Two New Countries Apply To Join BRICS
Iran and Argentina have applied to join the BRICS group of emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
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Another Absurd Stratagem: Price Cap On Russian Oil
Expecting Moscow to respect the G7-proposed price cap or for other countries to abide by the stratagem is farfetched and doomed to fail.
$2 Trillion Plunge In Value Hammers Crypto Market
The cryptocurrency market is known for its ups and downs, but the plunge in its value from $2.8 trillion to $0.95 trillion in just seven months – a fall of 67 percent – is unprecedented.
How Common Is Long COVID?
Research warns that long COVID affects a significant section of the population.
Did Recent SCOTUS Decisions Take The ‘Fight’ Out Of GOP Manifesto?
The SCOTUS decisions have, as far as Republicans are concerned, put to rest two burning issues. What would it mean for the Party in the midterms?
Nearly Half Say Abortion Will Stay Legal In Their State Even If Roe V. Wade Is Overturned: I&I/TIPP Poll
Abortion is no longer a federal right in the United States. As divisive as the issue is, I&I/TIPP Poll found opinions about the medical procedure to be more nuanced than absolute.
Georgetown U.'s Road to Slavery Reparations Was Paved With Good Intentions, Leading to a Can of Worms
In the annals of racial reckoning, Georgetown University’s public atonement for its historical links to slavery has attracted special attention and generous praise.
President Trump, A Formidable Candidate In 2024 Republican Primaries: Golden/TIPP Poll
Trump still holds sway over a sizeable section of the Republican Party and has the support of millions of American voters – a fact that drives Democrats to tear him down.
Gas Tax Holiday Is Just Another Silly Biden Gimmick
In calling for a three-month suspension of the 18.4-cent federal gasoline tax, President Biden once again has come up with a gimmick rather than a policy.
NATO Summit To Boost Defenses
NATO looks set to agree to the most significant overhaul of its defenses since the Cold War, including a six-fold expansion of its 40,000-strong response force to a new Allied Reaction Force. NATO leaders meet for a landmark summit in Madrid, Spain, on June 28-30.
Forgiving Student Loans And Unforgivable Policy
Forgiving student loans is not going to help low-income families in the long run or fight inflation in the short term. The policy is another attempt to show the administration is doing something.
James Webb Telescope To Release First Images
July 12, 2022 - After six months of travel, testing, and calibration of instruments, the first images taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope – the largest space telescope ever built – are to be revealed.
Even Democrats Blame Biden For Surging Inflation: I&I/TIPP Poll
More than half of Americans see soaring federal spending during pandemic behind the surge in prices.
Will Manchin Break Hearts On ‘Build Back Smaller’?
Sources say the senator is holding secret negotiations with Senator Schumer to pass this high-spend, high-tax package that would make both recession and inflation even worse.
U.S. Support For Ukraine’s Defense Against Russia Remains Strong
The latest TIPP Poll suggests Ukraine is a policy unicorn in this divisive political atmosphere, uniting a wide range of Americans.