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Russian billionaires’ fortunes fall
As Ukrainian forces battle Russian invaders, the U.S. continues to wage a war against the wealthiest Russians. President Biden unleashed financial sanctions against Russian banks and oligarchs. Biden has targeted five Russian elites and their family members, along with two large Russian banks. The elite targeted by Biden are suspected of “participating in the Russian… -
Understanding Ukraine’s breakaway regions
Russia has decided to evacuate its diplomatic staff from Ukraine, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The move is the latest step fueling tensions with the West amid fears of an invasion. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine. Donetsk and Luhansk, together known as Donbas, lie… -
Elon Musk’s Neuralink faces animal cruelty claims after monkey deaths
Critics hit Elon Musk‘s Neuralink with claims of animal cruelty this week. According to a newly released report, 15 monkeys died or were euthanized in 2020 following the company’s experimentation. Neuralink confirmed monkeys died and denied cruelty claims. The company has been trying to create an interface to allow people to control devices with their… -
Disney unveils plans for new ‘Storyliving’ residential communities
Disney fanatics will soon have a chance to live out their dreams in “Storyliving by Disney” residential communities. The first “storyliving” development will be built in California’s Coachella Valley. Disney said it’s exploring other locations for future developments. “Each community will feature distinctively designed spaces, unique amenities and Disney’s brand of world-renowned service,” Disney Signature… -
Is the Patriot Act still in effect? Jim Jordan’s tweet triggers discussion
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) weighed in on the latest from the Durham investigation this week. His comments on Twitter prompted many to question the status of the Patriot Act. Signed into law on October 26, 2001, the Patriot Act was profoundly shaped by the events of the September 11 attacks. If they can spy on… -
Sha’carri Richardson claims double standard after Valieva’s Olympic green light
United States sprinter Sha’carri Richardson had a sharp response to the decision to allow Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to compete at the Beijing Olympics despite testing positive for a banned substance, suggesting a racial double standard was at play. Richardson served a one-month suspension and was not allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics after… -
Airlines intensify push for unruly passengers’ no-fly list
The Federal Aviation Administration logged nearly 6,000 reports of unruly passengers in 2021, and 72% of those reports were mask-related incidents. While federal authorities maintain a no-fly list for terrorists and criminals, Delta Airlines’ CEO has written a letter to the Department of Justice urging authorities to create a new no-fly list targeting unruly passengers.… -
Russian figure skater doping scandal to head to Court of Arbitration for Sport
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced it is lodging “an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)” regarding the Russian figure skater at the center of a doping scandal at the Beijing Olympics. The appeal is being filed in conjunction with the International Testing Agency on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).… -
‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill could ban sexual orientation, gender identity talk from Florida classrooms
A new bill would prevent teachers and students from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms. Critics have called this ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill dangerous and discriminatory because it could lead peers to treat some students differently. Supporters have contended there’s no need to mention sexual orientation and gender identity when students should… -
Biden admin pushes back on ‘crack pipe’ reports
A program administered through the Health and Human Services Agency that will fund syringe exchange programs, the opioid reversal drug naloxone and “safe smoking kits and supplies,” has drawn criticism from lawmakers. They question the use of federal money to pay for drug use supplies. “Government-funded drug paraphernalia is a slap in the face to… -
Trump: Joe Rogan should stop apologizing amid Spotify controversies
Former President Donald Trump has voiced his support for Joe Rogan. Trump said Monday night the Spotify host should “stop apologizing” for controversies surrounding coronavirus misinformation and his past use of racial slurs. “Joe Rogan is an interesting and popular guy, but he’s got to stop apologizing to the Fake News and Radical Left maniacs… -
Facebook parent Meta lost $232B in value in one day
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, lost more than $232 billion in value Feb. 3 after Q4 2021 revenue reports on Feb. 2 underwhelmed investors. That marked the biggest single-day value slide in stock market history. “TikTok is so big as a competitor already and continues to grow at quite a fast rate off of… -
Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz upset by sexual assault questions
The Chicago Blackhawks had hoped to move forward from a sexual assault scandal, but owner Rocky Wirtz’s public comments at a town hall event have raised new questions about the organization’s culture and ability to protect its players. Wirtz’s appearance marked his first media availability since an independent report found “nothing was done” by Blackhawks’…