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News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / //U.S. Stuns Allies by Voting Against U.N. Resolution Condemning Russia// Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa speaks Monday during a U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The United States took an unprecedented stance on Monday, voting alongside Russia, North Korea, Iran, and other Moscow-aligned nations against a United Nations resolution that condemned Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The resolution, spearheaded by Ukraine, passed overwhelmingly in the U.N. General Assembly despite Washington’s opposition, marking a significant fracture between the U.S. and its European allies. The vote underscored a deepening shift in American foreign policy under the Trump administration, which has sought to distance itself from NATO partners and pursue closer ties with Moscow . The U.S. delegation also abstained from voting on its own alternative resolution, which called...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / //Why the iPhone 16e Isn’t the Upgrade I Hoped For// For months, I eagerly anticipated the iPhone 16e—previously known as the iPhone SE 4. Apple finally unveiled the device, but to my disappointment, it wasn’t what I had envisioned. While it boasts some solid upgrades, several key omissions leave me questioning whether it's worth the switch from my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here’s why I won’t be upgrading. A Brief History of Apple’s Budget iPhones.................................... Apple initially followed a straightforward numerical naming system for its iPhones, but in 2016, it introduced the SE series to cater to budget-conscious consumers. The last iteration was the iPhone SE (2022), and anticipation for a successor—the rumored iPhone SE 2024—was high. When Apple finally revealed it as the iPhone 16e, dropping the SE branding entirely, I hoped it would still retain the SE’s appeal. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. What Apple Got Right Wi...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / //Greenpeace Faces High-Stakes Trial Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests// A legal battle that could have far-reaching consequences for environmental activism and free speech rights begins in North Dakota this week. Greenpeace, the internationally recognized environmental advocacy group, faces a lawsuit from a Texas pipeline company, Energy Transfer, over its role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The case, which opens Monday in Mandan, North Dakota, could impact the future of environmental activism in the U.S. and beyond. Background on the Case................................................................ The lawsuit stems from widespread protests in 2016 and 2017 against the Dakota Access Pipeline’s Missouri River crossing near the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s reservation. The tribe has long contended that the pipeline poses a significant threat to its water supply, and thousands of demonstrators joined the movement to oppose t...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / //EU's Russian Energy Dilemma: Funding War While Supporting Ukraine// The Paradox of European Spending on Russian Energy and Ukrainian Aid  As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine passes, a striking contradiction emerges: the European Union (EU) has spent more on importing Russian oil and gas than it has provided in financial aid to Ukraine, according to a new report. Data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea) reveals that the EU purchased €21.9 billion (£18.1 billion) worth of Russian fossil fuels in the past year, while only allocating €18.7 billion in direct financial aid to Ukraine. This disparity highlights Europe's struggle to curb its reliance on Russian energy, which continues to fund Vladimir Putin’s war effort. Continued Dependence on Russian Energy................................. Despite ongoing sanctions and efforts to reduce Russian energy imports, the EU remains entangled in its dep...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / //Tragedy at Sea: Boat Capsizes Near Staten Island, Leaving Three Dead and One Missing// A tragic boating accident off the coast of Staten Island has left three people dead, two injured, and one still missing, prompting a large-scale search-and-rescue operation by the U.S. Coast Guard and local emergency responders. At least three people are dead and two are injured after a boat capsized off the coast of Staten Island in New York on Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard// A Devastating Turn of Events.................................................... The boat, carrying six individuals, capsized on Sunday morning in the Ambrose Channel, approximately five miles southeast of Breezy Point, a neighborhood at the tip of Queens’ Rockaway Peninsula. Officials reported that the Coast Guard was alerted at 12:04 p.m. to a "vessel taking on water." Within minutes, three rescue boats and a helicopter were dispatched to the scene in an urgent...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / //Euro Gains Amid German Election Results, Debt Brake Debate Looms// Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. Euro Strengthens as Markets React to German Election Outcome.............................................................. The euro rallied to a one-month high on Monday following the German election results, which signaled potential political stability. However, questions remain about the new government's ability to implement crucial fiscal reforms that could revitalize the struggling economy. The election saw Germany’s conservative Christian Democrats emerge victorious, making it likely they will form a coalition with the Social Democrats. Markets responded positively, with stocks rising amid optimism that a two-party coalition could facilitate smoother policymaking compared to the outgoing three-way coalition. Market Reactions: Euro and Stocks Gain Ground.................... The euro briefly rallies to o...

News is knowledge, Knowledge is news / //House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Critical Budget Showdown// House Speaker Mike Johnson is heading into one of the most pivotal weeks of his tenure, as he scrambles to secure enough votes to pass his budget resolution. Despite not yet having the numbers needed to push his plan through the House floor, Johnson is pressing forward, determined to make his case to both his party and the American public. The High-Stakes Budget Battle.................................................... Johnson’s budget proposal is set to pass through the House Rules Committee today, with the goal of reaching a floor vote by Tuesday. While the committee's conservative members, such as Reps. Chip Roy and Ralph Norman, have given their backing, Johnson faces a much tougher challenge when it comes to securing votes from the broader Republican caucus. Adding to the uncertainty, Johnson’s strategy of consolidating key Republican priorities—border security, energy ref...