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First ATMs Arrive on Remote Pacific Island Nation

Tuvalu, this far-flung island nation in the vast Pacific Ocean, stands as one of the globe’s most isolated countries, encircled by an abundance of vibrant marine life including exotic fish and vividly hued coral reefs. Situated between Australia and Hawaii, this nation’s extreme isolation has led to a situation where every transaction, whether conducted by…

‘Three Heart-Stopping Hours’: Students Recall Moments Mass Shooting Erupted During FSU Visit

A cohort of tenth-grade students from an Atlanta charter school were visiting Florida State University’s campus when a shooting occurred at the university’s student union. Pupils from Drew Charter School got back home late Thursday night and had a conversation with Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco about the terrifying situation. Melvin Hodges’ child was among the…

Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze Until July 15: What It Means

On Thursday, President Trump signed a memo that prolongs the freeze on recruiting new government employees until July 15. “Any currently empty federal civil service role cannot be occupied, and no fresh positions can be established, unless explicitly allowed within this directive or mandated by relevant legislation,” Trump stated in his communication with agency leaders….

Person Killed in Dallas Shooting, Police Confirm

A man has died following a shooting on Thursday night in Dallas, according to law enforcement officials. The Dallas Police Department stated that law enforcement was dispatched to a shooting report at approximately 7:35 p.m. on the 4800 block of Elsie Faye Heggins Street. Upon arrival, officials reported finding an individual who had sustained gunshot…

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Clearfield Postpones Vote on Licensing Fees for Skills Game Machines

CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAj) – The Clearfield Borough Council planned to hold a voteThursday evening on a proposed ordinance requiring businesses to obtain a permit before operating Pennsylvania Skill Games machines. Nevertheless, the council opted against voting on any matters during their gathering since they did not have sufficient attendance to establish a quorum. There were…

Easter 2025 Budgets Molded by Shifting Economic Forecasts

A recent poll from CivicScience involving 1,424 American participants explored anticipated Easter expenditures in 2025. The findings highlight significant differences between individuals who plan to increase their spending substantially versus those aiming to decrease it considerably relative to the prior year. Take our Poll: How important do you find Easter compared to other significant holidays?…

US strike on Yemen fuel port kills at least 33, Houthi media says

WASHINGTON (Business News) – The U.S. carried out airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil terminal in western Yemen, resulting in at least 33 fatalities on Thursday, according to reports from Houthi-controlled media outlets. This incident marks one of the most lethal days since the commencement of American assaults on these Iran-supported insurgents. Al Masirah TV…

China GDP Grows 5.4% Amid US-China Trade War, Beating Expectations

China GDP Grows 5.4% Amid US-China Trade War, Beating Expectations

China GDP Grows 5.4% Amid US-China Trade War, Beating Expectations. The trade war between the United States and China is getting fiercer, but China’s gross domestic product or GDP has actually increased by 5.4%. China’s economic growth occurred amid Trump’s import tariff policy which has shaken global financial markets. Data from the National Bureau of…

Coldplay Unveils Korean Edition of ‘We Pray,’ Collaborating with TWICE

▲ In this image supplied by Warner Music Korea and Anna Lee, Twice can be seen performing ‘We Pray’ alongside Coldplay onstage. (THE PHOTO IS NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) — On Friday, the British rock band Coldplay unveiled a revised edition of their track “We Pray,” which includes additional vocals from…