Author: Charlie Jameson
Donald Trump has, reportedly, pressured Brian Kemp to urge the state’s legislators to do a special audit of Biden’s win. Key points: 1. Donald Trump plays mind games with Georgia Governor to overturn Joe Biden’s victory. 2. Trump requested a special audit of votes, as he reiterates claims of voter fraud. 3. Brian Kemp’s spokesman says Trump called the Governor only for expressing his condolences at the demise of Harrison Deal. Georgia Governor called by Donald Trump: President Donald Trump on Saturday phoned Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, pushing him to persuade country legislators to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s win withinside the country, a supply acquainted…
Argentina passes “millionaire’s tax” to boost the nation’s failing economy; Humans with a net worth of over 200 million pesos, will have to pay this tax. Key points: 1. Argentina introduces a “millionaire’s tax” to comfort the nation’s economy. 2. Argentina’s economy has crashed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and around 300 billion pesos is expected to be raised from the wealthy. 3. Approx. 0.8% of total Argentine taxpayers to come under the scanner of the country’s millionaire tax. Individuals with a net worth higher than 200 million pesos to be charged “millionaire tax” in Argentina: Argentina has surpassed a brand-new…
Billie Eilish asks her fans to keep an eye out for any developments; she will be back with a tour when it is safe for everyone. Key points: 1. Billie Ellish’s six-month tour gets canceled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Billie Ellish tweets that fans should accept the refund and hope that the pandemic ends quickly. 3. Billie Ellish has been live-streaming shows since March. Grammy-winner cancels tour which was postponed due to the COVID pandemic: Grammy-winning musician Billie Eilish on Friday (local time) introduced that she is canceling her “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” excursion. The…
More than 1400 employees signed an online petition to get an explanation from Google, over the firing of a black researcher, who accused the tech giant of suppressing marginalized voices. Key points: 1. 1400, Google personnel sign a letter asking the tech giant to explain the firing of a Black researcher. 2. Timnit Gebru alleges Google of silencing the marginalized voices. 3. Google defends itself on the issue to clear up false impressions on social media. Google’s employees protest against the firing of a Black AI ethics officer: More than 1,400 Google personnel protested on Friday after the firing of a Black…
Russia begins its COVID vaccination program with 70 clinics in Moscow, distributing it to the elderly age groups. Key points: 1. Sputnik V’s distributions begin in Moscow. 2. 95% effective Sputnik V’s approx. 2 million doses ready for distribution in Russia’s Moscow. 3. 70 locations set up for the distribution of COVID vaccine in Moscow, for above 60 age group. Russia starts distribution of COVID vaccine in Moscow: Russia is beginning its Covid-19 vaccination program, with clinics in Moscow inoculating the ones maximum at chance from the virus. Its personal vaccine Sputnik V, which became registered in August, is being used. Developers say it’s…
The US President-elect reiterated the need to wear masks, as the US registered nearly new 225,000 COVID infections. Key points: 1. No compulsion on taking the COVID vaccine in the US, states Joe Biden. 2. The US records 2500 deaths with nearly 225,000 new infections. 3. Willingness to take the COVID vaccine in America, rises to 60%. No pressure on citizens to take a coronavirus vaccine, states Joe Biden: President-go with Joe Biden says Americans might not be pressured to take a coronavirus vaccine whilst one turns into to be had withinside the US. It comes because the Centres for Disease Control…
Warner Bros to release their next films on OTT along with a theatrical release, escalating tensions with the cinemas’ owners across the US. Key points: 1. Cinema giant Odeon in talks with Warner Bros after the latter stated that all its releases will stream online simultaneously. 2. Warner Bros’ Dune and Matrix 4 will stream online on HBO Max along with a theatrical release. 3. AMC’s owner alleges Warner Bros of sabotaging the cinemas’ business. Tensions escalate between cinema owners and Hollywood studios: Odeon proprietor AMC is in “pressing talks” with Warner Bros after the filmmaker stated all releases might be to be had to…
The Human Rights Watch has stated that many of the refugees have said that the government of Bangladesh is forcing them to go to the remote island. Key points: 1. Bangladesh begins transferring Rohingya refugees to a deserted island. 2. Human Right Watch states that Rohingya refugees are being transferred forcefully. 3. Bangladesh’s foreign minister reiterates that the government is only taking refugees with their consent. Bangladesh transfers 1600 Rohingya refugees to an island: Authorities in Bangladesh have begun moving heaps of Rohingya refugees to a faraway island no matter issues approximately protection and consent. About 1600 refugees have been being transported on Friday…
The UN human rights group, along with celebrities across the globe, had condemned the violation of human rights in Egypt. Key points: 1. Egypt frees 3 human rights group’s members who were detained in Cairo. 2. Global condemnation by the UN’s human rights organization, celebrities, forced Egypt to let-go 3 individuals. 3. Egypt has denied allegations of violating the human rights of these detained individuals. Global criticism forces Egypt to let go 3 human rights members: Three individuals of a main Egyptian human rights organization detained in Cairo the remaining month had been freed following vast global criticism. The guys,…
Joe Biden’s agenda during the first 100 days in the White House will be to oversee the successful distribution of the COVID vaccine, and also make it compulsory to wear masks. Key points: 1. Joe Biden to urge Americans to wear masks in his first 100 days. 2. Wearing a mask in public might be compulsory; Joe Biden vows to set an example. 3. COVID-19 infections in the US cross 14.1 million, death toll at over 276,000. Defeating the virus by wearing masks, is Joe Biden’s agenda in the first 100 days as President: Americans will be asked to put…