Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell returns to Congress this week for a two-day hearing as inflation pressures continue to pose challenges for the Fed. Last June, Powell appeared before Congress when inflation had reached a four-decade high of nearly 9% with no…
The United States views China’s propaganda efforts as becoming more similar to Russia’s tactics. While China has long been known for producing anti-American propaganda, it has been considered less aggressive than Russia, which has employed cyberattacks and covert operations to interfere with…
The United States has taken action against five Russian officials and a government witness for their role in the detention of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition leader. Currently, Kara-Murza faces over 30 years in prison for speaking out against Russia’s invasion of…
Costa Rica is grappling with maintaining its success in reforestation as it moves towards reducing its dependence on fossil fuels. Once plagued by high deforestation rates in the 1980s, the Central American country has transformed into a hub for ecotourism, attracting tourists…
Scientists have identified detecting and fixing methane leaks as crucial in mitigating global warming. To tackle this issue, Canadian company GHGSat has sent six satellites into orbit to search for these methane plumes. These satellites have made some concerning findings, including record-high…
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold a private meeting at the White House on Friday to discuss their growing concerns regarding China’s potential involvement in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. China is Germany’s largest trading partner, and while…
Denmark’s Defense Ministry has banned employees from using the video-sharing app TikTok on their work phones as a cybersecurity measure. The ban was issued after the country’s Center for Cyber Security assessed the risk of espionage, as the app requests certain rights…
Due to a rise in the number of Russian migrants seeking refuge from military service in their country, Finland has taken measures to secure its 1,340 km long border with Russia, the longest of any EU member state. In response, Finland has…
After officially announcing the construction of a Tesla Gigaplant in Nuevo Leon, Governor Samuel Garcia took to social media to express his gratitude towards the company and its owner, Elon Musk. “The richest man in the world has placed his trust in…
As the next presidential race approaches, President Joe Biden exudes confidence. During his State of the Union address, he convinced Republicans to support federal entitlements. He has been actively travelling, promoting job creation, federal health care spending, and a trillion-dollar public works…