As the war in Ukraine continues, European and U.S. officials have expressed concerns that Russia may resort to the use of chemical weapons. Western officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have warned that Putin could deploy chemical agents. “The world must react now,” Zelenskyy said. Officials said they are investigating an unconfirmed claim by a…

When President Biden went off script and said Vladimir Putin could no longer remain in power, he was only saying the quiet part out loud. Yes, White House staff was caught off guard and had to go into damage control following the president’s ad-libbed remarks, but don’t kid yourself. He was only stating publicly what…

The sinking of the Russian navy’s flagship vessel “Moskva” in the Black Sea, which reportedly occurred with assistance from intelligence provided by the U.S., marks a key moment in the war in Ukraine. As countries around the world start to feel the impact from the global food crisis that is building due to the ongoing…

Under the Biden Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will allow gas stations to offer E15 gas through the summer months. The agency made the move as gas prices have risen with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. E15 is a blend of gasoline with a higher level of ethanol than regular gas. Usually, it is not…

Russian Defense Ministry Chief Spokesman Igor Konashenkov announced the surrender of “1,026 Ukrainian servicemen” in Mariupol a day after President Joe Biden referred to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a “genocide” for the first time. The surrender in Mariupol could set Russia up to take full control of the city. Mariupol has been one of…

Why in the world are the citizens of Shanghai facing a strict COVID lockdown? Three reasons: weak COVID vaccines, a crisis of legitimacy at the highest level, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let’s start with the vaccine situation. The Chinese vaccine doesn’t work very well at all. And most Chinese citizens have not been…

Taiwan’s military released a handbook on civil defense for the first time this week, advising civilians on how to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion. The book includes information on where to find bomb shelters and how to stockpile emergency supplies. China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control…

While new efforts to ease the energy crunch may make a difference at the gas pump, you’ll likely need your savings at the grocery store. The Biden administration announced it is working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make changes to the laws regarding E15 fuel, gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol, allowing Americans to…

Consumer prices in March climbed to a new 4-decade high of 8.5%, according to a Labor Department report economists described as “nasty” and “ugly.” U.S. inflation was last this high in December 1981. Just between February and March 2022, prices went up 1.2% across the board, a dramatic spike considering February’s inflation rate of 7.9%…

Ukraine Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar said the government was checking unverified information that Russia may have used phosphorus munitions while attacking Mariupol. The city has endured some of the most notable attacks since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. On Monday, Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko said officials have estimated more than 20,000 deaths in the city.…