Secret US Weapons Delivery Energizes Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Past Week Kyiv, Ukraine – In a significant boost for Ukraine’s counteroffensive efforts, a discreet delivery of American weaponry and a daring raid across a river have injected much-needed energy into the country’s stalled operation. Ukrainian forces claim to have inflicted heavy losses on Russian troops attempting to …
Deutsche Bank has received final approval from a US judge for a $75 million settlement with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the German company of facilitating his alleged sex trafficking. This news comes after preliminary approval was granted in June and the settlement was finalized during a court hearing in Manhattan. Judge Jed …
New York CNN — Americans celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day on the second Monday of October each year. It is an opportunity to honor the contributions and legacy of the Indigenous peoples who inhabited America long before Christopher Columbus mistakenly claimed its discovery. In 2021, President Joe Biden officially recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day …
Washington, DC CNN — The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will pause its rate hikes, keeping its benchmark lending rate at a 22-year high. This move was widely anticipated, as the central bank has been signaling in recent weeks that it wants to wait for more data to understand the impact of previous …
CNN — Billy McFarland, the founder of the infamous Fyre Festival in 2017, is back with a new venture. After serving time in federal prison for his involvement in the 2017 festival fiasco, McFarland recently announced on his Instagram page that tickets for “Fyre Festival 2” are now on sale. In a subsequent update, he …
New York CNN — Evergrande’s recent bankruptcy filing in the US serves as a cautionary tale about China’s growth-at-all-costs model, which fueled its remarkable economic expansion over the past three decades. For years, Evergrande, formerly one of China’s most successful real estate developers, amassed significant debt as the country’s economy boomed. The demand for housing …
London CNN — The price of bitcoin has declined by nearly 9% since Thursday due to a broader sell-off of risky assets. Investor concerns were exacerbated by reports that Elon Musk’s Space X had sold off the cryptocurrency. According to CoinGlass, a cryptocurrency trading platform, cryptocurrencies have experienced a total loss of $1 billion in …
Consumer price hikes in Minneapolis accelerated on an annual basis for the first time in over a year, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.2% for the year through July, compared to a 3% increase in June. Although the annual increase fell short of economists’ …
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN – In what is being hailed as a historic moment, renowned soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh to join Al Nassr FC. The Saudi kingdom pulled off a major coup by signing Ronaldo to a two-year contract worth an estimated $200 million per year, making him the …
When Lovie Smith was brought on as head coach of the Houston Texans in February 2022, he immediately addressed the lack of diversity in the NFL coaching ranks. As one of just two Black head coaches in the league, he called out the problem and challenged the NFL to take action. Despite his efforts, Smith …