Blog Archives ~ March 2023

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Mexico’s President, Obrador Accuses Protesters

Mexico’s President, Obrador Accuses Protesters Published:  2023-03-03 
Views:  258
Author:  Editorial
Published In:  Politics

 

Mexico’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador has dismissed concerns about his plan to shrink the country’s electoral watchdog. He has since accused protesters of links to drug traffickers. Images of a mass protest in Mexico City showed tens of thousands of people wearing pink accusing López Obrador of partisanship. According to CNN, Mexican lawmakers had in the previous week approved a bill backed by the president to slash the budget of the agency, which could lead to an 85 . . . .

 

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US To China: Be Honest With COVID Origin

US To China: Be Honest With COVID Origin Published:  2023-03-03 
Views:  311
Author:  Editorial
Published In:  Diseases

 

The US envoy to China has called on China to be "more honest" about the origins of the Covid-19 virus. BBC reports that Washington-Beijing ties have been under strain since the US shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon in February. Ambassador Nicholas Burns said that China needs to "be more honest about what happened three years ago in Wuhan with the origin of the Covid-19 crisis". His comments come a day after US media reported a federal agency had found the . . . .

 

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Southern California: Residents Struggle Following Record-breaking Snow

Southern California: Residents Struggle Following Record-breaking Snow Published:  2023-03-08 
Views:  281
Author:  Editorial
Published In:  News

 

Large parts of Northern California has remained under winter storm warnings as residents in the southern part of the state are still pleading for help. As reported by CBS News, many are still stranded following record-breaking snowfall. A long line for free food in Crestline, California, was one symptom of the dwindling supplies in the area. According to the National Weather Service, an additional one to three feet of snow could accumulate in parts of the state's Central Valley, Later in the . . . .

 

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China-US: China Warns Of Conflict With US, Defends Russia Ties

China-US: China Warns Of Conflict With US, Defends Russia Ties Published:  2023-03-08 
Views:  349
Author:  Editorial
Published In:  Politics

 

China has warned that “conflict and confrontation” with the United States is inevitable if Washington does not change course. The new China Foreign Minister Qin Gang gave this warning while delivering a stern and wide-ranging rebuke of US policies for his first press conference in the new role. According to CNN, Mr Qin, who was until recently China’s ambassador to the US, built up a reputation for being careful and accomplished diplomat while overseas. He highlighted China’s foreign policy for . . . .

 

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Auction On Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ Sneakers

Auction On Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ Sneakers Published:  2023-03-17 
Views:  323
Author:  Editorial
Published In:  Sports

 

An iconic pair of Air Jordan sneakers is going up for sale and is expected to be the most expensive pair of sneakers ever to appear at auction. It is estimated to sell for between $2 million and $4 million, according to CNBC. The sneaker is Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Nike Air Jordan 13s, worn during the basketball legend’s final season in the NBA. The valuable sneakers were worn during Game 2 of the NBA Finals, where Jordan scored 37 points as the Chicago . . . .

 

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U.S.-U.K.-Australia Nuclear Submarine Deal; China Issues Caution

U.S.-U.K.-Australia Nuclear Submarine Deal; China Issues Caution Published:  2023-03-17 
Views:  387
Author:  Editorial
Published In:  Politics

 

China has warned that the U.S. and its nuclear allies were heading down a "path of error and danger" The US nuclear allies are Australia and the United Kingdom. This warning came after they unveiled a deal that sees Australia purchasing nuclear-powered attack submarines. The submarine purchase is aimed at modernizing Australia's fleet amid growing concern about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. CBS News reports that the partnership between the three nations, announced in 2021, enabled Australia . . . .

 

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Alaska: Biden Approves Controversial Willow Oil Project

Alaska: Biden Approves Controversial Willow Oil Project Published:  2023-03-17 
Views:  397
Author:  Editorial
Published In:  Politics

 

The Biden administration has approved the massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska, angering climate advocates and setting the stage for a court challenge. According to CNN, the Willow Project is a decades-long oil drilling venture in the National Petroleum Reserve, which is owned by the federal government. The project is expected to generate enough oil to release 9.2 million metric tons of planet-warming carbon pollution a year – equivalent to adding 2 million gas-powered cars to the roads. The area where the . . . .

 

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Rescues Of Depositors Needed If Smaller Lenders Suffer Bank Runs

Rescues Of Depositors Needed If Smaller Lenders Suffer Bank Runs Published:  2023-03-27 
Views:  274
Author:  Jummie
Published In:  Business

 

The US government might come to the rescue of uninsured bank depositors if smaller lenders suffer bank runs like the one that collapsed Silicon Valley Bank. In a remark by the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, argues that the government’s “decisive and forceful actions” have successfully calmed the banking crisis and boosted confidence in the system. According to CNN, Yellen said a new lending facility launched by the Federal Reserve along with its existing discount window “working as intended to provide liquidity to the banking system . . . .

 

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Biden Vows To Protect Lands In Texas And Nevada

Biden Vows To Protect Lands In Texas And Nevada Published:  2023-03-27 
Views:  320
Author:  Lilytoo
Published In:  Politics

 

President Biden has designated two new national monuments as part of his pledge to protect 30 percent of America’s lands and waters by 2030. The president will sign proclamations to protect Castner Range, putting nearly 514,000 acres off-limits to development. According to the Washington Post, a White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the announcement was not yet public, noted that the moves reflect the administration’s efforts to protect wildlife while slashing planet-warming emissions by preventing mining and oil drilling . . . .

 

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El Kessieco Overshadows Osimhen, Star Turn For Title-chasing Napoli

El Kessieco Overshadows Osimhen, Star Turn For Title-chasing Napoli Published:  2023-03-27 
Views:  291
Author:  Editorial
Published In:  Sports

 

Barcelona striker Franck Kessie has become Clasico's third African scorer. He bagged a dramatic late winner to secure victory against Real Madrid, fuelling hope that he can improve his fortunes in Spain. ESPN reports that in Italy, there were two more goals for Victor Osimhen as his magnificent campaign continues, while Sebastien Haller delivered his best performance yet as a Borussia Dortmund player as he bagged a double in their 6-1 rout of FC Koln. While Barcelona's signing of Kessie from AC Milan last . . . .

 

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