Articles by Maja Popovska

A Russian news outlet is claiming that people in the United Kingdom may soon be forced to resort to cannibalism, The Independent reports. The wild claims stem from a Sunday Times column written by the […]

Ted Cruz Storms out of Texas School Shooting Interview

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz stormed off in the middle of an interview after a journalist asked him why school mass shootings “only happen in America,” The Independent reported. Sky News foreign correspondent Mark Stone asked […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has postponed his planned live appearance at the NRA convention in Houston on Friday.

Gov. Abbott Skips NRA Convention, Will Give Speech in Uvalde

Following a horrific gun massacre at a Texas elementary school this week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has postponed his planned live appearance at the NRA convention in Houston on Friday, The Hill reported. According […]

New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays Raise Awareness on Gun Violence

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays did not cover their game on social media platforms on Thursday night but instead used their profiles to raise awareness about gun violence in the midst of […]

DoJ Won’t Charge Ex-FBI Agents Who Mishandled Larry Nassar Case

The Justice Department said Thursday that two former FBI agents suspected of mishandling the sexual assault investigation involving former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar would not face criminal prosecution, as reported by The Washington Post. […]

Texas Police Criticized over Response to School Shooting

According to authorities, the shooter in the Texas school murder walked in unnoticed through an unlocked door, then murdered 19 students and two instructors while safely ensconced in their classroom for an hour prior to […]

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the world is at a critical juncture with coronavirus pandemic entering third year.

WHO Resolution Denounces Ukrainian Health Crisis Caused by Russia

The World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a resolution on Thursday denouncing Russia for generating a national health crisis in Ukraine while dismissing a counterproposal from Russian officials that did not acknowledge their country’s participation in […]

Davos Day 4: Ukraine Still at Forefront

Today is the final day of the World Economic Forum. A notably downbeat Davos will wrap up today. Much of the focus this week was on Ukraine, which was also the case today as the […]

Beto O’Rourke Interrupts Texas Gov. Abbott’s Press Conference

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) held a press conference on the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school mass shooting in his state, Axios reports. Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke (Democrat) confronted Abbott at the press conference, yelling, “You’re […]

Egypt Says Climate Finance Must be top of COP27 Agenda

Financial assistance for developing countries needs to be at the top of the United Nations Climate Summit’s agenda this year, the host country Egypt said, according to The Guardian. The annual Climate Summit, COP27 will […]

Ukraine Pleads for More Weapons to Tackle Russian onslaught in Donbas

Russian military forces are on the verge of encircling a key industrial city in Ukraine, with fierce battles continuing to rage, The Guardian reports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the West for not doing enough […]

Texas Shooting: America’s Gun Control Debate That Never Goes Away

In the wake of another mass shooting, the United States is once again talking about gun control. The gun control debate has been reignited across the country. But America has been here time and time […]

Republican Senate Midterm in Pennsylvania up for Recount

Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman announced on Wednesday that the tied Republican Senate race in Pennsylvania between health star Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund businessman David McCormick was heading for a recount, […]

Second Anniversary of George Floyd Death Marked by New Police Order

On the second anniversary of the death of George Floyd, U.S. President Joe Biden issued a comprehensive executive order aimed at reforming federal and local policing, while also pressuring an apparently unmovable Congress to act […]

Texas School Shooter Announced Killing Spree Minutes Before Online

Governor Greg Abbott stated on Wednesday that the Texas school shooter who killed 19 children and two teachers wrote in a post online just minutes before the assault that he was going to open fire […]

Texas School Shooting Marks Worst Elementary Shooting in Decade

The United States has suffered its deadliest elementary school shooting in a decade, making it one of the worst shootings in history, BBC reported. An 18-year-old opened fire inside an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, […]

The abortion prohibition in Texas is the most stringent in the US, banning all abortions when fetal heart activity is found, which generally happens about six weeks.

Texas Democratic Primary Reveals Division over Immigration and Abortion Rights

In a high-profile south Texas Democratic primary that highlighted severe inherent tension over immigration and abortion rights, centrist U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar was clutching onto a small lead early on Wednesday over progressive rival Jessica […]

Some 59% of Americans dislike Biden's job performance, and his average approval ratings dropped six percentage points from last week's 42%.

Joe Biden’s Approval Ratings Drop to 36%, Lowest so Far

According to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion survey released on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden’s public approval ratings plummeted to 36% this week, the lowest point of his presidency, as Americans struggled with increasing prices. Some 59% […]

£10 Billion Energy Bill in Place to Help the UK Overcome Energy Prices

A £10 billion package is set to be announced by the United Kingdom’s government in hopes that it will ease the increasing energy prices. The funds are thought to be gathered partly by a windfall […]

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Southern Baptist Convention on Blast over Reports of Sexual Abuse

May 23, 2022 Maja Popovska

According to an internal investigation issued on Sunday, reports of sexual abuse by pastors and employees in the Southern Baptist Convention, the biggest American Protestant denomination, have been either overlooked or kept under wraps by […]

Baby Formula Shortage Eased with First Shipment from Europe

May 23, 2022 Maja Popovska

On Sunday, a military aircraft carrying the first consignment of baby formula from Europe arrived in Indianapolis, and the White House announced that a second trip had been scheduled, Reuters reported. The closure of Abbott […]

Israel Refuses to Hold Criminal Investigation into Killing of Journalist

Israel is refusing to launch a criminal investigation into the killing of the US-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, The Guardian reports. Palestinian officials and witnesses said Israeli soldiers shot the renowned international journalist. When she […]

Taliban Orders Female Afghan TV Presenters to Cover Faces on Air

The Taliban in Afghanistan has ordered all female TV presenters to cover their faces on air, The Guardian reports. The latest order came in a statement from the Taliban’s information and culture ministry as well […]

US Accuses Russia of Weaponizing Global Food Supply

The Untied States has accused Russia of holding global food supplies hostage amid growing fears of famine in developing countries, The Guardian reports. Former Russian President and now senior security official Dmitry Medvedev warned that […]

McConnel Calls Rand Paul ‘Isolationist’ for Blocking Ukraine Aid

Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has spoken out against the $40 billion Ukraine aid proposal, is believed to represent “a minuscule proportion” of Senate Republicans, according to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R), The […]

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White House Press Secretary Slams Abortions Ban in Oklahoma

Karine Jean-Pierre, press secretary of the White House, denounced an Oklahoma measure enacted on Thursday that will prohibit abortions with very few exceptions, The Hill reports. She slammed the state saying that the Oklahoma legislature’s […]

US Senate Passes Emergency Military Aid for Ukraine

On Thursday, the United States Senate easily approved over $40 billion in fresh aid for Ukraine, sending the package to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature as Washington scrambles to keep military help […]

Half of Gazprom’s Clients Complied with Ruble Payment Requirement

According to the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, the Russian gas company Gazprom has had half of its 54 clients open accounts at the Russian Gazprombank. Reuters reports that for weeks companies in the […]

Twitter Deal Leaves Musk with No Easy Way Out

In a tweet this week, Musk said that the “deal cannot move forward” until Twitter provides detailed data about fake accounts – a request that is almost possible to meet. It is the latest odd […]

Three ex Minneapolis policemen guilty of violating George Floyd of his constitutional rights by refusing to assist the restrained Black man.

Ex-Minneapolis Cop Pleads Guilty in George Floyd Murder

In the 2020 case, one of three Minneapolis cops who witnessed fellow law enforcement officer Derek Chauvin kill George Floyd by holding a knee over his neck pled guilty to aiding and abetting manslaughter, sparking […]