ECB Rates Raises Were Already Priced Into Market Expectations as Bonds Spreads Widen
FRANKFURT, Germany. September 8th, 2022. The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points up…
Carbon Capture Projects Severely Underperform While Mostly Helping Produce More Fossil Fuels
Story at a glance… Almost all CO2 stored underground is done parallel with natural gas extraction. These projects, according…
Without Much Public Input, UK to be Governed by Super Warhawk Truss
The next Prime Minister of the UK will be Liz Truss, a former Foreign Secretary, and possibly the most…
Venetian Murano Glass Studios and Their Blazing Ovens Survived COVID Only to Face European Energy Crisis
The furnaces which burn from dawn ‘till dusk on the famous Venetian island of Murano are hot enough to…
How Is Europe Preparing For Gas Shortages?
PICTURED: Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in March. September 7th, 2022. Most major European economies are preparing for gas…
The US Is Quietly Returning to War in Syria
Story at a glance… Three bases have been established by American forces in northeast Syria this year. There is…
COVID Lockdowns Contributed to a 77% Increase in Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Rates
Lockdown behavior by state governments has contributed to a 77% increase in the rates of type 2 diabetes in…
Gold Will Buttress Attempts by BRICS Nations to Create New Reserve Currency
In June during the 14th annual BRICS summit, it was announced that the five economies would be seeking to…
9/11 Victim Families Urge Biden to Give Afghanistan Back the $7 Billion He Took in Their Name
In a letter to President Biden, family members of the 9/11 victims called on President Biden to return $7…
Everything to Know About Traveling to Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands
Story at a glance… Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands are an inexpensive and remote paradise for snorkeling and beach-going. Just a…
While Trying to Lose Weight More Protein Led to Healthier Overall Diets
When enduring 6 months of calorie restriction to lose weight, a study found that if participants ate around 28…
New Global Payments Systems to Challenge the Dollar’s Future Dominance
PICTURED: Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and South African…
Why Is Nancy Pelosi’s Potential Visit To Taiwan Such a Big Deal?
In a two-hour-long phone call between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Xi made it crystal clear that…
Oregon Senator Introduces American Grasslands Conservation Act to Protect Imperiled Prairie
The grasslands of North America are, in terms of acreage lost annually, the most threatened ecosystem. To that end,…
Much of South Asia Poised to Follow Sri Lanka into Economic Ruin
PICTURED: Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka on April 13, 2022 in front of the Presidential Secretariat. PC: AntanO. CC…
More Space Telescopes: Nancy Grace Roman to Search For Dark Matter and Exoplanets in 2027
Story at a glance… The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was just awarded its launch contract. Set to debut…
China’s Comments on John Bolton Are A Tough but Necessary Pill to Swallow
PICTURED: John Bolton and Wang Wenbin. PC: Gage Skidmore. CC 2.0. When John Bolton appeared on CNN in early…
Debate on Federal Budget Kicks Off with Bill to Create Additional $8 Trillion in National Debt
PICTURED: Sen. Braun (R – IL) arguing for his budget on the Senate floor. The Senate has begun work…
Ukraine Preparing to Target Russian Fleet—and Even Crimea with American Missiles
In a confrontational turn, the Deputy Defense Ministry of Ukraine has said they will begin using US-provided weapons to…
Tesco Fake Meat Advertisement Ruled Unsubstantiated and “Likely to Mislead”
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after investigating a 2021 Tesco ad regarding its name-brand “Plant Chef” plant-based burger,…
