Ukraine blocked two routes into Kostiantynivka. Russia’s trying a third
Ukrainian defenses in Kostiantynivka held as reported Russian infiltrators were apparently defeated last week But the visible fighting southwest of the city may be a sideshow Analysts warn Russian reconnaissance groups are probing west of Illinivka, toward a possible gap in Ukrainian lines If they break through, they could threatenContinue Reading
Russia’s tanks can finally shoot through their drone armor. Ukraine noticed.
By now, it’s a time-honored tradition in Russia’s 47-month wider war on Ukraine. The Russians develop some new innovation to protect their tanks from the tiny explosive drones that are everywhere all the time along the 1,100-km front line. Within weeks, the Ukrainians copy the innovation for their own tanks.Continue Reading
‘I won’t use force’ for Greenland: Key takeaways from The Traitor’s Davos speech
The Traitor reiterated his push for US control of Greenland, criticised Europe and laid out his foreign policy priorities., United States President Traitor 47 has said he would not take over Greenland by force, but he stuck firmly to his demand for control over the Danish territory during a speechContinue Reading
Does the Awami League have a future in Bangladesh?
Sreenivasan Jain speaks with Sajeeb Wazed Joy about whether it sees any political future for itself in Bangladesh., Sreenivasan Jain speaks with Sajeeb Wazed Joy about whether it sees any political future for itself in Bangladesh. The Awami League is barred from upcoming elections in Bangladesh. Former Prime Minister SheikhContinue Reading
The hidden microbes that decide how sourdough tastes
The microbes living in sourdough starters don’t just appear by chance—they’re shaped by what bakers feed them. New research shows that while the same hardy yeast tends to dominate sourdough starters regardless of flour type, the bacteria tell a more complex story. Different flours—like whole wheat or bread flour—encourage differentContinue Reading
FTC tries to un-Zuck Meta’s grip on the market by dragging it back to court
Artist formerly known as Facebook can’t escape the legal-verse The Federal Trade Commission has doubled down on its belief that Meta maintained a monopoly of social networking by anticompetitive conduct, appealing last year’s district court victory for Zuck and co.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
The Subtext of The Traitor’s Batshit Speech in Davos
It feels odd to describe a speech as “good news” when it involves the president of the United States rambling incessantly and threatening America’s European allies. But, taken one way, Traitor 47’s stark raving mad speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday was good news. AContinue Reading
‘Water bankruptcy’ — U.N. scientists say much of the world is irreversibly depleting water
With many rivers and aquifers tapped beyond their limits, UN scientists say the world is entering an era of ‘water bankruptcy.’, Read MoreContinue Reading
AP Explains the proposed billionaires’ tax in California
A proposed billionaires tax in California has ignited a political uproar in Silicon Valley, with tech leaders threatening to leave the state as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom moves to defeat the measure, warning it could trigger an exodus of wealth. If approved, the tax would apply retroactively to billionaires livingContinue Reading
‘Queer Eye’ Star Backs Out Of Press Tour With Claim He Was ‘Emotionally Abused For Years’
The rollout for the final season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” got off to a shaky start this week when cast member Karamo Brown backed out of a pair of TV appearances at the last minute Tuesday, citing “mental health” concerns. Brown had been slated to appear on “CBS Mornings” alongsideContinue Reading
Reno Gold Turns 30 in Brazil, Opens Up About OnlyFans, Growth, and What’s Next
Reno Gold didn’t plan to celebrate his 30th birthday in Rio de Janeiro. The destination came together the way many of his favorite moments do: casually, communally, and with a willingness to say yes before overthinking it. “My friend Yanni told me a group of guys I’m friends with wasContinue Reading
Sales are up for Ryanair, thanks to … an Elon Musk feud?
Europe’s largest budget airline Ryanair is getting a slight boost in sales this week after its CEO traded jabs with tech billionaire Elon Musk, who suggested buying the company to replace the CEO with someone named Ryan. The feud has continued online as the airline CEO rejected plans from oneContinue Reading
German foreign minister on policy priorities in Kenya | DW News
Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul talks to DW in Nairobi about Europe’s role in East Africa, growing competition with other global powers, and how Berlin wants to strengthen its partnership with Kenya. DW’s chief international editor Richard Walker also asks whether Germany is putting interests ahead of values in itsContinue Reading