Russian President Vladimir Putin stands near a flag with portraits of Soviet leaders Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin while visiting a factory in Ivanovo, Russia, on March 6,2020. Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images Putin brought back a Soviet-era award for mothers who give birth to 10 kids. It provides financial incentives to have more children. Russia’s population…
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Win McNamee/Getty Images US stocks retreated Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapping its five-day win streak. Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting indicated policymakers see the pace of future rate hikes slowing. Earlier in the trading session, Target reported second-quarter earnings that missed forecasts. US stocks retreated…
Depending on how you travel, you may know a lot about travel insurance — or this may be the first time you’ve considered getting a policy for your next trip. Either way, travel insurance has become more important than ever since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, where testing positive for COVID-19 can force you…
Washington Mayor Anthony Williams, left, and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, center, chat with graduates while waiting in line for the procession to begin during Georgetown University’s graduation ceremonies. The two mayors were both given honorary degrees in 2002 by Georgetown University. Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images Rudy Giuliani is now…
nve’s Oil refineries are under severe strain around the world. zorandimzr/Getty Images Brent oil will bounce back to $125 a barrel by the end of 2022, UBS said Wednesday. Brent has dropped 25% since mid-June, weighed by recession concerns and rising export volumes. But tight global oil supply will eventually push the international oil benchmark…
Elon Musk speaks during the official opening of the new Tesla electric car manufacturing plant in Germany on March 22, 2022. Getty Images Europe Tesla legal head David Searle has left his role at the company, three employees told Bloomberg. Searle was reportedly leading a probe into a purchase that was authorized by executive Omead…
Former President Donald Trump. Scott Olson/Getty Images The FBI waded into uncharted waters when it executed a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago. Trump is the target of an active criminal probe. What comes next, and how might it end for him? The inquiry could wrap without charges, Trump could cut a deal to avoid indictment, or…
Depending on how you travel, you may know a lot about travel insurance — or this may be the first time you’ve considered getting a policy for your next trip. Either way, travel insurance has become more important than ever since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, where testing positive for COVID-19 can force you…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The Secret Service knew of threats made to Nancy Pelosi days before the Capitol attack. But Capitol Police weren’t alerted of the threats until 5:55 p.m. on January 6, 2021. Documents obtained by CREW reveal that the Secret Service was aware of threats against Biden and Pence. The…
If your iPhone won’t connect to Bluetooth, use these troubleshooting tips. Shutterstock To fix an iPhone that won’t connect to Bluetooth, first make sure Bluetooth is turned on. You should ensure the other device is connected to Bluetooth and forget other unnecessary devices. You can also try updating the iPhone’s software, resetting network settings, and…