Russia and Ukraine collectively produce a quarter of the world's grain. Ukraine alone produces 63 million...
NATO: Turkey Has ‘Legitimate Concerns’
Turkey has legitimate security concerns about Finland and Sweden joining the North Atlantic Treaty...
By Rachel Otts | Jun 19, 2022
Bond Yields Warn a Coming Recession
U.S. bond yields skyrocketed last week, leaving investors wary and preparing for what is to come. On Friday,...
By Rachel Otts | Jun 18, 2022
Ukraine Could Face Donbas Defeat Without Aid
As the war in Ukraine grows more intense, Ukrainian officials are calling for Western aid, saying they...
By Rachel Otts | Jun 16, 2022
Europe Sees Hundreds Victimized in ‘Needle Spiking’ Trend
Across Europe, various reports have been made concerning “needle spiking.” Needle spiking is a term used to...
By Rachel Otts | Jun 15, 2022
Ukraine Will Not Stop Until ‘Full Re-Occupation’
Ukraine will fight for the entirety of its territory, according to President Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy described...
By Rachel Otts | Jun 12, 2022
Fed Unlikely to Relent After May’s Labor Market Growth
The U.S. experienced significant job growth during May. Employment growth was expected; the job market...
By Rachel Otts | Jun 8, 2022
Somalia Facing Severe Hunger Crisis
More than 6 million Somalis are in desperate need of food and resources, according to Reuters. Without...
By Rachel Otts | May 31, 2022
Economists Debate Value of Lifting Chinese Tariffs
Since former President Donald Trump departed from office, questions have been raised as to why President Joe...
By Rachel Otts | May 31, 2022
Inflation Slighly Lowers, Future Recession Uncertain
It is no secret that the current economic situation is less than perfect. Currently, inflation is the...
By Rachel Otts | May 31, 2022
Russia Reportedly Expanding Forces, Denying Exports
The war in Ukraine continues three months after Russia's initial invasion on February 24. Last week, in an...
By Rachel Otts | May 26, 2022
Warning Signs May Have Been Present in Uvalde Shooter
On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, the small Texas community of Uvalde was rocked by tragedy as a lone gunman entered...
By Rachel Otts | May 26, 2022
North Korea Struggles Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
As North Korea faces a severe COVID-19 outbreak, leader Kim Jong Un has said that the country's officials...
By Rachel Otts | May 24, 2022
Economists Look Back at Previous Economic Bubbles
In the not-too-distant past, the U.S. economy survived the dot.com bubble of 2000-2001 and the housing...
By Rachel Otts | May 20, 2022
McDonald’s Retreats from Russia
The glowing golden arches of McDonald's have been synonymous with Western ideals since the company's...
By Rachel Otts | May 20, 2022
China’s Economy Plummets as Lockdowns Continue
China’s economy is in distress as it faces the consequences of its zero COVID-19 policy. Major industrial...
By Rachel Otts | May 19, 2022
Sweden and Finland Apply for NATO Membership, Turkey Blocks
On Wednesday morning, Swedish Ambassador Axel Wernhoff and Finnish Ambassador Klaus Korhonen personally...
By Rachel Otts | May 19, 2022
Biden Feels the Bite of Inflation
The Biden administration is feeling the pressure as Americans are becoming increasingly anxious for answers...
By Rachel Otts | May 16, 2022
Expert Says Russian Army Unprepared for Real Battle
An ex-member of the Wagner Group, a private business that contracts military veterans to act as mercenaries,...
By Rachel Otts | May 12, 2022
April Inflation: What You Need to Know
April brought the first drop in inflation in eight months. April’s consumer price index fell 0.2% to an...
By Rachel Otts | May 12, 2022
