Tag: United States
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Al Lewis Expands ‘Business Blunders’ with Subscriber-Only ‘Hall of Shame’
In January 2025, Business Blunders, the Substack newsletter created by award winning veteran journalist Al Lewis, introduced a paid tier for subscribers, expanding its offerings with exclusive content. Central to the launch is the ‘Business Blunders Hall of Shame’, a curated series that dives into some of the most notorious failures in corporate history.…
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Donald Trump’s Inauguration Address as the 47th U.S. President: Full Speech
“Thank you. Thank you very much everybody. Well, thank you very, very much. Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the United States Supreme Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and my fellow citizens. The Golden Age of America…
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Southern California Struggles with Historic Firestorm: Multiple Wildfires Cause Devastation
Southern California is in the grips of a historic firestorm as multiple wildfires erupt across the region, fueled by gusty winds, dry conditions, and an abundance of dry vegetation. The fires have spread rapidly, threatening homes and communities, causing devastating damage, and claiming at least 44 lives as of Friday…
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Southern California Faces Dangerous Windstorm as Fire Threat Intensifies
Millions of Southern Californians are bracing for a life-threatening windstorm, as wildfires spread across the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning, affecting an estimated 19 million people across the region, including metropolitan Los…
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High-Stakes Battle for Influence in a Post-Assad Middle East
[Ali Mohammed Al-Jaber, Shongjog columnist] The recent Op-Ed article published in the Oped Column Syndication provides a compelling analysis of the complex geopolitical dynamics following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. This commentary aims to very briefly discuss the points that risk analyst and columnist Bahauddin Foizee, author of…
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International Reactions to Fall of Bashar al-Assad
In a dramatic and historic turn of events, Syrian opposition fighters have announced that Syria has been “liberated” following their successful storming of Damascus. The opposition claimed that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the capital city to an undisclosed location, bringing an end to more than 50 years of Assad…
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Donald Trump’s Key Cabinet Picks and Top Administration Staff
The United States President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a slate of high-profile Cabinet and administration appointments, signaling the direction his second term could take. The roster includes familiar faces, seasoned politicians and business leaders from a range of sectors. Key Cabinet Picks: Other Senior Appointments: White House and Staff Changes:…
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Trump Nominates Billionaire Scott Bessent to Lead Treasury Department as He Finalizes Cabinet Picks
Donald Trump has nominated Wall Street financier Scott Bessent to head the U.S. Treasury Department, a key position overseeing tax policy, public debt, international finance and sanctions. The nomination, announced Friday evening, marks the conclusion of one of the most anticipated and drawn-out decisions in Trump’s second-term cabinet selection process.…
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Donald Trump Nominates Pam Bondi as His Pick for Attorney General
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi as his pick for Attorney General, following the sudden withdrawal of his initial choice, Rep. Matt Gaetz. If confirmed by the Senate, Bondi, 59, would oversee the Department of Justice (DOJ), managing its $45 billion budget and playing a crucial role in…
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Trump names Will Scharf as White House Staff Secretary, Sparking Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 16 that he has selected Will Scharf, one of his personal attorneys, to serve as his White House staff secretary. Scharf’s appointment has drawn attention not only due to his legal credentials but also because of his vocal support for Trump during legal battles.…
