Middle East crisis update: Israel greenlights efforts to increase operations in Gaza | World news
Israel Strengthens Military Operations in Gaza Israeli ministers have decided to intensify military actions against Hamas in Gaza, according to officials. Reports from the Associated Press indicate that Israel plans to seize additional territory within the heavily impacted Palestinian area and mobilize tens of thousands of reserve soldiers. The approach, described by an official as […]
Apple greenlights Spotify update after being instructed to cease app commission fees.
On Friday, Spotify announced that Apple has approved an update following a federal judge’s order for the tech company to pause its billing committee for app purchases. The music streaming service quickly rolled out improvements on Thursday. This change will let users see pricing information, access more links, and expand their purchasing options. In a […]
MTA greenlights $250M for consultants to expand Second Avenue subway — which they claim will cost $4.3B per mile to build
MTA spending is like a runaway train. The Metropolitan Transportation Board tickled nearly $250 million on Wednesday for consultants on the already expensive and long-term second-venue extension of the already huge and expensive second-venue subway extension. Phase 2 of the Megaplan is expected to inhale $7.7 billion, or about $4.3 billion per mile, if you […]
FDA greenlights GSK’s drug for UTIs in women and girls
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved GSK's drugs for a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI) in women and adolescent girls. Antibiotics branded as Blujepa are approved for women over the age of 12 and treat uncomplication UTIs, a bacterial infection that affects the lower urinary tract of other healthy individuals. GSK […]
Senate Greenlights Michael Kratsios as Head of White House Science and Tech Office!
The Senate has confirmed Michael Kratsios to head the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) with support from both parties. Kratsios, who served as Trump’s chief technology officer during his initial White House term, secured Senate approval on Tuesday with a vote of 74-25. He will play a significant role in directing […]
Appeals court temporarily greenlights Trump’s firing of whistleblower office head
The federal appeals court agreed on Wednesday to greenlight the shooting of U.S. special adviser Hampton Dillinger until the court resolves legal challenges. Orders from The DC Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily lifted the judge's decision that found Dellinger's dismissal was illegal and sent him back to the post as head of the office responsible […]
After Hours Of Debate, Senate Greenlights $340B Budget Blueprint Supporting Trump
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (L) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) held a meeting at the U.S. Capitol on February 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. It's going to move. The Senate is set to launch a marathon voting for a number of amendments called “Rama's Voting,” which will attach Graham's proposed budget. “The […]
Trump greenlights some pro-immigrant moves amid broader anti-migrant crackdown
President Donald Trump has taken a series of measures to limit immigration to the US, particularly illegal immigration, but he also has been split into fewer few to help immigrants to become citizens. I made a move that wasn't there. Trump ran on a platform that would secure tropical borders, deport illegal immigrants and shut […]
Rubio greenlights waivers to Mexican border security, anti-fentanyl efforts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has used exemptions to maintain the program in Mexico, linked to border security and anti-fentanyl efforts amid a freeze on federal funds. A senior State Department official told Fox News Digital on Friday that Rubio is giving an exemption from an overall suspension of control over federal funds for efforts […]
SEC Greenlights First Hybrid Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs From Franklin Templeton, Hashdex | Bitcoinist.com – Bitcoinist
In response to yesterday's downturn in the virtual currency market, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved The first Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) dual index exchange traded fund (ETF) from Franklin Templeton and HashDex. The ETF is scheduled to launch in January 2025. SEC approves first Bitcoin and Ethereum dual-index ETF For the […]