This article discusses an incident between the US and Russia, in which a Russian fighter jet harassed and collided with a US MQ-9 Reaper drone, forcing the US to bring it down in international waters. In response, Russia has warned the US to cease “hostile” activity near its border, while the US has called the incident a “brazen violation of international law” and summoned Moscow's envoy to lodge a protest. This is the first known direct confrontation between the two superpowers since the war began last year, and tensions are likely to continue to rise.
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Key takeaways: The Federal Reserve’s campaign to bring down high prices is ongoing. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that annual price increases continued to…
Shares of regional banks in the US slumped on Monday, as investors sold off their stocks in response to the collapse of SVB Financial Group and Signature Bank. This has raised fears of possible bank contagion, despite the additional funding from JPMorgan Chase to help First Republic Bank meet withdrawal demands. SVB catered to tech startups, internet and software companies, as well as firms in the life science and health care space, and had $210 billion in assets.
Key takeaways: First Republic Bank’s stock price fell more than 70% in early trading on Monday after the company said it had added more cash…
Colin Kaepernick appeared on CBS' "CBS Mornings" to promote his graphic novel memoir "Change the Game". During the interview, he revealed that his white adoptive parents perpetuated racism in their household. Kaepernick's memoir is meant to inspire readers to take action and create change, and he has used his platform to bring attention to issues of police brutality and systemic racism.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has been hospitalized with shingles and is receiving treatment in San Francisco. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who had a health scare earlier this year, is also on the path to recovery. Feinstein's office said she hopes to return to Washington soon and her constituents and colleagues are wishing her a speedy recovery.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the 89-year-old Democrat from California, has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment for shingles. She is currently in San Francisco and is expected to make a full recovery, though her absence from the Senate could have a significant impact on the Democratic Party's legislative agenda. Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, and Feinstein's age puts her at a higher risk for complications.
A powerful winter storm is causing havoc across the West Coast, bringing record-breaking cold temperatures, heavy snow, and torrential rain. Flash flooding has already occurred in Ventura County, and avalanches are expected in higher elevations of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Residents are urged to take caution and prepare for the extreme weather conditions.