‘Slap In The Face’: US Olympian Rips Decision To Allow Russian Skater To Compete
Former U.S. olympic figure skater Adam Rippon said it was a “slap in the face” to clean athletes for Russian skater Kamila Valieva to be …
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Chinese Community Party Media Blitz Attacks US Human Rights Record
Philip Lenczycki on February 15, 2022 With the 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is receiving unprecedented scrutiny for …
Canada Wins Solar Tariff Trade Dispute Against US
An independent panel determined Tuesday that current U.S. tariffs placed on solar panel imports violated the 2018 U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). The three-member USMCA panel, which …
US Coasts To Experience 100 Years Worth Of Sea Level Rise In Coming Decades, Top Agencies Warn
The U.S. coastal sea level is projected to rise by at least one foot over the next 30 years, the same amount recorded over the …
US Southwest Records Driest Two Decades In 1,200 Years Thanks To ‘Megadrought’
The American Southwest recorded its driest 22-year period since researchers began tracking climate conditions more than 12 centuries ago thanks to an ongoing “megadrought.” The …
POLL: Only 15% Of Democrats Want US Immigration Levels Increased
Public dissatisfaction with the current level of immigration into the United States is rising, with only a small fraction of Democrats supporting increased numbers of …
US Bans Mexican Avocados After Receiving Threatening Message
The U.S. government suspended all imports of Mexican avocados Saturday after a U.S. plant safety inspector received a threatening message in Mexico, the Associated Press …
DHS Says Trucker Protests Could Start In US During The Super Bowl
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned U.S. law enforcement and public safety officials that a trucker convoy protest similar to the one taking place …
US Trade Deficit Reached Record High In 2021 As Imports Surged
The U.S. trade deficit continued to grow in December as the import-export gap widened to record highs in 2021, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday. The …
Fossil Fuel Groups Slam Biden Fed Nominee For Her ‘Vendetta’ Against US Energy Companies
Several fossil fuel industry groups have lined up in opposition to a top Federal Reserve nominee, saying her preferred climate policies would be antithetical to …
Over Half The Members Of The US’ Largest Teachers Union Say They’re Thinking About Quitting
Over half of teachers belonging to the U.S.’ largest teachers union said they are considering leaving their profession earlier than they had originally planned, according …
Six Children, Four Women Dead as US Special Forces Kill ISIS Leader In Late Night Raid
U.S. special forces killed the leader of the Islamic State during a successful operation conducted in northwest Syria late Wednesday evening, the Pentagon said. The …
Josh Hawley Wants The US To Abandon Its Pledge To Let Ukraine Join NATO
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri called on President Joe Biden to abandon NATO’s pledge to accept Ukraine as a member of the organization. “It …
Putin Claims US Is Trying To Pull Russia Into A War
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Tuesday that the U.S. was attempting to pull his country into a war in Ukraine, The New York Times …
Russia Denies Responding To US Proposal After Heated UN Exchange
Russian officials denied they sent a response to a U.S. proposal aiming to deescalate the conflict at the Ukrainian border just one day after a …
Fed’s Bullard does not think a half-point rate hike ‘really helps us’ -Reuters interview
– St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard on Tuesday said he favors lifting rates at the U.S. central bank’s meeting in March and likely …
Arizona AG Asks Mayorkas To Stop Letting Illegal Migrants Travel Through US Airports Over Policy Allowing Them To Use Arrest Warrants As IDs
Republican Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Jan. 27 demanding that he stop …
US Navy Scrambling To Get Advanced Fighter Jet From Bottom Of Ocean Before China Does
The U.S. Navy is attempting to find a downed fighter jet in the South China Sea before Beijing does, BBC News reported. The $100 million …
US Economy Grew Faster Than Expected At The End Of 2021
The U.S. economy grew at a faster rate than was anticipated pace in the fourth quarter of 2021, benefiting from solid consumer demand before the …
IMF Projects Weaker Than Expected 2022 Economic Growth For US, China
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its global economic growth forecast for 2022 on Tuesday, citing growing COVID-19 cases, supply chain bottlenecks and soaring inflation. …
Over A Hundred Conservative Groups Call On US Education Secretary To Resign Over Infamous Letter Equating Concerned Parents To ‘Domestic Terrorists’
Over 100 conservative groups and leaders are calling on Education Secretary Miquel Cardona to resign over allegations that he collaborated with the National School Boards …
‘If I May Finish’: VP Harris Gets Testy After NBC Anchor Says It’s ‘Astonishing’ Biden’s Doubting US Elections
Vice President Kamala Harris sparred with “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie Thursday morning when asked about President Biden casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2022 …
Largest US Oil Producer Vows Net Zero Emissions By 2050
ExxonMobil, the largest American producer of crude oil, outlined its plan Tuesday to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, improving upon previous goals. The …
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To End US Reliance On Chinese Minerals
A Republican and Democratic senator introduced legislation Friday that aims to end U.S. reliance on rare-earth metals sourced from and produced in China. The Restoring …
Thousands Of Students Plan School Walkouts Across The US In Protest Of In-Person Learning
Students across the U.S. are planning school walkouts in protest of in-person learning as COVID-19 cases spike amid the rise of the Omicron coronavirus variant. …
2021 Was Colder Than Recent Years But Followed Warming Trend, US Says
Last year marked the sixth-warmest year on record, but it was colder than both 2019 and 2020, according to two independent federal reports. The average …
US Ed. Sec. Solicited Letter From The National School Boards Association Calling Parents Domestic Terrorists
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona allegedly solicited the National School Boards Association (NSBA) letter comparing parents to domestic terrorists, according to emails obtained by Parents Defending …
‘Coal’s Rebound’: US Emissions Spiked In 2021 Despite Biden Green Pledges
Greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. surged in 2021, even as President Joe Biden pursued an aggressive environmental agenda to stave off climate change. Overall, …
US Economy Adds Just 199,000 Jobs In December, Far Below Expectations
Harry Wilmerding on January 7, 2022 The U.S. economy recorded an increase of 199,000 jobs in December and the unemployment dipped to 3.9%, the U.S. …
Toyota Smashes GM’s 90-Year Streak As Top US Car Seller
Japanese automaker Toyota overtook General Motors in 2021 as the top car seller in the U.S., breaking the American manufacturer’s 90-year streak, Reuters reported. Toyota …
‘I Am Outraged’: Top Official In Japan Goes After US Military For Rise In COVID Cases
A governor in Japan lambasted U.S. military personnel for the rise in COVID-19 cases in his local communities, Japanese outlet The Asahi Shimbun reported. Okinawa …
Over 80% Of Americans Are Worried About The Future Of US Democracy, Poll Shows
Over 80% of voters are worried about the future of American democracy, a new poll shows. The USA Today/Suffolk University survey found that 83% of …
Drone Attack On US Base Foiled On Anniversary Of Iran’s Top General’s Assassination
Two armed drones were shot down as they approached a base near Baghdad’s international airport containing U.S. forces on Monday, Iraqi security sources told Reuters. …
Scientists Believe Meteor Exploded Over Major US City
Scientists believe a meteor exploded early New Year’s Day over Pittsburgh, causing mysterious loud noises and vibrations that shook the city. “The loud explosion heard …
Ex-Afghanistan President Who Fled Says Trump’s Deal With Taliban ‘Erased Us’
Former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, who fled the country as it fell to the Taliban, argued the deal between former President Donald Trump and …
Many US Shoppers Racked Up Debt This Holiday Season
Many U.S. consumers racked up debt this holiday season, and most of them won’t be able to pay it off immediately, according to a report …
Over Half Of US States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage In 2022
Over half of the states in the U.S. will institute a minimum wage increase in 2022, according to a report. A total of 26 states …
US Confirmed Over 441,000 New COVID Cases Tuesday, A Record
The United States recorded an all-time high number of coronavirus cases Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The U.S. saw …
Michigan Approves New US House Map, Leading To An Incumbent V. Incumbent Primary
Michigan’s independent redistricting commission voted to adopt the state’s new congressional map Tuesday afternoon, with five of the 13 new districts being potentially competitive as …
US Home Prices Surged Almost 20% In October
U.S. home prices surged in October as the housing market remains strong after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a key economic indicator. Home prices climbed …
US Navy Seizes 1,400 AK-47s, Over 226K Rounds Of Ammunition From Iranian Ship
The U.S. Navy seized over 1,400 AK-47 rifles and 226,600 rounds of ammunition from an Iranian ship bound for Yemen in the North Arabian Sea, …
Thousands Of Accounts Spreading Chinese State Propaganda Are Evading Bans From US Social Media
A network of social media accounts spreading Chinese state propaganda is thriving on tech platforms despite social media companies’ attempts to crack down on foreign …
US Tech Giant Apologizes To China After Telling Suppliers To Avoid Products From Xinjiang
U.S. chip maker and technology company Intel apologized to its Chinese business partners and customers Thursday after telling its suppliers to avoid sourcing from the …
US Army Creating Vaccine That Fights All COVID And SARS Variants
Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research are expected to announce that they’ve created a vaccine that will be effective against all COVID-19 …
US Life Expectancy Drops To Lowest Level Since Second World War
The U.S. life expectancy dropped to its lowest level since World War II in 2020, multiple sources reported. Life expectancy fell from 78.8 years in …
US Attorney’s Office Collects Over $6.2 Million in Civil & Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2021
More than 200 law enforcement officers died by suicide in 2019. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline may be reached at 1-800-273-8255 and provides 24/7, free and …
Census Bureau: Yearly Population Growth Slowest In US History
The U.S. population grew by 0.1% over the year that ended July 1, the slowest rate in American history, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. …
US Will Put 8 Chinese Companies On Investment Blacklist For Alleged Uyghur Surveillance: REPORT
The U.S. Treasury Department will ban American investors from buying shares in eight Chinese companies linked to alleged surveillance of Uyghur Muslims. The Treasury Department …
Global Oil Supply Set To Surpass Demand Despite Omicron As US Producers Boost Output
Global crude oil production is forecasted to outpace demand beginning in December and into 2022, a key monthly industry report said. The oil supply is …
Environmentalists Are Blocking The US From Controlling Its Renewable Energy Future
Regulations pushed by environmentalists for decades have hamstrung the American mining industry, making the U.S. renewable energy needs increasingly dependent on foreign adversaries, experts told …