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Steep telecom tariff hikes may slow shift to smartphones

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Recent telecom tariff hikes may deter migration to 5G smartphones, boosting 4G featurephone use. Smartphone brands may offer data bundles to drive sales. The hikes could strain users transitioning to smartphones, impacting the featurephone user base. Despite higher tariffs, 5G users are unlikely to reduce data consumption, with Transsion's brands catering to feature phone users.

Obama backs Biden after rough debate performance

TheHill.com 

Former President Obama urged voters Friday to back President Biden in November despite a poor showing by the president in the previous night's debate. "Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know," Obama posted on social media platform X. "But this election is still a choice between someone who has fought for ordinary folks his...

Panama’s next president meets migrants at the Darien Gap, promises to shut down the perilous route

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Panama’s president-elect José Raúl Mulino is visiting the jungle province of Darien, where he was to face one of his biggest challenges: controlling the world’s busiest migration route from South America bound for the United States. The 65-year-old lawyer, who will take the reins of Panama on Monday, promised during his campaign to shut down the Darien Gap, calling the daily crossings “an odyssey that does not have a reason to exist.” More than half a million people crossed the migration corridor... Читать дальше...

Fiscal deficit in April-May at 3% of annual target

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The official data revealed the fiscal deficit reduced significantly between April and May, indicating financial improvement. Analysts foresee a faster fiscal consolidation than expected, with potential to enhance expenditure. Aditi Nayar from ICRA highlighted the positive revenue trend, showcasing opportunities for economic growth and sustainability.

No return date yet for NASA astronauts who launched to space station aboard Boeing's capsule

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

NASA says two astronauts will stay in space longer to continue troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule. NASA on Friday did not give a return date. Two veteran NASA test pilots blasted off aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule for the space station on June 5. It was the first astronaut launch for Boeing after years of delays and setbacks. The test flight was expected to last a week or so, enough time for Wilmore and Williams to check out the capsule while docked at the station. But problems with the capsule’s propulsion system... Читать дальше...