The US will bear high gasoline prices for as long as needed, President Joe Biden said on Thursday during a news conference at the NATO summit in Madrid. When asked how long American motorists should expect to deal with high fuel prices, Biden told reporters “As long as it takes, …
Read More »Poll reveals Americans’ attitudes to trans athletes
Only around 3 of 10 Americans believe that trans females should be permitted to compete in women’s sports, according to new polling data published by the Washington Post. The results of the poll, which was conducted last month and involved more than 1,500 people, found that 55% of respondees were …
Read More »Americans have a fear-porn addiction, and it’s time for an intervention
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt once famously said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Regardless of how you feel about his New Deal, those words hold timeless truth that I wish more Americans today would take the time to consider. America was founded by men who risked …
Read More »Americans use lessons from Ukraine in Taiwan – NYT
The US is seeking to reshape Taiwan’s defense systems in light of the experience gained from sending military aid to Ukraine, which is currently locked in a conflict with Russia, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed American officials. Washington’s new strategy focuses on providing Taiwan with asymmetric …
Read More »Russia bans 963 Americans
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday published a list of US nationals permanently banned from entering the country. The blacklist contains 963 individuals accused of anti-Russian activities. “In response to the continuously imposed anti-Russian sanctions from the US and incoming requests about the exact composition of our national ‘stop list’, …
Read More »Americans paying record prices at the pump
US gasoline prices have been setting all-time highs on a daily basis over the past two weeks, according to American Automobile Association (AAA) data. The national average hit a record $4.523 per gallon (3.785 liters) on Tuesday, with every US state now averaging more than $4. California’s state average for …
Read More »Americans aren’t buying ‘Putin’s price hike’
Americans are reeling from surging gas prices, food prices, and the price of rent – all of which have steadily risen since the start of the pandemic. US President Joe Biden has chosen to blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for the situation, dubbing it “Putin’s price hike” – but people …
Read More »Billionaire says Americans avoid work, unlike Chinese
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, has predicted that China will produce successful makers of electric vehicles because of the nation’s strong work ethic – an attribute that he sees as lacking in the US. “I think there will be some very strong companies coming out …
Read More »Surge in Americans reporting financial worries – poll
Americans are markedly more concerned about their personal finances compared to last year, with a significant portion reporting they’re now “very” or “moderately worried” about making ends meet, a Gallup poll released on Monday has revealed. More than half (52%) of poll respondents expressed worries about maintaining their standard of living, …
Read More »Congress pushes arming Ukraine over Covid aid to Americans
Democrats will make a separate $10 billion coronavirus funding proposal so the nearly $40 billion in weapons and other aid to Ukraine could get approved more quickly ahead of a “critical” deadline, US President Joe Biden said on Monday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) originally had funding for Covid-19 treatments, …
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