Day: January 25, 2024

Karine Jean-Pierre does victory lap, touts Biden putting ‘equity’ at the center of economic approach

7:00 pm January 25, 2024

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre insisted Thursday that American consumers are feeling better about the economy because President Biden has “put equity at the center” of his economic policies, added jobs and is getting critical infrastructure done. The government official told CNN that Americans are feeling better about the economy thanks to Biden’s policies, […]

Brits boiling with anger over US scientist’s suggestion for the ‘perfect’ cup of tea

6:16 pm January 25, 2024

An American scientist found herself in hot water after suggesting Brits change how they make their tea, providing advice with a literal pinch of salt. “We want to ensure the good people of the U.K. that the unthinkable notion of adding salt to Britain’s national drink is not official United States policy, and never will […]

UK museums return looted artifacts to Ghana under long-term loan arrangement

6:15 pm January 25, 2024

Two British museums are returning looted gold and silver artifacts to Ghana under a long-term loan arrangement as U.K. institutions face increasing demands to hand over treasures acquired at a time when the British Empire ruled over people around the globe. The British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, together with the […]

Katie Couric tells Vice President Harris she’s ‘not in charge of the border’

5:58 pm January 25, 2024

Katie Couric sat down for an interview with Vice President Harris on Wednesday and told her that she is “not in charge” of the southern border. “I want to talk to you about immigration, because I think nearly everyone agrees that the system is broken, and that we need comprehensive immigration reform. Early on, I […]

Fossil fuel industry unleashes on Biden for halting key natural gas projects

5:55 pm January 25, 2024

A large coalition of more than 30 fossil fuel industry associations is raising the alarm over an expected White House decision to delay permitting for key natural gas export facilities over their potential climate impacts. The groups — including the American Petroleum Institute (API) and American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC) — penned a letter […]