US 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 MoreUS sending more heavy weapons to Ukraine
Posted by Thomas Bush / June 1, 2022The United States will send Ukraine medium-range rockets, according to President Biden. The Russians, by contrast, are beginning to struggle in terms of weapons. The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed an ammunition depot as the fighting in Donbas intensifies. Such destruction has led Ukrainian military analysts to conclude that the Russian military has depleted …
Read MoreZelensky visits front lines
Posted by Thomas Bush / May 31, 2022President Zelensky has visited the front lines, his first public trip outside of Kyiv since the invasion. Zelensky promised to make the Donbas region “Ukrainian again,” despite the bleak outlook there at the moment. His promise may be more than simply bravado, considering the Russian military’s current struggles. The Russian military has depleted its modern …
Read MoreNew Zealand and California form climate partnership
Posted by Jimmy Cooper / May 31, 2022New Zealand and California have agreed to share best practices and ideas for fighting climate change, as well as putting more electric cars on the road. Three 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 …
Read MoreUkraine destroys Russian ammo dump
Posted by Catherine Reed / May 30, 2022The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed an ammunition depot as the fighting in Donbas intensifies. Such destruction has led Ukrainian military analysts to conclude that the Russian military has depleted its modern military equipment. Russia has more woes than just equipment. Over a hundred Russian national guard soldiers have been fired for refusing to …
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 …
Read MoreZelensky promises to retake Donbas
Posted by Jimmy Cooper / May 29, 2022President Zelensky has promised to make the Donbas region “Ukrainian again,” despite the bleak outlook there at the moment. His promise may be more than simply bravado, considering the Russian military’s current struggles. The Russian military has depleted its modern military equipment, according to a Ukrainian military analyst. Russia has more woes than just equipment. …
Read MoreRussia out of modern military equipment
Posted by Thomas Bush / May 29, 2022The Russian military has depleted its modern military equipment, according to a Ukrainian military analyst. Russia has more woes than just equipment. Over a hundred Russian national guard soldiers have been fired for refusing to fight in Ukraine. Russia’s parliament has eliminated the age limit for military service as they scramble for more soldiers. The …
Read MoreClimate change causing storms not expected until 2080
Posted by Robert Leonard / May 28, 2022Climate 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 above 100º. Italy’s longest river is running dry, threatening food supplies in the region. Delhi has hit a record temperature of 120º, prompting the …
Read More115 Russian national guard soldiers fired for refusing to fight
Posted by Thomas Bush / May 28, 2022Over a hundred Russian national guard soldiers have been fired for refusing to fight in Ukraine. Russia’s parliament has eliminated the age limit for military service as they scramble for more soldiers. The Russian military is also offering bonuses four times bigger than a soldier’s monthly salary. British military intelligence has estimated that Russia lost …
Read MoreChina defends its human rights records
Posted by Catherine Reed / May 27, 2022Top diplomats from the U.S., U.K., Germany, and others have denounced Chinese treatment of Uighurs and called for action. Thousands of hacked Chinese files reveal photos of Uighur detainees, as well as documents implementing a shoot-to-kill policy for possible escapees. China has responded to the leaks and the international outcry by defending its human rights …
Read MoreUkraine wealthiest man to sue Russia
Posted by Thomas Bush / May 27, 2022Ukraine’s wealthiest man is planning to sue Russia for the $17-$20 billion in losses his steel plants suffered during the Russian bombardment. Starbucks is closing 130 locations across Russia, joining other major corporations including McDonald and the German industrial giant Siemens. The Russian finance ministry has admitted that western sanctions are threatening the country with …
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