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The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a rapid-fire gun accessory that was used in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history

It would have been the largest-ever private gift to a historically Black college or university: $237 million — far beyond Florida A&M University’s endowment

The World Bank has approved a $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to shore up revenue and back economic reforms that have contributed to the worst cost-of-living crisis in many years for Africa’s most populous country

It would have been the largest-ever private gift to a historically Black college or university: $237 million — far beyond Florida A&M University's endowment

When Blackstone Inc. put a portfolio of student dorms up for sale, it worked behind the scenes to make the deal even more attractive.

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow and renounced plans to join NATO.

U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declared unlawful a federal ban on «bump stock» devices that enable semiautomatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns, rejecting yet another firearms restriction — this time one enacted under Republican former President Donald Trump. The justices, in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Justice Clarence Thomas, upheld a lower court's decision siding with Michael Cargill, a gun shop owner and gun rights advocate from Austin, Texas, who challenged the ban by claiming that a U.S. agency improperly interpreted a federal law banning machine guns as extending to bump stocks. The conservative justices were in the majority, with the liberal justices dissenting.

Michelle Obama planning to contest the upcoming US Presidential Elections in November by replacing President Joe Biden as a candidate of the Democratic Party? Andy Ogles who is a representative from the state of Tennessee in the US House of Representatives suggested that following the recent conviction of Hunter Biden in a criminal case, it could create an opportunity for Obama to throw her hat into the ring and replace Biden as the Democratic party candidate. Michelle Obama had earlier clarified that she is not seeking to return to the White House.

IoT) devices in homes, which enhance security, energy efficiency, and convenience. Startups specializing in smart home solutions are expected to see substantial growth during this period, according to a joint report by by Resurgent India and NAREDCO. Additionally, the green buildings market in India is set to rise significantly, contributing USD 39 billion (Rs 3.2 lakh crore) by 2025. This trend reflects the growing emphasis on sustainable construction, with green buildings becoming a larger share of new developments.

Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address the Group of Seven nations on Friday, raising the promise and perils of artificial intelligence to the leaders of the world's leading industrialized nations. Francis addressed the G7 and other invited countries at their annual summit in southern Italy. When he arrived, the room, which had been boisterous with delegations, went quiet as he greeted each of the G7 members and the expanded guest list.

Huffman will chair the Nuveen executive leadership team and serve as a member of the TIAA executive committee. As CEO, he will manage the company's over $1trn AUM spread across equities, fixed income, municipal bonds, multi-asset, private capital and C-PACE financing. Prior to becoming CEO, Huffman was the president of Nuveen's asset management business and head of equities and fixed income. He joined the company in 2008 after working for 17 years at Northern Trust, where he was president and CEO, and has since taken a leading position in multiple acquisitions while overseeing the inv...

Cabinet the report of the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' «at the earliest» as part of the 100-day agenda of the Legislative Department, sources said on Friday. Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directed all union ministries and departments to draw up a 100-day agenda for the next government. The high-level committee on 'one nation, one election', headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu on March 15, recommending simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days. The panel had also proposed setting up an 'Implementation Group' to look into the execution of the recommendations made by the committee.

CABIA President Tom Manzo joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss how the minimum wage increase has impacted the fast-food industry as thousands are forced out of work. 

equation between the Opposition INDIA bloc, which won nearly 230 seats, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which won over 290 seats, in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.ALSO READ: Union Budget 2024 likely to be tabled in Parliament by third week of JulyUnlike the 2019 and 2014 Lok Sabha elections, this time, the ruling BJP failed to cross the majority mark (272 seats) in the 543-member Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, the Congress and its allies emerged stronger in comparison to the last two national elections.This makes it interesting to watch the upcoming Parliament session, where the Opposition is likely to raise a host of issues, while it won't be that easy for the Modi 3.0 government to pass laws.

The Supreme Court has ruled against a man who wants to trademark the suggestive phrase “Trump too small.”

Disney has asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out first steps toward peace in Ukraine

Leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations are turning their attention to migration on the second day of their summit

Delhi's Chandni Chowk area. Flames were still simmering under some collapsed portions of buildings and a cooling operation is underway, officials said on Friday. The fire broke out in Chandni Chowk's Old Katra Marwadi Market around 5 pm on Thursday. There were no casualties. Delhi Fire Services (DFS) chief Atul Garg said the fire was brought under control at 4.30 am.

The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to win court orders when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns in a case that stemmed from a labor dispute with Starbucks

A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions in the U.S. last year