Author: Newyorki

Lawmakers in Louisiana approved a bill on Tuesday that would criminalize the possession of abortion pills without a prescription, a move Vice President Kamala Harris criticized as “unconscionable.” The bill, which still needs to pass the state senate, targets two medications—mifepristone and misoprostol—commonly used for abortions. If enacted, these drugs would be classified as Schedule IV controlled substances in Louisiana, placing them on the same level as Valium and Xanax. This legislative move comes amid intense debates over abortion rights ahead of the November presidential election. Possession of the medication without a prescription would result in penalties of up to…

He still refuses to acknowledge his defeat four years ago, so it is no great surprise that Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to contest another election if he loses again. But the stream of ambitious Republicans joining him in declining to commit to the outcome is raising concerns of a repeat of the chaos around 2020 as America prepares for a rematch between Trump and Joe Biden in November. Many have designs on the vice president’s job, including Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who told NBC on Sunday he would not accept an “unfair” election and accused Democrats of having…

At a civil rights event, US President Joe Biden asked, “What do you think he would have done … if Black Americans had stormed the Capitol?” Joe Biden has launched one of his most scathing attacks yet on Donald Trump’s record of racism, suggesting that the former US president would have responded differently to the January 6, 2021, insurrection if it had been led by Black people. The remarks, made at a dinner hosted by a civil rights organization in a critical swing state, highlighted the intensifying battle between Biden and Trump for African American voters ahead of November’s presidential…

Moscow has significantly escalated its involvement in the Sudanese conflict by providing unrestricted military support to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s Islamist-aligned Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). In exchange, Russia anticipates that al-Burhan will uphold a 2020 agreement allowing the establishment of a Russian naval base in Port Sudan. This base would enable the Russian navy to directly threaten Western trade routes through the Red Sea. Should Russia, Iran, and China strengthen their presence in Sudan and secure access to strategic maritime bases like Port Sudan, they could severely challenge the West’s ability to safeguard key shipping routes in the Red Sea.…

OpenAI and Reddit announced Thursday that OpenAI will gain access to Reddit data for training its artificial intelligence models, with plans to deploy its technology on the popular discussion platform. Reddit, which recently debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, aims to leverage the value of interactions within its diverse discussion groups to enhance revenues. The partnership between the San Francisco-based tech firms did not disclose financial details, as Reddit primarily relies on advertising for revenue. “Reddit has become one of the internet’s largest open archives of authentic, relevant, and always up-to-date human conversations about anything and everything,” stated Reddit…

This week, US President Joe Biden announced substantial tariff increases on Chinese green technology imports, including electric vehicles, chips, and solar cells, intensifying tensions between the US and China. Despite aiming at $18 billion worth of imports spanning both new and previously targeted sectors, analysts predict that the economic consequences will likely be minimal, provided that Beijing does not respond with significant retaliation. Economist Ryan Sweet from Oxford Economics stated that Biden’s tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, and batteries are unlikely to significantly affect US inflation or GDP. Before the recent increase, tariffs were already imposed on Chinese electric vehicles,…

In the ever-shifting landscape of Middle Eastern geopolitics, the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia remains a cornerstone of regional stability. However, navigating the intricacies of this partnership in the face of evolving challenges requires innovative approaches. President Biden’s administration finds itself at a crossroads: how to deepen ties with Riyadh without encountering the hurdles of formal Senate approval. In this article, we explore potential avenues for forging a comprehensive agreement with Saudi Arabia that circumvents the need for Senate ratification, leveraging existing frameworks and strategic partnerships to enhance security cooperation and address regional challenges. What is the…

Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, is set to return to the witness stand on Tuesday, facing what is anticipated to be a rigorous cross-examination by the lawyers representing the ex-president at his landmark hush money trial. Cohen, who previously served as Trump’s “fixer” for numerous years but has since become a vehement adversary of his former boss, stands as the key witness for the prosecution in the inaugural criminal trial involving a former inhabitant of the White House. Trump faces accusations of tampering with business records to reimburse Cohen for a $130,000 payment made to porn star Stormy…

Bill Hwang, the founder of Archegos Capital Management, is set to stand trial on Monday for alleged securities fraud and market manipulation, according to prosecutors. This comes in the aftermath of the hedge fund’s dramatic collapse in 2021, which led to significant losses for major banks. Archegos, a family-owned hedge fund overseen by Hwang, made substantial investments in a small number of stocks using borrowed funds from banks. When some of these investments soured, the fund was unable to meet margin calls, exacerbating its financial woes. The fallout from Archegos’ collapse reverberated throughout financial markets, resulting in approximately $10 billion…

The president faces mounting pressure from both Republicans and progressives as a humanitarian crisis escalates and immigration continues to be a crucial voter concern. On Thursday, the Biden administration announced proposed alterations to asylum criteria aimed at expediting certain deportations. These changes are intended to bolster security measures and alleviate the backlog of cases, particularly in light of the unprecedented influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border. According to Biden himself, the proposed changes are acknowledged to be narrow in scope, impacting only a “limited” segment of individuals with serious criminal convictions or potential national security threats. This cautious approach…