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[ September 29, 2023 ] Iranian Navy Repeatedly Aimed Laser at American Military Helicopter Politics
[ September 29, 2023 ] Zelensky, Navalny Among Favorites for Nobel Peace Prize NGO
[ September 28, 2023 ] Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to Cease to Exist on January 1 Politics
[ September 28, 2023 ] Poland Might Seek Extradition of Ukrainian Nazi Veteran that Embarrassed Canada Politics
[ September 27, 2023 ] UN Women’s Bahous Asks UN to Declare ‘Gender Apartheid’ in Afghanistan NGO

Zelensky to Directly Appeal US Defense Contractors at NDIA Conference

September 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will directly appeal to US defense contractors for more weapons for his country’s defense against Russia when he headlines the annual Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition hosted by the National […]

State Disaster Emergency Declares in New York Over Polio Spread

September 10, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After wastewater samples from Long Island tested positive for the poliovirus, signaling increased community spread of the virus which can cause paralysis, New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency on Friday. […]

According to a White House official, starting Nov. 8, travel bans for fully vaccinated foreign nationals would be lifted at land borders and for airline travel

Rising Costs Fuel Worries Over Airlines’ Heavy Debts

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

U.S. carriers are scrambling to fill empty cockpits, fueling costs pressure as economic worries continue to mount. It has cast a shadow on travel demand and sparked concerns about how much debt airlines in the U.S. […]

Trump’s Post-Election Fundraising Under Scrutiny

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After he lost the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump solicited millions of dollars by baselessly asserting the results were due to widespread voting fraud. A federal grand jury in Washington is now examining the formation […]

Twitter Agreed to Pay Whistleblower $7 Mil in June Settlement

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Twitter agreed to pay about $7 million to the whistleblower in June whose allegations are now a part of Elon Musk’s case to get out of buying the social media platform. The whistleblower, Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko, […]

Justice Dept Asks Judge to Lift Ban on Trump Documents Investigation

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The Department of Justice asked a judge to hold off on a temporary ban on the Department’s ability to use files seized from former President Donald Trump in its inquiry. The Justice Department asked the […]

Queen Elizabeth Dies, Ending Era for Britain

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Queen Elizabeth died on Thursday at the age of 96. She was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the nation’s figurehead, and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades. A new line of succession has begun […]

UN Appoints Austria’s Volker Turk Human Rights Chief

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The United Nations General Assembly assigned on Thursday Austrian diplomat Volker Turk as its new high commissioner for human rights. Among the candidates for the job were also Senegal’s Adama Dieng, who previously advised Guterres […]

Iranian Companies Providing Drones to Russia Sanctioned by US Treasury

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The US Treasury Department sanctioned on Thursday Iranian companies that are producing drones and were shipping Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to Russia for use in the invasion of Ukraine. According to the Treasury’s press release, […]

Migrant Buses Prompt DC Mayor Bowser to Declares Public Emergency

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In response to the thousands of migrants and refugees arriving in the nation’s capital by bus from Arizona and Texas, Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a 15-day public emergency Thursday that allows her to […]

FDA Issues Alert Over Reports of Cancer Linked to Breast Implants

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After receiving reports of people with breast implants being diagnosed with multiple types of cancer, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning for doctors and patients on Thursday. According to Binita Ashar, […]

Hundreds of Secret NATO Documents Leaked, Sold on Dark Web

September 9, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A raft of confidential and secret NATO documents was stolen and apparently sold on the dark web after a prolonged and unprecedented cyber attack on Portugal’s General Staff of the Armed Forces (EMGFA). Portugal’s highest […]

Steve Bannon Surrenders in New York on Border Wall Fraud Charges

September 8, 2022 Dime

Top strategist and strong ally to former president Donald Trump Steve Bannon surrendered himself to New York authorities today to face state fraud charges surrounding his role in a fundraising effort to privately underwrite the […]

Rural Virginia Pivots from Coal to Green Jobs

September 8, 2022 Dime

In rural Virginia, the long-awaited energy and economic transition will be substantially boosted by the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the first climate law in America. Over the past decade or so, unemployment […]

White House Warns Truss over Efforts to ‘Undo’ Northern Ireland Protocol

September 8, 2022 Dime

The White House sent a message to the to the United Kingdom’s new prime minister Liz Truss on her second day in office, warning against ‘efforts to undo the Northern Ireland protocol.’ The warning came […]

Mar-a-Lago a Magnet for Spies, Officials Warn after Nuclear File Reportedly Found

September 8, 2022 Dime

Former president Donald Trump reportedly stashed away nuclear secrets in his Florida residence among a trove of highly classified documents for 18 months since leaving the White House. Experts and former intelligence officials have warned […]

The Risks of Student Surveillance amid Abortion Bans and LGBTQ Restrictions

September 8, 2022 Dime

Monitoring tools used by schools have long been a privacy concern. But now, they could also have legal consequences for students. States are adopting anti-LGBTQ laws and sweeping abortion bans. The digital footprint students leave […]

US Preparing a Military Testing Site in Saudi Arabia

September 8, 2022 Dime

According to reports, the American military is in the planning phases of building a new testing site in Saudi Arabia, Fox News informed. Three defense officials reportedly informed NBC News that the location is being […]

Biden Stays Away from Discussing Student Loan Assistance in Speeches

September 8, 2022 Dime

In his last four speeches while on the campaign trail for the Democratic Party as they prepare for the midterm elections this fall, President Biden did not bring up his recent student loan giveaway, raising […]

Ohio Democratic Nominee Made Past Calls for Banning Gas Vehicles

September 8, 2022 Dime

Tim Ryan, a Democratic candidate for the Ohio Senate, once called for the outlawing of gas-powered vehicles and asserted that Americans are “doing something profoundly wrong” by delaying the outlawing of their use, Fox News […]

Republicans Accuse Biden of Seeking $12 Billion in Aid for Ukraine

September 8, 2022 Dime

President Biden’s call for Congress to approve roughly $12 billion in additional aid to Ukraine this month is being questioned by Republicans, who are worried that the timing is intended to help Democrats ahead of […]

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Hillary Clinton’s Foundation Helped the Far-left Defund the Police Group

September 8, 2022 Dime

According to a Fox News Digital analysis of tax records and annual reports, a Hillary Clinton nonprofit gave $75,000 to a far-left “defund the police” organization whose affiliate worked on an unsuccessful attempt to dissolve […]

New Mexico County Commissioner First to Be Removed from Office Over Jan. 6

September 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A county commissioner in New Mexico has become the first public official to lose their job for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A state judge in New Mexico ruled […]

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Musk’s Lawyer Wants Judge to Delay Twitter Trial Due to Whistleblower

September 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Elon Musk is bidding to end his massive deal to purchase Twitter. His lawyers have said now that the trial over whether he can get out of the $44 billion deal should be delayed by several […]

U.S. Prepaid College Savings Plans Shine as Inflation Soars

September 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Locking in prices now for something down the road is typically not worth considering when inflation is low. But now that inflation has skyrocketed, locking down a price can be a big deal. That has become […]

What’s at Stake in the 2022 U.S. Congressional Elections: Analysis

September 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Control of the U.S. Congress is at stake in the upcoming November midterm elections, along with President Joe Biden’s remaining policy agenda. Republicans stand a strong chance of taking control of the U.S. House of […]

Apple’s New iPhones, Watches Coming at a Tough Time for Consumers

September 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Apple is expected to unveil a new range of iPhone 14 models and Apple Watches. But are consumers willing to upgrade tech and gadgets in the face of inflation and economic gloom? Analysts expect Apple to […]

IAEA Demands Security Zone Around Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

September 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Detailing the extensive damage its inspectors found during their visit to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) that has been occupied by Russian troops, the International Atomic Energy Agency called on Tuesday for security protection and […]

South Carolina Senate to Vote on Near-Total Abortion Ban GOP Pushes

September 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In a 9-8 vote on Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee sent the proposed near-total abortion ban to the Senate floor for consideration after removing earlier in the day an exception for rape […]

Cheniere’s Request to Sidestep LNG Pollution Rule Denied by EPA

September 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Cheniere Energy Inc’s request to exempt turbines at its two US Gulf Coast terminals from a hazardous pollution rule was denied on Tuesday by the US Environmental Protection […]

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