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US economy accelerated at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter Powered by consumers, the U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government…

Harris takes on ‘hard work’ in 100 days as vice president When President Joe Biden named Kamala Harris as his running mate, there were whispers about her ambition — would a former rival…

Biden to pitch sweeping ‘family plan’ in speech to Congress Marking his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden will use his first joint address to Congress to pitch a $1.8…

Pantami: U.S pays more attention to terror actions, not words, thoughts – Ex-Ambassador Campbell. A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, has disclosed that freedom…

Japan raises emissions cut target to 46% by 2030 Japan said Thursday it will raise its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target to 46% on 2013 levels from 26%, NHK television reported. …

Indonesia looking for submarine that may be too deep to help Indonesia’s navy ships on Thursday were intensely searching for a submarine that likely fell too deep to retrieve, making…

German court refuses effort to block EU recovery fund Germany’s top court has refused to issue an injunction blocking the country’s participation in the European Union’s 750 billion-euro…

China is world’s ‘biggest jailer of journalists’, says RSF China continues to take internet censorship, surveillance and propaganda to “unprecedented levels”, Reporters Without…

US jobless claims plunge to 576,000, lowest since pandemic The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to 576,000, a post-COVID low and a hopeful sign…

Biden Republicans? Some in GOP open to president’s agenda Jay Copan doesn’t hide his disregard for the modern Republican Party. A solid Republican voter for the past four decades,…