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Fellows Rebel: Royal Society Faces Calls to Oust Elon Musk Amid mounting Backlash
Over 1,700 scientists have signed an open letter calling for Elon Musk to be expelled from the Royal Society due to his public comments and behavior. The scientists, including leading experts in their fields, are frustrated with the Royal Society's lack of action on the matter, despite being made aware of concerns over six months ago, and are urging the organization to reconsider Musk's fellowship. Read the full story here
Zelenskyy Sets Conditions for Putin Talks, Seeks US-Brokered Agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will only meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin if the United States negotiates a plan. This condition highlights the complexity of the situation between Ukraine and Russia. The potential meeting is seen as a significant step towards resolving the conflict, with the U.S. playing a key role in facilitating negotiations between the two leaders, Zelenskyy and Putin. Read the full story here
Maybe He Can Learn to Use a Map, Starting with the One that Leads to His Own Brain
I am just so done with Tom Homan, apparently the border czar, and his ridiculous comments about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's "Know Your Rights with ICE" webinar. And can we talk about how he's working with the Department of Justice to determine if the webinar impeded the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts? Give me a break. But what really gets my goat is that Homan thinks Ocasio-Cortez could be "in trouble" for hosting the webinar, which…
Japan Taps Emergency Rice Stockpile Amid Soaring Market Costs
The Japanese government will release up to 210,000 tons of stockpiled rice to stabilize the market amid soaring prices due to higher demand and poor harvests. This move aims to ensure smooth distribution of the staple food. The reserved rice, mainly from last year's harvest, will be handed over to wholesalers in mid-March and is expected to hit store shelves between late March and early April, with the goal of bringing the market back to…
European Leaders Call for Solidarity Amid US-Russia Discussion on Ukraine
Poland is calling for unity among Western nations regarding the Ukraine situation, following talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The Polish government is emphasizing the importance of a united front in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Read the full story here
Azerbaijan Breaks Ground: Introduces Antisemitism Education in Muslim World’s First
Azerbaijan has made significant strides in its school curriculum, incorporating a definition of antisemitism into textbooks, making it the first Muslim-majority country to do so. The revised curriculum promotes secularism, diversity, and inclusivity, offering a more balanced view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and presents Israel as a center for technological and agricultural innovation. Read the full story here
Trump Tries to Nuke His Staff, Then Remembers He Needs Someone to Tweet for Him
And so, it begins - the great layoff spree of the Trump administration, because who needs that many employees at the Department of Energy, right? I mean, it's not like we're talking about nuclear security or anything (oh wait, we are). But hey, let's cut those "non-essential" workers loose, because who needs experience and expertise when you have... well, I'm not quite sure what you have, but I'm sure it'll be fine. But seriously, the…
Ukraine at Forefront of Proposed EU Military Overhaul
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal suggested that the Armed Forces of Ukraine could form the basis of a new European army if Ukraine's EU membership is approved. The Prime Minister also highlighted the potential benefits of investing in Ukraine's natural resources, including uranium ore, lithium, and titanium ore reserves, which could replace Russian supplies on the European market. Read the full story here
Munich Shooting Linked to Radical Ideology, Investigators Reveal
A 24-year-old Afghan man, identified as Farhad N, has been arrested and admitted to intentionally driving his Mini Cooper into a crowd in Munich, injuring 36 people. The suspect, who had a valid residence and work permit in Germany, appeared to have a religious motivation for the attack. The incident occurred near Munich central station, where a trade union protest was taking place, and left two people, including a two-year-old girl, in critical condition. The…