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Iraq: US forces ready to continue fight against Islamic State, says Austin

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Iraq: US forces ready to continue fight against Islamic State, says Austin

Iraq: US forces ready to continue fight against Islamic State, says Austin

Austin's visit to Iraq comes days before the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein in 2003.


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These US Cities Have the Highest Populations of Millionaires [Video]

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These US Cities, Have the Highest Populations of, Millionaires. According to a report by Henley & Partners, the United States remains the top country in the world for private wealth creation and accumulation. Quartz reports that the U.S. accounts for about 32% of global liquid investable wealth, valued at approximately $67 trillion. Here are some of the cities with the largest populations of millionaires, according to the report. Austin, This Texas city had the biggest explosion in millionaire growth in the U.S. over the past ten years, reaching 32,700 by the end of 2023. . Miami, This Florida city is home to 35,300 millionaires and 15 billionaires, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Boston, While having just eight billionaires, the fewest of any other city on the list, this New England city is home to , 42,900 millionaires. Seattle, This Washington State city is the home of some of the largest corporations in the U.S., including Amazon and Microsoft. It's also home to 54,200 millionaires and 11 billionaires. . Chicago, Approximately 120,500 millionaires live in this Midwestern metropolis. . Los Angeles, The second-most populous city in the U.S. has about, 212,100 millionaires and 43 billionaires. San Francisco, The tech hub of the U.S. boasts the most billionaires with a whopping 68, as well as the second-most millionaires with 305,700. . New York, The city with the most high net worth individuals has about , 349,500 millionaires and 60 billionaires

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SXSW 2024: Pourri CEO Suzy Batiz Gets Real During House of Robb Discussion and Talks "Alive Ideas" | THR Video [Video]

SXSW 2024: Pourri CEO Suzy Batiz Gets Real During House of Robb Discussion and Talks "Alive Ideas" | THR Video

House of Robb, the immersive pop-up featuring tastings, brand activations and live discussions from 'Robb Report,' returned to SXSW for the 2024 festival in Austin. The Hollywood Reporter hosted a conversation with Suzy Batiz, the CEO and founder of Pourri. The chat, titled "From Disaster to Triumph, Making Change That Matters," hit on a wide range of topics, including Batiz's upbringing, her decision to create Poo-Pourri and her concept of an "alive idea."

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Artists and Speakers Boycott SXSW in Protest of Military and Defense Industry Sponsorships [Video]

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Artists and Speakers Boycott SXSW , in Protest of Military and Defense Industry Sponsorships. As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, dozens have canceled their South by Southwest appearances to protest event sponsorships from defense companies and the U.S. Army, CNN reports. . As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, dozens have canceled their South by Southwest appearances to protest event sponsorships from defense companies and the U.S. Army, CNN reports. . The protest is meant to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The protest is meant to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. A music festival should not include war profiteers. I refuse to be complicit in this and withdraw my art and labor in protest, Singer-songwriter Ella Williams, via Instagram. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took to social media to respond to the protest. Bye. Don’t come back, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, via X. We are proud of the U.S. military in Texas. If you don’t like it, don’t come here, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, via X. However, SXSW "does not agree" with Abbott's approach, CNN reports. . We fully respect the decision these artists made to exercise their right to free speech, SXSW organizers, via statement. The defense industry has historically been a proving ground for many of the systems we rely on today. , SXSW organizers, via statement. These institutions are often leaders in emerging technologies, and we believe it’s better to understand how their approach will impact our lives. , SXSW organizers, via statement. The Army’s sponsorship is part of our commitment to bring forward ideas that shape our world, SXSW organizers, via statement. The annual Austin, Texas, festival lasts until March 16

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Political Differences Driving US Migration Habits

Political Differences Driving, US Migration Habits. 'Newsweek' reports that widespread political tension has driven some Americans to relocate to places with more compatible points of view. The political divide in the United States has become one of the major drivers for people to pick and move across the country. . According to the latest Redfin report, one-third of real estate agents said they had clients who said they were moving solely because of political reasons in 2023. Some of the most common migration routes for homebuyers last year were from blue states to red or purple states: San Francisco to Austin; Seattle to Phoenix; New York to Orlando and other parts of Florida. , Redfin report, via 'Newsweek'. That's due largely to housing affordability, but some homebuyers moved because they wanted to live in a more conservative place, Redfin report, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' points out that the Redfin survey found that 40% of Texas and Florida residents said they would rather live in a state where abortion is legal. 'Newsweek' points out that the Redfin survey found that 40% of Texas and Florida residents said they would rather live in a state where abortion is legal. Meanwhile, other U.S. residents are returning to states like New York in favor of stricter gun laws, fewer restrictions on abortions and greater acceptance of LGBTQ rights. Many Americans are moving because of political differences and gun control issues, among other reasons. As opinions get more divided and laws change, some folks want to live in places that match their beliefs, Ron Resha, Real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'. Many Americans are moving because of political differences and gun control issues, among other reasons. As opinions get more divided and laws change, some folks want to live in places that match their beliefs, Ron Resha, Real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'. Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, points out that politically motivated migration could impact the 2024 presidential election. . People are looking for places that make them feel secure and comfortable, and this could affect the upcoming political election depending on party preferences, Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'. People are looking for places that make them feel secure and comfortable, and this could affect the upcoming political election depending on party preferences, Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'

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Moscow Attack: More Than 100 Russians Still Missing Days After Concert Hall Attack| Oneindia News [Video]

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The final toll from the Moscow concert hall attack could exceed the confirmed 143 mark, as over 100 missing persons reports are received by Russian investigators. The attack, the deadliest in two decades, saw gunmen storm the venue, shooting civilians before setting the building ablaze. ISIS claimed responsibility, but Russian President Putin baselessly accused Ukraine, sparking international controversy. #Moscow #RussiaAttack #CrocusCityHall #PresidentPutin #Putin #Russianews #VladimirPutin #Islamists #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.125~HT.96~

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Moscow Attack Update: Concert Hall Attackers Had Stopover in Turkey Before the Attack| Oneindia News [Video]

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Reports are coming that the attackers behind the Moscow concert hall attack, which claimed 143 lives, briefly travelled to Turkey to renew their Russian residence permits. However, radicalization did not occur there. Russian President Putin refrains from directly attributing the attack to ISIS, instead suggesting a connection to Ukraine, a claim Kyiv denies. #Russia #Moscowattack #CrocusCityHall #RussiaUkrainewar #Turkey #Putinnews #VladimirPutin #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~HT.96~

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Russian FSB says US, UK and Ukraine behind Moscow attack [Video]

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The director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday that the US, UK and Ukraine were behind the Moscow concert hall attack that killed at least 139 people on Friday - despite repeated claims of responsibility by Islamic State.

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Islamic State group behind Moscow attack sought recruits in Britain

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Saddam Hussein Saddam Hussein President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003

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Barry Keoghan is set to star in 'Amo Saddam,' the new film from 'Chernobyl' director Johan Renck about the final days of Saddam Hussein. Keoghan will play an American soldier tasked with guarding the Iraqi dictator in the months before his trial and execution. The film is based on the best-selling book 'The Prisoner in His Palace: Saddam Hussein,' 'His American Guards,' and 'What History Leaves Unsaid.'

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