Melinda Davies, Author at News Addicts

04 Jul

The White Was Evacuated Over Substance Now Believed to Be Cocaine

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The White House grounds were evacuated on Sunday due to the discovery of an “unknown item” by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). On Tuesday, according to two officials familiar with the matter and an audio recording of a dispatch from a D.C. fire crew, a preliminary test indicated that the…

03 Jul

House Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 Proposes Major Changes to US Funding

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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations is advocating for major changes to the nation’s funding programs in its budget proposal for fiscal year 2024. The proposal is part of the committee’s efforts to reduce spending on low-priority activities and programs. The proposed bill also includes restrictions on funding…

03 Jul

Israel Conducts Largest Air Offensive in West Bank in Almost Two Decades

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Israel has launched significant air strikes on the West Bank, accompanied by ground troops, targeting armed militants in the Jenin refugee camp. The operation, which began early Monday, involved drone-fired missiles and focused on militant targets within the camp, as reported by the New York Times. At least eight Palestinians…

03 Jul

President Biden Announces New Student Loan Relief Plan in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling

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President Joe Biden has unveiled new measures to address a recent Supreme Court decision and provide assistance to student loan borrowers. During his remarks at the White House, Biden expressed his disagreement with the Supreme Court’s ruling on student loans and criticized Republicans for opposing relief for working and middle-class…

01 Jul

Biden Unveils Alternative Strategy Following Supreme Court’s Rejection of Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

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After the Supreme Court rejected his student-loan forgiveness plan, President Biden promptly presented an alternative. On Friday, he declared his aim to introduce a new student debt-relief initiative rooted in the Higher Education Act of 1965. “Today’s decision has closed one path. Now we’re going to pursue another,” Biden stated…

30 Jun

SCOTUS Strikes Down Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

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The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, put a halt to President Joe Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness, marking a considerable drawback for his administration. The plan, designed to offer up to $20,000 in debt relief for millions of borrowers, was thwarted by the conservative majority, leading to…

30 Jun

SCOTUS Upholds Freedom of Conscience in Major Ruling

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The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a noteworthy decision in the case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, a ruling that could have significant implications for discussions surrounding personal freedom and societal norms in the United States. The Supreme Court upheld the rights of Lorie Smith, a Colorado-based website designer,…

29 Jun

Supreme Court Decision Strikes Down Racially Preferential College Admission Standards

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The Supreme Court of the United States has issued a significant ruling, prohibiting Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC) from using racial preferences in their admissions process. Chief Justice John Roberts, in the majority opinion, emphasized that any advantages given to students who have overcome racial discrimination…

27 Jun

Hungarian Foreign Minister Warns EU Severing Ties With China Would Be Economic ‘Suicide’

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has cautioned that the European Union (EU) would encounter grave issues if it persists in curtailing economic connections with China. “European political leaders seem disinterested in fostering relations with China. Rather, they are keen on severing economic ties or minimizing risks, which we believe would…

27 Jun

Over 1,000 Civilians Killed in Attacks Since Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan, UN Report Says

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The United Nations (UN) disclosed on Tuesday a notable tally of civilian fatalities and injuries in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover, despite a substantial decrease in casualties compared to prior years of war and insurgency. A recent report by the UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) states that from mid-August 2021…