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Western Companies Are Happy To Cut Ties With Russia, But Stay Silent On Uyghur Genocide

Western businesses have exited Russia in droves since the country’s invasion of Ukraine, often citing humanitarian reasons as justification — yet many continue to maintain healthy relationships with China.

U.S. Sending $10 Billion in Aid to Ukraine: Lawmakers

The funds will supply defensive equipment for Ukraine, but also humanitarian assistance, one senator said.

Florida Teens Walk Out of School to Protest Parental Rights Bill

Florida teenagers have staged a statewide walkout from their classrooms to protest the state’s proposed parental bill of rights, which would forbid teachers from discussing gender identity and sexual orientation in elementary schools.

Supreme Court Affirms Kentucky AG’s Right to Defend Law Banning Live-Dismemberment Abortion

In an 8-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) can defend the commonwealth’s law banning live-dismemberment abortion, despite Gov. Andrew Beshear’s (D) refusal.

Florida Legislature Passes 15-Week Abortion Ban

The Florida state legislature has passed a law that bans abortions after 15 weeks, with the exception of fatal fetal abnormality or “serious risk” to the mother.

Doctors Declare ‘National Emergency’ in Children’s Mental Health

Health experts are raising alarms about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health. During the pandemic, parents have reported grief, anxiety and depression among children while citing school closures and forced isolation as the primary culprits.

Rep. Lauren Boebert Doubles Down on Heckling During State of the Union

Rep. Lauren Boebert doubled down Wednesday on her heckling of President Biden during the State of the Union address over his chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal that left 13 US soldiers dead.

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 a Barrel as War on Ukraine Rages

Oil prices soared and investors shifted more money into ultra-safe U.S. government bonds as Russia stepped up its war on Ukraine. The price of oil surged back above $100 a barrel after Russia, a major energy producer, faced further isolation and economic damage because of its invasion of Ukraine.

Secret Service Unable to Locate Multiple Years of Hunter Biden Travel Records

The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) says it can’t locate years of records on communications regarding agents guarding Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden.

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