behind the increasing
incidence of cancer, with air
pollution still a key driver of
environmental risk factors. , International Agency for Research
on Cancer statement, via Al Jazeera.
Tobacco, alcohol and obesity are
key factors behind the increasing
incidence of cancer, with air
pollution still a key driver of
environmental risk factors. , International Agency for Research
on Cancer statement, via Al Jazeera
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Ongoing War in Sudan, Has Displaced Nearly, 8 Million People.
Al Jazeera reports that the United Nations has
warned that eight million people have been
displaced after nine months of brutal war in Sudan.
Al Jazeera reports that the United Nations has
warned that eight million people have been
displaced after nine months of brutal war in Sudan.
The U.N. has called for urgent additional support to
help cope with the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
On January 31, the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR) issued the warning following a visit to
Ethiopia, where many displaced Sudanese have fled.
The UNHCR warned that it
was facing a chronic shortfall
of critically needed funds.
Over 100,000 displaced people have crossed
from Sudan into Ethiopia since April of 2023.
UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi called for, "urgent and additional
support to meet their needs." .
Al Jazeera reports that five other neighboring countries
have also seen an influx of refugees from Sudan,
with over half a million people fleeing into Chad.
An average of 1,500 people
cross into South Sudan every day.
The ongoing conflict has
left nearly half of Sudan's
49 million people in need of aid. .
According to the U.N., at least 12,000 people had
been killed in the conflict by the end of 2023, while
the actual death toll is widely believed to be higher.
According to the U.N., at least 12,000 people had
been killed in the conflict by the end of 2023, while
the actual death toll is widely believed to be higher
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