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Ukrainian to Putin: “Die…as quickly as possible.”
LVIV, Ukraine — Thousands of people have arrived in Lviv on a daily basis since the Russian invasion of the country began, though the city is not their final destination. With few possessions, many make plans to continue on to the Polish border. The number of people fleeing Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 has… -
How will an overhauled USPS operate?
After 14 straight years of losses, the United States Postal Service is receiving a $107 billion overhaul. Lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill to modernize the government-funded agency and prevent it from shutting its doors. Postal Service Reform Act passes with bipartisan support “Today, after much hard work, the Senate is providing the Postal Service a… -
The Fed is hiking interest rates. Here’s what that means for Americans.
The Federal Reserve is hiking the federal funds rate multiple times in 2022 in an attempt to depress 40-year-high inflation. The move is meant to reverse easy monetary policies put in place at the start of the pandemic. From March 15, 2020, to March 16, 2022, the Fed’s target interest rate was set to “near… -
International relief organization opens emergency field hospital in Lviv, Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine — Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, has established an emergency field hospital beneath a shopping center on the outskirts of Lviv, Ukraine. It is now accepting its first patients. The field hospital has two operating rooms with capacity for 14 major surgeries or 30 minor surgeries per day. There are nearly 60… -
Profits still elusive for Rent the Runway, the ‘Amazon’ of rented fashion
Two years ago, the rented fashion business was one of the fastest-growing segments in the trillion-dollar fashion industry. Post-pandemic, companies still standing, like Rent the Runway, are trying to find their footing. Cut off from office-going clientele, Rent the Runway quickly lost nearly two-thirds of its business when COVID-19 hit. Surviving meant changing its strategy… -
Are the Baltic States Putin’s next power grab?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has raised international questions about President Vladimir Putin’s objectives. Some world leaders believe Putin has his sights set on the Baltic states and is trying to re-establish the former Soviet Union. Biden: Putin aims to re-establish USSR “He [Putin] has much larger ambitions than Ukraine,” President Joe Biden said during a… -
SWIFT: The ‘financial nuclear weapon’ against Russia amid Ukraine invasion
One of the most painful possible economic sanctions against Russia amid the Ukraine invasion is cutting off the country from the SWIFT financial system. In late February, the U.S., E.U., and other allies announced suspending selected Russian banks from SWIFT, essentially blocking them from international transfers. Across the political aisle in the U.S., politicians are… -
Conservatives call censorship as Spotify, big tech combat COVID “misinformation”
Artists boycotting Spotify have continued the conversation over tech companies’ responsibility when it comes to content moderation. Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Graham Nash are some of the musicians who withdrew their music from Spotify in protest over the company’s continued streaming of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, which they say is spreading misinformation about… -
ESG liars? SEC investigating misleading sustainability claims from investment funds
A new study is sowing doubt into the legitimacy of dozens of ESG-labeled investment funds, while researchers behind the work are asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate misleading claims. ESG, which stands for environmental, social, governance, is a trendy moniker meant to designate investments funds prioritizing what’s considered to be “socially responsible investing.”… -
Why has Putin “turned up the heat” at the Russia-Ukraine border?
Tension continues to build between Russia and Ukraine, as more than 100,000 Russian troops have amassed along the Ukrainian border. Meanwhile, the United States and NATO are also working to prevent a Russian invasion, threatening ‘swift and severe action’ if Russia acts. So why does Russia want to invade Ukraine, like it did with Crimea… -
Omicron not the end: Expect to learn more Greek letters as COVID mutates
Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn omicron’s massive spread practically ensures it won’t be the last variant of COVID-19, as every infection amounts to a chance for the virus to mutate. “You know despite the advent of the antiviral pill, all the progress that we’ve made with vaccines, and herd immunity, most… -
A look back at President Biden’s first year…and his approval ratings slide
President Joe Biden is officially one year into his presidency, but while his administration worked to combat COVID, inflation, and immigration challenges in 2021, American approval began to fall. Gallup polling reflects a 17 point drop in his approval rating from January 2021 to January 2022. According to Gallup’s polling, he entered office with 57… -
Biden wants back in Iran nuclear deal as negotiations near end
Officials around the world have warned that time is running out to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. While the U.S. has not participated directly in the negotiations, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the United States plans to build on the progress other countries have made. The United States lost its seat at the table…
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