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Israel, Hamas indicate no deal imminent after Biden's cease-fire claims

Israel's seal on the territory, which allows in only a trickle of food and other aid, has sparked alarm that a famine could be imminent, according to the United Nations

US and UK hit Iranian deputy commander and Houthi member with sanctions

The sanctions block access to US property and bank accounts and prevent the targeted people and companies from doing business with Americans

Chatbots' incorrect responses on US polls threaten to disenfranchise voters

Fifteen states and one territory will hold both Democratic and Republican presidential nominating contests next week and millions of people already are turning to chatbots for basic information

Biden govt taps $366M to fund clean energy for native tribes, rural areas

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm called the announcement historic at a clean energy tribal summit in Southern California that began Tuesday

85% of small US businesses show optimism for growth in 2024: Survey

Eighty-five percent of all small businesses surveyed said they were satisfied with the success of their business, and 86 per cent said they achieved their 2023 business goals

US Army slashing 5% jobs in major revamp to prepare for future wars

Under the new plan, the goal is to bring in enough troops over the next five years to reach a level of 470,000

Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so quiet even his parents didn't know

The British driver rocked the F1 world when it was announced on Feb. 1 that he was joining the Italian manufacturer next year, despite signing a new contract with Mercedes last summer

Israel will halt Gaza war during Ramadan if hostage deal is fixed: Biden

At the same time, Biden did not call for an end to the war, which was triggered by the deadly Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7

Microsoft's new deal with France's Mistral AI comes under EU lens

The commission, the EU's top antitrust enforcer, said it's including the deal as part of its broader review of the generative AI market

Biden and Trump will face tests in Michigan that could inform a rematch

While Joe Biden and Donald Trump are marching toward their respective presidential nominations, Michigan's primary on Tuesday could reveal significant political perils for both of them.

Peru declares health emergency in 20 provinces as dengue cases soar

The health emergency will enable the nation's government to transfer funds faster to the affected regions and also transport doctors and nurses. It will cover 20 of the country's 24 provinces

Most UNSC members demand Taliban rescind decrees oppressing women, girls

The Taliban have not been recognized by any country

Consultant behind fake Biden robocalls says was trying to warn about AI

New Hampshire authorities have been investigating the calls as a potential violation of the state's voter suppression law

Western troops on ground in Ukraine not ruled out in future, says Macron

The French leader said at the meeting of 20 European heads of state and other Western officials in Paris that we will do everything needed so Russia cannot win the war

Supreme Court battles with GOP-led states' efforts to regulate social media

In nearly four hours of arguments, several justices questioned aspects of laws adopted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas in 2021

Iran increased its total stockpile of uranium: UN nuclear watchdog report

According to the IAEA's definition, around 42 kilograms (92.5 pounds) of uranium enriched to 60 per cent is the amount at which creating one atomic weapon is theoretically possible

Biden hopes ceasefire to pause Israel-Hamas war can take effect by Monday

Biden commented in New York after taping an appearance on NBC's Late Night With Seth Meyers

UN court proceedings: Majority nations argue Israel violated int'l law

The hearings addressed a request by the UN General Assembly for a non-binding opinion on the legality of Israel's policies

Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud case

The former president's lawyers filed a notice of appeal Monday asking the state's mid-level appeals court to overturn Judge Arthur Engoron's Feb 16 verdict in Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit

Amazon joins 29 other 'blue chip' cos in Dow Jones Industrial Average

The e-commerce pioneer will officially take its position among the 30-company Dow before the open of trading Monday, replacing drugstore operator Walgreens Boots Alliance