Month: April 2022

AGs Push Back Against ‘Absurd Effort’ to Thwart Border Security Efforts in Texas

The attorney generals of Texas and Missouri are pushing back against what they say is another attempt by the Biden administration to thwart border security efforts in Texas, this time through the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the prostrate milkweed (Asclepias prostrata), a wildflower, as an endangered species…


These Netflix Analysts Aren’t Confident of a Turnaround Within the Next 18 Months

Netflix Inc. reported a revenue miss and a loss of net paid adds for the first quarter. Reacting to the quarterly results, most analysts tempered their expectations for the streaming giant. Netflix Analysts Rosenblatt Securities analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Neutral rating on Netflix shares and reduced the price target from $354 to $245. Raymond James…


Truth Social Migrates to Rumble Cloud, Trump Platform Preparing to Onboard Millions

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s social media platform—Truth Social—migrated to Rumble Cloud on April 22 as it attempts to onboard millions of internet users on the network. Truth Social, created by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), “successfully” migrated its website and mobile applications to Rumble’s cloud infrastructure, according to an April 22 news release….


Binance Forges NFT Tie-Up With Indian Government’s Top Tech Institute Amid Crypto Regulatory Clampdown

Amid the regulatory hammer on digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu, and Dogecoin, the Indian government-run IIT Delhi has partnered with Binance to provide non-fungible token (NFT) tickets during its upcoming three-day cultural fest. IIT Delhi’s ‘Rendezvous’ fest is scheduled from April 24–26. According to India’s Mint business newspaper, IIT Delhi representatives said the partnership with Binance will allow students to learn…


Apple’s Newest Line Dominated iPhone Sales in Q1: What It Could Mean for Earnings

New research released ahead of Apple Inc.’s March quarter results, due on April 28, points toward strong uptake for the latest iteration of its iPhones. What Happened The entire Apple iPhone 13 lineup had the largest share of the total iPhones sold in the United States in several years, in the March quarter, market research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP)…


LIVE UPDATES: US Warns Russia of ‘Astronomical’ Nuclear Price

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 23. Click here for updates from April 22. US Warns Russia of ‘Astronomical’ Nuclear Price Russia would pay an “astronomical” price should its President Vladimir Putin order the use of tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said on…


LIVE UPDATES: Russia Reveals Crew Losses From Sunken Warship

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 23. Click here for updates from April 22. Russia Reveals Crew Losses From Sunken Warship At least one person was killed and another 27 are missing after the Moskva, the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, sunk earlier this month, according to Russian state media. Another 396 crew…


LIVE UPDATES: Ukraine: Russian Offensive Continues in East

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 23. Click here for updates from April 22. Ukraine: Russian Offensive Continues in East The Ukraine military’s general staff says that Russian forces continue their “offensive operations” in eastern Ukraine with the goal of defeating Ukrainian forces, establishing full control over the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and securing…


EU May Allow Gas Payments Under New Russian Ruble Exchange Decree Without Breaching Sanctions

The European Commission sent new guidance to its member states on April 21, admitting that it “appears possible” for European buyers of Russian gas to pay according to the terms of Moscow’s decree on ruble conversion without violating international sanctions. Many European countries in the Euro bloc are heavily dependent on 40 percent of their…


Person Sets Themselves on Fire Outside Supreme Court in Washington DC

A person was airlifted from the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court after they reportedly set themselves on fire, according to a court spokesperson. Supreme Court spokesperson Patricia McCabe said in a statement to outlets that the event took place around 6:30 p.m. Friday on the plaza in front of the Supreme Court building, after…