Labor is “confident and keen” to challenge the Coalition on its economic record ahead of the federal budget and election, shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers said. In an address to the Australian Industry Group, Chalmers said it was Labor’s goal to build a stronger economy and society compared to before the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic….
A Decisive Time in World History
Commentary What began a couple of months ago as another dismal, dishonest compromise with what had been long considered the fundamental principles of the West has suddenly turned into a thunderous sequence of earth-shaking events. The Chinese secrecy over the coronavirus, as it did nothing to restrain its spread to the world and induced a…
Getting Fit as We Get Older
Betty Oare made headlines last year when she and her horse, Sidenote, placed eighth in the Adult Hunter Championship at the Washington International Horse Show in Tyron, North Carolina. Eighth place may not seem like great shakes. But Oare, who lives in Warrenton, Virginia, and spends two to three hours every day riding Sidenote, was…
World Bank President Warns Russia Invasion of Ukraine Could Impact Global Economy
February 28, 2022
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The President of the World Bank David Malpass has warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could potentially impact the global economy, including Russia itself. Appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Malpass said the invasion could affect the Russian ruble and as a consequence, the people of Russia. “So one thing to watch is the…
Biden Trusted China With American Intelligence on Russia
February 28, 2022
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News Analysis When President Joe Biden came to Xi Jinping with American intelligence about an upcoming Russian invasion of Ukraine, begging Xi to do something about it, Xi must have thought Biden pretty naive. First, Xi almost certainly knew and approved Vladimir Putin’s horrific plan in advance. Putin needed a buyer of last resort for…
‘Over Time, Ukraine Belongs in EU’: Ursula von Der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Euronews in an interview on Sunday that over time, Ukraine “belongs” in the European Union and that the EU wants the country as a member. Von der Leyen’s comments came shortly after Brussels announced it would provide some €500 million in lethal weapons and other aid to the Ukrainian military, and would…
Nothing New: Finland, Sweden Dismiss Russian Warning of ‘Military-Political Consequences’ If They Join NATO
Finland and Sweden have dismissed warnings of “serious military-political consequences” from neighboring Russia if they were to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Both countries are part of the European Union but not NATO. However, they cooperate closely with the bloc and allow, among other things, for the alliance’s troops to exercise on their soil. While neither…
Video Gaming Associated with Loneliness and Elevated Level of Immune Inflammation
A study led by Colorado State University has found there is a causal link between that “addictive” internet gaming loneliness and the activation of molecules that can cause inflammatory responses in the body. Gamers experiencing disordered gaming habits are often associated with increased levels of conserved transcriptional response(CTRF), an immune system abnormality. This condition is often…
Annuities for Dummies
About a month ago I booked a flight to see one of my best friends. Considering that we’re still dealing with COVID-19, I decided to to purchase travel insurance. And, good thing I did. A couple of days before I was to take off, my friend and his family all tested positive. Thankfully, I was…
How Apple Can Win With a $199 iPhone
Apple, Inc. has several launch events lined up for 2022, if reports are anything to go by. The company is widely expected to announce a budget model of its iPhone as early as March. Will Apple Make a $199 Gamble? Apple could opt to sell its older iPhone SE model at a lower price of…
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