Cyclone Freddy Sets Record as Longest-Lasting Tropical Cyclone on Record
Tropical Cyclone Freddy is one of the most powerful and longest-lasting storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Freddy has been the longest-lasting tropical cyclone worldwide, lasting for at least 35 days. Preliminary results show that Freddy is likely to have established a new record as the longest-duration […]
Continue reading UK and German Air Forces Join in Joint NATO Air Policing Operation Near Estonian Airspace
On March 14, the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force conducted their first joint NATO Air Policing operation and intercepted a Russian air-to-air refuelling aircraft near Estonian airspace. The two Typhoon fighter jets, one from each nation, identified and monitored the plane as it transited close to NATO borders. The incident […]
Continue reading Russian Fighter Jet Collides with U.S. Drone Over Black Sea, Heightening Tensions
On Tuesday morning, a Russian fighter jet collided with an unmanned U.S. military drone over the Black Sea, leading the U.S. to bring the drone down in international waters off the coast of Ukraine.[0] The incident, which U.S. European Command (EUCOM) said followed a “pattern of dangerous actions by Russian pilots while interacting with U.S. […]
Continue reading Biden to Announce Sweeping Executive Order Aimed at Reducing Gun Violence
President Joe Biden will announce a sweeping executive order aimed at reducing gun violence on Tuesday during a visit to the site of a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California.[0] The order will increase the number of background checks conducted prior to firearms sales, as well as hold the gun industry accountable and provide the […]
Continue reading Joe Biden Asked to Deliver Jimmy Carter’s Eulogy
Former President Jimmy Carter, who is 98 years old and currently in hospice care at his home in Plains, Ga., has asked President Joe Biden to deliver his eulogy when he passes away.[0] This announcement was made by Biden during a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Rancho Santa Fe, California on Monday.[1] Biden and Carter […]
Continue reading Trump Kicks Off 2024 Campaign in Iowa, Challenges Ahead
Former President Donald Trump is making his first campaign stop in Iowa since announcing his 2024 presidential bid. Trump, who is currently under investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney, is visiting the crucial state to kick off the GOP nominating calendar.[0] He is accompanied by potential and announced primary challengers, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis […]
Continue reading Rolls-Royce Share Price Soars: What’s Driving the Surge?
Investors have been optimistic about Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LON: RR) over the past few weeks, with the share price rising 59.84% since the start of 2021. The stock surged to a high of 152.85p this week, the highest level since March 2020, and currently stands at 150p.[0] This represents a remarkable recovery of more than […]
Continue reading Third Way Warns Against No Labels’ Presidential Ticket, Citing Risk of Trump Return
Prominent Democratic-backed think tank Third Way has sounded the alarm about the possibility of a third-party presidential ticket in 2024, warning it could cost Democrats the White House and open the door for a former President Donald Trump return. The group sent a memo to Democratic groups, outlining the ways in which a third-party ticket […]
Continue reading Biden and von der Leyen Begin New Era of Collaboration and Understanding
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Washington this week to meet with US President Joe Biden, in what is a key moment in relations between the European Union (EU) and the United States.[0] This meeting is seen as an opportunity for the two leaders to come to an agreement on trade tensions […]
Continue reading Biden’s Climate Tradeoff: Weighing the Willow Project’s Economic Benefits vs. Environmental Impacts
Recently, President Biden has come under criticism from environmental groups for considering support for the Willow Project, a $6 billion new oil and gas drilling project that would take place in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.[0] The project, which is led by ConocoPhillips, is estimated to produce 180,000 barrels of oil per day and […]
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