Author: Annie May
Russians occupy Severodonetsk
Posted by Annie May / June 27, 2022Russia has gained full control of the city of Severodonetsk. Russia is also in control of the Donbas province, despite their persistent losses. President Biden has accused Russia of stealing and selling Ukrainian wheat, taking advantage of the food crisis caused by Russia itself. There has been a recent uptick in international outcry over Russian …
Read MoreRussia threatens Moldova over EU membership
Posted by Annie May / June 26, 2022Russia has made a thinly-veiled threat against Moldova in the wake of the EU’s approval of its potential membership. Vladimir Putin has threatened ex-Soviet states should they defy Russia. Russian warships twice entered Danish waters recently, on the day of a democratic holiday. The last time this happened, Russia moved heavy weapons systems to the …
Read MoreNike leaves Russia
Posted by Annie May / June 24, 2022Nike has become the latest brand to leave Russia following their invasion of Ukraine. Microsoft is scaling down operations in Russia. Marriott has suspended operations in Russia entirely, saying that the sanctions make it too hard to operate. Starbucks is also closing 130 locations across Russia, joining other major corporations including McDonald and the German …
Read MoreUkraine warns Russia that they’re going on the offensive
Posted by Annie May / June 24, 2022After weapons flooded into Ukraine, especially long-range missiles from the US, the Ukrainian military warned Russia that they were bringing the fight to them. Australia is sending more ammunition to Ukraine, in response to Zelensky’s pleas. Last week, Ukraine was reporting a shortage of ammunition, threatening to halt their defense against Russia. International governments have …
Read MoreUS ban on Xinjiang cotton to begin
Posted by Annie May / June 22, 2022The United States’ ban on Uighur-produced cotton is set to begin, forcing the US fashion industry to adapt. The U.S. State Department has issued a report claiming that the Chinese government is continuing a Uighur genocide. Earlier this year, French lawmakers have officially labeled China’s treatment of Uighurs “genocide,” calling on the government to take …
Read MoreYellowstone flooding is once in 500 year event
Posted by Annie May / June 20, 2022Yellowstone is suffering a massive flooding event which, statistically, may only happen once every 500 years. The Feds told states that they need to dramatically ramp up conservation of the Colorado River system, or else the government will step in. The federal government announced that it will delay releasing water from one of the Colorado …
Read MoreStates scramble to conserve Colorado River before Feds step in
Posted by Annie May / June 19, 2022The Feds told states that they need to dramatically ramp up conservation of the Colorado River system, or else the government will step in. The federal government announced that it will delay releasing water from one of the Colorado River’s largest reservoirs as a result of the historic drought in the west. India and Pakistan …
Read MorePutin confident West won’t be able to quit Russian oil and gas for years
Posted by Annie May / June 14, 2022Putin is confident that the West won’t be able to cut itself off of Russian oil and gas for several years. Microsoft is scaling down operations in Russia. Marriott has suspended operations in Russia entirely, saying that the sanctions make it too hard to operate. Starbucks is also closing 130 locations across Russia, joining other …
Read MoreBiden accuses Russia of stealing Ukrainian wheat, selling it
Posted by Annie May / June 7, 2022President Biden has accused Russia of stealing and selling Ukrainian wheat, taking advantage of the food crisis caused by Russia itself. There has been a recent uptick in international outcry over Russian war crimes. Ireland has joined several other nations in labeling Russia’s actions in Ukraine genocide. Lithuania has also called Russia’s war in Ukraine …
Read MoreSweden, UK provide Ukraine with advanced weaponry
Posted by Annie May / June 7, 2022Sweden and the UK have joined a growing list of countries sending another round of advanced weapons to Ukraine. Spain is sending state of the art, German-designed tanks to Ukraine to help fight the Russian invaders. Germany has announced that it will send modern anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems to Ukraine. The United States will …
Read MoreUS officials say Russia repeating same military mistakes
Posted by Annie May / June 1, 2022U.S. officials say that the Russian military is repeating the same mistakes they made at the outset of the conflict. Two Russian generals have been fired for poor performance, and other generals are scrambling to save their necks. British military intelligence has estimated that Russia lost a third of its invasion force. Alexander Lukashenka, the …
Read More3 women die in Chicago heatwave
Posted by Annie May / May 30, 2022Three elderly women have died in a brief heatwave in Chicago, prompting renewed alarm over the health impact of climate change among vulnerable populations. Climate change is causing storms that were not expected until 2080, according to an Israeli study. The earliest heat advisories ever have been issued in the US northeast, with temperatures reaching …
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