Rishi Sunak began the week as the strong favorite to become the country’s next prime minister; Russia’s defense chief alleged Ukraine was preparing a “provocation” involving a radioactive device; and North and South Korea fired warning shots at each other. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. Sunak likely to become…

Explosive suicide drones have been raining down on Ukraine’s capital in recent days, setting buildings on fire and forcing people to run for cover. It’s Russia’s latest tool targeting civilians in Kyiv. Known as the Shahed-136, these self-destructing suicide drones are different from traditional military drones. They’re a lot smaller and are designed to crash…

Russia’s latest threats over Ukraine included references to World War III; Alex Jones was ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to those affected by the Sandy Hook shooting; and a large boost to Social Security benefits is expected. These stories highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Russia threatens World War III – Russian…

President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the United States would provide Ukraine with “advanced air defense systems;” Israel and Lebanon reached an historic maritime border deal; and a top LIV golfer has already topped $30 million in winnings in just six tournaments. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.…

Russian forces are being chased out of the strategic port city of Kherson by Ukrainian troops. Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly address that dozens of villages “have been liberated” by the offensive. The setback could force Russia to abandon some of its best weaponry as soldiers are forced to flee. Straight Arrow…

On Oct. 5, 2022, President Joe Biden will visit Florida to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian; a South Korean missile misfires during drills in response to North Korea; and Russia formally annexes portions of Ukraine. Biden to visit Hurricane Ian aftermath in Florida – President Biden will visit Fort Myers, Florida, Wednesday…

Billionaire Elon Musk took to Twitter to offer a peace plan to end the seven-month Russian-led war in Ukraine, an idea that’s sparking outrage on social media and receiving praise from Russian state media. On Monday, Musk tweeted a four-point plan to end the war, which would see Crimea ceded to Russia, assured water supply…

More than 150 leaders around the world have come together this week to discuss concerns in their countries at the United Nations General Assembly. While food shortages, fuel prices, and climate change have been touched on, the focus has remained largely on Russia. As we enter day two of the UN General Assembly, President Joe…

United Nations inspectors are on the ground in Ukraine to survey the condition of a massive nuclear power plant that is in the middle of Russia’s war on the former Soviet state. Their presence is in response to threats of a possible nuclear disaster. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in southeastern Ukraine is the largest…

A blackout at the nuclear site in Ukraine could have caused a world catastrophe overnight, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both Ukraine and Russia are blaming the other for fires sparked in ash pits of a nearby coal station that disconnected the Zaporozhzhia plant from the power grid. “The situation is extremely dangerous,” Ukrainian…