News

China accuses U.S. of COVID investigation smear campaign

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2 years ago

March 2, 2023

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Ever since Covid-19 started spreading in the Chinese city of Wuhan, there has been much debate about where the virus originated from

It was originally assumed that the disease made the jump from animals to humans in a seafood market in Wuhan.

But there have also been accusations that Covid leaked out from a laboratory.

The latest claim of this nature comes from FBI Director Christopher Wray.

In an interview with Fox News, he said that the agency have “assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident in Wuhan”.

He’s also accused Beijing of trying to scupper investigations into how the pandemic started.

These comments come just days after the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Energy Department has now assessed – with low confidence – that the virus came from a lab.

Beijing has categorically denied any claims that the virus leaked out from a laboratory – accusing certain parties of trying to smear China.

They’ve also pointed to an investigation from the World Health Organisation back in 2021 that said the laboratory leak theory was “extremely unlikely”.

These claims come amidst the backdrop of increasing U.S.-China tensions and these latest comments from the FBI director will do little to calm the situation.

News

Billionaire & engineer make history after world’s first private space mission

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2 hours ago

September 13, 2024

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A billionaire and an engineer have made history with the world’s first private spacewalk aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule.

Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis stepped outside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule for nearly two hours, tethered to the craft as it orbited Earth.

This risky mission tested new spacesuits and technology, pushing the limits of private space travel. #featured #trending

Money

What to expect for IPO markets

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8 hours ago

September 13, 2024

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With high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty–what’s in store for IPO markets?

As the second half of 2024 begins, the IPO market is poised for a potential rebound after a sluggish start to the year.

With improving economic conditions and renewed investor confidence, more companies seem to be considering going public, creating market optimism.

However, challenges such as inflation and geopolitical uncertainties remain key factors to watch.

Dean Quiambao, a partner at Armanino joins Veronica Dudo to discuss what experts are predicting for the IPO landscape in the coming months and how businesses are positioning themselves for success.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #IPO #IPOmarkets #ratecuts

Leaders

Harris, Biden & Trump unite for 9/11 ceremony

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19 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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New York City has marked 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and reshaped the nation.

Families of the victims gather at the 9/11 Memorial, keeping a sacred promise to remember the fallen with six moments of silence.

These moments mark key events from that tragic morning: the strikes on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.

Also a moment of unity on the campaign trail, as President Biden, Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris came together at the 9/11 ceremony. #featured #trending