As Midterms Loom, Biden Says Fighting Inflation ‘Top Priority’
contact@hellonews.website US president presents plan to counter inflation, criticizes Republican opponents’ plan as ‘backwards’
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Bill Gates Says He Has COVID-19, Experiencing Mild Symptoms
seattle — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Via Twitter, the billionaire philanthropist said he will isolate until he…
Senate Approves First Black Woman to Federal Reserve's Board
washington — The Senate confirmed economist Lisa Cook on Tuesday to serve on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, making her the first Black woman to do so in the…
Women Weigh in on Leaked Supreme Court Abortion Opinion
New Orleans — When Tory Donahoo of Pensacola, Florida, read last week’s leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft decision on abortion rights, she became worried and frightened. The majority opinion, though…
Abortion Rights Protests at Supreme Court Justices' Homes Spark Debate
Protests over the Supreme Court’s expected decision to overturn abortion protections guaranteed by its 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade have spilled from the steps of the court itself to…
Parents Hunting for Baby Formula as Shortage Spans US
Washington — Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because supply disruptions and a massive safety recall have swept many leading brands off store shelves. Months of…
In Drought-ravaged California, Water Use Is Up Dramatically
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s drought is worsening and yet residents used more water in March than any month since 2015, defying pleas for conservation from Gov. Gavin Newsom and other…
Honduran Ex-President Hernandez Pleads Not Guilty in U.S., Decries Treatment
New York — Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, with chains around his ankles, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to U.S. drug and weapons charges in Manhattan federal court while…
US Muslims See Rise in Islamophobia
After a six-year hiatus, U.S. President Joe Biden last week resumed the 22-year-old tradition of hosting an Eid celebration at the White House. “Muslims make our nation stronger every single…
Jordan's King to Meet Biden on Peace, Jerusalem Violence
Amman — Jordan’s King Abdullah is to meet U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington on Friday amid tensions with Israel over the management of Jerusalem’s Islamic and Christian holy sites.…
New Life, New Struggles: Afghans Still Adjusting to US
WASHINGTON — Taliban forces had taken the Afghan capital. Crowds of panicked people thronged the airport. And a young man who had worked as a subcontractor for the U.S. military…
Rare Cases of COVID Returning Prompt Questions About Pfizer Pill
WASHINGTON — As more doctors prescribe Pfizer’s powerful COVID-19 pill, new questions are emerging about its performance, including why a small number of patients appear to relapse after taking the…
After Leak, Some State Legislators Propose More Restrictive Abortion Laws
With the Supreme Court expected to do away with a federal guarantee to abortion access in the coming months, legislators in some states are proposing significantly more restrictive laws governing…
Pulitzer Prizes Award Washington Post for Jan. 6 Coverage
New York — The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize in public service journalism Monday for its coverage of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, an attack on…
Biden Starts Program to Provide Discounted Internet Service in US
The Biden administration announced on Monday that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes, a program that could effectively make tens of millions…