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Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran on Nuclear Weapons: “Get Rid of the Concept or Face the Consequences”
As nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran resume in Oman, President Donald Trump warns Tehran that military options remain “on the table” if the Islamic Republic does not abandon its nuclear ambitions. In a high-stakes declaration amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that it must “get rid of the concept” of developing a nuclear weapon — or risk facing military consequences. Speaking from…
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Trump Administration Freezes $2.3 Billion in Federal Funding to Harvard After Rejection of White House Demands
The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant freeze on federal funding to Harvard University, halting $2.3 billion in grants and contracts. The move comes after the prestigious institution rejected a set of sweeping demands from the Trump administration, including curbing campus activism and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. In a dramatic escalation between the Trump administration and Harvard University, the U.S. Department of Education has frozen over…
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Meta’s Future on Trial: Will Instagram and WhatsApp Be the Next Targets?
Meta’s dominance in the social media space is being questioned as CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a crucial FTC antitrust trial. The company’s key acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp are under scrutiny, with accusations of stifling competition. Will these high-profile mergers lead to Meta being forced to ‘unfriend’ Instagram? Here’s what’s at stake. The social media giant Meta is facing an intense legal battle that could reshape the…
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Sensex Surges Over 1,600 Points as US Tariff Relief Boosts Market Sentiment
Indian equity markets saw a massive rally on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with both the Sensex and Nifty50 jumping sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant relief on tariffs for electronics. The announcement sparked widespread buying across various sectors, pushing the Sensex up by 1,610 points, or 2.14%, to reach 76,767. Similarly, the Nifty50 climbed 493 points, or 2.16%, to 23,321 by mid-morning. U.S. Tariff Exemption Drives Global…
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Mamata Banerjee Urges Peaceful Protests Amid Rising Violence in West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke out about the ongoing unrest in the state, emphasizing that while people have the right to protest, taking the law into one’s hands is unacceptable. Her comments come amidst violent clashes in various parts of the state, sparked by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Banerjee’s remarks, made during the inauguration of the Kalighat Skywalk in Kolkata, aimed to temper the growing tensions…
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PM Modi Targets Congress for Opposing Waqf Law, Accuses Them of Vote Bank Politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp critique of the Congress party on Monday, accusing them of promoting “vote bank politics” following their opposition to the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act. In a series of statements, Modi took aim at Congress for undermining the spirit of the Constitution, while also addressing what he described as their longstanding neglect of marginalized communities in India. Waqf Law Opposition: A “Virus” of Vote…
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New Nonprofit Launches to Serve as Energy Watchdog for Georgia Consumers
A new nonprofit organization, Georgia Utility Watch, was officially launched on Monday, aiming to bring more transparency and accountability to energy regulation in Georgia. Founded by Patty Durand, a former candidate for a seat on the state Public Service Commission (PSC), the group seeks to address growing concerns over utility rates and consumer protections. Advocating for Fair Rates and Transparency Georgia Utility Watch is driven by the mission of advocating…
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Army Corps Upholds Permit for Hyundai’s Georgia EV Plant After Environmental Review
After a lengthy review process, U.S. regulators have confirmed that Hyundai’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia will not require changes to its environmental permit, despite concerns over its water usage. Regulatory Review Closes with No Changes to Permit The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has concluded its months-long review of the environmental permit for Hyundai’s massive electric vehicle (EV) plant in Bryan County, Georgia, with no changes to…
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Georgia Brewers Brace for Price Surge as Aluminum Tariffs Return Under Trump
Small craft breweries across Georgia say they’re being squeezed — again. And this time, it’s not the pandemic or supply chain chaos. It’s politics. Specifically, tariffs. A sweeping 25% tariff on imported aluminum, recently reimposed under President Donald Trump’s economic policy shift, is sending ripples — or maybe more like tremors — through the state’s brewing community. And for many of Georgia’s local brewers, there’s no room left to absorb…
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Georgia Lawmakers Leave Public Health Bills in Limbo as Session Closes Early
A last-minute early adjournment by the Georgia Senate has left a handful of public health bills stuck in legislative limbo — and advocates are frustrated by what didn’t make it across the finish line. Despite widespread bipartisan backing, legislation meant to standardize and certify community health workers failed to pass. And it wasn’t alone. Gun safety measures, a proposal to welcome more foreign-trained doctors, and a bill tied to vaccine…