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Wholesale inventories grew 2.3 percent in March, according to the Commerce Department, as reported last month. Stocks at wholesalers rose 2.8 percent in February instead of the 2.6% reported earlier, according to updated data.

U.S. Wholesale Inventories Mark Strong Surge

May 9, 2022 Maja Popovska

Wholesale inventories in the United States expanded steadily in March, and the pace of buildup in the previous month was faster than originally reported, suggesting a minor upward adjustment to the first-quarter GDP estimate, Reuters […]

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Northern Ireland Brexit Protocol Comes Into Focus

May 9, 2022 Dime

The British government will take “whatever measures are necessary” in order to reform the Northern Ireland Brexit protocol, according to the country’s Justice Secretary. The comments come amid new fears that the newly elected Stormont […]

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Widespread Condemnation for Taliban Decree that Women Cover Face in Public

May 9, 2022 Dime

The Taliban issued another decree imposing even more restrictions on women in Afghanistan. The latest restriction has criminalized women’s clothing. The Taliban has always imposed restrictions to govern the bodies of Afghan women, experts say. […]

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Putin Marks Victory Day in Moscow

May 9, 2022 Dime

Russian President Vladimir Putin led the country’s anniversary celebrations for the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany today, May 9. The celebration comes as Russian forces intensified attacks on Ukraine, in one of the most […]

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G7 Commits to Phasing out Russian Oil

May 9, 2022 Dime

The Group of Seven (G7) nations committed to banning or phasing out imports of Russian oil. The announcement comes as the U.S. unveiled sanctions against executives of the massive Russian gas exporter Gazprombank, as well […]

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The chairman of the House Select Committee probing the tragic Jan. 6 brawl at the Capitol revealed on Thursday that the panel had subpoenaed four top government officials of Donald Trump's administration, together with Mark Meadows and Steve Bannon.

Trump Gets Involved in A Blood Feud in West Virginia

May 9, 2022 Dime

A Republican-on-Republican feud is developing in West Virginia over a single seat in the House. The outcome of the primary election this week between Representatives David McKinley and Alex Mooney will signal the direction being […]

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Hunter Biden Hires Hollywood Lawyer to Look into Laptop Leak

May 9, 2022 Dime

According to CBS News, Hunter Biden has hired a top Hollywood lawyer as an “attorney and trusted adviser” to look into how his laptop became public, among other things, Fox News informed. According to CBS, […]

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Trump Dismisses Claims of Mark Esper about Paratroopers Deployment

May 9, 2022 Dime

Former US President Donald Trump has reacted to Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s accusations that he intended to shoot demonstrators who flooded the streets around the White House during rallies in June 2020, Fox News informed. […]

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NYC Councilwoman Withholds Funding of Museum over DeSantis Ban

May 9, 2022 Dime

A politician from NYC revealed that she will withhold the discretionary funds from a Jewish Museum, because the museum barred Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida from a public event, Fox News informed. Inna Vernikov, […]

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Trudeau Reopens Canada’s Embassy During Unexpected Visit to Kyiv

May 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Accompanied by the Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reopened Canada’s embassy in Kyiv during his surprise visit on Sunday. Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine, […]

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The US to Resume Embassy Operations in Kyiv, Sends Diplomats Ahead

May 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A small group of diplomats- in addition to State Department security- traveled to Kyiv to prepare the US Embassy there for its resumption of operations for the first time since Russia began its invasion of […]

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CIA Head Warns About China’s Careful Studying of Ukraine War

May 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Unsettled by the reaction of the West to Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping is carefully looking at what he can learn and apply to its long-term plans to eventually regain control […]

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No Changes in Supreme Court’s Majority Vote to Overturn Roe

May 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

According to a recent report that The Washington Post has quoted, months after the leaked draft majority opinion was written by the Supreme Court’s Justice Samuel Alito, it support remains intact and still has the […]

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Russia may benefit from EU’s oil embargo, Swiss Analyst Says

May 8, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The EU could have better alternatives to weaken Russia, such as punitive tariffs, instead of the proposed ban on imports of Russian crude that will only raise Moscow’s oil revenues, claims the head of economics […]

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Russia’s Envoy Warns that NATO Ignores Nuclear War Risks

May 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

As a tense war of words among powers looms over the ongoing fighting in Ukraine, Russia’s envoy to the US has warned that the current generation of NATO politicians clearly does not grasp the true […]

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Pentagon to Replenish Javelin, Stinger Stocks, Allocates $1.45 Bil

May 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After it has raised concerns by sending almost a third of its Javelin anti-tank missiles and Stingers to Ukraine, the Pentagon has shifted on Friday $1.45 billion to the Army and Marine Corps to replenish […]

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France to Replace Russian Fossil Fuels with Biomethane

May 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

France plans to ramp up biomethane production from agricultural waste in an effort to reduce its reliance on natural gas from Russia, hoping to completely replace Russian fuel with biogas in less than 10 years. […]

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Greek MP Calls Reporters without Borders Insignificant, Leftist NGO

May 7, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After the recent report showing that Greece is the worst EU country when it comes to press freedom, the conservative Greek lawmaker and a former journalist, Dimitris Markopoulos, has lashed out against the Reporters Without […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: New Polls for Senate, Governor – Republican Ratings – Biden on the Issues

May 6, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, May 6, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43%Up 1 from Tuesday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls, ranging from 41% (CNN, Politico) to 46% (Economist). Biden’s […]

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Attorney General Responds to Potential Overturning of Roe

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has responded to the potential overturn by the Supreme Court of the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade. While speaking at a press conference, Garland was questioned about the leaked ruling. Garland […]

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US Nuclear Commander Warns of Deterrence Crisis Against Russia, China

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The head of U.S. Strategic Command warned Congress this week that Washington faces a heightened nuclear deterrence risk when it comes to Russia and China. The U.S. Strategic Command oversees the nuclear arsenal. Adm. Charles […]

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Karine Jean-Pierre to Become Next White House Press Secretary

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Karine Jean-Pierre will be the next White House press secretary, making her the first Black and out LGBTQ person in the role. Jen Psaki departs her role as the current White House press secretary next week. […]

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Texas Governor Wants to Ban Unauthorized Immigrants from Schools

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s next controversial policy is about undocumented immigrant schoolchildren. Abbott wants to reinstate a state law from 1975 that withholds state funds from school districts for children who were not “legally admitted” into […]

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UK Government Sets Out Plans to Rein in Big Tech

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Large tech companies in the United Kingdom, including companies like Google and Facebook, will soon have to abide by new competition rules in the country or they will face potentially huge fines. The new Digital […]

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Saudi Arabia to Invest $6 Bln in EV Metals Plant, Steel Complex

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

As part of plans to lure $32 billion of investment into the Kingdom’s mining sector, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia announced on Friday it has secured $6 billion for a […]

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OPEC Under Pressure by Antitrust Bill Passed by US Senate Committee

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its partners are now exposed to lawsuits for collusion in boosting crude oil prices in line with a bill that the US Senate committee passed on […]

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J&J Covid-19 Vaccine’s Use Dramatically Narrowed by FDA

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday drastically limited Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine’s authorized use due to the risk, as they say, of a rare but potentially life-threatening side effect after receiving […]

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Amid Threats of Chinese Base Nearby, Australia to Build Unmanned Subs

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Announcing a new program to develop underwater drones for the navy, Australia’s Minister for Defence Peter Dutton said on Thursday that in order to bolster its undersea warfare capabilities, Australia is to invest $2 billion […]

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Rudy Giuliani Could Be Held in Contempt by Jan. 6 Committee

May 6, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After former President Donald Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani indicated he intends to bail on a scheduled Friday interview with the panel, the Jan. 6 committee suggested the possibility of contempt proceedings against him. Jan. […]

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U.S. Intelligence Helping Ukraine Kill Russian Generals

May 5, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

U.S. officials confirmed that they are providing intelligence to Ukrainian forces, which has helped them target and kill many of Russia’s military generals. The claim was made in the New York Times, quoting unnamed defense […]

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