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Putin warned over potential chemical weapons use in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine continues, European and U.S. officials have expressed concerns that Russia may resort to the use of chemical weapons. Western officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have warned that Putin could deploy chemical agents. “The world must react now,” Zelenskyy said. Officials said they are investigating an unconfirmed claim by a… -
Biden approval rating sinks to new low in latest polls
President Joe Biden’s approval rating sank to a new low with just a third of all Americans approving of the job he’s doing as president, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday. The president’s approval rating was at 38 percent in CNBC’s latest poll, also released on Wednesday. When the survey polled Americans… -
Amazon CEO Jassy addresses growth, warehouse safety, and NFTs
In his first letter to Amazon shareholders, CEO Andy Jassy wrote about the enormous growth Amazon experienced during the coronavirus pandemic. The annual shareholder letter, published Thursday, is the first from Jassy since taking over from founder Jeff Bezos last year. “We realized the equivalent of three years’ forecasted growth in about 15 months,” Jassy… -
US Navy establishes new task force to patrol Red Sea
The U.S. Navy will begin a new task force with allied countries to patrol the Red Sea, targeting arms smuggling around Yemen. It’s the latest military response to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. “These are strategically important waters that warrant our attention,” Fifth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Brad Cooper said… -
Taiwan issues war survival handbook as China threat grows
Taiwan’s military released a handbook on civil defense for the first time this week, advising civilians on how to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion. The book includes information on where to find bomb shelters and how to stockpile emergency supplies. China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control… -
New York subway shooting suspect Frank James arrested
Frank James, the man wanted for allegedly opening fire on a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn and shooting 10 people, is in custody, according to reports from ABC News and CNN. Law enforcement sources said James was the only suspect in the 24-hour-long manhunt. Police had probable cause to arrest James, 62, for the attempted murder… -
Frank James now considered suspect in NYC subway shooting
A man with Philadelphia connections who was initially a person of interest in the investigation into a shooting on a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn, New York, is now considered the suspect in the rampage, Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday morning. Ten people were shot and wounded in the attack, and over a dozen more… -
Report: Jared Kushner’s firm received $2B Saudi investment
Jared Kushner’s firm, Affinity Equity, secured a $2 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund shortly after President Donald Trump left office, according to a New York Times report. The deal came despite a Saudi Public Investment Fund review panel’s concerns about “inexperience” and a due-diligence review that was “unsatisfactory in all aspects,” according to… -
Multiple people shot at New York City subway station
Multiple people were shot Tuesday morning in an incident involving a northbound N train in Brooklyn, New York, the city fire department said. According to multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation, preliminary information indicated a suspect fled wearing a construction vest and a gas mask. Fire personnel responding to reports of smoke at… -
French presidential election: Macron set to face Le Pen in runoff
French leader Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen qualified for what promises to be a very tightly fought presidential election runoff on Apr. 24, pitting a pro-European economic liberal against a far-right nationalist. The duel starts this week after the two came out on top in Sunday’s first-round vote. The centrist Macron is heading to… -
GOP: Putin’s only American supporters are ‘lonely voices’
As the West continues to hit Russia with sanctions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin is having trouble finding support in the United States. Prior to the war, a YouGov poll in January found that Republicans viewed Putin more favorably than members of Democratic leadership. This sentiment has largely changed, with Putin’s… -
Russian ‘For the children’ missile kills dozens at Ukrainian train station
At least 50 people were killed on Friday after a missile hit a train station where thousands of people had gathered to flee in eastern Ukraine, authorities said. Officials said many of the wounded had lost limbs and were being operated on after the strike in the city of Kramatorsk, which President Volodymr Zelenskyy said was… -
All-private astronaut team launches to ISS at $55M per seat
SpaceX launched its first private charter flight to the International Space Station on Friday. The four-man team blasted off on Friday for more than a week’s stay as NASA joins Russia in hosting guests at the world’s most expensive tourist destination. If all goes as planned, the three rich businessmen and their escort, retired NASA…
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