US economy ‘envy of the world’: Biden faces voters’ doubts on the economy | Business and Economy News

US economy ‘envy of the world’: Biden faces voters’ doubts on the economy | Business and Economy News

EDITOR’S ANALYSIS Biden is struggling to convince voters of his economic credentials despite strong growth and low unemployment. United States President Joe Biden has hailed the US economy as the “envy of the world” as he seeks to assuage voters’ doubts about his economic stewardship in an election year. In…

Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address | Joe Biden News

Five key takeaways from Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address | Joe Biden News

Washington, DC – US President Joe Biden has touted his administration’s economic record and sought to distinguish himself from his predecessor Donald Trump, as he delivered his third State of the Union address just months before a United States presidential election. Addressing a joint session of Congress on Thursday evening,…

US lawmakers advance bill to force TikTok to cut ties with Chinese owner | Social Media

US lawmakers advance bill to force TikTok to cut ties with Chinese owner | Social Media

Critics say Beijing could force video-sharing app to share data on its US users and spread propaganda. Lawmakers in the United States are moving ahead with proposals to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company amid claims the platform could be used to spy on Americans…

‘Terrible tragedy’: Canada rocked by mass killing of Sri Lankan family | Crime News

‘Terrible tragedy’: Canada rocked by mass killing of Sri Lankan family | Crime News

The victims of a rare Ottawa mass killing included four children and two adults. A 19-year-old acquaintance was arrested. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned the mass killing of an Ottawa family that had recently moved from Sri Lanka, calling it an act of “terrible violence”. Trudeau’s comments on…

Timeline: The Biden administration on Gaza, in its own words | Israel War on Gaza News

Timeline: The Biden administration on Gaza, in its own words | Israel War on Gaza News

Washington, DC – As Israel’s war in Gaza prompts mounting human rights concerns, the United States has slowly notched up criticism of the Israeli government while simultaneously continuing to arm and support its ally. On Sunday, US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the sternest statement yet on the war’s toll, marking…

Biden to announce plan for US military to set up temporary Gaza aid port | Israel War on Gaza News

Biden to announce plan for US military to set up temporary Gaza aid port | Israel War on Gaza News

United States President Joe Biden will announce a plan to create a new port in Gaza to increase deliveries of humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged enclave, senior US officials told reporters. The officials said Biden will make the announcement on Thursday night during his State of the Union speech, an…

What’s slowing down America’s clean energy transition? It’s not the cost | Renewable Energy News

What’s slowing down America’s clean energy transition? It’s not the cost | Renewable Energy News

For the first time, clean energy in the United States is at the same price as energy from burning fossil fuels thanks to policy measures, including President Joe Biden’s signature climate legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). But a new report says non-cost barriers are now slowing the country’s transition…