The growing popularity of ‘Pharmageddon’ protests is leading to fears that independent pharmacies across the UK will be forced to close as a result of government policies. These protests occur when customers of independent pharmacies come out to protest against the government’s decision to cap prices of certain prescription drugs, placing a much higher burden […]Read More
Russia has long been a strong international ally of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. Moscow has tried to strike a balance between supporting the Palestinians’ right to self-determination and Israel’s right to self-defense, while consistently condemning the violence perpetrated by both sides. However, in the wake of the 2014 Israel-Gaza […]Read More
Argentina’s presidential candidate Jose Luis Espert has proposed mining bitcoin with the nation’s residual natural gas in order to raise funds for infrastructure projects, although his plan has been met with skepticism. Espert has suggested reserving a portion of the national production of natural gas for the purpose of mining cryptocurrencies, and has proposed the […]Read More
Rep. Dean Phillips’s (D-MN) first town hall quickly went off the rails after an audience member accused the congressman of “gaslighting” her. The incident occurred during a remote town hall that Phillips hosted for constituents over Zoom. A participant, identified as “Elizabeth,” accused Phillips of being dismissive of her concerns. In response to her accusations, […]Read More
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) is bucking the trend of powerful politicians owning high-end assets, such as luxury homes, boats, and jets. He has chosen to maintain a relatively simple lifestyle and is often seen at events wearing his trademark Louisiana Tech Bulldogs hat. Johnson is known for living modestly, even though he […]Read More
The gem in question is likely a cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency whales are investors who accumulate large amounts of a crypto asset in order to drive up the price, as well as to negotiate favorable terms with exchanges and other stakeholders. Depending on the specific cryptocurrency, the gem could be used to pay for goods or services, […]Read More
No, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has clearly stated her opposition to any efforts to impeach President Joe Biden. Pelosi has said that such efforts are a waste of time and politically motivated, and that Democratic leadership in the House wants to focus on passing policies that will help Americans.Read More
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union and Stellantis have announced that they have reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that began on December 28, 2020. The agreement includes wage increases, bonuses, and improved job security for workers. UAW President Rory Gambino said in a statement that “after countless hours of negotiation over the […]Read More
U.S. Congress members shame the Biden administration’s ‘out of touch’ foreign policy, demanding answers from Special Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry and Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley for including Qatar in their plans for diplomatic efforts.Read More
The Swiss National Bank (SNB), the central bank of Switzerland, has announced the launch of its wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the S-Coin, in partnership with six commercial banks. The S-Coin is the first wholesale CBDC to be launched in Switzerland and is intended to provide instant payment services to the banking sector. The […]Read More
