June 2024 - Dual cow

A restaurant challenges the president of Venezuela by selling empanadas

Jun

A restaurant challenges the president of Venezuela by selling empanadas

More news - Latest news Revenue agency representatives did not respond to our email seeking comment. The Hernández sisters were initially devastated. But they had filmed their interaction with regulators and sent it to one of their daughters. The young girl decided she could share the family's experience with some friends. The video quickly spread online, and soon outraged supporters were visiting the restaurant as if on a pilgrimage. Donations appeared at the door: spices to flavor the filling for empanadas, a 33-pound bag of cornmeal. Then funds started pouring in from Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and even Germany. Many people…

The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation shows signs of cooling

Jun

By Jean Thompson

Investments and Business

The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation shows signs of cooling

Related media - Breaking news The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge continues to show signs of cooling, accompanied by moderate growth in consumer spending - good news for central banks as they aim to control rising prices and curb demand. In May, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 2.6% from a year earlier, meeting economists’ expectations and down slightly from April’s 2.7% increase. Excluding the more volatile food and fuel prices, core inflation also rose 2.6% year-over-year, down from April’s 2.8%. On a monthly basis, inflation remained remarkably subdued, with overall prices not showing any significant increases. The Federal…

More and more women in Africa are using long-acting contraceptives, changing their lives

Jun

By Jean Thompson

Health

More and more women in Africa are using long-acting contraceptives, changing their lives

More news - News 24 hours Countries with limited budgets usually choose to pay for health services considered more essential, such as vaccines, rather than for reproductive health, Dr. said. Ayman Abdelmohsen, head of the family planning division of the UNFPA Technical Division, because they produce more immediate results. But a recent push by UNFPA for low-income countries to shoulder more of the costs has led 44 governments to sign a new financing framework that commits them to increasing their contributions to reproductive health each year. Despite this, there was a significant global shortfall of approximately $95 million in product…

Shahjahan Bhuiya, the hangman turned TikTok star, dies in Bangladesh

Jun

By Jean Thompson

International

Shahjahan Bhuiya, the hangman turned TikTok star, dies in Bangladesh

More news - Recent news Shahjahan Bhuiya, who became famous for executing some of Bangladesh's most infamous criminals in exchange for reduced sentences for his crimes and later achieved brief fame on TikTok, died on Monday in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. The National Police announced on Tuesday that the cause of his death, which occurred in hospital, had not yet been confirmed. Abul Kashem, Bhuiya's landlord, said he took Bhuiya to hospital on Sunday after Bhuiya felt chest pains. Last year, Bhuiya told local media that he was 74, but his national identity card, provided by Kashem, indicated that he was…

South Florida Heat and Panthers chase NBA and NHL titles

Jun

By Jean Thompson

International

South Florida Heat and Panthers chase NBA and NHL titles

Related media - News 24 hours Longtime friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel enjoy a rare sports moment as the Miami teams battle for the championship. Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are living a dream come true. The longtime friends and South Florida residents hit it big with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both making it to the finals, competing for NBA and NHL titles simultaneously. Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets for both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They’ve endured tough seasons, like the Heat’s 15-win campaign in 2007-08,…

Supreme Court sides with Biden administration in social media case

Jun

By Jean Thompson

Science and Technology

Supreme Court sides with Biden administration in social media case

Related media - Breaking news The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Biden administration in a case involving social media, scoring a significant practical victory. The ruling rejected a Republican challenge to block the government from communicating with social media platforms to combat misinformation. In a 6-3 decision, the Court found that the plaintiffs, including states and individuals, had not suffered direct harm that would have entitled them to sue. This decision leaves unanswered broader questions about the First Amendment's limits on government influence over tech companies, which control much of the flow of information online. The case…