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Russia Demands Release of Metropolitan Pavlo Russia has demanded that Ukraine immediately frees Metropolitan Pavlo, a top Orthodox cleric who has been placed under house arrest. The arrest was made in connection with allegations that he had glorified Russia’s invasion and stoked religious divisions. Pavlo is the abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery in central Kyiv. A court has ordered …

The Top 10 Most Controversial Elections in History: A Closer Look 1. The 2000 US Presidential Election The 2000 US Presidential Election, between George W. Bush and Al Gore, was a nail-biting experience. It culminated in an electoral standoff that led to the Supreme Court intervening to grant victory to Bush. 2. The 1917 Russian Presidential Election Russian voters elected …

NHL Pride Nights Future in Question as Players Opt-Out Sports leagues and teams, including the NHL, often hold Pride nights to raise visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people. These events can include special jerseys, performances, information tables, and drag shows. However, recently six NHL players refused to wear rainbow-colored jerseys on their teams’ Pride nights for the first time, leading …

Sea Air Space 2023: A Showcase of Modern Naval Technology Sea Air Space 2023, one of the foremost naval exhibitions in the world, has been showcasing cutting-edge technology from various naval industries. Attendees have witnessed a myriad of exhibits ranging from ship-based technologies to the latest advancements in unmanned maritime systems. One of the notable features at the show is …

San Antonio International Airport sees increase in nonstop flights SAN ANTONIO – Airlines at the San Antonio International Airport are adding more nonstop and daily flights to popular travel destinations including Los Angeles, New York City, and Cancun, according to a news release from the airport on Tuesday. With San Antonio expected to experience its busiest summer air travel season …

Graham Allison: American politics has become almost hysterical 02:47 Graham Allison, founding dean of Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, highlights the importance of avoiding misunderstanding between China and the U.S. He says in the real world, unintended accidents and incidents happen. He argues that because American politics has become almost hysterical, it is even more important that we …

4:46 p.m. ET, April 3, 2023 Special Counsel Investigates Trump’s Handling of Classified Records at Mar-a-Lago By Katelyn Polantz and Evan Perez Multiple sources familiar with the investigation have revealed that the special counsel prosecutors have secured evidence of how former President Donald Trump handled classified records at the Mar-a-Lago resort. The evidence includes daily notes, texts, emails, and photographs. …

The Top 20 Most Controversial Political Opinions Politics is an area where people often have strong and contrasting opinions. Politics is where passion meets ideology, and a clash of thoughts, beliefs, and opinions is bound to push the boundaries. Here are the top 20 controversial political opinions that raise eyebrows: 1. Immigration should be restricted to only highly skilled workers …

Downing Street denies use of dog-whistle politics in grooming gang crackdown Downing Street has denied using dog-whistle generalisations to launch a crackdown on grooming gangs, after the NSPCC and experts warned that framing the issue as one based on ethnicity could hamper efforts to tackle it. After Suella Braverman said “almost all” members of such gangs were British Pakistani men …

The Effect of Rising Oil Prices on Inflation and Stock Markets Oil prices are climbing on Monday, which may add more upward pressure on inflation. While stock markets worldwide are making only modest moves, S&P 500 is trading 0.1% higher in early trading. Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 226 points, or 0.7%, at 33,500, and Nasdaq composite is 0.4% …