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Joe Biden quits

'Best way forward is to pass the torch': Joe Biden on quitting US presidential race

In a historic address to Americans from the Oval Office, 81-year-old Biden said he had dropped out of the 2024 presidential election to unite his country, and to give way to fresher, younger voices.

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US VP Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris to discuss Israel-Gaza war with Israeli PM Netanyahu at White House

Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, will meet Netanyahu during his visit to Washington, even as she skips his address to a joint session of Congress.

United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle. (Pic: Getty Images)

US Secret Service director resigns, says Trump's assassination attempt was agency's biggest failure

Kim Cheatle's decision comes in response to calls for her resignation from both Democrats and Republicans following a heated congressional hearing on July 22 about the shooting.

Microsoft outage

US Congress calls CrowdStrike CEO to testify over his firm’s role in global Microsoft outage impacting millions

The outage affected about 8.5 million machines running Microsoft's Windows operating system. It most notably disrupted the aviation sector, where over 1,100 flights were canceled, and more than 1,700 were delayed across the United States.

Hindu temple in Canada vandalized, defaced with anti-India graffiti

The Hindu American Foundation said the slurs in the graffiti also attacked Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya while sharing a picture of the defacement.

US VP Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris secures enough support from party delegates to become Democrat presidential nominee

So far, Harris has been backed by more than the 1,976 pledged delegates required for her nomination on the first ballot, with supporters rallying behind her in their effort to defeat Republican Donald Trump.

University of Toronto

University of Toronto Study: Pharma Industry's national campaign to influence prescribing practices exposed

A University of Toronto study reveals over 1.1 million pharma-sponsored events targeting U.S. health professionals in 2022. These events, aimed at influencing prescribing practices, highlight a need for transparency and ethical industry interactions. The research emphasizes understanding their prevalence and impact, urging conversations on best practices in prescribing to prioritize public health.