Monthly Archives: July 2022

Legal experts predict Trump could try to plead insanity or blame others if he’s charged with crimes from his attempts to overturn the 2020 election

Former President Donald Trump. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Jan. 6 committee is revealing new evidence on Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump, meanwhile, is facing other legal challenges. Experts say Trump has a few different options based on what he’s charged with. The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection is using…

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Europe may have to ration energy as Vladimir Putin is able and willing to weaponize supplies, Shell CEO says

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images Europe could be forced to ration its energy this winter if Russia slashes gas flows further, Shell’s chief executive said Thursday.  Ben van Beurden added that Vladimir Putin is “ready and wiling to weaponize energy supplies.” His comments come as Russia shuttered its main gas pipeline to Germany…

The Federal Reserve uses contractionary monetary policy to curb inflation that accompanies an overheating economy

A contractionary monetary policy aims to slow down an economy that’s rising too fast, threatening a runaway jump in prices. georgeclerk/Getty Images Contractionary monetary policy is a strategy used by a nation’s central bank during booming growth periods to slow down the economy and control rising inflation.The Federal Reserve uses three main contractionary monetary tools:…

One of COVID-19’s original symptoms, loss of smell, could be making a comeback as some patients are reporting it again

Loss of smell was a hallmark of COVID-19 in 2020. Georges Gobet/AFP/Getty Images Health professionals in the US have said more patients with COVID-19 are reporting a loss of smell. Loss of smell was a hallmark feature of the original virus, but it’s less common with more recent variants. More data is needed to confirm…

PlayStation Stars loyalty program launched by Sony

Sony has announced a surprise new initiative called PlayStation Stars, a free-to-join reward scheme for gamers that it says will launch later this year. Best upcoming PS5 games: PlayStation titles to anticipate The membership scheme will let players collect rewards by taking part in campaigns and events, playing regularly and earning trophies. These rewards might…