Lori Lightfoot becomes first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose re-election, social media reacts

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In a surprising upset, Lori Lightfoot has become the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to lose a bid for re-election. Lightfoot, who took office in 2019, was defeated by her challenger, former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, in the city’s recent mayoral election. The news of Lightfoot’s defeat has generated a strong reaction on … Read more

Vietnam’s Communist Party nominates Vo Van Thuong as new president

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Vietnam’s Communist Party has nominated Vo Van Thuong as the country’s new president, according to sources. Thuong, who is currently the head of the party’s propaganda department, is expected to be officially appointed to the position at the upcoming National Assembly session in April. The nomination of Thuong comes as Vietnam’s current president, Nguyen Xuan … Read more

Russia-Ukraine conflict to be a focus at G20 meeting, says India

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The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the upcoming G20 meeting, according to India’s foreign ministry. The G20 meeting, which will take place later this year, brings together leaders from the world’s largest economies to discuss issues of global concern. The India’s foreign ministry spokesperson, … Read more

Survivors recount chaos after Greece train crash

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Survivors of a train crash in Greece have spoken out about the chaos that ensued after the accident. The crash, which occurred on Monday, involved two passenger trains and left one person dead and at least ten others injured. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud bang before the trains collided, causing extensive damage to the vehicles … Read more

India’s Adani secures $3 billion credit from sovereign wealth fund

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The Adani Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate, has announced that it has secured a $3 billion credit from a sovereign wealth fund. The move is expected to help the company finance its expansion plans. According to sources familiar with the matter, the credit has been extended by a sovereign wealth fund based in the Middle … Read more

Warriors vs Blazers game grades: Jordan Poole shines in win over Portland

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The Golden State Warriors faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers in a thrilling NBA matchup on Monday night, and it was the Warriors who came out on top with a final score of 118-109. One of the standout performers for the Warriors was Jordan Poole, who scored 23 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in … Read more

Memphis Grizzlies’ social media team trolls Shannon Sharpe after win over Lakers

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The Memphis Grizzlies’ social media team took a playful shot at former NFL player and current sports analyst Shannon Sharpe after the team’s victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. In a tweet that quickly went viral, the Grizzlies’ Twitter account posted a screenshot of a tweet from Sharpe predicting a Lakers win … Read more

Novak Djokovic cruises past Machac in Dubai

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Novak Djokovic, the world number one tennis player, continued his winning streak at the Dubai Championships on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory over Michael Vrbensky Machac. Djokovic, who is seeking his sixth Dubai title, dominated the match from start to finish, winning 6-2, 6-2 in just over an hour. The victory extends Djokovic’s winning streak … Read more

US policy allowing some US tech shipments to Huawei under assessment

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The United States government is currently assessing a policy that allows some US technology shipments to Chinese tech giant Huawei, according to a report by Reuters on Monday. The policy, which was put in place by the previous administration, allows US companies to sell some technology components to Huawei if they are made outside of … Read more

President Biden nominates Julie Su as the next Labor Secretary

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President Joe Biden has nominated Julie Su to be the next Secretary of Labor, according to a White House announcement on Monday. If confirmed by the Senate, Su would become the first Asian American woman to lead the Labor Department. Su currently serves as the Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, where … Read more