Germany halts certification of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Germany has halted certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline following Moscow’s actions in eastern Ukraine on Monday....
Buying is more affordable than renting in these cities
Across the US rent is rising so fast that in many cities buying has become more affordable than renting, even with sky-high home sale prices....
5 things to know for Feb. 22: Ukraine, Covid, Severe storms, Oil & gas drilling, 3G
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Drumbeat of war is already hurting Ukraine’s economy. Hear why
As the world is still reeling from the economic impact of Covid-19, Ukrainian business owners are facing another threat – a potential Russian invasion –...
Kazakh ministry halts illegal crypto mining operations
Government efforts to identify and disconnect mining farms from the electrical networks will continue, according to the announcement....
How an Ivy League swimmer became the face of the debate on transgender women in sports
The success of Penn senior Lia Thomas, a transgender woman who previously competed for the men’s team, has raised questions about trans women’s participation in...
At least 60 people killed in blast at gold mine in Burkina Faso, state TV reports
About 60 people were killed and dozens more wounded on Monday in an explosion at an informal gold mining site in southwest Burkina Faso, state...
Queen cancels virtual engagements as she is still experiencing mild Covid symptoms
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II canceled her planned virtual engagements on Tuesday as she continues to suffer from mild Covid-19 symptoms, Buckingham Palace has said....
Putin Orders Forces to Russia-Backed Ukraine Regions – The New York Times
Putin Orders Forces to Russia-Backed Ukraine Regions The New York Times Putin signs decrees recognizing areas of Ukraine as independent CNN Putin moves troops, Biden levies sanctions...
Crypto Twitter is not happy with the name and logo of Jamaican CBDC
The Jam-Dex is named after the Jamaican Digital Exchange following a competition. Its slogan is “no cash, no problem.”...
