Pedestrians pass by a Citibank branch in Washington, DC Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | fake pictures Citigroup reported second-quarter results on Tuesday that beat analysts’ expectations thanks in part to a massive surge in business revenue that helped offset a slowdown in the company’s consumer banking business. This is how …
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Biden uses quote made in particular by Mao Zedong during big money fundraiser: reports
Alleged Democratic candidate Joe Biden raised his eyebrows Monday when he echoed the rhetoric that was famous for Chinese Communist dictator Mao Zedong, according to reports. Biden conducted a digital fundraiser with former President Obama’s adviser, Valerie Jarrett. According to Edward-Isaac Dovere of The Atlantic, the former vice president “quoted …
Read More »US budget deficit hits record high of $ 864 billion in June
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin with the national debt signage in the background. Tom Williams | CQ Roll Call | fake pictures The federal government incurred the largest monthly budget deficit in history in June, as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded as millions of job losses reduced …
Read More »Coronavirus cases soar in more than 1 million in 5 days.
Reported cases increased by 1,046,200 from July 6 to July 10, compared to an increase of 994,400 during the five days from July 5 to July 9. The total number of global cases exceeded 13 million on Monday, growing by 1,061,600 between July 8-13. Although some countries that were affected …
Read More »The fusion of the solar cell and the liquid battery produces efficient and long-lasting solar storage
Schematic illustration of an integrated solar flow battery. A solar cell is connected to chemical tanks that can store electricity for later use. Wenjie Li Chemists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and their collaborators have created a highly efficient and long-lasting solar flow battery, a way to generate, store and …
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