Vice President Kamala Harris will fly to Houston on Thursday to attend funeral services for longtime Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, who died this month after a battle with cancer, according to an official who first shared the details with NBC News. Harris’ office said Harris and Jackson Lee were close friends who bonded over … Read more
(NEW YORK) — The number of American children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be greater than previously estimated, and the worst hit has been far greater among Black and Hispanic Americans, a new study suggests. More than half of the children who lost a primary caregiver during the pandemic belonged to those two racial … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has promised to make America the world leader in bitcoin and other digital currencies if elected, comparing the crypto-verse to “the steel industry of 100 years ago.” Speaking at the annual Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, to a standing-room-only crowd, Trump promised to make sure America becomes … Read more
Mevery major global city has seen a significant decrease in competitiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic, as governments tightened border restrictions and imposed tough social distancing restrictions, according to the Global Power City Index 2021 (GPCI). It remains to be seen whether, in the post-pandemic world of work, these global centers retain their ability to attract … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site in another browser. Now play New polls show Trump and Harris tied in battleground states 01:55 UP NEXT A missile fired into Israeli territory kills at least 12, including children, Israel blames Hezbollah 01:58 Families return to the stands at the Paris Olympics … Read more
TThe United States imposed new sanctions on senior leaders of Myanmar’s military junta on Monday – on the eve of the one-year anniversary of its overthrow of the country’s democratically elected government and the jailing of its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. The United States, joined by the United Kingdom and Canada, announced sanctions on … Read more
WWorld leaders have paid tribute to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, after he was shot dead while campaigning for his political allies on Friday morning. Read more: : Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was killed. What we know so far Fumio Kishida, the current prime minister of Japan, condemned the assassination when he … Read more