Biden quietly courts Republican support for SCOTUS nominee

Biden quietly courts Republican support for SCOTUS nominee

In interviews this week, Senate Democrats suggested that they would also like to see a broad bipartisan vote. While they stressed that winning over Republicans shouldn’t be the deciding factor for Biden, they argued that it would send a signal to the public that the high court isn’t as politicized as many perceive it to … Read more

US offers Ukraine $1 billion loan to support economy amid tensions with Russia

US offers Ukraine $1 billion loan to support economy amid tensions with Russia

The United States has offered a sovereign loan guarantee to Ukraine of up to $1 billion to support the country’s economy as the Eastern European country prepares for a possible Russian invasion any day, the Department of State announced on Monday. The offer “will bolster Ukraine’s ability to ensure economic stability, growth, and prosperity for … Read more

Teen goes on life support with lung damage — vaping habit to blame

Teen goes on life support with lung damage — vaping habit to blame

A teenager ended up on life support after waking up with what she thought was a cold. But Juliet Roberts was actually battling lung damage and pneumonia caused by vaping since she was 14. The 18-year-old was hospitalized in January after struggling to breathe. She claims doctors told her years of constant vaping had ravaged … Read more

As Russian forces mass, Ukrainian civilians fundraise to support cash-strapped army

As Russian forces mass, Ukrainian civilians fundraise to support cash-strapped army

KHARKIV, Ukraine — With her platinum hair, stylish clothes and manicured nails, Tetyana Bednyak cuts a striking figure in a hardware store otherwise populated by burly men in drab builder’s attire. And unlike most other shoppers, Bednyak, 45, is looking for equipment for trench warfare. An advertising company owner, she is one of thousands of … Read more

Why are Canadian truckers protesting? Elon Musk gives support but Neo-Nazi flags seen flying in Ottawa

Why are Canadian truckers protesting? Elon Musk gives support but Neo-Nazi flags seen flying in Ottawa

Thousands of Canadian truckers are continuing to occupy the nation’s capital, defying orders from the Government to disperse. The ‘freedom convoy’ which left for Ottawa on January 23 is led by a self-confessed conspiracy theorist and Canada Unity leader, James Bauder. Bauder has endorsed the QAnon movement, a group described as a far right cult … Read more

Russia receives strong support from China in Ukraine standoff

Russia receives strong support from China in Ukraine standoff

Internet Explorer 11 is not supported. For the best experience, visit our website with a different browser. Pence breaks with Trump: ‘I had no right to overturn the election’ 01:31 Running now Russia receives strong support from China in the confrontation with Ukraine 01:17 NEXT The US accuses Russia of planning a fake attack on … Read more

Beer could be sold at Qatar stadiums as Brits support England during World Cup 2022

Lusail Stadium in Qatar

England fans will be delighted if there is a last-minute change of heart so they can have a pint as they support Gareth Southgate’s team. Bosses are discussing whether they could allow Bud Light to be sold Bosses are discussing whether they could allow Bud Light to be sold during matches ( Image: Getty Images) … Read more

Commerce Sec. Raimondo laboring to build bipartisan support for China bill

Commerce Sec. Raimondo laboring to build bipartisan support for China bill

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has been laboring to get Republicans on board with the COMPETES Act but those efforts are meeting with resistance in the House. why it matters: The Republican opposition is forcing the White House to rely on Democrats in House, but officials are optimistic that bipartisanship will prevail in the Senate when … Read more

Martin Lewis asks Rishi Sunak: 'Why the hell is energy support a loan?'

Martin Lewis asks Rishi Sunak: 'Why the hell is energy support a loan?'

Money guru Martin Lewis got up close and personal with Rishi Sunak and quizzed the Chancellor on his plans to support families against rising energy bills. Interviewing the Government minister on ITV’s Martin Lewis show, the host took aim at Mr Sunak asking him the questions many of his viewers had been dying to ask. … Read more