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Group of Seven Condemns Russia, Addresses China The Group of Seven foreign ministers, including those from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States, closed their meetings in Japan on Tuesday with a joint communique condemning Russia’s war in Ukraine and addressing the need to engage with China on global challenges. While noting the importance of working with …

Ericsson Reports Drop in Operating Earnings, CEO Sees Gradual Recovery Swedish telecom company Ericsson’s shares fell 4.5% on Tuesday after the firm reported a drop in adjusted operating earnings to SEK4bn ($387m) in Q1 2023 from SEK4.8bn a year ago. The result, which beat analysts’ forecast of SEK3.28bn, came after Ericsson announced it would cut 8,500 jobs as its margins …

Republican Billionaire Defends Clarence Thomas Against “Political Hit Job” Allegations Harlan Crow, a Republican billionaire, has defended his long-standing friendship with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, amid allegations that Thomas failed to disclose luxury vacations and a real estate deal paid for by Crow. Speaking in an interview with the Dallas Morning News, Crow labelled the allegations a “political hit …

PARAMOUNT+, PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND SEGA OF AMERICA ANNOUNCE CAST FOR “KNUCKLES” TV SERIES Paramount+, Paramount Pictures and Sega of America have announced the cast for the upcoming live-action series “Knuckles,” which is the first TV series in the expanding “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog.” The series is currently in production and promises to be hilarious and …

10 Ways the Government is Shaping our Future The government undoubtedly plays a vital role in shaping the future of our society in countless ways. From innovation in technology and healthcare to policies for environmental protection, the government is at the forefront of creating a better world for us today and in the future. Here are ten ways that this …

Washington Post Live’s “This is Climate” Goes Global in Mexico City Washington Post Live is taking its notable “This is Climate” series to an international stage. The event will take place in Mexico City on Thursday, April 20th at 10:15 p.m. ET / 8:15 p.m. local time. The bilingual program will feature in-depth discussions about Mexico’s climate policy objectives, its …

Thousands of Liberty Coca-Cola Workers Go on Strike More than 3,000 workers, including drivers, warehouse/production workers, and sales/marketing personnel for Liberty Coca-Cola, the largest soft drink bottler and distributor in the area, have gone on strike. The workers, represented by the Teamsters Local 830, cited objections to a recently proposed contract as the reason for the strike. What Sparked the …

Video Concourse Evacuated at Nashville International Airport Passengers at Nashville International Airport were in for a fright as the airport authorities evacuated the Video Concourse on Monday morning. The reason for the evacuation was due to a “suspicious package” that was found. The Details The airport authorities have not revealed any details about the suspicious package, keeping in line with …

Tim Scott Takes Steps Toward 2024 Presidential Run South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott has become a prominent figure in the GOP and is reportedly taking steps toward a 2024 presidential campaign. Scott gained increasing visibility in the party after the death of George Floyd, becoming the lead negotiator on police reform legislation. He also delivered the Republican rebuttal to …

Colorado Avalanche Peaking for Playoff Season Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) looks back at the net as he scores a goal against Nashville Predators goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 14, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) The Colorado Avalanche are gearing up for another shot at the Stanley …