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
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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
Sierra Leone Police Disperse Opposition as Election Results Awaited
The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 10:55AM Police in Sierra Leone dispersed crowds at the main opposition party's headquarters on Sunday evening using tear gas, as voters awaited the results of the country's general election. The election has been fiercely contested between the ruling party and the opposition, with tensions between the two … Continue reading Sierra Leone Police Disperse Opposition as Election Results Awaited
North Korea Holds Mass Rallies Denouncing US and Warning of Nuclear War
The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 09:55AM On Monday, North Korea marked the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War by holding mass rallies in the capital city of Pyongyang. State media reported that thousands of people gathered to denounce the United States and shout slogans vowing a 'war of revenge'. The rallies came … Continue reading North Korea Holds Mass Rallies Denouncing US and Warning of Nuclear War
Guatemala in a Hotly Contested Presidential Election
The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 07:47AM On Sunday, the Guatemalan citizens went to the polls to cast their vote in the presidential election. This year's election has been the most hotly contested in recent years, with corruption, exclusion of a leading candidate, and the cost of living being the primary concerns. The … Continue reading Guatemala in a Hotly Contested Presidential Election
Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Achieves Historic Victory in Local Election
The Business Press - June 26, 2023 at 03:44AM The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party made headlines on Sunday when it achieved its first-ever victory in a district election in Germany. Despite facing criticism from other political parties, the AfD's anti-immigration policies and populist rhetoric have helped the party gain significant support across the … Continue reading Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Achieves Historic Victory in Local Election
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