Monthly Archives: September 2022

Russian troops fleeing Ukraine’s counteroffensive — some in ‘apparent panic’ — abandoned ‘high-value’ weaponry, British intelligence says

A Ukrainian soldier stands on the Russian flag in Izium, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. AP Photo/Kostiantyn Liberov Russian troops fleeing Ukraine’s counteroffensive abandoned “high-value” weaponry, the UK said. Britain’s defense ministry said Russian troops left behind equipment with “essential” capabilities. It shared in an intelligence update that some Russians fled Ukraine’s advances…

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It sounds like your favorite streaming services are about to get more expensive

Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) and Daemon (Matt Smith) in episode 4 in HBO’s “House of the Dragon.” Ollie Upton / HBO Disney’s CEO said Disney+ is “underpriced” on Tuesday. In August, Disney+ announced that it would be hiking prices by 38%. Other streaming services like HBO are considering raising prices. Get ready to shell out a…

Pro-Trump arms dealer reportedly bilked Ukraine of $200,000 meant for life-saving body armor

Ukrainian law enforcement officers search for remnants of projectiles used by Russian forces this morning to fire at one of the sleepy districts of Kharkiv, Ukraine on August 08, 2022. Sofia Bobok/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Former Newsmax host John Cardillo is being sued for failing to deliver body armor to Ukraine. Cardillo, a one-time…

5 senior Trump officials, including 3 cabinet secretaries, threatened a mass resignation ahead of the 2018 midterms, book says

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on border security with local leaders, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington. Associated Press/Jacquelyn Martin Five senior Trump officials threatened to quit ahead of the 2018 midterms, per a new book.  Trump’s…

The dollar will keep rising as investors deal with recession fears and won’t peak until interest rates stabilize globally, JPMorgan says

A money changer counts U.S. dollar bills at a currency exchange office in central Istanbul April 15, 2015. REUTERS/Murad Sezer The US dollar won’t peak until global recession fears subside, according to JPMorgan. That doesn’t appear likely in the near-term, as Europe and China face major growth slumps. A strong dollar will continue to be…

The Fed is ‘attacking the economy with a sledge hammer’ and more interest rate hikes will cause a recession and housing crash, billionaire investor Barry Sternlicht says

Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Billionaire investor Barry Sternlicht says the Fed is “attacking the economy with a sledge hammer.”Outsized interest rate hikes from the Fed are sure to send the economy into a recession, according to the Capital Group’s chairman and CEO.“If the Fed keeps…

Expensive oil boosts Russian energy giant Rosneft’s profit 13% to $7 billion in the first half of the year despite war-time sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin. GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images Rosneft said net income rose 13% in the first half of the year to around $7.2 billion.  Despite Western sanctions, Russia’s largest state-run oil firm continues to increase in output. Fossil-fuel production by the company rose 1.5%, or about 4.85 million barrels of oil per day….

Air Canada has ordered 30 electric planes that can carry passengers up to 500 miles

Air Canada Air Canada announced on Thursday that it has ordered 30 ES-30 electric aircraft from Heart Aerospace.  The 30-seater plane can fly up to 124 miles in all-electric mode or up to 500 miles with capacity limitations. The Swedish manufacturer has already garnered firm orders from United Airlines and Mesa Airlines. Air Canada is…

Putin could go ‘scorched earth’ in response to Ukraine’s incredible military success — and the consequences would be grave

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Getty Images Ukrainian troops have been making big advances in their counteroffensive against Russian forces. Russian troops are said to have fled contested areas, abandoning weapons and ammunition. Insider spoke with two professors about how Russian President Vladimir Putin may react. This is an edited, translated version of an article that…