House votes to end partial government shutdown
The two measures to end the 13-day partial government shutdown are expected to stall in the Senate and face a veto from President Trump. source
Government shutdown cost $8 billion in first quarter of 2019
Also, new sanctions announced for Venezuela, the shutdown takes an economic toll on federal workers and the U.S. GDP, Kamala Harris announces presidential bid, and Howard Schultz “considering” run. SUBSCRIBE…
Trump ‘not happy’ with bipartisan deal to avoid second shutdown
The deal includes $1.375 billion to build a barrier on the southern border – a far cry from the $5.7 billion the president had demanded. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF…
G-7 nations to donate 1 billion vaccine doses to needy countries
World leaders also agreed to a 15% global corporate tax rate ahead of the summit. source
Couple awarded more than $2B in punitive damages in Roundup suit
Alberta and Alva Pilliod accused the weed killer, which they said they’d used on their properties for decades, of likely causing their cancer. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS…
Verizon dumps Tumblr for fraction of $1 billion purchase price | Techbytes
General Motors and Volkswagen plan to focus on fully electric vehicles, and a first edition set of Pokemon trading cards sold for $107,000 at an auction. #Tumblr #Pokemon #PokemonTradingCards #FirstEdition…
Apple to invest $1 billion and create 15,000 jobs in Texas
CEO Tim Cook was joined by President Trump in the factory where the Mac Pro is made; they discussed China and whether the iPhone will be made in the U.S.…
Cyber Monday 2019 on track to hit record $9.4 billion in sales
Big-box stores including Target and Kohl’s are offering massive discounts on items such as Instapots, Roombas and doorbuster deals online. WATCH THE FULL EPISODES OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2P5Snrx WATCH…
Massive evacuation underway due to fires in Australia l ABC News
The ongoing fires impacting the region has led to an estimated half billion animals dead, including many koalas and kangaroos. #Australia #Wildfires #Evacuation #MassiveEvacuation #Animals #Koalas #Kangaroos #Wildlife #Burned #Blazed…
Jeff Bezos commits to forming $10 billion Earth Fund for climate change
The Amazon founder and CEO has been in the news for his recent divorce settlement, his latest real estate purchase, and the carbon emissions impact his company has on the…