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House votes to end partial government shutdown
The two measures to end the 13-day partial government shutdown are expected to stall in the Senate and face a veto from President Trump. source
Government shutdown cost $8 billion in first quarter of 2019
Also, new sanctions announced for Venezuela, the shutdown takes an economic toll on federal workers and the U.S. GDP, Kamala Harris announces presidential bid, and…
Trump ‘not happy’ with bipartisan deal to avoid second shutdown
The deal includes $1.375 billion to build a barrier on the southern border – a far cry from the $5.7 billion the president had demanded….
G-7 nations to donate 1 billion vaccine doses to needy countries
World leaders also agreed to a 15% global corporate tax rate ahead of the summit. source
Couple awarded more than $2B in punitive damages in Roundup suit
Alberta and Alva Pilliod accused the weed killer, which they said they’d used on their properties for decades, of likely causing their cancer. WATCH THE…
Verizon dumps Tumblr for fraction of $1 billion purchase price | Techbytes
General Motors and Volkswagen plan to focus on fully electric vehicles, and a first edition set of Pokemon trading cards sold for $107,000 at an…
Apple to invest $1 billion and create 15,000 jobs in Texas
CEO Tim Cook was joined by President Trump in the factory where the Mac Pro is made; they discussed China and whether the iPhone will…
Cyber Monday 2019 on track to hit record $9.4 billion in sales
Big-box stores including Target and Kohl’s are offering massive discounts on items such as Instapots, Roombas and doorbuster deals online. WATCH THE FULL EPISODES OF…
Massive evacuation underway due to fires in Australia l ABC News
The ongoing fires impacting the region has led to an estimated half billion animals dead, including many koalas and kangaroos. #Australia #Wildfires #Evacuation #MassiveEvacuation #Animals…
Jeff Bezos commits to forming $10 billion Earth Fund for climate change
The Amazon founder and CEO has been in the news for his recent divorce settlement, his latest real estate purchase, and the carbon emissions impact…
Michael Bloomberg suspends his presidential campaign l ABC News
Bloomberg, who reportedly spent half a billion dollars on his campaign, has dropped out of the 2020 presidential race after a disappointing Super Tuesday. Michael…
President Trump signs coronavirus bill | WNT
Trump approved $8.3 billion in emergency funding on Friday to combat the coronavirus. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/39xrPbv WATCH OTHER FULL…
Small businesses left in lurch while bigger companies get bulk of relief cash | WNT
Seventy-five companies that got money in the $349 billion relief package had market values greater than $100 million, yet nearly half the nation’s workforce works…
US sending $1 billion to help states boost COVID-19 testing: Trump
The president said that the government will send $1 billion to states and territories to help increase their coronavirus testing capabilities. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus…
Trump impeachment trial: House to submit article of impeachment to Senate today
Senate impeachment trial is set to begin Feb. 8, plus, more on voting systems company Dominion filing a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani….
By the Numbers: America’s $4 billion commitment to global vaccinations
The Biden administration pledges to help deliver more vaccines to poor countries to help control the pandemic globally, without impacting U.S. vaccine supply. ABC News…
President of California Federation of Teachers on schools reopening
Jeffrey Freitas weighs in on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $2 billion incentive to reopen schools. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC…
