Joe Biden’s historic visit to Ukraine

Joe Biden’s historic visit to Ukraine

President Biden has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, the first since the war started. The surprise visit came as support ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, on 24 February. “Joseph Biden, welcome to Kyiv! Your visit is...
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Republican Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid against Donald Trump

Republican Nikki Haley announces 2024 presidential bid against Donald Trump

Nikki Haley born Nimrata Nikki Randhawa in Bamberg, South Carolina, of Indian descent, was the first woman and the first Indian American to be Governor of South Carolina. She is now the second republican after Donald Trump, and the third...
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Chick-fil-A introduces its first plant-based sandwich

Chick-fil-A introduces its first plant-based sandwich

Chick-fil-A, one of the largest fast-food chains in the United States specialised in chicken sandwiches, is testing for the first time a plant-based sandwich. Starting Monday, the new cauliflower sandwich will be available in a few selected locations. The fast...
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Three quarters of Americans do not exercise enough, new study finds

Three quarters of Americans do not exercise enough, new study finds

“Regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health,” said the secretary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC. The organisation published a report on Tuesday, and found that only...
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Walmart raises minimum wage by almost 17%

Walmart raises minimum wage by almost 17%

Walmart is the largest private employer in the world, with about 2.30 million employees. The world’s largest retailer, with over 11,000 stores in 27 countries, announced Tuesday, it will raise the hourly minimum wage for store workers in the US....
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The world’s first vaccine for honeybees approved by USDA

The world’s first vaccine for honeybees approved by USDA

The US Department of Agriculture has granted conditional approval for the use of the first ever honey bee vaccination to prevent insects from a lethal bacterial disease. Honey bees are known for their honey-making abilities and their role as pollinators...
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Abortion pills can now be sold at pharmacies in the US

Abortion pills can now be sold at pharmacies in the US

New year came with changes of regulations in the US, to expand abortion access. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on 3rd January that abortion pills will now be available in retail pharmacies. “Under the Mifepristone REMS Program, as...
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