Anti-Israel protesters in Washington, D.C. attempted to block President Joe Biden's motorcade as he made his way to deliver his State of the Union address Thursday night. No arrests were announced...
Mariupol Theatre Shelter Bombed in Russian-Ukraine Conflict
Rescue efforts are ongoing for hundreds of people sheltering in a Mariupol theatre where a Russian airstrike hit, Ukraine government officials claim. According to officials from the Ukrainian...
Earthquake in Japan Kills 4, Injures 97
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the northern Japanese shore of Fukushima at 11:36 p.m. local time on March 16. Four people were killed, and the area was left without electricity for several hours....
Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Signed into Law by Ohio Governor
On March 14, Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 215 into law, which will allow permitless concealed carry. All Ohioans 21 and over, who are legally eligible to purchase a gun,...
Fitch Ratings Downgrades 31 Russian Banks’ Default Ratings
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Long-Term Foreign Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of thirty-one Russian banks to โCCโ from โB.โ The Short-Term IDRs have been downgraded to โCโ from...
U.S. Bans All Imports of Chinese Sports Brand Li-Ning
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has banned all imports from the Chinese sporting goods brand Li-Ning, alleging that the company uses North Korean labor, which breaches U.S. sanctions. The...
Southwest and American Airlines Cut Flights for Months to Come
Southwest Airlines is the latest airline to cancel flights for spring due to staffing challenges, increased fuel prices, and supply restraints. According to flight scheduling service Cirium, on...
Google Doodle Celebrates French Artist Rosa Bonheur’s 200th Birthday
Though artist Rosa Bonheur lived in an era dominated by men, she forged her own unique path in life, finding acclaim as one of the few commercially successful female artists of her day. Wednesdayโs...
By Amy Jones | Mar 17, 2022
Americans Join the Fight Against Russia as Destruction Continues
The Ukrainian Embassy in Washington D.C. reported that thousands of Americans are volunteering to fight against Russia amid the mounting death toll and continued destruction of Ukraine....
Zelenskyy Announces Ukraine Will Not Join NATO
On March 15, amid a heavy day of fighting in Kyiv, President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will not become a NATO member.ย Despite the announcement, shells and missiles from the Russian invasion...
Zelenskyy Evokes Americaโs Darkest Days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United States Congress on March 16 in a virtual speech from the capital city of Kyiv that was broadcast live by CBS. Zelenskyy thanked the...
McDonald’s Closures in Russia Inspire Fast Food Resale at Inflated Prices
After McDonald's chose to close 850 of their restaurants in Russia last week following the country's invasion of Ukraine, its citizens are now attempting to sell some of the fast food joint's menu...
Russia Approves New Protocol to Nationalize Closed Western Businesses
Russia's President Vladimir Putin approved a proposal on March 10 to confiscate the assets of Western businesses and nationalize them if they leave the country or suspend their operations. In...
Zelenskyy to Deliver Virtual Address to Congress as War Continues
Members of the United States Congress, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), announced on March 14 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...
Supreme Court Declines to Review Bill Cosby Case
On March 7, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the sexual assault case against 84-year-old Bill Cosby, ending 20 years of legal battles and leaving Cosby a free man. According to the...
Sen. Ted Cruz Joins Peopleโs Convoy for a Lap in Washington D.C. Protest
On March 10, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) demonstrated his support for the Peopleโs Convoy by joining the group for a ceremonial daily lap on the Washington, D.C. Beltway.ย The Peopleโs Convoy, a massive...
Missiles Allegedly Fired by Iran Hit Kurdish Capital of Iraq
A dozen ballistic missiles struck Iraq's northern Kurdish regional capital Erbil early Sunday morning, the Kurdish government said in a statement on March 13. โWe condemn this terrorist attack and...
Cameraman and Journalist Killed in Ukraine as Russian Attacks Continue
On March 14,ย Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra Kuvshynova died after their vehicle came under fire in Horenka, a Ukrainian city outside of Kyiv. Fox News...
China’s COVID Cases Double in 24 Hours for Worst Outbreak in Two Years
On March 13, China reported almost 3,400 COVID-19 cases for the day, double the number of cases reported the day prior. This forced the country to lock down virus hotspots as it attempts to combat...
Infant Dies after Childcare Provider Left 9 Children in Car Seats Alone
A 47-year-old childcare operator in Springfield, Missouri was arrested after an infant died in her home on March 2. Officers arrived at the residence on North Washington Avenue after receiving a...
China Denies Russia’s Request for Military Aid in Invasion of Ukraine
China indicated on March 14 that it would not provide arms to Russia for use in Ukraine. U.S. News reports that United States officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told news outlets...