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Fully Vaccinated & Double Boosted US VP Kamala Harris Tests Covid-19 Positive
US Vice-President Kamala Harris, who has had four doses of Covid vaccination, has tested positive for Covid-19. The VP isolated herself after testing positive on both, an RT-PCR test and a rapid antigen test. Harris would return to the White House only once she tests negative. President Joe Biden had come earlier under heavy criticism for wrongly claiming that vaccinated people don't catch Covid-19.
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US Shows Displeasure Over India Censoring COVID-Related Social Media Posts
The US government on April 27 showed disapproval towards India's decision of censoring social media contents that were critical of the Centre's response to the COVID-19 crisis. The US stated, "That certainly wouldn't be aligned with our view of freedom of speech around the world". As of now, both Twitter and Facebook have removed over 100 such posts and URLs, including those from prominent figures, opposition leaders, journalists and… read-more
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Joe Biden Adds Another Indian-Born Into His Administration
Vedant Patel, senior spokesperson representing Joe Biden, was elected as Assistant Press Secretary of the White House Communications and Press Staff on December 18. Patel has previously served as the Regional Communications Director while campaigning in Biden's election campaign. "They are respected and creative communicators ready to tackle urgent challenges", said Joe Biden addressing the staff. Raised in California, Patel is the only… read-more
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Barack Obama Shares Songs That He Played During Presidency
Former US President Barack Obama, in his latest Instagram post, shared 20 songs that he streamed while serving in the White House. The songs in the playlist ranged from classic rock to jazz, hip-hop - featuring artists like Eminem and Jay-Z - and The Beatles among many others. The list came out as a promoting factor for Obama's political memoir A Promised Land set to be released on November 17.
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