Russia's economic growth is slowing significantly, potentially hindering its ability to fund rising defense, security, and social expenditures. Top industrialist Alexander Shokhin warned the current 'managed soft landing' is proving less soft and controlled than anticipated. Projections for GDP growth have been revised downwards, with figures barely exceeding 1% for...
Tens of thousands protested across Italy in a general strike supporting Gaza and an intercepted aid flotilla. Organized by CGIL, the strike disrupted transportation and closed schools nationwide. Demonstrations occurred in major cities like Milan, Genoa, and Rome. Deputy Prime Minister Salvini criticized the strike as unlawful, while CGIL defended...
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert faces scrutiny ahead of the Finals, addressing player criticism and ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations. Despite challenges, including officiating complaints and the potential sale of the Connecticut Sun, the league has seen record attendance and strong ratings. Engelbert also points to past successes like expansion plans...
Dame Sarah Mullally's appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury has sparked division within the Anglican Communion. While some, like the Church of Southern Africa and the first woman bishop in Kenya, celebrate the "historic" and "thrilling" move, conservative groups like Gafcon express "sorrow." Gafcon objects to Mullally's support for...
Conservative influencer Nick Sortor was arrested and released without bond in Portland during clashes outside an ICE facility. The Justice Department is now investigating his arrest, which occurred amid escalating tensions and protests. Sortor claims he was wrongfully arrested, while Portland Police state arrests are based on behavior, not politics....
Protests outside the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago have led to clashes and arrests. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the site amidst heightened ICE enforcement operations, which Governor JB Pritzker criticized for violating due process. Demonstrations against the "Midway Blitz Operation" have been ongoing for weeks, with protesters expressing...
The Trump administration is considering spending cuts amidst a federal government shutdown, now in its third day. The shutdown occurred after the Senate failed to pass a short-term funding agreement, with disagreements over Affordable Care Act subsidies and health spending cuts being central. The White House proposes workforce layoffs, sparking...
Virginia's top national security prosecutor, Michael Ben'Ary, fired days ago, penned a letter accusing Justice Department leadership of prioritizing political retribution over national security. He claims officials are more focused on targeting perceived enemies of President Trump than safeguarding citizens. Ben'Ary's dismissal, allegedly based on false social media information, underscores...
Scientists are exploring the resurgence of ant yoghurt, a fermented milk tradition from Turkey and Bulgaria. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with the restaurant Alchemist, investigated how ants contribute to milk fermentation. Their findings suggest a symbiotic process involving ant formic acid and microbes. While early attempts...
The US military conducted a lethal strike on a suspected "narco-trafficking vessel" in international waters off Venezuela's coast on Friday, killing all four individuals aboard. This marks at least the fourth such strike in the Caribbean since September, targeting boats allegedly affiliated with designated terrorist organizations. Secretary of Defense Pete...
