Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Allegations Of TikTok Using Children To Lobby Congress
House members on Thursday asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate allegations that TikTok tried to use children to lobby against legislation targeting the company, according to a letter first obtained by NBC News. requested. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, both members of the House China Committee, wrote: letter beginning […]
Columbia law students demand exams be canceled over feelings of trauma from police ‘violence’ against anti-Israel protesters
Student editors at the Columbia Law Review called for the exam to be canceled, citing trauma from witnessing and experiencing police “violence” against anti-Israel protesters. students made their own request This was said in a letter sent Thursday after police cleared the university’s Hamilton Hall of pro-Hamas protesters on Tuesday and arrested around 100 people. […]
Copper prices slide from two-year highs but uptrend remains as demand outstrips supply – Kitco NEWS
(Kitco News) – The copper market is experiencing renewed volatility, but analysts believe a perfect storm is forming as rising demand and decreasing supply could push prices to record highs later this year. He points out that this continues to happen. At the beginning of the week, high-grade copper futures for July rose to $4.6945 […]
Apple reports slumping iPhone sales as global demand weakens | Apple
Apple released its financial results on Thursday, revealing that overall revenue has declined due to weak iPhone sales. However, profits exceeded market expectations, and Apple shares rose in after-hours trading. “Apple reported sales of $90.8 billion in the March quarter, including a long time ago in services,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement […]
Demand for critical minerals drives massive changes in global economy
Competition is intensifying to strengthen global supply chains for metals and minerals essential to the ongoing energy transition. Companies are jockeying for position in changing production networks, and Congress is pushing policies to move mineral processing away from China, where the industry has been concentrated for decades. In the search for mineral resources, everything from […]
Hotel workers plan May Day rally to demand pay hikes after pandemic cuts
Thousands of unionized hotel workers plan to hold rallies in nearly 20 cities on May 1 to demand big pay increases ahead of contract negotiations with major chains. The talks with hotel operators Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide and Hyatt Hotels involve about 40,000 employees seeking new contracts for the first time since the pandemic. Workers […]
House Dems demand Columbia U. trustees disband encampment or resign
On Monday, nearly 20 House Democrats put Columbia University’s Board of Trustees on notice, demanding that the board member either disband the anti-Israel camp or resign. In a letter to the board, a group of 21 Democrats led by Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) said in a letter to the board […]
Anti-Israel mobs issue new demand as adult consequences come into focus and more top headlines
Anti-Israel protests have spread rapidly in recent weeks as most schools refuse to take action despite threats against members of the Jewish community. (Getty Images) good morning. Welcome to Fox News First, Fox News’ morning newsletter. Subscribe now to receive Fox News First in your email. And here’s what you need to know to start […]
Gold Prices Forecast: Will Elevated Interest Rates Impact Future Gold Demand? – FX Empire
Weekly Gold (XAU/USD)Impact of geopolitical mitigation Gold retreated from recent highs earlier in the week in the wake of easing hostilities between Iran and Israel. As concerns about the immediate conflict waned, investors shifted their focus from safe-haven assets such as gold to more risk-oriented investments, contributing to the decline in gold prices. US economic […]
The Future of Plastics Will Determine the Future of Oil Demand – OilPrice.com
The United Nations is debating the future of plastics this week – on the surface it would seem that way. The United Nations’ Global Plastics Treaty negotiations aim to curb plastic pollution by substantially reducing the use of plastics around the world. And it looks like they’re going to fail. The goal is certainly a […]