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US Rep. Jasmine Crockett Hailed as Genius After Managing to String Together Two Whole Words Without Falling Asleep
And I'm here to spill all the tea on the latest drama involving U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who's not afraid to speak her mind, unlike some people (cough, politicians, cough). But, I mean, can you blame her when you've got Elon Musk running around, thinking he's some kind of spaceman (which, let's be real, he kind of is, but still). Anyway, where was I? Ah yes, Crockett, who told Musk to, in her words, "fuck…
Germany Rules Out Russia’s Return to G7 Club
Russia will not be reinstated to the G7 group of nations, according to Germany's finance minister. The decision reflects the ongoing tensions between Russia and other member countries. The German finance minister's statement confirms Russia's exclusion from the group, citing unresolved disputes and sanctions. This development is expected to have significant implications for international relations and global economy. Read the full story here
British Isles on Brink of Historic Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying
Millie Blenkinsop-French's son James died of neck cancer at 52, a painful death that led her to advocate for assisted dying for the terminally ill. The Isle of Man's legislation on assisted dying is set to become law, but the debate continues in other regions, including Jersey, Westminster, and Holyrood, with campaigners like Blenkinsop-French pushing for change. Read the full story here
Taiwanese Public Overwhelmingly Rejects Technology Sharing with the US, Survey Reveals
A recent survey found that 83.8 percent of Taiwanese respondents believe the semiconductor sector, led by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), serves as an "economic central mountain range" safeguarding the nation against Chinese military threats. The survey also showed that 84.8 percent of respondents oppose transferring TSMC's advanced technology to the US, amid concerns over the nation's trade surplus and potential military intervention from the US and other Western countries. Read the full story here
Subsea Sabotage: Taiwan Impounds Vessel with Chinese Crew Over Mysterious Cable Severing
Taiwan has detained a Chinese-crewed cargo ship after a subsea telecoms cable was severed off the island. The incident is being handled with national security-level principles as investigators determine whether the breakage was intentional sabotage or an accident. The ship, Hongtai, was intercepted and escorted back to Taiwan, with its crew of eight Chinese nationals being questioned by prosecutors. The cause of the cable breakage remains unclear, but Taiwan fears it could be a grey…
North of the Border: Canadian Leadership Hopefuls Take Aim at Trudeau and Weigh in on Trump
Candidates seeking to replace Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are focusing on Donald Trump. They are trying to appeal to voters who are unhappy with Trudeau's handling of US-Canada relations. The candidates are emphasizing their ability to work with the US President and improve trade relationships between the two countries. Read the full story here
Russian Court Slaps Twitch with Potentially Endless Fine Over esports Streamer’s Complaint
Twitch is seeking legal protection against a lawsuit filed by Russian streamer Kirill Konstantinovich Malofeyev, who was suspended from the platform due to US sanctions. The court ordered Twitch to pay 100,000 rubles per day that Malofeyev's account remains suspended, doubling each week, resulting in a total that is "_larger than all the money in the world_". Read the full story here
Breakthrough on Horizon: Macron Sees Possible Ukraine Ceasefire in Sight
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that a truce between Ukraine and Russia could be agreed upon in the coming weeks, following talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Macron emphasized that any peace deal must "not be a surrender of Ukraine" and must be backed by security guarantees, with European nations shouldering the cost and burden of any peacekeeping deal. Read the full story here
EU Proposes Mutually Beneficial Minerals Agreement to Ukraine
Tensions are rising between the US and Ukraine over mineral rights, with the US demanding $500 billion in compensation for its support against Moscow's invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has refused to sign draft agreements, citing harsh terms that would burden future generations, while US President Trump insists a "final deal" is very close, including rare earths and other vital resources. Read the full story here
Elon Musk Threatens to Launch Employees into Space if They Ignore His Emails Twice
I am just so Done with Elon Musk's email policies, can't he just leave people alone? And, I mean, what's next, will he start showing up at their houses to check their inboxes? But seriously, have you seen the productivity books that this guy recommends, it's like he's trying to create an army of robot employees. And don't even get me started on the whole "failure to respond to email a second time will end…