WorldYahoo FinanceHere's why Putin won't win
I am no Kremlinologist, armchair or otherwise, but I've seen enough of Vlad and his authoritarian ilk to have a feel for his M.O.
U.S.The Columbus DispatchLetters: 'What in God's name is happening to the U.S.A.?' Responses to Ukraine sickening
Comments supporting Russia's attack on Ukraine 'sickening' How sickening it is to hear Donald Trump praise Vladimir Putin. Sickening, too, to hear former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praise the murderous dictator who is attacking Ukraine. Sickening to hear congressional Republicans criticize President Biden instead of supporting him and the country.
WorldThe RootBarack Obama Releases Statement On Russian Invasion of Ukraine
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, former U.S. Presidents such as George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter have spoken up about their concerns and condemned the events that have transpired. According to The Hill, former president Barack Obama has joined voices of the international community stating Russia's attack is a “violation of international law” and the “basic principles of human decency” in a statement he released. From The Hill: “People of conscience around the world need to loudly and clearly condemn Russia's actions and offer support for the Ukrainian people.
TechnologyIn The Know by YahooWoman catches catfish on Bumble after noticing unexpected detail about his texts: 'Something in my gut told me there was something off'
A woman realized she was being catfished by one of her dating app matches after receiving green texts messages from him. While there are jokes — and even real studies — about the differences between Android and iPhone users, in this case Jocelyn (@jjustjocelyn) wasn't turned off because she was texting an Android user, but by the fact that it contradicted something in the man's Bumble profile. See this bedroom turn into a vibrant oasis after an incredible one-day renovation: Jocelyn uploaded a video explaining that she had matched with a “good looking” guy named Myles and, after exchanging a few messages, decided to give Myles her phone number.
WorldBusiness InsiderMerchant ships have been targeted by Russian missiles, while the French Navy intercepted a cargo vessel heading for St. Petersburg, reports say
The movements of merchant and cargo ships are being scrutinized amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. BBC News reported Saturday that France stopped a cargo ship en route to Russia's St Petersburg. The movements and activities of merchant and cargo ships are under renewed scrutiny as the Ukraine invasion continues.
U.S.CBS NewsKimberly Guilfoyle's meeting with Jan. 6 committee goes awry
A tense confrontation between the House select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and Kimberly Guilfoyle unfolded privately on Friday morning, with Guilfoyle and her lawyers abruptly ending her conversation with the committee over concerns about its ground rules, according to four people familiar with the exchange. Guilfoyle, a longtime adviser to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to meet virtually with the committee on February 25, following discussions between the committee and her lawyers. Guilfoyle is engaged to Donald Trump Jr., the former president's eldest son, and is one of the most high-profile confidants of the Trump family to meet with the committee.
NewsYahoo News Canada'If we don’t deter Russia, Canada is going to be affected directly': Attacks on Ukraine could threaten security of Canada
An international relations expert is warning that the attacks on Ukraine by Russian forces will lead to dire consequences unless the leaders of other nations change how they deal with Russia - and that includes Canada. Russia is in the midst of invading Ukraine from land, sea and air, zeroing in on cities and military targets. Aurel Braun is a professor of international relations and political science at the University of Toronto, as well as an associate at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Harvard University.
U.S.Fox NewsBob Saget's death: Investigators theorize what happened during 'Full House' star's final hours
More details are coming to light about Bob Saget's death as investigators in Florida have theorized what might have happened in his final hours. The "Full House" alum died from head trauma, a statement from Saget's family and the Orange Country Medical Examiner's office previously revealed. The comedian was found dead in his Orlando hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton on Jan. 9, 2022, just hours after posting on Twitter about a show he had performed in Jacksonville.
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Moment rocket strikes Kyiv apartment block
STORY: CCTV footage from inside and outside the block showed the moment of the impact. A resident of the block was filmed by the emergency services saying the rocket hit his apartment and his family had survived, but his wife and older child's legs were injured. Dozens of people were wounded in overnight fighting in Kyiv, city mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Saturday morning.
WorldReutersU.S. troops in Latvia tells Putin 'don't mess with us,' minister says
The presence of U.S. and other NATO troops in Latvia sends a message to Vladimir Putin that Russia should stay away, Latvian Defence Minister Artis Pabriks said on Friday as he greeted a small deployment of U.S. soldiers. The group of some forty U.S. service members arrived from Italy early on Thursday - before hostilities in Ukraine began. Russia invaded Ukraine by land sea and air on Thursday after massing more than 150,000 troops around the country's borders including in Latvia's neighbour Belarus.
WorldMarketWatchPutin’s war in Ukraine ‘should concern every person on Earth’: Why political observers say the Russian invasion may foretell an era of global disorder
Could the war in Ukraine mark the beginning of a new era defined by global unrest and power grabs? In the days leading up to Russia's invasion of its neighboring country, commentators and officials were framing a potential war as one with much larger implications — not just for Eastern Europe or all of Europe, but for all the world. At heart is the concern that following a post-World War II period in which countries, especially superpowers, rarely imposed their will on others through military means, the Ukrainian war could signal a different — and decidedly more dangerous — approach.
ScienceBusiness InsiderRussia's space chief responds to new sanctions by suggesting that the ISS would no longer be prevented from crashing into the US or Europe
Russia's space chief claimed new US sanctions could have severe consequences for the ISS. In a tweet, its director-general appeared to suggest the ISS could crash into the US or Europe. The ISS does not fly over Russia, so all the risks are yours.
U.S.In The Know by YahooContainer ship officer shares wild TikTok showing how long it takes to stop his boat: ‘That actually blows my mind’
A container ship worker is going viral after showing just how long it takes to stop one of the massive, cargo-carrying boats. The U.K.-based seafarer, named Joe (@joethesailor), shared the shocking video on TikTok, where he frequently posts about his life as the chief officer on a container ship. Joe's video, meanwhile, came in response to another TikToker's question.
WorldBusiness InsiderUkraine praises marine for sacrificing his life to blow up bridge in an attempt to choke off Russian tanks
Russian forces are invading Ukraine from multiple sides. A Ukrainian marine died blowing up a bridge from Crimea to the mainland to try to stop Russian troops. The Ukrainian armed forces said his actions helped slow down "the advancement of the enemy."
WorldFox NewsRussian vodka pulled from shelves in US, Canada bars, liquor stores: ‘Every small thing makes a difference’
Liquor stores across the U.S. and Canada have started throwing out their stocks of Russian vodka in protest of President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, according to reports. In Ontario, Canada, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy directed the provincial Liquor Control Board to have stores remove Russian vodka and other alcoholic products, according to the Canadian Press. "Ontario joins Canada's allies in condemning the Russian government's act of aggression against the Ukrainian people and we strongly support the federal government's efforts to sanction the Russian government," Bethlenfalvy said.
WorldReutersChina's Xi, in message to N.Korea's Kim, vows cooperation under 'new situation' -KCNA
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un the significance of cooperation between the two countries, North Korea's state media KCNA reported on Saturday. In a message to Kim, Xi said China is ready to work, together with the Korean side, to steadily develop the China-DPRK relations of friendship and cooperation ... "under a new situation", KCNA said.
U.S.BuzzFeed"My Wife Has A Horrible Habit That I Discovered 2 Months Ago..." — This Dad Pretended His Son Went Missing As A Lesson. Is What He Did Wrong?
Many people also rushed to the comment section to share their horror stories about children being left alone in cars. "I have a dear friend whose kid, when she was six, decided she wanted to go see grandma so she told her mom. Her mom said they could go later, but the kiddo wanted to go right away so she headed outside (on a really hot day) and got in the family minivan without telling anyone.
U.S.Madame NoireColumbia University’s Head Of Psychiatry Suspended After Referring To Black Model As ‘A Freak Of Nature’
The head of Columbia University's psychiatry department put his foot in his mouth and now he has been suspended. Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, who is one of the top psychiatrists in the nation, got Twitter in a frenzy after re-sharing a post about model Nyakim Gatwech and posting “Whether a work of art or a freak of nature, she's a beautiful sight to behold.” To make matters worse, Dr. Lieberman was retweeting a post that said that Gatwech, who is of South Sudanese descent, is in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the darkest skin on earth, which isn't true.
WorldReutersTurkey says it cannot stop returning Russian warships from accessing Black Sea
Turkey cannot stop Russian warships accessing the Black Sea via its straits, as Ukraine has requested, due to a clause in an international pact that allows vessels to return to their home base, the Turkish foreign minister said on Friday. Ukraine has appealed to Turkey to block Russian warships from passing through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus straits which lead to the Black Sea, after Moscow on Thursday launched a full-blown assault on Ukraine from land, air and sea. Russian forces landed at Ukraine's Black and Azov Sea ports as part of the invasion.
WorldThe WeekChina blames U.S. for war in Ukraine, even as it appears increasingly uncomfortable with standing by Russia
China appeared to be less than thrilled with the aggressive military actions taken in Ukraine on Thursday by President Xi Jinping's self-described "best friend," Vladimir Putin. At a briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying expressed that "China did not wish to see what happened in Ukraine today," and deflected allegations that Beijing was providing backing for the attack, The Washington Post reports. "As for American hints that Russia had China backing it up, I'm sure Russia would be pleased to hear it," Hua said.
HealthBusiness InsiderCDC says 'green' and 'yellow' counties can take off their masks. A color-coded map shows where your county stands.
Up to 70% of the US population can take off their masks, according to new CDC guidance. The agency relaxed mask recommendations for counties with low and medium levels of COVID-19. The guidance reflects the CDC's narrower focus on minimizing severe disease.
WorldReutersSerbia will not impose sanctions against Moscow, president says
Serbia respects Ukraine's territorial integrity and considers Russia's military action against it to be "wrong," but will not impose sanctions against Moscow, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday. Serbia, led by Vucic, is performing a delicate balancing act between its European aspirations, partnership with NATO and its centuries-old religious, ethnic and political alliance with Russia. But as tensions between Russia and the European Union over Ukraine are rising, Serbia is under pressure to harmonise its foreign policy with that of the EU, which it aims to join, and introduce sanctions against Moscow, among other things.
PoliticsINSIDERFormer White House chief of staff says he is in 'disbelief' over GOP support for Putin after Trump called the Russian leader a genius
Trump and some other Republican figures have praised Putin during Russia's conflict with Ukraine. Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly told CNN he was in "disbelief" over such GOP support. "I don't get it," Kelly said.
PoliticsThe Daily AdvertiserHere's what Senators John Kennedy, Bill Cassidy have to say about Supreme Court pick
John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy both said they're reserving judgement on Democratic President Joe Biden's nomination of U.S. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. If Jackson is confirmed by the U.S. Senate she will be the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court. Kennedy serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee that will hold hearings on Jackson's nomination.
WorldReutersRussia says it is surprised by Lebanon's condemnation of invasion
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Russia's embassy in Lebanon was surprised by the Lebanese foreign ministry statement that condemned the Russian military operations in Ukraine, it said in a statement on its Facebook page. "The statement... surprised us by violating the policy of dissociation and by taking one side against another in these events, noting that Russia spared no effort in contributing to the advancement and stability of the Lebanese Republic," the statement said. Lebanon condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Thursday and called on Moscow to halt its military operations at once.
“Masks have served as an important line of defense against COVID-19. But the facts on the ground clearly warrant a shift.”
“Being done with masks means being done with COVID … COVID and all of its variants are not done with us.”
“While COVID is having certainly a huge impact on children, the masks are not. They seem to be bothering adults more.”
“Fearmongers are determined to place restrictions on children. It doesn’t matter if the science says otherwise.”
“Require vaccination and boosters in schools, both for staff and students. Then consider dropping the masks.”