Commentary Professor Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi was once a universally respected scientist who retired from the University of Mainz in 2012. There, he ran the Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene. He also set up the first specialized virology department in Germany. Most of his career was spent researching the human immune system and, in 1978,…
Unsettling Science: The German Virologist Who Chose the Path Less Trodden
Wall Street Slides Over 1 Percent as Russia Attacks Ukraine
U.S. stock indexes slid more than 1 percent on Thursday, led by losses in bank stocks, as Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine sparked a widespread selloff in global markets. On the benchmark S&P 500, all the 11 major sectors slipped into the red, with financial stocks falling 2.9 percent, while tech and consumer discretionary stocks…
As China’s Trial of Digital Yuan at Olympics Ends, Experts Warn of Dangers of Digital Currency
February 24, 2022
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As China’s debut of its digital currency draws to a close in tandem with the 2022 Winter Olympics, the regime’s crypto ambitions remain in place. Experts warned of the Chinese Communist Party’s centralized control, both at home and abroad. A digital currency will empower the regime’s control over its populace, especially dissenters, as all future…
Ukraine Closes Down Airspace for Civilian Flights as Conflict Escalates
Ukraine has shut down its airspace for civilian flights following Russia’s invasion of the country as flights modified routes and aviation authorities around the world take various precautionary measures. The suspension of air traffic services to civilian users came into effect on Feb. 24, 00:45 UTC, according to an update provided by the Ukraine State…
US Political Elites Aid CCP By Skewing Public Discussions of China: Author
Political elites in the United States who shape public perceptions of China have deep and entrenched connections to the business community in the country, said experts at an event hosted by think tank Atlantic Council on Feb. 23. Those ties often lead them to abandon transparency and openness in discussions of China, they said. The…
European Inflation Spikes in January Amidst Soaring Energy Prices
The rate of inflation in the euro area* increased in January, driven by a surge in energy prices, with the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict threatening to drive it up even further. For the first month of 2022, the annual inflation rate was 5.1 percent, up from 5 percent in December, according to a Feb. 23 report…
US Transport Safety Regulator Probes 1.7 Million Honda Vehicles Over Unexpected Braking Complaints
February 24, 2022
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San Francisco—The U.S. transport safety regulator said on Thursday that it has launched an investigation into 1,732,000 Honda Motor vehicles over unexpected braking activation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has received a total of 278 complaints that allege braking incidents “occurring with nothing obstructing the vehicle’s path of travel.” The 2018–2019 model…
How to Make Your Old Dishwasher Perform Like New
There are many things in my life that I enjoy but would not be completely devastated if required to give them up. My dishwasher is not one of them. During our recent kitchen remodel, we donated the old appliances to Habitat for Humanity—all except for my stripped down 14-year-old Whirlpool dishwasher. Even though it has…
Over 95 Percent of US States Saw Hefty Rent Hikes Since Last Year
A new rent report just released by Rent.com indicates that 95 percent of U.S. states faced significant rent increases over 2021. The cost for one-bedroom units increased by an average of 22.6 percent, while two-bedroom units experienced hikes of around 20.4 percent. Rent.com, an apartment search engine and online marketplace catering to Millennials, is owned…
Ukraine to Give Weapons to Anyone Who Wants to Defend Country: President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday morning that the government would provide anyone with weapons from a Russian invasion that was launched in the early morning hours. “We will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country. Be ready to support Ukraine in the squares of our cities,” Zelensky said in a…
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