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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Five takeaways from the Democratic National Convention

Vice President Kamala Harris, following a recent change within the Democratic Party, delivered a powerful speech at the Chicago convention on Thursday, energizing supporters as she became the second woman to accept the party's presidential nomination. This event showcased the party's renewed optimism against Donald Trump after President Joe Biden decided not to seek re-election.

Business Standard 

47,928 illegal immigrants detected in state between 1971-2014: Assam govt

The Assam government said that 47,928 illegal immigrants were detected in the state during the period between 1971 and 2014 and out of them 43 per cent are Hindus.The Foreigners' Tribunals of the state declared these people as foreigners during this period.Replying to a written question of AGP MLA Ponakan Baruah, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma who also holds the Home Department portfolio said that from 1971 to 2014 the Foreigners' Tribunals declared 47928 persons as foreigners and out... Читать дальше...

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AFL-“CIA” Reckoning with U.S. Labor’s Imperialist Past

Blue Collar Empire will be released on September 24, 2024 by Verso. Soon after Israel launched its genocidal war in Gaza with the full support of the U.S. government, opposition emerged to the Biden administration in a place that many professional political commentators found confounding, within U.S. trade unions. President Joe Biden regularly boasts, “I am the most More

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What If Australia and New Zealand Exit Pax Americana?  

As the US piles on pressure in the Asia-Pacific region in its attempt to contain China it is increasingly drawing Australia and New Zealand deeper into what many perceive as an anti-China military alliance: AUKUS.  The trilateral pact that links the US, UK, Australia – and potentially New Zealand – is presented as a partnership More

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Before It’s Too Late

Israel is forcing our civilization to lose its humanity. It has already forced ICJ to lose its authority. It has stilled the dreams of democracy. It has smothered the mission of countless journalists. It has punished and intimidated university presidents and forced the dismal of principled staff. It has quelled the moral consciousness of young More

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Five things we learned from Kamala Harris's DNC speech - Sky News

  1. Five things we learned from Kamala Harris's DNC speech  Sky News
  2. Four takeaways from Kamala Harris's convention speech  BBC
  3. What are the takeaways from Kamala Harris's speech?  Sky News
  4. Kamala Harris vows to chart 'new way forward' as she accepts Democratic nomination  The Telegraph

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The Declining Significance of Race in America, Not Quite

According to a recent study on economic mobility in the United States, race appears to be a declining factor in terms of explaining intergenerational mobility. For some the conclusion might be that race matters less in America. But the reality is less that race doesn’t matter and more that class has become even more of More

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Is There a 'The Crow' (2024) End Credits Scene? If You Should Stay or Not, Revealed

The new movie The Crow, a remake of the classic horror film, is now in theaters everywhere. Bill Skarsgard and FKA twigs star in the reimagining from director Rupert Sanders and there has been speculation that the ending leaves room for a sequel. Fans who are checking out the movie will likely want to know [...]

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The Entitlement Olympics

The Paris Olympics may have ended, but the Entitlement Olympics continue to rage. Trump has declared he is “entitled to personal attacks” against Kamala Harris. Months before, Marjorie Taylor Greene felt entitled to insult Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during a congressional hearing. This sentiment was apparently shared by Chairman James Comer and other Republicans, More

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Business Standard 

US stocks surrender recent gains amid profit taking

US stocks came under considerable selling pressure over the course of the trading session on Thursday amid profit taking. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 finished the day just off their lows of the session. The Nasdaq tumbled 299.63 points or 1.7 percent to 17,619.35, the S&P 500 slumped 50.21 points or 0.9 percent to 5,570.64 and the Dow fell 177.71 points or 0.4 percent to 40,712.78. Tech sector led the declines as Nvidia fell 3.7% ahead of its earnings report next week. Consumer discretionary stocks also fell sharply... Читать дальше...

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Karnataka RERA appoints retired IAS officer Rakesh Singh as new chairperson

Rakesh Singh, a retired IAS officer, has been appointed as the new chairperson of Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) following a high court order. This comes after the court prohibited Naveen Raj Singh from serving as the acting chairperson. Rakesh Singh has experience in leading the water resources department and urban development.