Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by asserting the existence of a singular “Russian world” that needs protection and reunification. He set aside the secular socialist ideological rationales that the Soviet Union used to justify its expansion favoring the Tsarist Russia, rooted in religion and culture. But the history of political More
The Pacific Council on International Policy, a membership-based organization in Los Angeles that focuses on global issues, announced Thursday that Duncan Wood of the Wilson Center will become the council's new president and chief executive. Wood will replace Jerrold D. Green, who is retiring after 16 years with the Pacific Council on July 1. Wood was the unanimous selection of the council's board of directors, the organization said. Currently vice president for strategy and new initiatives at...
FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway’s train dispatchers will participate in the Federal Railroad Administration’s Confidential Close Call Reporting System under an agreement announced today. BNSF becomes the second Class I railroad to participate in the Confidential Close Call Reporting System, or C3RS. Norfolk Southern joined the program in March. The American Train Dispatchers Association, []Read More
The organisation today published its annual State of the World’s Human Rights report.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov revealed that the BRICS bloc has been considering the use of stablecoins for its common rail payment systems. In an interview with TV BRICS, Ryabkov stated that the use of stablecoins and a connection linking the CBDCs of the participants were studied as part of the integration processes of […]
Mark Cuban is “proud” to pay his taxes. The 65-year-old billionaire revealed his hefty payment of $288 million to the IRS in a social media post on Sunday. While Cuban revealed his satisfaction with fulfilling his duty as a citizen, he seemingly took a swipe at Donald Trump, whose finances have long been under scrutiny amid his legal woes.Billionaire Mark Cuban seemingly takes a jab at Donald Trump“I pay what I owe. Tomorrow I will wire transfer to the IRS $288,000,000.00 This country has done...
Vladimir Putin issued a new warning to the West with the suspected test of an experimental nuclear-capable missile. Footage shows the mystery ballistic launch from the Kapustin Yar test range.
Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov stated that digital financial assets, issued by institutions regulated by the central bank, could replace fiat channels for international settlements. Aksakov also acknowledged that while not being controlled for this use case, digital assets were already being used to settle international payments. […]
CHICAGO — The Cubs are calling up Matt Mervis and Hayden Wesneski, according to a report. Tommy Birch, a beat reporter who covers the Iowa Cubs, gave the news Tuesday morning and said no correspond
Time to dig into this week's pile of hot, garbage-y gossip! by Elinor Jones Welcome back to the Trash Report! I am mother Trash Panda, Elinor Jones, coming to you live from this metaphorical dumpster we know literally as "the news." Wow, what a week! I've got a lot to say. If you're reading this at work, don't forget to occasionally wiggle your mouse so your little icon appears active. (I'd love for you to quit your job, but I...
Plant-based alternatives could be a ‘useful steppingstone’ towards healthy and sustainable diet
Plant-based alternatives could be a ‘useful steppingstone’ towards healthy and sustainable diet