Danielle Ong

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Danielle is a news writer for The International Business Times, covering the latest news on the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. politics. She has been writing for 5 years and has covered a wide range of local, national and global news stories.

WarnerMedia, Discovery Merger In 'Advance Talks'; Aims To Beat Netflix, Disney

The merger would create a new entertainment industry giant to take on popular streaming titans Disney and Netflix.

Pokemon Go maker Niantic is moving ahead with a plan to make the world a giant game board mixing fantasy and reality

Target Stops Selling Pokemon, Sports Trading Cards Following Recent Brawl

The announcement comes after a man was physically assaulted over sports trading cards last week.

Despite CDC Guidance, Virus Experts Suggest Americans Wear Masks In Public

Some epidemiologists say mask-wearing will help protect people at high risk of developing severe cases of COVID-19.

Colonial Pipeline was the victim of a ransomware attack but said it hopes to have its pipelines back online by the end of the week

Biden 'No Comment' On Reports Colonial Pipeline Paid $5M Ransom To Hackers

The company fell victim to a cyberattack last week that forced it to close its pipeline.

Kamala Harris’ Niece Stands With Palestine, AOC Slams Biden For Israel Support

Vice President Kamala Harris’ niece said those who are neutral on Israel-Gaza have "chosen the side of the oppressor."

India's massive surge has seen impromptu cremation grounds spring up across New Delhi

Experts Reveal India's Biggest COVID-19 Superspreaders: ‘Youngsters’ Loitering On Streets

A field survey found that majority of the people flouting COVID-19 rules were in the age group of 15-40 years.

Less than 60 percent of US adults have received at least one Covid vaccine injection, and authorities are scrambling to convince the rest to do so

Ohio Vaccine Lottery Eligibility: How To Win $1 Million Or Full College Scholarship?

Winners of the incentive program will be selected starting May 26 through June 23.

GOP Is Blaming Biden For Chick-Fil-A Sauce Shortage

The company has limited its signature sauce packets to customers due to a short supply.

$2 Billion Worth Of Stimulus Checks Remain Unclaimed: Is Yours Still Available?

There are still 1.25 million checks with a total amount of $2.1 billion still unclaimed, the IRS said.

Despite the soaring number of infections and deaths in India the real figures are beleived to be much higher

iPhone 12 Production In India Plunges By 50% Amid COVID-19 Crisis

More than 100 employees of an iPhone 12 factory in India tested positive for coronavirus.

Covid variants are seen as more dangerous than the original version of the virus because they are either more transmissible, deadly or able to get past some vaccine protections

6 Biggest COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Busted By Top Doctors

A recent survey showed that vaccine hesitancy is making it more difficult for some states to achieve the vaccination goal set by the Biden administration.

US Hunger Rate Drops To Lowest During Pandemic, Thanks To Stimulus Checks

The hunger rate in the United States has dropped to the lowest levels recorded since the pandemic began.

Donald Trump, pictured October 2020, said his administration had Covid-19 "totally under control"

Trump Family Members Got 'Inappropriately' Close, Dated Secret Service Agents, Book Reveals

A new book scheduled to release next week details the 'inappropriate' relationship between two Trump family members and Secret Service agents.

Facebook's oversight board is worried that for now, reinstating former US president Donald Trump could lead to "imminent harm and violence"

White House Won't 'Underestimate' Trump's Chances Of Winning 2024 Election

President Joe Biden in March said he plans to run for re-election in 2024 with Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate.

Medina Spirit ridden by jockey John Velazquez could be stripped of the Kentucky Derby victory

Here's Why Trump Is Calling A Kentucky Derby Horse A 'Junky'

Former President Donald Trump compared the Kentucky Derby horse to the "borders" and "fake presidential election."

What Is Emergency Broadband Benefit? New Stimulus Discount Can Help Pay For Internet Monthly

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program was included as part of the roughly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress in December last year.

Elon Musk Tweets 'Official' Dogecoin Song To Mark SpaceX's 'DOGE-1 Mission To The Moon'

Elon Musk celebrates SpaceX's "Doge-1 Mission to the Moon" which is expected to launch in 2022.

Actress Catherine Russell receives a Covid-19 test prior to performing in New York's longest-running play 'Perfect Crime'

Is NYC COVID-19 Variant More Severe, Dangerous Than Other Strains? CDC Answers

The B.1.526 COVID-19 variant was detected in Washington Heights in New York in November 2020.

India's hospitals have seen critical shortages of oxygen, beds and vaccines

Some India Hospitals Ask COVID-19 Patients To Leave If They Can’t Get Own Oxygen Ventilators

Hospitals are now asking relatives of COVID-19 patients to procure their own oxygen cylinders and ventilators as the country grapples with a crippled health care system.

Fourth Stimulus Check: White House Says Congress Will Decide On More Payments

Congress has sent out three rounds of stimulus checks to million of Americans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Broadway's fabled theaters, once a major money maker for New York, have been dark for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, and performers have no idea when they might get back to work

Broadway Reopening At 100% Capacity On Sept. 14: Which Shows Will Reopen?

Broadway theaters are set to reopen for the first time in more than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to close its doors.

Bill and Melinda Gates set up their charitable foundation when, as young parents, they read about millions of children in developing countries dying from easily treatable illnesses such as diarrhea

Bill Gates Divorce Settlement: No Prenup, $1.8B In Equities Transferred To Ex-Wife

Bill and Melinda gates did not sign a prenup before getting married but instead signed a separation contract.

Pfizer and BioNTech joined forces on April 9, 2020,Â as the world reeled from the pandemic

Pfizer Earned $3.5 Billion From Its COVID-19 Vaccines In 3 Months

Pfizer's mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is currently the company's biggest source of revenue.

Trump Back On Facebook, Twitter? New Site Allows Sharing Post On Other Platforms

Trump's new platform debuts four months after he was permanently suspended on Twitter following the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.

US President Joe Biden will boost capital gains taxes on about 500,000 wealthy families to pay for infrastructure investments, a White House official confirmed

Biden's Tax Hike Would Do 'Serious Harm' To US Economy, Expert Says

President Joe Biden's proposed tax hike could make the U.S. economy less competitive on a global scale, one expert says.

As India's pandemic has grown ever more dystopian many have volunteered in droves to help people source critical supplies such as oxygen

India COVID-19 Outbreak Could 'Spread Around The World,' Expert Warns

India's devastating COVID-19 outbreak could lead to a "humanitarian catastrophe" if it spreads across the world, a public health expert has warned.

Tax Refunds On 2020 Unemployment Benefits To Start In May

Americans who earned below $150,000 last year may be eligible to receive tax refund on the 2020 unemployment benefits.

Biden Tax Plan Could Impose 61% Tax Rate On Inherited Wealth

Biden's $1.8 trillion American Families Plan would return the top tax bracket to 39.6%, and eliminate a loophole that enables the wealthy to avoid tax by passing down their wealth to their heirs.