Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had little political experience when he was elected in 2019. But throughout his three-year tenure, the president has “matured,” according to a former aide. Even skeptical Ukrainians who didn’t vote for Zelenskyy have been swayed by his wartime resilience. Loading Something is loading. A former aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Trump released an insult-laden message wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day, including ‘Very Unfair Radical Left Democrat Judges’
Donald Trump went on the attack in his Mother’s Day message this year. He sent his wishes to the “Very Unfair Radical Left Democrat Judges” among others. He sent a similar message on Father’s Day in 2021, to “RINOs, and other Losers of the world.” Loading Something is loading. Former President Trump issued an insult-laden…
Video shows workers at an Apple and Tesla plant in Shanghai clashing with security guards over fears of an onsite COVID lockdown
Videos show workers at an Apple and Tesla plant in Shanghai clashing with quarantine officials. The workers were said to be frustrated with onsite COVID-19 measures. The clash underscores the frailty of Shanghai’s plans to reopen its factories amid strict lockdowns. Loading Something is loading. More than a hundred workers at a major Apple and…
Ukraine war: Putin preparing for long haul, US intelligence says
By George WrightBBC NewsImage source, EPAImage caption, Moscow would only use nuclear weapons if Putin perceives an “existential threat” to Russia, US intelligence saysVladimir Putin is preparing for a long war in Ukraine, with even victory in the east potentially not ending the conflict, US intelligence has warned.The warning comes as fierce fighting continues in…
The Papers: ‘Wish you were ER II’ and a ‘Waggro’ libel trial
By BBC NewsStaffImage caption, Many of the front pages feature the Queen’s Speech, delivered for the first time by the heir to the throne, the Prince of Wales. “Wish you were ER II” is Metro’s headline, as it describes a historic occasion with a poignant note – highlighting how Prince Charles looked over at the…
Cost of living: 1.5m UK households will struggle to pay bills
By Noor NanjiBusiness reporter, BBC NewsImage source, Getty ImagesAn estimated 1.5 million households across the UK will struggle to pay food and energy bills over the next year, as rising prices and higher taxes squeeze budgets, according to new research.The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) predicted the UK will fall into recession…
Workers at a Target store in Virginia file for union vote
Workers at a Target store in Christiansburg, Virginia, have filed for a union election with federal labor regulatorsBy ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail WriterMay 10, 2022, 11:33 PM• 3 min readNEW YORK — Workers at a Target store in Christiansburg, Virginia, filed paperwork Tuesday with federal labor regulators to hold a union election, joining a wave…
Musk says he would reverse Twitter’s ban of Donald Trump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he will reverse Twitter’s ban of former President Donald Trump if his deal to buy the social media company goes throughBy MATT O’BRIEN, KELVIN CHAN and TOM KRISHER AP Business WritersMay 10, 2022, 10:47 PM• 5 min readLONDON — Elon Musk said Twitter would reverse its ban of former President…
New York appeals court dismisses AG suit against Amazon
An appeals court in New York has dismissed New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against AmazonBy HALELUYA HADERO Associated PressMay 10, 2022, 9:14 PM• 2 min readNEW YORK — An appeals court in New York dismissed New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Amazon over its coronavirus safety protocols and a former employee…
Hawaii helicopter crash that killed 7 was ‘100% preventable’
Federal accident investigators are blaming a deadly Hawaii helicopter crash on the pilot’s decision to keep flying into worsening weatherBy DAVID KOENIG and CALEB JONES Associated PressMay 10, 2022, 9:34 PM• 3 min readHONOLULU — Federal investigators blamed a deadly 2019 helicopter crash in Hawaii on the pilot’s decision to keep flying into worsening weather,…