policies Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto has sharply criticized the Joe Biden administration for its early approach to foreign policy, saying it was “lecturing” other countries and signaling a shift away from the Trump-era policies of building economic and political ties. He said the Biden administration was “trying to out-Trump Trump, except that Trump was […]
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Ex-FBI counterspy chief McGonigal pleads guilty in payment plot
Former FBI counterintelligence chief Robert Philip McGonigal pled guilty to charges related to a bribery and kickback scheme in a federal court in Washington, DC, on Thursday. He had been charged with illegally funneling millions of federal dollars to a defense contractor for a personal gain. McGonigal admitted that he used his position as the […]
A long-awaited asteroid sample has landed in the US
On October 20, 2020, a capsule carrying a sample of the asteroid Bennu from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission landed in the Utah desert in the United States. The capsule, which was about the size of a small washing machine, contained a sample from the asteroid that was collected during a mission that was initiated back in […]
Olive oil prices surge over 100% to record highs and spark cooking oil thefts
Olive oil prices surged to record highs in the summer of 2019 due to a perfect storm of weather, supply shortages, and mounting stockpiles. This caused olive oil prices to rise by more than 100% across the world, sparking a series of thefts and counterfeiting operations. The surge in olive oil prices was driven by […]
Missouri senator says he would torch ‘woke pornographic books’ after false claims of book burning at GOP event
Missouri Senator Eric Burlison has denied false claims that books were burned at a recent GOP event. While Senator Burlison has made comments about his distaste for “woke pornographic books,” he has not advocated for or supported any kind of book burning. He has stated that if he did not have the opportunity to debate […]
U.S. plan envisions factories in Africa for surging EV battery demand
The Biden administration has rolled out an ambitious new plan to create electric vehicle battery and component manufacturing facilities in Africa, in an effort to seize an opportunity of surging demand for electric vehicles. The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has said it plans to invest up to $2 billion in creating the facilities, […]
How Asake developed a boundary-pushing sound that’s changing Afrobeats as we know it
Asake pushed the boundaries of Afrobeats by combining traditional elements with modern production techniques. By blending together African-style rhythms and instrumentation with contemporary production elements, Asake has created a unique Afrobeats sound. He also incorporates elements of hip-hop, reggaeton, and electronic music, resulting in a sound that is both familiar and fresh. He has also […]
Striking autoworkers want to end a system that pays different wages for the same job
Striking autoworkers may be seeking to end a wage system in which two workers performing the same job receive different rates of pay. This can be a complex challenge as employers typically provide different rates of pay based on seniority, training, and performance. To end this system, the union could attempt to renegotiate wages in […]
Republican Dave McCormick launches bid for vulnerable Senate seat in battleground state
, Colorado Colorado Republican Dave McCormick has officially launched a campaign to run for the state’s vulnerable Senate seat. McCormick, a Colorado native and former Army Reserve officer, launched his bid to unseat Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet earlier this month, signaling his intent to help the Republican Party maintain control of the Senate in November’s […]
Zelensky blitzes Washington in urgent effort to bolster support
In an urgent effort to bolster support for his policies in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has embarked on a blitz of meetings and appearances with members of Congress. Zelensky has met with the Democratic and Republican leaders of the House and Senate, and he is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress later […]