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Procrastinators got a one-month reprieve on filing taxes, while the US-China meeting got off to a rocky start. Meanwhile, Walmart is introducing a vaccine passport app. In this week's business and tech news, we highlight the most significant developments that will shape the future of commerce and technology.
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The Biden administration faces a growing humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border, where an increasing number of migrant children seeking asylum are being detained in short-term holding facilities. Despite the White House maintaining that the border is closed, migrant children are being let in rather than being turned away, with
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As the US continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden has announced a new effort to get the nation closer to normal by the Fourth of July. In his address to the nation, Biden stated that he wants Americans to be able to hold small gatherings by the holiday,
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The decade-long reliance on central banks to stimulate economies through cheap money and unconventional asset purchase programs is coming to an end. The gargantuan fiscal stimulus package set to pass the US Congress will mark a significant shift in policy approaches. The OECD's latest economic outlook forecasts that
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The Republican Party's consistent rejection of President Biden's legislative priorities and their restrictive voting laws are rooted in the existential dread of White Christian conservatives, who perceive a decline in their influence and a drift away from traditional American values. Key Takeaways: * The Republican Party'
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Merrick Garland's nomination to lead the Department of Justice has sparked widespread attention, given his previously unsuccessful Supreme Court nomination and his extensive experience as an appeals court judge. As President Joe Biden's pick for attorney general, Garland is expected to navigate the Justice Department'
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President Joe Biden's administration has quickly mobilized a response to the devastating storm that has left millions of Texans without power, defying the challenges of a natural disaster that can be as unpredictable as they are destructive. By swiftly approving states of emergency in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana,
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The White House has announced that President Joe Biden supports House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plans for a 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The panel would aim to shed light on the facts surrounding the insurrection, ensuring that such an event
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U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal, Maria Cantwell, and Edward J. Markey introduced the Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act to address workplace safety for essential transportation workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill aims to prioritize coronavirus testing for transportation workers, ensure employers implement health and safety requirements, and expand upon
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U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act to address workplace safety for essential transportation workers, building on President Biden's Executive Order. The legislation prioritizes coronavirus testing, personal protective equipment, and health and safety requirements
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Rep. Ro Khanna is pushing for a new vaccine strategy that involves administering a single dose and delaying a second dose in a bid to speed up the vaccination process and combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the
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The Biden administration has announced several initiatives to accelerate mass inoculations against the coronavirus, expand production of rapid coronavirus tests, and increase domestic manufacturing of surgical gloves and other essential equipment. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has approved the deployment of over 1,000 troops to support vaccination sites, with the
