WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, who will travel to Wilmington, North Carolina, on Thursday to talk about the economy, will stop in Charlotte to meet with families of police officers killed in the line of duty, a week after met with relatives of two fallen police officers in New York state.
The visit is expected to take place discreetly and behind closed doors, as the White House wishes to respect the privacy of bereaved families and avoid the appearance that it is using the issue for political purposes. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the airport, so as not to impose too much work on law enforcement agencies, which have been affected by the deaths but will already be there, helping with security for the presidential trip.
Biden will again try to show empathy with a community affected by gun violence, while calling for more restrictions on gun ownership and more funding for law enforcement.
Four police officers were killed a few days ago in North Carolina, when a wanted man opened fire on a unit that came to arrest him based on accusations of possessing a firearm as an ex-convict and fleeing to elude capture. The fallen officers were Sam Poloche and William Elliott of the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections; Joshua Eyer of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks.
Four other police officers were injured in the shooting; the suspect was killed. The agents found an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, a 40-caliber pistol and ammunition at the scene.
The AR-15 is one of the most used weapons in mass shootings, and it is the type of weapon Biden is talking about when he says “assault weapons” should be banned. Congress passed one of the most comprehensive gun safety laws in 2022, following the Uvalde, Texas, school massacre. But Biden often says that this law is not enough.
In the midst of the November election campaign, Biden has made the need to reduce gun violence one of his main issues, as he tries to defend himself against attacks from Republican Donald Trump that he is soft on criminals and an enemy of the police .
Unpacking Ethereum’s $35 Million Surge: Analyzing ETH’s 7% Increase to Reach a 2-Month High
Ethereum’s Price Surge Leads to Record Short Liquidations
On 3 May, Ethereum’s (ETH) price surged by over 5%, resulting in a significant increase in short positions being liquidated on its derivatives market. According to Coinglass, short liquidations reached a two-month high, with $35 million worth of ETH’s short positions being liquidated, compared to just $7.16 million in long liquidations.
When an asset’s value rises abruptly, short liquidations occur as traders with open positions anticipating a price drop are forced to exit their positions due to insufficient funds. Santiment’s data revealed that ETH closed above $3000 on 3 May after trading below that level earlier in the month.
Market Activity and Derivatives Trading
Despite the price rally, ETH continued to climb, with a price increase of over 5% in the last 24 hours, reaching $3,104. Coinglass data indicated that the rally did not trigger significant activity in ETH's derivatives market, as trading volume only grew by 2%.
Impact on Futures and Options Trading
ETH's Futures open interest saw a minor 3% increase to $10.68 billion, while Options volume plummeted by over 50%. Options trading allows participants to buy or sell an asset at a specified date. A decrease in Options volume suggests less speculation on ETH's future price movements, indicating a cautious approach by derivatives market participants.
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Unpacking Ethereum’s $35 Million Surge: Analyzing ETH’s 7% Increase to Reach a 2-Month High
The Ministry of Transport requested an inspection
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) requested the Department of Transport and the Department of Aviation to review and check the increase in air ticket prices, especially during the holiday of April 30 – May 1.
Specifically, the Ministry of Transport requested the Department of Aviation to immediately review and inspect ticket sales, declare and list prices, and make public and transparent information about airline ticket prices.
The Ministry of Transport requested to review the increase in air ticket prices. (Illustration photo: VOV)
“In case of detecting abnormalities, promptly direct, rectify and immediately handle violations according to authority (if any). At the same time, organize inspection and examination of ticket sales, declaration and posting. list prices of airlines, absolutely do not allow ticket price increases to go against regulations“, the Ministry of Transport emphasized.
In addition, request the Department of Transport to advise the Ministry to direct agencies and units to strengthen inspection of transport activities, serve passengers, and enhance solutions to best serve travel needs. of the people, stabilizing ticket prices, especially during the upcoming summer peak season.
The Ministry of Transport requested the Aviation Administration and the Transport Department to report implementation results before May 10.
According to the Ministry of Transport, recently, the increase in air ticket prices of domestic airlines has directly affected people’s travel needs, especially during the peak holiday period of April 30 – January 1. 5.
Survey of VTC News On April 11, online air ticket sales sites showed that ticket prices from April 28 to May 4 on many routes with tourist destinations increased by one and a half, even double, compared to normal days.
Specifically, the two-way ticket price for some flights such as: Hanoi to Phu Quoc on departure date April 28, return date May 2 of Vietnam Airlines is from 8.5 – 10 million VND/ticket; Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways cost from 7.9 – 8.3 million VND/ticket.
Similarly, a two-way ticket for the Hanoi – Da Nang flight on April 28 and return on May 2 costs 4.8 million VND; Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways cost 4.2 – 4.8 million VND/ticket.
Meanwhile, two-way tickets for the Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang flight on this occasion also have a high price of more than 5 million VND. A two-way ticket from Hanoi to Nha Trang costs 5.5 – 8 million VND depending on the departure and return time.
Thanh Lam
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