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Russia, Turkey express support for Ukrainian grain exports corridor
Russia and Turkey voiced support for a safe corridor in the Black Sea that would allow for Ukrainian grain exports. The support came as Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu hosted his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Ankara on Wednesday. Russia also demanded Ukraine remove mines from the Black Sea. Ukraine is one of the world’s… -
World Bank downgrades global economic growth forecast for 2022 to 2.9%
According to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, worldwide growth is expected slow down even more than previously thought. The report has global economic growth at 2.9% in 2022, down from the 5.7% growth seen in 2021 as well as the 4.1% growth predicted for 2022 back in January. “The war in Ukraine,… -
Mexican president, other leaders back out of Summit of the Americas
President Joe Biden’s efforts to rally international support during this week’s Summit of the Americas took a blow when Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed he will skip the summit. On Monday, President Obrador said he would be sending Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard instead. “I sent word to President Biden that I will… -
‘End of the oil age’: Expert warns of summer fuel shortage
The national average for a gallon of gas continues to rise but has not hindered Americans from traveling. Experts are now sounding the alarm about a potential gas, diesel and jet fuel shortage this summer. “Much lower refining capacity against strong demand is the fundamental problem, and it’s more related to that than it is… -
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote Monday brought by his own Conservative Party in response to lawmakers’ disappointment in his leadership. The ongoing scandal connected to parties at 10 Downing Street that were in clear violation of COVID-19 lockdown orders his government had imposed on the public served to exacerbate Conservatives’ concern… -
Herschel Walker hoping to tackle Sen. Warnock in Georgia
Herschel Walker is an ex-football player and businessman who has made a household name in Georgia. He is now leveraging that notoriety in a bid to become the state’s first black Republican Senator. Walker is hoping to oust Democratic incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock in the deep south which could sway the balance of power in… -
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 4 years in prison over Stormy Daniels book
The legal battle between porn actress Stormy Daniels and her former lawyer Michael Avenatti ended with a four-year prison sentence for Avenatti. In issuing the sentence Thursday, Manhattan federal court judge Jesse M. Furman said the sentence will mean that Avenatti will spend another 2 1/2 years in prison on top of the 2 1/2… -
Biden responds to baby formula shortage after two-month delay
President Joe Biden raised eyebrows we he said “became aware” of “how intense” the ongoing baby formula shortage was “in early April.” This would put President Biden’s knowledge of the shortage roughly two months after baby formula producer Abbott halted production at the plant and recalled several brands of formula. The pause came amid an… -
Tulsa medical building shooting latest in string of mass shootings
A shooting at a medical building in Tulsa left five dead, including the gunman, according to this tweet from Tulsa police. Deputy Police Chief Eric Dalgleish said police believe the shooter’s death was self-inflicted. Two of the other four killed were doctors at the clinic. On Wednesday, Tulsa Police Capt. Richard Meulenberg also said multiple… -
“Not fair”: Iran responds to nuclear watchdog report, goes after Israel
According to a report from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, Iran has amassed more than “the approximate amount of nuclear material for which the possibility of manufacturing a nuclear explosive device cannot be excluded”. In a separate International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report seen by Reuters Monday, Iran has not adequately explained the origin of… -
In about face, Biden to meet with Powell on inflation, economic growth
President Joe Biden will meet with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to discuss, among other things, inflation and economic growth. The White House said these two topics would be part of a larger discussion over the state of the U.S. and global economies. Tuesday’s meeting appears to be an about face from President Biden. Last… -
‘Pregnant people’ debate resurfaces as US awaits SCOTUS abortion decision
The debate over the use of the term “pregnant people” re-emerged after a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion revealed justices’ plans to overturn rulings protecting abortion rights. Proponents of the language change from pregnant women to pregnant people have said they aim to be inclusive, but critics contend the language does more harm than good. … -
Police face questions, criticism over response to Texas school shooting
As the investigation into the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school continues, questions remain regarding the police response to the shooting. One of those questions has to do with the timeline of the shooting. On Wednesday, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw said 40 minutes to an hour elapsed from when the…
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