Month: January 2022

Ukraine Army Accused of Shelling Area, Wounding One

The Ukrainian military shelled the village of Alexandrovka in the rebel-controlled area of the Donetsk region on Saturday, injuring one civilian, according to officials from the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic. “Our brigade brought a peaceful civilian from the city of Donetsk with a gunshot wound of the left thigh”, trauma surgeon Yuriy Ponomarev told the…


Tesla Raises Concern Over Future Growth, Lucid Going Places, GM Aims EV Leadership and More

EV stocks had another down week amid the broader market rout, triggered by macroeconomic uncertainties. EV leader Tesla, Inc.’s earnings report did little to salvage the somber market mood. Here are the key events that happened in the EV space during the week: Tesla Earnings Disappointment, White House Snub & More Expectations were running high…


Australian Open 2022: Historic Wins and Controversies

Commentary The 2022 Australian Open is now part of tennis history. History will describe this year’s Open as personal triumphs of Ashleigh Barty, the women’s champion who gave Australia its first victory in 44 years, and Rafael Nadal who, beating a persistent foot injury, was crowned the men’s champion. It was Nadal’s 21st Grand Slam…


11 Killed in Bus Accident in Central Bolivia

Eleven people were killed and 18 others injured in a bus crash in Kami village, near Cochabamba, central Bolivia. The vehicle fell more than 200 meters (656 feet) down a ravine, police reported on Saturday. The rural public transport bus had been traveling from Kami, some 180 kilometers (112 miles) southeast of La Paz, and…


UAE Intercepts Houthi Missile Attack as Israeli President Visits

DUBAI—The United Arab Emirates said on Monday it had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s rebel fighters from the Iran-aligned Houthi movement as it hosted Israel’s President Isaac Herzog in a first such visit. Washington condemned the assault, the third on U.S.-allied UAE within the last two weeks, including a deadly strike on the…


7 Ways to Set and Track Goals for Maximum Success in 2022

By Kelly Hyman Goal setting is a common January ritual. Though this month feels like the right time to dive headlong into accomplishment-setting, in my experience it’s actually better suited for reflection and planning, leaving February for taking action. That means, even if you’ve yet to set a goal list for 2022, there’s still time…


United States Calls for Direct Talks With North Korea After Hwasong-12 Missile Test

North Korea confirmed it has test-fired a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile on Sunday, its state-run media reported, as Washington urges Pyongyang to engage in direct talks with no preconditions. Pyongyang conducted its seventh missile test this month, the largest number in a single month since 2019. South Korea and Japan claimed that the projectile traveled…


Don’t Assume Your Taxes Will Be Lower in Retirement

Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Taxes are paid in the sweat of every man who labors.” But, I have a not-so-well-kept-secret. You’re also going to have to pay taxes in retirement. Some of you may be floored upon hearing this. I mean you’re no longer drawing a salary. So, that means that no more payroll…


Leading Executives Flee Western Australia Due to Strict Border Rules, Restrictions

Leading executives from some of Australia’s largest businesses are fleeing east in response to ongoing delays to re-opening the Western Australian (WA) border. Rob Scott, CEO of AU$60 billion retail group Wesfarmers, will base himself out of the group’s Melbourne office for an “extended period” after saying it was “virtually impossible” to run the conglomerate—which…


Leading Executives Fleeing West Australia Due to Strict Border Rules, Restrictions

Leading executives from some of Australia’s largest businesses are fleeing east in response to ongoing delays to re-opening the Western Australian (WA) border. Rob Scott, CEO of AU$60 billion retail group Wesfarmers, will base himself out of the group’s Melbourne office for an “extended period” after saying it was “virtually impossible” to run the conglomerate—which…