The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled on Wednesday that Altria and Philip Morris will not be allowed to import and sell IQOS heated tobacco devices in a patent case brought by rival R.J. Reynolds. Marlboro cigarettes maker Philip Morris developed IQOS as an alternative to cigarettes and they sell it in the U.S. by Altria,
For many years now, in Flint, Michigan, the town has been battling with terrible water to the point where they do not have running drinkable water. This issue has not just affected Flint but also the towns, cities, and neighborhoods surrounding it. But not all towns, cities, or neighborhoods have been affected. Bobbie Clay in
Four former Minneapolis police officers including Derek Chauvin appealed to Federal court to be not guilty in George Floyd’s murder-in-custody case in 2020 that they have not violated any civil rights to Mr. Floyd. Tuesday, there was the first motion hearing since these former officers were charged in May with a three-count indictment by the
US’s vital cash crops are getting blistered away due to the prevailing drought situation, parallelly the prices of common staples including corn and wheat prices are rapidly increasing. The after-effects of the torrid summer were quite clear this month during the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. It’s an annual event, where the farmers tour along the
Taliban have seized tons of modern arms, armored vehicles, attack aircrafts and other heavy weaponries left by Afghan forces during their surrender aided to their stock by US Army. They are rejoicing occupying abandoned American Army Helicopters carrying M24 Snipper rifles and M18 assault weapons, Humvees and US Military trucks, tanks and artilleries piles up
Japan is going to enjoy $20 Billion economic windfall with a global recognition by organizing Olympics in Tokyo this week amid pandemic. This will bring the host nation an economic recovery from Chinese shadow and a recognition as a strong global force recovering from Tsunami in 2011. The Olympics open on Friday, in the
The Lower Wage-earners are finally going to witness the benefits of the US’s heating economy and the fading pandemic as hiring in their sectors are increasing with increments and bonus offers. The Labor Department reported new employment opportunities in salons, hotels, stores, restaurants, and parallel other in-person roles comprised more or less of the June
Virgin Groups’ founder Richard Branson, announced on Thursday that he plans to board a flight that launches for space on July 11, deducing there are no technical problems and the weather remains clear. Branson’s company declared on Thursday evening, “Their next test flight will be on July 11, and their Founder will be among the
On July 20th, billionaire Jeff Bezos’s space aviation company, Blue Origin, is about to launch its foremost passenger spaceflight. Jeff Bezos himself and three other passengers will be boarding the flight including his brother Mark. Mr. Bezos, aged 57, is going to put a mark in the history with this 64 miles above of the
According to reports, lawyers representing the Trump Organization argued that former President Donald Trump’s company is getting inappropriately objectified. On Monday, the final-ditch effort happened to convince the New York prosecutors to let go of the organizations’ tax-related charges. For months, New York Attorney General’s Office and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office are investigating whether
Bitcoin tested the $40,000 level again Tuesday, just ahead of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting Wednesday. Altcoins followed, but retraced some of their gains Wednesday, with bitcoin holding steady above $39,000 in the early morning hours Texas Time. Officials for the U.S. central bank are expected to discuss plans today to put the
The relation between Facebook and Apple, the two giants, is undergoing big tension due to the major privacy feature that has been rolled out on Monday. Apple announced a new feature to its iPhones and iPads, which will allow iOS users to decide how they want their personal data handled. The latest update allows Apple
