Mike Pence visits Ukraine-Poland border
Mar 11, 2022 06:07 am UTC| Politics
Former US Vice President Mike Pence made the trip to the border Poland and Ukraine share this week in the midst of the ongoing chaos in Ukraine. During his visit, Pence also met with Ukrainian refugees who fled to...
Scientists name rare vampire squid fossil after Joe Biden
Mar 11, 2022 06:03 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden has made science and climate change one of his priorities upon taking office. Biden recently received an honor from the scientific community, with a rare fossil being named after the US leader. A...
Russia-Ukraine conflict: IMF approves $1.4 billion emergency funding
Mar 11, 2022 05:58 am UTC| Politics
As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, countries are scrambling to provide financial assistance to tackle the humanitarian crisis from the conflict. The International Monetary Fund recently approved more emergency...
Donald Trump investigation: Jan. 6 committee targets ex-POTUS' fundraising arm
Mar 11, 2022 05:42 am UTC| Politics
The congressional committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol has moved its probe towards another aspect surrounding former President Donald Trumps efforts to subvert the 2020 elections. The...
Joe Biden makes another call for health benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits
Mar 10, 2022 09:46 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden has advocated for health benefits for veterans, especially for those who have been exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits. Biden traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, this week to make another call for...
US Senate passes postal reform bill soon to become law
Mar 10, 2022 09:32 am UTC| Politics
Following the US House of Representatives passage of bipartisan legislation that would introduce reforms to the countrys postal service, the Senate took up the bill in a vote this week. The legislation passed the upper...
Russia - Ukraine conflict: Ukraine agrees on escape corridors for citizens
Mar 10, 2022 09:07 am UTC| Politics
Many citizens have fled Ukraine as Russia continues its offensive on the country. In the midst of the chaos, Ukraine has agreed to set up several escape corridors for those who wish to leave. Ukraine has agreed on...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects