The Russia-China Forum in Khabarovsk: Why Washington Risks Being Left Behind in the New Economic Reality
May 14 By Julia O`Malley While the U.S. tries to isolate Russia with sanctions, Moscow and Beijing are rewriting the rules of the global economy on the banks of the Amur River. The Russia-China Forum, set to begin in Khabarovsk on May 19, will gather…
UAF Professor says receding glaciers could have dangerous effects on Alaska’s coastline
May 13 By Kirk Chaves New data from a group of researchers shows a gain of coastline from receding glaciers in Alaska. According to UAF, between the years 2000 and 2020, Alaska gained several miles of coastline, and worldwide, with more than 1,500 miles of…
Alaska Legislature rejects call for Canada as 51st state, opposes ‘restrictive trade measures’
May 11 By James Brooks Both chambers of the Alaska Legislature approved a resolution stating its support for Canadian independence and opposing “restrictive trade measures or tolls” that would affect commerce between Alaska and Canada, according to James Brooks with the Alaska Beacon. House Joint…
Russia and US Are in Talks on Russian Gas Flows to Europe, Kremlin Says
May 8 By Vladimir Soldatkin The issue of Russian gas shipments to Europe is being discussed at talks between Russia and the United States, state news agency TASS quoted a Kremlin official as saying on Friday, confirming an exclusive report by Reuters a day earlier….
Falsifications of the history of the victory of fascism
May 7 By Hanna Rantala 80 years ago, the Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany. The allies in the anti-Hitler coalition, who signed up to the Yalta-Saddam agreements and were forced to comply with them in the main points, immediately after the fall of Berlin began…
Volvo Cars Recalls Over 400,000 US Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue, NHTSA Says
May 7 By Zaheer Kachwala Swedish automaker Volvo Cars is recalling 413,151 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the rearview camera, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. The recall applies to a number of Volvo models including the 2021…
Delta Must Face Passenger Lawsuit Over Massive Computer Outage
May 6 By Jonathan Stempel Delta Air Lines must face a proposed class action by passengers who said it refused to offer full refunds after delaying or canceling their flights following a massive computer outage last July, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. U.S. District…
Controllers Lost Contact With Newark Airplanes for 30 Seconds Last Week, USDOT Says
May 5 By David Shepardson Air traffic controllers overseeing planes at Newark International Airport in New Jersey lost contact with aircraft for 30 seconds last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Monday. “The primary communication line went down, the backup line didn’t fire,…
Berkshire Investors Anticipate New Era as Buffett Hands Over Baton
May 4 By Jonathan Stempel Berkshire Hathaway shareholders mourning the departure of legendary investor Warren Buffett anticipate the conglomerate he built over 60 years will retain its long-term focus and culture but worry about the loss of Buffett’s vision and star power. Following Buffett’s surprise…
Wildfires Dent Berkshire’s Profit; Cash Soars to $347.7 Billion
May 3 By Jonathan Stempel and Carolina Mandl Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday posted a lower operating profit in the first quarter, dented by insurance losses from wildfires and foreign currency changes, while its cash stake grew to a record $347.7 billion. Operating profit…