China has the power to immediately stop Russia’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine with just one phone call, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb. This comes amid concerns that Beijing is helping Moscow overcome international sanctions by supplying weapons and technologies for use in the war. Stubb claimed that Russia’s...

China Can End Russia’s War in Ukraine With One Phone Call: Finnish President

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Indo-Pacific countries attending the NATO summit issued a joint statement Thursday to “strongly condemn the illicit military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea, showing how the military alliance and its Pacific partners are forging closer ties to counter what they see as shared security threats.

Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer

Reuters

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary does not want NATO to become an "anti-China" bloc, and will not support it doing so, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday. In comments on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Washington, he also said Ukraine's admission to the military alliance would weaken unity in the group.

Hungary will not support NATO becoming 'anti-China' bloc, minister says

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Chinese President Xi Jinping called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue during a meeting Monday with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Orbán made a surprise visit to China after similar trips last week to Russia and...

China's Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue

Hiroshima, the Japanese city devastated by a US atomic bomb in 1945, is at the center of a growing controversy after local officials dismissed calls to disinvite Israel from its annual ceremony promoting world peace as war rages in Gaza.

Israel’s invitation to this year’s atomic bomb commemorations in Japan has sparked a controversy over double standards

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Business Insider

Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary, is now in Beijing to try to create conditions for a cease-fire and to speed up peace talks, he said.

Putin's favorite NATO member says the next 3 months of war will be 'far more brutal' after talks with Ukraine and Russia

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The Shy Green

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

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A key U.S. ally fired warning shots Friday — live ones to repel North Korean soldiers and a diplomatic volley to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin, as tensions rise after his new mutual defense pact with Kim Jong Un. South Korea, which has so far only provided non-lethal aid...

Putin threatens to arm North Korea, warns U.S. ally South against ‘big mistake’

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Russia is running low on both weapons and workers, key resources it needs to sustain its war in Ukraine after launching a full-scale invasion two and a half years ago. The depleting weaponry means that Moscow may have to rein in its offensive and adopt a more defensive strategy. At home, meanwhile, a labor shortage is driving economic pressures, as conscription-age men are sent to the war’s front lines.

Russia is running out of weapons and workers

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly elected president said his government will create “balance in relations with all countries” in line with national interests and the prerequisites for peace but stressed to the United States that his country “will not respond to pressure.”. Masoud Pezeshkian...

Iran’s new president vows balance with all countries but warns US his country won’t be pressured

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Underlining its gratitude for China’s economic and military support for its war on Ukraine, Russia is again improving the People’s Liberation Army’s ability to hunt and sink U.S. Navy submarines. From Monday to Wednesday, two Russian corvettes (the Gromkiy and the Rezkiy) will conduct exercises alongside the PLA Navy. The Russian defense ministry says the […]

Russia gives China another lesson on how to hunt US submarines

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“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top allies across Europe are reportedly applauding Donald Trump’s vice president pick J.D. Vance.Vance, a vocal proponent of ending U.S. aid to Ukraine, could be key to helping Putin’s war aims in Ukraine if Trump wins a second presidency.Vance has earned praise from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who told reporters that “[Vance is] in favor of peace” on Wednesday at the U.N. Conference in New York, according to Reuters.“He’s in favor of ending the assistance that’s being provided, and we can only welcome that because that’s what we need—to stop pumping Ukraine full of weapons...

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump Allies Overseas Praise VP Pick J.D. Vance

Donald Trump’s declaration that Taiwan should pay the US for its defense has sparked jitters in Taipei, rattled chip stocks, and led to a fresh round of questions about his China policy. A former Trump national security official, who acknowledged they fielded some concerns from Taiwanese officials about the...

How to read Trump on Taiwan

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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 After almost 30 months of war with Russia, Ukraine’s difficulties on the battlefield are mounting even as its vital support from the United States is increasingly at the mercy of changing political winds.A six-month delay in military assistance  from the U.S., the biggest single contributor to Ukraine, opened the door for the Kremlin's forces to push on the front line. Ukrainian troops are now fighting to check the slow but gradual gains by Russia’s bigger and better-equipped army.“The next two or three months are going to be probably the hardest this year for Ukraine,” military analyst Michael Kofman...

Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US

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Europe chaos reverberates in Asia

Political chaos in Europe could have ripple effects in Asia, analysts said. The uncertainty in France, where recent elections effectively created a lame-duck government, could ultimately...

Europe chaos reverberates in Asia

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