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U.S. President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID

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3 years ago

July 22, 2022

The 79-year-old has tested positive for the virus after being fully vaccinated and twice boosted

President Joe Biden said Thursday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 but will continue to work while in isolation at the White House despite his mild symptoms. In a video posted to Twitter, Biden told Americans that he is “doing well” and that his symptoms continue to be mild.

“I guess you heard, this morning I tested positive for Covid. But I’ve been double vaccinated, double boosted. Symptoms are mild and I really appreciate your inquires and concerns. But I’m doing well, getting a lot of work done. Going to continue to get it done and in the meantime, thanks for your concern and keep the faith. It’s gonna be OK,” Biden, said while unmasked and standing outside on the Truman Balcony. The White House says the 20-second video was filmed by a masked and socially distanced videographer.

Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked several times during the daily briefing where the President may have contracted the virus—especially since he recently returned from a trip to the Middle East with stops in Israel and Saudi Arabia. However, she said that it doesn’t matter where President Biden contracted COVID-19, and that the most important thing is that he was fully vaccinated and double boosted.

Then, reporters asked Dr. Ashish Jha, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, where Biden may have caught the virus. After Jha said he didn’t know, Jean-Pierre interjected to say again it’s not important.

At 79-years-old, Biden is at high risk for experiencing severe illness however officials say at the moment there is no talk of transferring power to the vice-president.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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17 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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