India Bans Wheat Exports over Concerns of Food Security
India has banned almost all exports of wheat after expressing concerns over food security, according to reports.
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Japan Bans Exports of High-Tech Goods to Russia
Japan said Friday that it will ban exports of cutting-edge goods to Russia as additional sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Elon Musk Says Twitter Deal ‘on Hold’ over Spam Bots
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said today that his deal to buy Twitter is “temporarily on hold” over data reports concerning “spam bots” on the platform.
Court Reinstates Texas Law Protecting Free Speech on Social Media Platforms
A court has reinstated a Texas law that allows state officials to bar social media platforms from censoring users based on their political views, according to reports.
Jack Dorsey Agrees with Elon Musk on Trump’s Twitter Ban
Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey said he backs Elon Musk’s plan to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s account when he takes control of the platform.
Biden Admin Pulls Record Tax Haul after Boost from Corporate Profits, Meme Stocks
The Biden administration has pulled in a record tax haul so far this fiscal year, according to reports.
25 Million Ton Backlog of Grain Blocked from Leaving Ukraine, UN Food Agency Reveals
Almost 25 million tons of grain is stranded in Ukraine and unable to leave the war-torn country for export, according to a U.N. food agency official. The huge backlog of grain shipments is unable to be transported out of Ukraine due to “infrastructure challenges” and blocked ports in the Black Sea, the official revealed. The … Read more
Conservatives Should ‘Use Power’ in Fighting Big Tech Censorship and Woke Companies: Legal Expert
American conservatives should use institutional authority to punish companies, including Big Tech corporations, that go “too woke” and control “every major cultural institution in America,” said a legal expert during a panel discussion on Thursday.
Chinese Communist Party Pressures Local Officials to Shut Down Shen Yun Performances in Mexico
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is pressuring local officials to shut down Shen Yun performances in Mexico, according to reports.
US Economy Adds 428,000 New Jobs in April, Beating Forecasts
America’s economy added 428,000 jobs in April, beating previous employment forecasts, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).