In this article Already banned from Twitter, it looks like Donald Trump will be shut out of Davos too. The former U.S. president, the star attraction of last January’s gathering of power-brokers in the Swiss Alps, is unlikely to be invited back, according to the World Economic Forum’s founder and […]
Read moreSEISS questions: Can you still claim self-employed grant if you have a part-time job?
Martin Lewis gives update on SEISS grant for self-employed The first two SEISS grants are currently closed, but there is a third and fourth on the way. The SEISS third grant is open for applicants now, with the deadline to apply falling at the end of this month on January […]
Read moreCapitol Violence Sparks Discussion Of Secret, Safer Impeachment Trial Vote
Amid a rising American atmosphere of political death threats and violence, some are calling for a secret vote to determined Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial to protect senators’ safety. The idea was discussed last time around after Trump’s first impeachment in 2019. Some argued that Republicans were unable to vote […]
Read moreDubai Shares Drop on Restrictions, Kuwait Banks Rise: Inside EM
Dubai’s main equities index led losses in the Middle East after a fresh set of restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus as cases keep rising. Banks in Kuwait advanced on potential dividend resumption. The DFM General Index fell as much as 1.6% on Sunday, adding to a 2% drop […]
Read moreDustin Poirier Knocks Out Conor McGregor at UFC 257
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dustin Poirier stopped Conor McGregor with a flurry of punches midway through the second round Sunday, avenging his loss to the Irish superstar with a knockout victory at UFC 257. Poirier (26-7) caught McGregor with a series of shots to the head before […]
Read moreU.S., Japan Defense Chiefs Agree to Strengthen Alliance in Call
In this article Newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Japanese counterpart Nobuo Kishi agreed to strengthen the alliance between their two countries in a phone call early Sunday Tokyo time, Japan’s Defense Ministry said in a statement. In the first call between the two since Austin’s […]
Read moreA former Trump economic official supports Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package
One of Trump's former top economic advisors says he supports Biden's nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, CNN reported. The large package would include a $1,400 stimulus check, additional unemployment benefits, and aid for state and local governments. Some Senate Republicans have said they oppose the large package. Visit Business […]
Read moreTrump wanted the Justice Department to sue individual states to overturn their election results, but top officials refused, WSJ report says
Trump wanted the Justice Department to sue states directly in the Supreme Court to overturn the election results. DOJ officials refused, prompting Trump to plot to replace the acting attorney general with a loyalist. That effort was foiled by DOJ leaders when some threatened to resign if Jeffrey Rosen was […]
Read moreArizona Republicans Censure Cindy McCain, GOP Governor
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Republicans voted Saturday to censure Cindy McCain and two prominent GOP officials who have found themselves crosswise with former President Donald Trump. The censures of Sen. John McCain’s widow, former Sen. Jeff Flake and Gov. Doug Ducey are merely symbolic. But they show the party’s foot […]
Read moreNew York lost 1 million jobs in 2020 due to COVID-19
Cuomo’s tax policies ‘hurting the average consumer, not the rich’: Gristedes CEO Gristedes Foods President, Chairman and CEOJohn Catsimatidis argues New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ‘hurting the average consumer’ through tax hikes. Here’s why New Yorkers need to get a whole lot more coronavirus vaccine: The economy is in the […]
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