Year: 2022

An 88 year-old woman has become the first patient in the UK to receive a bionic eye implant. She can now detect signals in her vision for the very first time since going blind. “Bionic […]

Finish PM Claims Her NATO Membership Comment Realistic

After the fierce criticism from the opposition she faced following her Reuters interview in which she noted it’s very unlikely that Finland would apply for a NATO membership during her term in office, Finnish Prime […]

Four Anti-NATO Ukrainian Politicians Face US Sanctions

Four Ukrainian politicians – two MPs and two former officials- have found themselves under the scrutiny of the Biden, which followed the White House’s line that Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine, that accuses them […]

IRS to Make Facial Recognition ID Mandatory by 2022

The only way Americans can create an account with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) starting by the summer of 2022 to access their tax returns and pay their taxes online would be by enrolling in […]

Amazon is Opening a Clothing Store

Do you want to go shopping at Amazon? No, not online. In person. Amazon launched a new venture outside of its giant realm of e-commerce, cloud computing, smart devices, content streaming, cashier-less technology, Whole Foods, […]

Prince Andrew’s Twitter Account Deleted After Stripped of Royal Titles

This account no longer exists. Prince Andrew’s social media accounts have been shut down or set to private following being stripped of his military titles. The royal’s Twitter account @ TheDukeofYork has been deleted and is […]

President Biden Says Russia Will Attack Ukraine

President Joe Biden thinks Russia will invade Ukraine but will suffer a “stiff price” for the attack. In his most extensive remarks yet on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Biden strayed away from the typical show of unity […]

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Shield Documents From Jan 6 Panel

Sorry Trump, but it looks like the Jan. 6 insurrection documents are headed to congress despite your efforts. The US Supreme Court rejected requests by former President Donald Trump to block the release of White […]

January 20, 2022 John Ganjei

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Biden, One Year In – Republicans More Enthused About Voting – Ds vs. Rs on Issues

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, January 20, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 41%Same as Sunday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 40% (Gallup, Politico) to 42% (Economist). Biden’s disapproval […]

Former Pope Benedict Accused of Inaction Over Child Sexual Abuse

Former pope Benedict XVI has been accused of failing to stop clergymen who were accused of child sexual abuse in Munich. A law firm carried out an investigation and found that the former pope failed […]

Germany Wants Telegram Removed from App Stores

Citing the platform’s failure to delete calls for violence and hate speech, German Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has called on Thursday on tech giants to ban the Telegram app from their offerings in the […]

Saudi Boutique Group to Develop Kingdom’s Historical Palaces

A new hospitality brand that will manage and convert into ultra-luxury boutique hotels a myriad of iconic historic and cultural palaces in Saudi Arabia was launched Thursday by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and […]

CIA Found No US Foe, Specific Weapon Behind ‘Havana Syndrome’

The so-called Havana syndrome is not result of a deliberate global campaign by any US adversary or hostile power although in some cases there is a possibility of foreign involvement, the interim report of the […]

Slovakia Divided by a Simple Defence Agreement with the US

Although similar agreements have already been signed by 23 NATO members, including Poland and Hungary, a significant uproar is disturbing Slovakia for over a week now around the possible defence cooperation agreement with the United […]

Delay on 5G Masts Near Airports Over Concerns

U.S. phone carriers AT&T and Verizon agreed to temporarily delay turning on towers that are near key airport runways due to a potential crisis caused by 5G technology. Both of the main wireless carriers launched […]

Germany’s to Scrap Nazi-Era Abortion Law

Germany’s new government will scrap a Nazi-era abortion law that banned doctors from providing women with information about abortion. The move has been praised by activists who have argued for decades that this law hindered […]

US and Russia to Hold Talks on Ukraine Again

The hope for a diplomatic solution for the ongoing Ukraine situation is not yet extinguished. The United States and Russia are set to hold talks once again at the end of this week amid fears of […]

UK Flies Weapons to Ukraine to Defend Against Russian Invasion

The United Kingdom said this week that it has begun to supply Ukraine with weapons in order to help the country defend itself if Russia were to invade. The U.K. government has told its Foreign […]

Tonga Tsunami Sparks ‘Unprecedented Disaster’

Tonga said the country is suffering from “unprecedented disaster”, in the government’s first public update since a massive underwater volcanic eruption triggered a giant tsunami, causing catastrophic damage to the islands. Communication with Tonga has […]

US Aviation Approves 5G Waivers to Avoid Flight Delays

As the first day of a new 5G service started with very minor flight disruptions, US aviation regulators obtained clearances for a popular Boeing Co. widebody plane to continue flying, Bloomberg reports. According to two […]

The ports and waterways funding comes from President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, which was signed into law by Congress last year

Biden Administration Sets Up Budget to Bolster Ports, Waterways

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it will invest $14 billion in programs to modernize the country’s ports and waterways in order to boost resilience to climate change, clean water supplies, and the American […]

School Mask Mandates May Open the Door to Lawsuits: Missouri AG

Attorney General Eric Schmitt (R) of Missouri declared on Tuesday that he will sue school districts that continue to impose school mask mandates on pupils, arguing that “coronavirus causes very little harm to kids.” Judge […]

CDC Releases New Study on Protection against Coronavirus Infection

According to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, both immunization and prior infection offered protection against coronavirus infection and hospitalization, but incidences were relatively lesser among those […]

As Biden's one-year anniversary in office draws to a conclusion on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden is sure to face a long list of questions

Press Conference Set to Address Biden’s One-Year Anniversary in Office

As Biden’s one-year anniversary in office draws to a conclusion on Wednesday, the US President is sure to face a long list of questions about ties with Russia, the country’s rocky coronavirus response, and the […]

GOP Members Demand an Apology from Fauci after He Called Roger Marshall a Moron

In a letter to White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci, the GOP Doctors Caucus demanded that he should immediately apologize for calling Republican Senator Roger Marshall, a “moron,” Fox News informed. The doctors’ letter […]

House Republicans Seek Tighter Monitoring of Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal

With new legislation aimed at holding President Biden’s State Department accountable, House Republicans are seeking tighter monitoring of the disastrous Afghanistan pullout, Fox News informed. Reps. Young Kim of California, Elise Stefanik of New York, […]

Chuck Schumer Will Try to Convince Manchin, Sinema to Amend Senate Rules by Proposing Talking Filibuster

Chuck Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader is set to propose a filibuster in order to convince Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., to amend Senate rules and hold a vote on the Democratic-led […]

Kamala Harris calls for unity of democracy

VP Harris to Travel to Honduras to Address Illegal Immigration Issue

Vice President Kamala Harris will head the American Presidential Delegation to Honduras for President-elect Xiomara Castro’s inauguration, Fox News informed. Harris announced a plan to contribute $540 million in private investment to Central America a […]

Biden Administration to Distribute Hundreds of Millions N95 Masks for Free

According to a report, the Biden administration is set to distribute hundreds of millions of N95 masks from the Strategic National Stockpile for free, Fox News informed. According to Politico, the plan of the administration […]

January 18, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Responds to Uyghur Comment Backlash

“Nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs,” billionaire investor and minority owner of the NBA team Golden State Warriors, Chamath Palihapitiya, said on his podcast. “Of all the things that I care about, I’d […]