Russia-US Tensions Escalate with Suspension of Key Nuclear Treaty

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced suspending Russia’s participation in the New START treaty, the only remaining nuclear arms control agreement with the United States.  As Putin said during his state-of-the-nation speech, if the US seeks to end a global ban…

The Trump Election Meddling Grand Jury’s Secret Proceedings

Last May, Emily Kohrs was led into a garage beneath a downtown Atlanta courthouse and taken to her car under police escort, where she realized she was part of a significant legal proceeding.  Kohrs, a 30-year-old Fulton County resident, became the foreperson…

The Consequences of Putin’s Suspension of the New START Treaty

During his annual state-of-the-nation address, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced suspending Moscow’s participation in the New START Treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement with the United States. In his speech, Putin accused the West of double-dealing and portrayed Russia and…

Walmart Beats Expectations Despite Economic Challenges

Walmart reported impressive sales during the holiday season as cost-conscious consumers sought better deals on groceries and other items.  Despite a general decrease in overall spending during the November-December shopping period, sales rebounded last month, indicating that shoppers were still spending despite…

The Future of Social Media: Meta Verified

In the coming months, Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, is launching a new subscription service offering users verified accounts.  Beginning this week, testing for the “Meta Verified” service will take place in Australia and New Zealand before expanding to…

U.S. Wants Sweden and Finland in NATO, Turkey Objects to Linkage

The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu held a joint news conference in Ankara, during which Blinken urged the swift admission of Sweden and Finland into NATO.  However, Cavusoglu dismissed any connection between their accession…

President Biden’s Secret Trip to Ukraine

In the early hours of Sunday morning, the president left the White House on a modified Boeing 757 called Air Force C-32 instead of Air Force One and arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, 20 hours later.  The visit was kept secret from the…

Massive Flight Disruptions as German Airport Employees Strike

On Friday, a massive number of flights to and from German airports were cancelled as workers went on strike to demand pay increases that keep pace with inflation.  The labour action, which took place at seven major airports, including Frankfurt, Munich, and…

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