Supreme Court Unfreezes Louisiana Redistricting Case That Could Boost Power of Black Voters

The Business Press - June 27, 2023 at 02:19AM The Supreme Court has lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the likelihood that the Republican-dominated state will have to redraw boundary lines to create a second mostly Black congressional district. The map, which was used in Louisiana's November congressional election, has white … Continue reading Supreme Court Unfreezes Louisiana Redistricting Case That Could Boost Power of Black Voters

Former President Donald Trump Discusses Classified Documents in Audio Recording

The Business Press - June 27, 2023 at 11:40AM CNN has released an audio recording of a 2021 meeting in which former President Donald Trump discussed the contents of secret documents. The authenticity of the recording has not been independently verified, according to Bloomberg.In the recording, Trump appears to refer to a document relating to … Continue reading Former President Donald Trump Discusses Classified Documents in Audio Recording

What’s Next for Putin after the Wagner Group Rebellion?

The Business Press - June 27, 2023 at 03:57AM The recent Wagner Group Rebellion shook Russia, as military troops attempted to overthrow President Vladimir Putin. Although Putin has survived this challenge, history has shown that surviving a rebellion is not necessarily a victory. It is, in fact, a tough lesson from history that is worth … Continue reading What’s Next for Putin after the Wagner Group Rebellion?

Greater Clarity Needed in the Peace Strategy for Taiwan

The Business Press - June 27, 2023 at 09:00AM The world's two largest economies and two nuclear-armed powers are drifting towards a conflict over Taiwan. China seeks to isolate Taiwan and advance its goal of unification, while the US has vital strategic interests at stake, and Taiwan's fate will have major implications on US interests … Continue reading Greater Clarity Needed in the Peace Strategy for Taiwan

Texas Heat Dome Sends Scorching Temperatures North

The Business Press - June 27, 2023 at 03:30AM Scorching temperatures brought on by a “heat dome” have caused severe strain on the Texas power grid and pose record highs for the state. The deadly heat is expected to expand northwards to the Mississippi Valley, parts of western Alabama, Kansas City, and the entire state … Continue reading Texas Heat Dome Sends Scorching Temperatures North

New Weight Loss Drugs Are Coming and They Could be Even More Effective

The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 10:21PM As the world continues to grapple with the problem of obesity, pharmaceutical companies have come up with a range of drugs that can help people lose weight and keep it off in an effective way. Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus have dominated the market in … Continue reading New Weight Loss Drugs Are Coming and They Could be Even More Effective

$1.7 Billion Awarded by U.S. Government to Buy Electric and Low-Emission Buses

The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 09:52PM The U.S. Department of Transportation has recently announced that it is awarding nearly $1.7 billion in grants to transit projects in 46 states and territories. This funding is aimed at helping transit agencies and state and local governments purchase zero- and low-emission buses. The grants will … Continue reading $1.7 Billion Awarded by U.S. Government to Buy Electric and Low-Emission Buses

Japan’s Male Minister Leads G7 Meeting on Womens Empowerment

The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 05:00PM Representatives from each of the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in the Japanese city of Nikko, 70 miles north of Tokyo, this weekend for a two-day summit on gender equality and women’s empowerment, where they discussed everything from sexual violence to LGBT rights to economic imbalances. They … Continue reading Japan’s Male Minister Leads G7 Meeting on Womens Empowerment

Scientists Reach ‘Turning Point’ in Cancer Research with Vaccines

The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 05:00PM Scientists are optimistic about the future of cancer treatment, as recent research offers new hope for patients. Instead of preventing disease, cancer vaccines aim to shrink tumors and prevent the cancer from coming back. This new approach has shown promise, with successful trials for breast and … Continue reading Scientists Reach ‘Turning Point’ in Cancer Research with Vaccines

North Korea Celebrates 73rd Anniversary of Korean War with Mass Anti-U.S. Rallies

The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 03:30PM Over the weekend, tens of thousands of North Koreans marched in anti-U.S. rallies in the nation's capital and pledged merciless revenge against U.S. imperialists as the country marked the 73rd anniversary of the start of the Korean War, according to state media. More than 120,000 people … Continue reading North Korea Celebrates 73rd Anniversary of Korean War with Mass Anti-U.S. Rallies