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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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Ron DeSantis Legalizes , Social Media Ban for Children. The Florida governor signed the bill into law on March 25, 'The Guardian' reports. It takes effect on January 1, 2025. At that time, children under the age of 14 will not be allowed to have social media accounts in Florida. 14- and 15-year-olds will need parental permission to have a presence on social media. State House Speaker Paul Renner issued a statement in support of the new law. A child in their brain development doesn’t have the ability to know that they’re being sucked into these addictive technologies and to see the harm and step away from it, and because of that we have to step in for them, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, via statement. Renner also said that social media companies will likely "sue the second after this is signed.". But you know what? We’re going to beat them. We’re going to beat them and we’re never, ever going to stop, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, via statement. Opponents argue that the new legislation is unconstitutional and a government overreach. . This bill goes too far in taking away parents’ rights, Anna Eskamani, Democratic state House representative, via news release. Instead of banning social media access, it would be better to ensure improved parental oversight tools, improved access to data to stop bad actors, , Anna Eskamani, Democratic state House representative, via news release. ... alongside major investments in Florida’s mental health systems and programs, Anna Eskamani, Democratic state House representative, via news release

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Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices [Video]

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Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers , That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices. 'Newsweek' reports that franchises have warned an increase of the minimum wage for fast food workers in California could also force menu prices to climb. As of April 1, fast food restaurants in California will have to pay employees at least $20 an hour, an increase of four dollars from the current $16 an hour. . Business owners have warned that the new law, signed in by Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, will have an impact on margins and consumer costs. . At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would be partially "worked through with higher pricing.". At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would be partially "worked through with higher pricing.". According to McDonald's numbers, the price of the signature Big Mac burger is currently $5.89 in California, the 10th highest in the United States. The latest data compiled by 'The Economist' shows that the average price of a Big Mac nationwide is currently $5.69, which is up from $5.36 at the same time in 2023. . Last year, McDonald's , reported net profits of , almost $8.5 billion. According to the company's latest financial reports, sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.". According to the company's latest financial reports, sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.". Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage increase would impact consumer prices with a "mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase. Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage increase would impact consumer prices with a "mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase. In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage increase as the reason behind laying off the company's in-house delivery drivers. . In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage increase as the reason behind laying off the company's in-house delivery drivers.

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Biden and Trump win Louisiana's presidential primary having already clinched nominations | Oneindia [Video]

Biden and Trump win Louisiana's presidential primary having already clinched nominations | Oneindia

In Louisiana's presidential primary on Saturday (Mar 23), both US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured victories, further solidifying their positions after securing their respective party nominations. With no races hanging in the balance, the outcome merely reaffirmed their dominance over their major competitors. Biden collected the 48 delegates up for grabs for Democrats, and former President Donald Trump collected the 47 delegates for Republicans. #Biden #Trump #LouisianaPrimary #PresidentialElection #ElectionVictory #PartyNominations #USPolitics #DemocraticParty #RepublicanParty #PoliticalContest #PrimaryElection #ElectionResults #CampaignTrail #PresidentialNominees #VoteCount #PoliticalLeadership #VictorySpeech #PoliticalMilestones #PoliticalSuccess #DemocraticProcess ~PR.152~ED.101~

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Former Treasury Secretary Looking to Form Investor Group to Purchase TikTok [Video]

Former Treasury Secretary Looking to Form Investor Group to Purchase TikTok

Former Treasury Secretary , Looking to Form Investor Group , to Purchase TikTok. NBC reports that former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is looking to put together an investor group to acquire ByteDance's TikTok. NBC reports that former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is looking to put together an investor group to acquire ByteDance's TikTok. The news comes as a bipartisan bill works its way through Congress that threatens to bring an end to the platform's existence in the United States. The news comes as a bipartisan bill works its way through Congress that threatens to bring an end to the platform's existence in the United States. On March 13, the House of Representatives passed the bill, which would force ByteDance to divest the platform or face a ban on the app in the U.S. I think the legislation should pass and I think it should be sold. It’s a great business and I’m going to put together a group to buy TikTok, Steven Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary, via CNBC’s “Squawk Box”. This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China, Steven Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary, via CNBC’s “Squawk Box”. NBC points out that the bill still requires Senate approval before it heads to President Joe Biden, who has indicated that he would support the bill if it passes through Congress. NBC points out that the bill still requires Senate approval before it heads to President Joe Biden, who has indicated that he would support the bill if it passes through Congress. However, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has said that selling TikTok is not a viable option. . According to PitchBook data, , ByteDance was valued at , $220 billion in 2023. . Mnuchin has yet to specify the potential valuation of a deal to acquire the social media platform or which investors may be interested in the deal. At the same time, the 'Wall Street Journal' reported that former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has also expressed interest in a deal to purchase TikTok. At the same time, the 'Wall Street Journal' reported that former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has also expressed interest in a deal to purchase TikTok

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A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced a bill giving China's ByteDance six months to divest TikTok or face a US ban due to national security concerns. This follows India's 2020 ban on TikTok. The bill requires Senate support and will be considered in a House committee hearing. TikTok denies data sharing with China but faces scrutiny over its ownership. #TikTok #USLawmakers #TikToknews #Bytedance #ChinaApps #Chinese #USnews #RepublicanLawmakers #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.101~

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Mitch McConnell , Backs Trump Despite , Acrimonious Relationship. On March 6, Mitch McConnell, the United States Senate's leading Republican, endorsed Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 election. On March 6, Mitch McConnell, the United States Senate's leading Republican, endorsed Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 election. It is abundantly clear that former President Trump has earned the requisite support of Republican voters to be our nominee for President of the United States, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. It is abundantly clear that former President Trump has earned the requisite support of Republican voters to be our nominee for President of the United States, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. 'The Guardian' reports that the news comes after Trump dominated Super Tuesday primaries, and Nikki Haley pulled out of the race. . 'The Guardian' reports that the news comes after Trump dominated Super Tuesday primaries, and Nikki Haley pulled out of the race. . It should come as no surprise, that as nominee, he will have my support, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. During his presidency, we worked together to accomplish great things for the American people including tax reform that supercharged our economy and a generational change of our federal judiciary – most importantly, the Supreme Court, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. Trump and McConnell fell out over Trump's challenge of the 2020 election results, which led to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Congress. Trump and McConnell fell out over Trump's challenge of the 2020 election results, which led to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Congress. Ultimately, McConnell voted to acquit Trump during the former president's impeachment trial. Last week, McConnell said he plans to step down as leader at the end of 2024, following elections which the GOP hopes will give them control of the Senate. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate party leader ever, after first becoming a senator in 1985. . 'The Guardian' reports that the current list of contenders to replace McConnell include John Thune of South Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas. . 'The Guardian' reports that the current list of contenders to replace McConnell include John Thune of South Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas.

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John Cornyn Wants to Be , the Senate’s Next GOP Leader. On Feb. 28, Mitch McConnell announced that he is stepping down as Senate Minority Leader. The next day, Sen. Cornyn threw hit hat into the ring to succeed McConnell, 'The Hill' reports. . I am asking my Republican colleagues to give me the opportunity to succeed Leader McConnell, Sen. John Cornyn, via statement. Throughout my time I’ve built a track record of listening to colleagues and seeking consensus, while leading the fight to stop bad policies that are harmful to our nation and the Conservative cause, Sen. John Cornyn, via statement. The Republican from Texas went on to call the Senate "broken" and said he could perform a "major role" in fixing it. . From experience, I have learned what works in the Senate and what does not, and I am confident Senate Republicans can restore our institution to the essential role it serves in our constitutional republic, Sen. John Cornyn, via statement. We will improve communication, increase transparency, and ensure inclusion of every Member’s expertise and opinion. , Sen. John Cornyn, via statement. We will restore the important role of Senate committees and reestablish the regular appropriations process, rather than lurch from one crisis to another, Sen. John Cornyn, via statement. While Cornyn is the first candidate to announce an official bid for the position, . other senators that are expected to make a run for leader include John Thune and John Barrasso, 'The Hill' reports. . other senators that are expected to make a run for leader include John Thune and John Barrasso, 'The Hill' reports.

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Georgia Judge Dismisses Several Charges Against Donald Trump In Interference Case| Oneindia News [Video]

Georgia Judge Dismisses Several Charges Against Donald Trump In Interference Case| Oneindia News

Former US President Donald Trump, nominated as the GOP candidate for the third time, received partial relief in the Georgia election interference case, with six charges dismissed. Despite this, numerous other counts persist, alleging his involvement in overturning the 2020 election results. Trump's legal battles coincide with his presidential nomination, setting the stage for a historic rematch with Democrat Joe Biden. #DonaldTrump #GeorgiaElection #ElectionInterference #GOP #RepublicanParty #TrumpFraud #Biden2024 #Trump2024 #USnews #Worldnews #Internationalnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~GR.125~

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Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, Sealing 2024 Rematch [Video]

Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, Sealing 2024 Rematch

Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, , Sealing 2024 Rematch. Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, , Sealing 2024 Rematch. On March 12, both presidential candidates were victorious in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington State primaries, 'The Guardian' reports. . On March 12, both presidential candidates were victorious in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington State primaries, 'The Guardian' reports. . This means that each of them has secured the nomination from their respective parties and will face off for the nation's highest office yet again. . This means that each of them has secured the nomination from their respective parties and will face off for the nation's highest office yet again. . The development comes at a time when much of the country would prefer to see different candidates on the ballot, 'The Guardian' reports. . “I don’t like Trump. I don’t like Biden. I just wanted a different choice,” said Scott Carpenter of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. . “I don’t like Trump. I don’t like Biden. I just wanted a different choice,” said Scott Carpenter of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. . “I don’t like Trump. I don’t like Biden. I just wanted a different choice,” said Scott Carpenter of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. . Others voiced their opposition to the current conflict in the Middle East. I voted a protest vote against the war in Gaza because I think it is horrible what is happening and I’m ashamed of my country right now, Robin Hawking, 56, who voted for recent dropout Dean Phillips, via 'The Guardian'. I’m hoping if enough people vote for not-Biden, he’ll get the message that he’s going to lose this election unless he does a ceasefire, Robin Hawking, 56, who voted for recent dropout Dean Phillips, via 'The Guardian'. Both Biden and Trump took to social media to celebrate their respective nominations. Both Biden and Trump took to social media to celebrate their respective nominations. Today’s a day, a call to action. With your voice, with your power, with your vote – come November, we will vote in record numbers, and can do it, we have the power to do it. , Joe Biden, via X. Are you ready? Are you ready to defend democracy? Are you ready to protect our freedom? Are you ready to win this election?, Joe Biden, via X. This was a great day of victory. Last week was something very special – Super Tuesday – but now we have to get back to work because we have the worst president in the history of [our] country. , Donald Trump, via X. His name is Joe Biden, sometimes referred to as crooked Joe Biden, and he must be defeated, Donald Trump, via X

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Explosives allegedly in transit from Ukraine to Russia seized by Georgian security service [Video]

Explosives allegedly in transit from Ukraine to Russia seized by Georgian security service

The SSG claim's the goal was to blame Georgia for potential terrorist acts.

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Fani Willis Subpoenaed by House GOP [Video]

Fani Willis Subpoenaed by House GOP

Fani Willis , Subpoenaed , by House GOP. The Fulton County, GA, district attorney who brought charges against Donald Trump has been subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. The Fulton County, GA, district attorney who brought charges against Donald Trump has been subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. Jordan is demanding that Willis supply office documents following claims that the district attorney fired a whistleblower, NBC News reports. Jordan is demanding that Willis supply office documents following claims that the district attorney fired a whistleblower, NBC News reports. That whistleblower allegedly attempted to stop the misuse of federal funds by a top campaign aide. The subpoena is part of a larger probe by Jordan and House GOP members seeking to determine whether federal funds were used for her over two-year investigation into Trump. Last year, Trump was charged with attempting to overturn 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. He has pleaded not guilty. According to Jordan, Willis has ignored two requests for the documents “referring or relating to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office’s receipt and use of federal funds.”. According to Jordan, Willis has ignored two requests for the documents “referring or relating to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office’s receipt and use of federal funds.”. Instead of using these federal grant funds for the intended purpose of helping at-risk youths, your office sought to use the grant funds to ‘get Macbooks ... swag ... [and] use it for travel, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, via NBC News. Moreover, the whistleblower’s direct supervisor stated that these planned expenditures ‘were part of [your] vision.’, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, via NBC News. These allegations raise serious concerns about whether you were appropriately supervising the expenditure of federal grant funding allocated to your office and whether you took actions to conceal your office’s unlawful use of federal funds, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, via NBC News. Last year, Willis' office wrote Jordan a letter, saying there is “no justification in the Constitution for Congress to interfere with a state criminal matter.”. Any examination of the records of our grant programs will find that they are highly effective and conducted in cooperation with the Department of Justice and in compliance with all Department of Justice requirements, Fani Willis, via NBC News

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