July 19, 2024 at 1:34 PM GMT Weeks of student protests in Bangladesh, demanding the removal of a quota system for government jobs, have escalated into violent clashes with police and counter-protesters, resulting in at least 39 deaths. Student leaders aimed to shut down transport networks and disrupt the economy to pressure Prime Minister […]
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Jul 18, 2024,06:30am EDT In 1996, Martine Rothblatt’s six-year-old daughter was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare and fatal lung and heart disease. Undeterred by the grim prognosis, Rothblatt, a cofounder of Sirius Satellite Radio, launched her own biotech firm with the goal of finding a cure. “There is nothing worse than being
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Jul 15, 2024,06:30am EDT Wearing a protective vest, cargo pants, and a helmet, 69-year-old Howard Buffett, son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, holds a camera to his face, one eye closed. Beside him, a soldier shelters under tarps draped over a tree, forming a makeshift cover. A patchy layer of snow blankets the ground. Buffett
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July 13, 2024 Almost immediately after shots rang out at Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the former President flinched onstage, grabbed his face, and dropped to the ground. In the chaotic moments that followed, Trump was helped to his feet by Secret Service agents and provided definitive proof of life: he raised his right
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Jul 8, 2024,04:42pm EDT Topline: Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son and his fiancée have organized a star-studded lineup for their lavish wedding and pre-wedding celebrations, featuring performances by pop icons such as Justin Bieber and Rihanna. Bieber—who shared photos and videos of the event on Instagram on Saturday—performed for the couple, their family, and friends at
Jul 8, 2024,02:49pm EDT Harvard professor Timothy Springer first made headlines in 2020 when biotech company Moderna, which he had invested in, became a household name due to its Covid-19 vaccines. This stock rally turned him into a billionaire. Now, he’s poised for another substantial windfall from pharma giant Eli Lilly’s $3.2 billion acquisition of
Jul 2, 2024,11:44am EDT Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani was formally disbarred in New York on Monday for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election—the latest in a series of lawyers facing legal consequences for their association with former President Donald Trump. Key Facts: Rudy Giuliani: Giuliani, who spearheaded Trump’s post-election efforts, has been
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Jul 3, 2024,05:02am EDT Topline: Betting markets believe that President Joe Biden’s poor performance in last week’s presidential debate has not only severely damaged his chances of defeating former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November elections, but also increased the likelihood of him being replaced on the ballot by his running mate, Vice President
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Wednesday, 3rd, July, 2024 Democratic lawmakers are increasingly frustrated and concerned with President Biden’s denial and deflection regarding his poor debate performance rather than the performance itself. Why it matters: Some lawmakers are urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to privately push Biden to step aside.
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07-02-2024 There’s a new degree in higher education. In response to rising student demand, many universities across the country have begun offering degrees focused specifically on addressing climate change, alongside existing degrees in subjects like environmental science and policy. Although there are clear overlaps, these new degrees are unique in their interdisciplinary focus. The
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