Biden renewed his call for levying a tax on billionaires, continued his fight against junk fees, cracked down on monopolistic practices and high drug prices.
LeBron James chases NBA history on a star-filled night in LA
LeBron James went after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record in an arena filled with stars and rocked by eager fans anticipating a crowning moment in his 20-year career.
Inflation in Laos Continues to Rise, Reaches 23-Year High
While inflation is projected to fall in 2023, there is no quick fix to the country’s economic troubles.
Parents of Tyre Nichols recognised at State of the Union
The parents of Tyre Nichols attended President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Nichols died days after he was beaten during a traffic stop by Memphis police officers.
N.B. team takes best toboggan award in U.S. competition | The Moment
A New Brunswick team has won the top prize at a toboggan championship south of the border for their expertly crafted sled. The Crazy Canucks took home the award for best crafted toboggan at the U.S. National Toboggan Championship in Camden, Maine.
‘And now the earthquake’: Disaster in the wake of Syria’s civil war
A rescue worker in Syria says the earthquake has been catastrophic for people who’ve already endured so much misery due to their country’s ongoing civil war. Still, there are signs of hope among the ruins.
‘Lots of luck in your senior year’: Biden aims to keep commitment to the elderly
United States President Joe Biden says his government aims to keep “their commitment to seniors” by subsidising prescription drugs.
“As my football coach used to say, ‘lots of luck in your senior year,” Mr Biden said.
Biden: America Can Never Lose Edge in Semiconductor Manufacturing Again
Early in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Biden focused on semiconductors and the bipartisan legislation Congress passed last year to spur hundreds of billions of dollars in investments. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images
Joe Biden heckled by Republicans at State of the Union address
Joe Biden has been heckled by Republicans after he claimed “some” GOP members wanted to “take the economy hostage” by cutting Social Security and Medicare despite it being a failed proposal by Senator Rick Scott.
SOTU: Majorie Taylor Greene calls Biden “liar” over claims GOP wants to cut Medicare
While President Joe Biden delivered his 2023 State of the Union address, he received verbal pushback by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who represents Georgia’s 14th congressional district. At the time, the Democratic president was discussing a…