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In a recent event at the G7 summit in Italy, President Joe Biden was the subject of misleading claims by right-wing media outlets. Video footage shared by the New York Post on X showed part of a skydiving demonstration involving multiple world leaders and parachutists carrying flags representing the G7 countries. The video portrayed Biden briefly turning away from the group to give a thumbs-up to other parachutists behind them, as well as a parachute rigger and the French flag on the ground. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni then motioned for Biden to rejoin the leaders, who were receiving a…

The dream of victory seemed to fade for the line-up of Nicklas Nielsen, Miguel Molina, and Antonio Fuoco at the recent racing event. The team was forced into an unscheduled pit stop due to a flapping door issue in the late stages of the race. Despite this setback, they made a bold decision to stay out on track and not make another pit stop in the final hour. As the race unfolded, it became clear that the team’s strategy was a risky one. With just two percent of energy remaining, they were cutting it very close. However, their gamble paid…

A fresh housing boom may be underway as indicated by recent data. In April, a house-price index for the world, excluding China, rose by over 3% compared to the previous year. This trend is reflected in various countries, with American house prices increasing by 6.5%, Australian prices up by 5%, and Portuguese prices soaring. Despite years of high interest rates in some countries, the housing market appears surprisingly robust. In the United States, housing prices have experienced significant growth, with a year-on-year increase of 6.5%. This surge in prices suggests a resurgence in the housing market, signaling potential opportunities for…

In a historic move, the US State Department has designated a Nordic neo-Nazi group and three of its top officials as terrorists. This marks only the second time in history that the US has labeled a foreign White supremacist organization and its leaders as terrorists. The Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) and its top officials – Tor Fredrik Vejdeland, Pär Öberg, and Leif Robert Eklund – have been named as Specially Designated Global Terrorists by the department, according to spokesperson Matthew Miller. This is the first time the Biden administration has made such a designation of a White supremacist group. The…

Nonetheless, the use of non-compete clauses has been criticized for stifling innovation and wage growth. Some argue that these clauses limit workers’ ability to switch jobs and negotiate higher salaries, leading to lower overall wages. Additionally, critics point out that non-compete agreements are often used by companies to prevent employees from leaving for higher-paying competitors, ultimately reducing competition in the labor market. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to ban or restrict the use of non-compete clauses. Several states, including California, Montana, and North Dakota, have enacted laws that severely limit the enforceability of these agreements. Advocates…

The incident marked the end of the race for Rossi’s team, bringing disappointment to the fans who had hoped to see the legendary Italian rider add a Le Mans victory to his illustrious career. The retirement of both Rossi and Schumacher’s teams left the field open for the remaining contenders to battle it out for the coveted title. As the race entered the halfway mark, the Ferraris and Porsches continued to dominate the field, with intense competition between the two manufacturers. The rain had eased off slightly, but the track remained treacherous, causing several teams to struggle with grip and…

President Joe Biden had a private meeting with Pope Francis on Friday during the G7 summit in southern Italy. The meeting was significant for Biden, who has often spoken about the importance of his Catholic faith. According to a senior administration official, the two men were likely to discuss the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and climate change. Pope Francis made history by being the first pontiff to attend a G7 gathering. He also met with world leaders to discuss finding an ethical framework for the development and use of AI. Biden, a lifelong practicing Catholic,…

Good afternoon, this is Rachel Stevens reporting live for CNN Business. America’s Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, recently made the assertion in a news conference that the job market now looks the way it did before the Covid-19 pandemic. However, this claim is being questioned by ZipRecruiter’s chief economist. Powell stated that various indicators suggest that the labor market has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with a ratio of job openings to unemployed job seekers now at 1.2 to one, down from 2 to 1 in the spring of 2022. Worker filings for unemployment benefits have also decreased, but have trended…

Ma Yijiayi, a contractor in Liupanshui, Guizhou, found herself in trouble in November for a seemingly innocent reason – she asked a debtor to pay back what they owed her. The local government in Liupanshui owed her a staggering 220 million yuan for building schools, but instead of receiving the full amount, they offered her a mere 12 million yuan. Refusing to accept this unfair deal, Ma Yijiayi was locked up for daring to demand what was rightfully hers. This case is just one example of Chinese citizens and business owners falling victim to the unscrupulous tactics employed by local…

In breaking news, the US military will be temporarily dismantling the humanitarian pier off the coast of Gaza and moving it back to Israel on Friday night, as reported by multiple US officials and US Central Command. This decision comes amid concerns that heavy seas could once again break the pier just days after aid delivery operations resumed. This marks the second time in recent weeks that the Joint Logistics over the Shore (JLOTS) system had to be moved back to the Israeli port of Ashdod due to safety concerns. Aid operations across the pier will be suspended until sea…