Month: December 2022
U.N. chief urges strong global nature deal to end ‘orgy of destruction’
By Gloria Dickie and Allison Lampert MONTREAL (Reuters) -As countries prepare to negotiate a new global agreement to protect Earth’s environment, the head of the United Nations warned there was no time to lose. “Humanity has become a weapon of
Read MoreArgentinian VP Cristina Fernández sentenced to 6 years in prison for fraud
Former president found guilty for scheme that embezzled $1b through public works projects while she led country, vows to appeal
Read MoreMaryland becomes latest state to ban TikTok use in government
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a ban on the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the state’s executive branch of government.
Read MoreCryptoverse: Forget crypto winter, this is a bitcoin ‘bloodbath’
By Medha Singh and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – “I’m nearly bankrupt,” says Jad Fawaz, a crypto trader in Abu Dhabi. “I’m laughing because there’s no point in exerting more depression and more frustration about it.” The 45-year-old, who quit
Read MoreJan. 6 police officer’s family refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders – USA TODAY
Jan. 6 police officer’s family refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders USA TODAY McCarthy, McConnell snubbed by Capitol police and their families at medal ceremony Yahoo News Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders CNN Congress
Read MoreFACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hosts Economic Dialogue with the Government of Puerto Rico to Jointly Advance Economic Development in 2023 – The White House
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hosts Economic Dialogue with the Government of Puerto Rico to Jointly Advance Economic Development in 2023 The White House
Read MoreAs Netanyahu’s coalition deadline nears, Likud signs interim deal with UTJ
Haredi party says it signed agreement on its government posts due to PM-designate’s likely need to request a two-week extension beyond December 11 from president
Read MoreHow the James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of space
Here’s what makes Webb images so exceptional, plus how this telescope differs compared to its predecessor — the Hubble Space Telescope.
Read MoreArgentina’s Vice President faces a verdict in a corruption trial
Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner faces a verdict in a corruption trial. She could face up to 12 years in prison.
Read MoreDepartment of Justice subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed in 2020
Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania.
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