AAA Warns Gas Prices Rising at Fastest Pace Ever as Russia Readies More Bombings
The American Automobile Association (AAA) has warned that U.S. gas prices are rising at the fastest pace ever.
Economy
US Is Funding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine by Importing Russian Oil, Congressman Warns
A Republican congressman has warned that America is funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by continuing to import Russian oil.
Russia Passes Law Imposing 15-Year Prison Term for Spreading ‘Lies’ about Military
Russia has passed a new law that imposes a 15-year prison term for anyone convicted of spreading false information about the Russian military.
Republicans Urge Pennsylvania Governor to Unleash State’s Immense Gas Reserves
Pennsylvania House Republicans are urging Democrat Governor Tom Wolf to unleash the state’s natural gas stores as energy costs soar around the world.
FIFA Bans Russian Anthem and Some Matches, Refuses to Exclude from World Cup
The international soccer governing body FIFA has announced a series of restrictions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
World Hits Putin Where It Hurts, Expels ‘Selected’ Russian Banks from SWIFT
The White House has announced that the United States and allies are taking action that could potentially cripple Russia’s economy in response to the Ukraine invasion.
West Pushing for ‘Financial Nuclear Option’ of Banning Russia from SWIFT
Nations in the West are pushing for the “financial nuclear option” of banning Russia from SWIFT over the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Claims Country Will Survive ‘Emotional’ Market Reaction to Ukraine Invasion
Russia has insisted that it will survive the “emotional” financial market reaction to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s Ex-President: Gas Prices to More Than Double after Nord Stream 2 Freeze
Russia’s former President Dmitry Medvedev has warned that gas prices will more than double after Germany announced a freeze on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Billionaire Carl Icahn Doubles Down on Campaign against McDonald’s over Pig Policy
Billionaire Carl Icahn has ramped up his campaign against McDonald’s over the fast-food giant’s pig sourcing policy, which the activist investor says is obscene.