Article content (Bloomberg) — UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to call for the Group of 20 summit to help end the war in Ukraine by closing loopholes exploited by Russian President Vladimir Putin for years. Article content In his second major international gathering since taking over as prime minister, Sunak will push for global … Read more
Members of the congressional progressive caucus have withdrawn a letter urging President Biden to adjust his approach to the war in Ukraine. Source link
A group of liberal Democrats has withdrawn a letter calling on the White House to pursue direct talks with Russia, saying it created the mistaken impression that they had aligned themselves with Republicans who have called sustained support for Ukraine into question. “Because of the timing, our message is being conflated by some as being … Read more
The lawmakers lasted a day before caving, and now say they want nothing less than a “Ukrainian victory” A group of Democratic representatives in Washington have withdrawn a letter in which they urged President Joe Biden to try all means of ending the conflict in Ukraine, including “direct talks with Russia.” Concerned about being lumped … Read more
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Hannah Miley believes the #SayPeriod campaign will be beneficial for changing the language and stigma around periods Hannah Miley believes the #SayPeriod campaign will be beneficial for changing the language and stigma around periods Former Olympic swimmer Hannah Miley is leading the way in a … Read more
The Anti-Defamation League is urging Adidas to end its partnership with Kanye West – who has changed his name to Ye – after the rapper and fashion designer made several antisemitic comments. Ye was also restricted on Twitter and Instagram earlier this month, after sharing antisemitic and offensive statements on the social media platforms. The … Read more
France is far less dependent on Russian fuel than some other European countries, but the government is still urging business to conserve energy this winter to prevent the need for rationing. Source link
A controversial new Japanese government campaign is urging young people to drink more alcohol to boost the economy. It comes as young Japanese people are turning away from drinking. Source link
The Walt Disney Co., Comcast NBCUniversal and Sony Pictures Entertainment are among the major media and tech companies to sign on to a Human Rights Campaign letter, urging the Senate to pass marriage equality legislation amid fears that it could be rolled back by some future Supreme Court ruling. The letter — which you can … Read more