Sanctions against Russian oligarchs are tightened
More Russian billionaires are being hit by sanctions and their advisers are being monitored more closely.
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Online sleuths use facial recognition to identify Russian soldiers
On March 1st Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov posted a short video to Telegram in which a cheerful, bearded soldier rattled on a road in front… Read More »Online sleuths use facial recognition to identify Russian soldiers
Trump’s PAC is raising money for a new ‘Trump Force One’ jet after a plane he was traveling in had to make an emergency landing last weekend
Donald Trump’s private jet, dubbed “Trump Force One,” was a fixture at his campaign rallies when he ran for president.AP Photo/John Bazemore Trump is raising… Read More »Trump’s PAC is raising money for a new ‘Trump Force One’ jet after a plane he was traveling in had to make an emergency landing last weekend
Russia’s war in Ukraine raises gas prices and balances stocks
They are just possibilities, but the concerns about them weigh on the markets. Stock and bond markets in disarray Long-term bond yields have fluctuated, suggesting… Read More »Russia’s war in Ukraine raises gas prices and balances stocks
A spider the size of the palm of your hand could soon invade the East Coast, scientists say
If you haven’t met the colorful, massive Joro spider, you may soon be introduced to the invasive species if you live on the East Coast,… Read More »A spider the size of the palm of your hand could soon invade the East Coast, scientists say
Biden Takes Step Towards Regulation of Cryptocurrencies
WASHINGTON — President Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday ordering the federal government to come up with a plan to regulate cryptocurrencies, acknowledging their… Read More »Biden Takes Step Towards Regulation of Cryptocurrencies
GOP Congressman Madison Cawthorn charged with driving on revoked license for 2nd time; court dates set
Rep. Madison Cawthorn, RN.C., leaves a House Republican Conference strategy session on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Rep. Madison Cawthorn, RN.C., has… Read More »GOP Congressman Madison Cawthorn charged with driving on revoked license for 2nd time; court dates set
Starbucks Employees at Another Buffalo-Area Store Vote for Union
Employees at another Starbucks in the Buffalo area voted to unionize, causing the total number of own shops with a union to four, out of… Read More »Starbucks Employees at Another Buffalo-Area Store Vote for Union
Iconic Russian automaker reportedly forced to halt production over Western sanctions
Lada car. MAXIM MARMUR/AFP via Getty Images In just one case study of the effect Western sanctions are having on Russia’s economy, production of a… Read More »Iconic Russian automaker reportedly forced to halt production over Western sanctions
Stocks, oil prices and currency news between the US and Russia: live updates
Elizabeth Holmes was a star entrepreneur whose process of defrauding investors in her blood-testing startup became one of the biggest Silicon Valley spectacles since the… Read More »Stocks, oil prices and currency news between the US and Russia: live updates
BMW recalls vehicles for third time due to engine fire risk
DETROIT (AP) — BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the US — most for the third time — to fix… Read More »BMW recalls vehicles for third time due to engine fire risk
Russian ruble continues to slide on foreign currency restrictions
The Russian currency continued to fall on Wednesday as ruble trading resumed on the Moscow stock exchange. But in an effort to stop the currency’s… Read More »Russian ruble continues to slide on foreign currency restrictions
Rep. Lauren Boebert stuns everyone with bizarre attempts to insult Biden
Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) left many scratching her head after her latest attempt to insult President Joe Biden. “I don’t know who runs the federal… Read More »Rep. Lauren Boebert stuns everyone with bizarre attempts to insult Biden
Loss of Russian oil leaves a void not easily filled, putting pressure on the market
HOUSTON — Before its forces invaded Ukraine, Russia supplied one in every ten barrels of oil the world consumed. But while the United States and… Read More »Loss of Russian oil leaves a void not easily filled, putting pressure on the market
