US officials warned Wednesday that unnamed hackers have developed tools designed to “gain full system access” to the sensitive computer systems used to operate energy facilities. The tools could help a hacker get into an industrial computer network and “disrupt critical devices or functions,” according to a joint advisory from the DOE, FBI, NSA, and … Read more
In March, the Consumer Price Index, which is a measure of inflation in the economy, hit a four-decade high. This was a stark reminder to Democrats of the political challenges they face as they try to keep their majorities in the House and Senate this fall. Prices rose 8.5% from March 2021 to March 2022, … Read more
After a judge ruled that she had not met the state’s signature requirements for qualification as a candidate, a lawyer for Iowa Senate candidate Abby Finkenauer urged the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to reinstate her on the Democratic primary ballot this year. The court’s decision, expected by the end of the week, will determine … Read more
According to a recently disclosed US Space Command document, researchers identified the first known interstellar meteor. An interstellar meteor is a rare space rock that comes from outside our solar system. CNEOS 2014-01-08 crashed on the northeastern coast of Papua New Guinea on January 8, 2014. The finding came as a surprise to Amir Siraj, … Read more
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked US President Joe Biden for describing the Russian invasion of Ukraine as “genocide.” “True leadership,” Zelensky tweeted. “Fighting evil requires calling it by its name. We appreciate the US help so far, but we urgently need more heavy weapons to stop further Russian atrocities.” Biden used it in … Read more
Zelensky proposed exchanging Viktor Medvedchuk, a detained pro-Russian Ukrainian politician and oligarch, for captured Ukrainian POWs. “I propose to the Russian Federation that ‘your guy’ be exchanged for our captured boys and girls. “Our law enforcement and military must also consider this possibility,” Zelensky said in a video message Tuesday. Also, Zelensky warned Russia that … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said he couldn’t say for sure if chemical weapons were used in Mariupol. “We are deeply concerned about yesterday’s reports of the use of poisonous munitions against the city’s defenders in Mariupol. “It is still too early to say what kind of substance it was,” Zelensky said via video on … Read more
On Monday, France called Putin’s speech to the country about Ukraine “paranoid,” saying that he broke promises he made to his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, and that he could face “targeted” sanctions. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told reporters on Tuesday that “We are going to put in place appropriate and targeted sanctions against … Read more
President Vladimir Putin said peace talks with Ukraine are “at a dead end” and vowed to continue Russia’s invasion as Kyiv accused Moscow of sabotaging the negotiations. There’s been no word of progress for days in video-link peace talks after Ukraine accused Russian troops of carrying out war crimes including killing unarmed civilians in Bucha … Read more
Ukraine is sitting on years’ worth of sunflower oil that it can no longer bottle, and warehouses full of grain that cannot be processed into cereal, Mr. Kachka said. Bombing in the eastern city of Kharkiv destroyed several food-and-drink packaging factories, as well as meat-processing plants, he added. Targeting food supplies is one of Russia’s ways to … Read more
At a warehouse in western Ukraine, hundreds of cartons of imported meat, pastries and canned foods recently awaited the last leg of their journey across a nation that until recently was one of the world’s top food producers. U.S. food executive Stanislas Vilgrain contributed cargo of his own—chicken, pork and duck—surrounded by an army of volunteers working … Read more
President David Malpass said Tuesday that the World Bank is working on a nearly $1.5 billion package to help Ukraine’s most important government services. This brings the bank’s total aid to more than $2.4 billion. “The attacks on people and infrastructure are causing tremendous suffering, threatening international peace and security, and endangering the basic social … Read more
Despite the ongoing conflict, two major Ukrainian steel industry owners have announced preparations to restart production. ArcelorMittal SA, the world’s largest steelmaker, said Tuesday that one of its three furnaces at its Kryvyi Rih facility will be restarted. The Ukrainian government ordered the firm to restore manufacturing “to help rebuild the country’s economy.” Ukrainian steel … Read more
He is set to offer another $750 million in military and other help to Ukraine, bringing the total to almost $2 billion since Russia invaded the nation. The fresh package of help, announced by the administration on March 16, is virtually delivered, according to top military officials. Ukrainian authorities said they need Mi-17 helicopters and … Read more
In comments in Iowa, the president laid the responsibility for recent gasoline price increases squarely on Putin’s shoulders. “Your family’s budget, your ability to fill up your tank, none of this should be contingent on whether a tyrant declares war and commits atrocities halfway across the globe,” Biden said. The president had stopped short on … Read more
Russian soldiers are preparing for a massive and concentrated assault to extend authority in eastern Ukraine, according to British intelligence. Mr. Zelenskyy also warned that Russia had placed tens of thousands of soldiers in preparation for further strikes. Also late Monday, the UK foreign secretary said her country was working “urgently” to corroborate information of … Read more
As part of the sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, the Dutch government stated Tuesday that 20 Russian-owned boats are now prohibited to leave the country. While authorities investigate the ownership of the yachts, they are not allowed to be delivered, transferred, or exported, the Dutch finance ministry said in a statement. … Read more
According to a military source and an industry official, the Pentagon will meet with its top weapons producers on Wednesday to examine the sector’s ability to defend Ukraine in a long battle with Russia. There will be ideas to speed up current systems and build new systems important to the Military Department’s support for Ukraine … Read more
