President Joe Biden left yesterday for Europe, planning to spend time in 3 nations tending to alliances that have been tested by Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine. Biden arrived at night in London and anticipates a full day of meetings on Monday. He plans to meet with King Charles lll for the first time since he […]
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U.S. Pumps the Brakes on EU Clean Car Deal
The European Union has been pressing for a more flexible agreement on the critical minerals used in electric car batteries that won’t require the time-consuming approval of its 27 member countries.
Meta Fined $1.3 Billion for Violating European Data Privacy Rules
Meta was fined a record-breaking $1.3 billion, for failing to comply with the European Union’s privacy policies by transferring the personal data of Facebook users to servers in the United States.
Biden’s Momentous 72 Hours in Europe Steals the West for the Next Stage of Russia’s War in Ukraine
In an effort to dispel concerns about the sustainability of American support, Biden left Europe three days after forcefully reaffirming his support for Ukraine as it approaches its second year of fighting. He also blamed his Russian counterpart directly for plunging the continent into war.
The 72 hours that Vice President Biden spent on the ground in Poland and Ukraine were some of the most significant of his presidency; they represented the culmination of both meticulous, highly classified planning by White House aides and the president’s unique, long-held perspective on America’s place in the world.
National Dishes are a Reflection of the Past and Poor
The national dishes of countries are as diverse as the cultures themselves. However, one commonality between the cuisines most countries are famous for is that they are more often than not, the cuisine of regular people. National dishes and famous meals from different countries are usually something that is enjoyed by everyone; recipes born from the childhoods of that culture.
Climate Activist Smeared Cake On The Mona Lisa
In what seems to have been a climate protest, the of the most recognisable faces in the world was smothered in cake on Sunday, when a man who posed as an elderly woman smeared the dessert on the Mona Lisa.
The masterpiece created by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century was left untouched due to it being protected behind bulletproof glass in the Louvre museum in Paris, France.
Premier League: Manchester City is the New Champion
Manchester City wins the Premier League as Liverpool finishes second to end the 2021-22 season. Although Manchester was not off to a good start, and they experienced a rough start to the game against Aston Villa, they finally were able to turn things around. At 36 minutes, Matty
Cash scored the first goal of the game against Manchester. He was followed by teammate Philippe Coutinho, who also scored against Manchester at 68 minutes.
Erling Haaland to Manchester City
Already viewed as one of the best football clubs, Manchester City added arguably the top young player in the game, Erling Haaland. After months of speculation and rumors, the Norwegian international made the switch from Borussia Dortmund to Man City.
Zelensky Calls on Congress to Do More
Through the virtual address in Congress on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested for more help in fighting off the Russian invasion. The theatre-styled auditorium was filled with policymakers squirming and chattering amongst their peers. A haunting quote that translated from Ukrainian echoes through the auditorium: “I call on you to do more.”
Biden Announces Ban on Russian Oil Imports
On Tuesday, President Biden announced that the United States is banning all imports of Russian oil, gas and energy in an effort to target the Russian economy’s “main artery” during Putin’s attack on Ukraine.
The Bridges to Another World
It was a Sunday morning when the blue canvas was clouded by the smokes of gunfire and bombs. The sounds cackle on the ground like fireworks on a New Year’s Day. The fact is…it is not a holiday but a grim tearing of the city of Irpin. People moved to the bridges like a herd of cattle responding to the sounds of the bells. The Ukrainian soldiers were blocking the advancement of Russian soldiers in Kyiv, but they also garnered their focus on helping their civilians flee from the fighting.
China Asks Russia to Postpone War with Ukraine Until After the Winter Olympics
The New York Times reports from a western intelligence report that senior Chinese officials told Russian officials in early February to delay their invasion of Ukraine until after the Winter Olympics, hosted in Beijing, China. The Times article suggests that the Chinese officials had some prior knowledge of Russia’s plan to attack Ukraine. Before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 4th, almost a month ago, Russian leader President Vladimir Putin met with China’s leader, President Xi Jinping. There, they issue a statement declaring their partnership has “no limits.”
