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Russia says the US is directly involved in the Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a parade to mark Navy Day in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2022. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Russia said on Tuesday that the United States, the world’s largest military power, was directly involved in the conflict in Ukraine because American spies approved and coordinated Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian forces. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked the most serious crisis in relations between Russia and the West since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, when many people feared the world was on the brink of nuclear war. The Russian Defense Ministry, headed by aRead News

The United States is including Putin’s alleged girlfriend in the final round of sanctions

NEW Now you can listen to Fox News articles! The United States has included Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reported girlfriend, Alina Maratovna Kabaeva, in the latest round of sanctions announced on Tuesday. The Treasury Department noted that Kabaeva, 39, a former member of the Duma government and Olympic gymnast, has “close ties to Putin” and currently heads the National Media Group, which presents pro-Kremlin content across platforms. . Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles next to Russian gymnast Alina Kabaeva during a meeting with the Russian Olympic team in the Kremlin. (REUTERS/ITAR-TASS/PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE/File Photo) Former deputy of the State DumaRead News

United States: In Major Win, Kansas Votes Against State Abortion Ban

Kansas, a conservative and primarily Republican state, is the first US state which put up abortion rights to vote. Published: August 3, 2022, 3:35 PM IST In the fight for abortion rights in the United States, Kansas voted overnight on Tuesday, August 2, to ban abortion in the state. Kansas, a conservative and mostly Republican state, is the first US state to vote on abortion rights since the US Supreme Court on June 24 overturned Roe v Wade, a constitutionally protected abortion right for nearly 50 years. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, who hailed the abortion rights victory in the state,Read News

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan: Live updates

Pelosi promises the US won’t “abandon” Taiwan as she concludes historic trip During a historic trip to Taiwan on Wednesday, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her visit was intended to make it “unequivocally clear” that the United States “will not abandon” the democratically-governed island. . Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday, en route to the South Korean capital Seoul, after becoming the first Speaker of the US House in 25 years to visit the autonomous island. Pelosi’s praise for the island’s commitment to democracy was a significant show of support for Taipei, which came hours after China threatened to retaliateRead News

Imposing Additional Costs on Russia for Its Continued War Against Ukraine – United States Department of State

The United States is committed to working together with our allies and partners to impose harsher consequences on President Putin and his enablers of Russia’s inconceivable war against Ukraine. The State Department is announcing a series of actions to promote accountability for actions by Russian Federation officials and others that involve violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty, including: The State Department is appointing oligarchs DMITRIY PUMPYANSKIY, ANDREY MELNICHENKO, and ALEXANDER PONOMARENKO. The State Department is designating four individuals and one entity who are or are allowing illegitimate Russian-installed political leaders or their proxy forces to undermine political stability in Ukraine in supportRead News

The leader of al-Qaeda in Kabul was killed in an attack by an American drone

& # xD; Yesterday, US President Joe Biden announced the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the perpetrators of the 9-11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania. ; Zawahiri was killed in an aerial attack in the center of Kabul, where he was a guest of the Taliban. The house was hit by two Hellfire missiles during an anti-terrorist operation at 6:18 a.m. Kabul time on Sunday. Only Zawahir was injured. “We are confident through our intelligence sources and methods – including multiple intelligence methods – that we killed Zawahiri and not otherRead News

Ambassador Emanuel will represent the United States at the peace memorial ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki

&# xD; &# xD; &# xD; US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will represent the United States at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial on August 6 and the Nagasaki Peace Memorial on August 9. “I am honored to have the opportunity to attend the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremonies,” said Ambassador Emanuel. “My visit to Hiroshima in March 2022 with Prime Minister Kishida was deeply moving and I said at the time that my responsibilities as ambassador and as a citizen would not be complete until I also visited Nagasaki. It is incumbent on all of us to learn fromRead News

USA Visit To Wembley Becomes Fastest Selling Women’s Match In History

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 31: Leah Williamson and Millie Bright of England lift the UEFA Women’s EURO… [+] 2022 Trophy after their teams’ victory during the final UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 match between England and Germany at the Stadium of Wembley on July 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Just two days after winning the UEFA Women’s Euro title in front of 87,192 spectators at Wembley Stadium, the new European champions, England announced they would play the world champions, the United States at the same venue in October, with 65,000 tickets soldRead News

United States Cambodia Liaison – United States Department of State

The Secretary will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 2-6 to attend ASEAN-related ministerial meetings. It will also hold bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Hun Sen and Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn. The secretary, prime minister and deputy prime minister will discuss important areas of mutual concern, such as the enforcement of DPRK sanctions, law enforcement and child protection, the crisis in Burma, global health security, change climate change, condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Cambodia’s support for the creation of the US-ASEAN Global Strategic Partnership. The Secretary will stress that the improvement of ourRead News

The United States is looking for alternatives to Chinese cobalt

Wiki commons photo via Alchemist-hp The Periodic Table is packed with elements of critical importance to US national and economic security. From lithium to iron to uranium, the nation needs a steady supply of minerals and metals, and few are as difficult as the number 27: cobalt. The most widespread use of the bluish-gray metal today is in the cathodes of lithium-ion batteries, which proliferate in commercial and military devices. Cobalt also serves the Department of Defense in heat-resistant alloys for jet engines, magnets, stealth technology and electronic warfare, and alloys used in munitions. And like so many materials andRead News

August 2022 Covid-19 and Monkeypox travel restrictions

Summer is always an ideal time to travel as there are minimal travel restrictions for domestic and international travel. However, not all countries are open for leisure travel. In addition, your vaccination status may also prevent entry to select destinations. Tourists enjoy the day at Jibacoa beach, Mayabeque province, Cuba, on August 1, 2022. (Photo by … [+] Yamil LAGE / AFP) (Photo by YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty images) US travel restrictions US residents can visit various states and cities without restrictions, making it easy to head to a picture-perfect beach destination. Local travel restrictions may still apply in majorRead News

20 summer travel destinations without the crowds

It’s not too late to plan a summer vacation, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find popular spots that aren’t overrun with tourists. The truth is, the demand for travel is going to end soon. That said, there are many travel destinations that can be considered free from crowds and all the problems that come with them. Some of the best off-the-beaten-path spots are close to home in North America, but others can be found in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world. If you’re still looking for an escape but don’t want to deal with crowds, you might considerRead News

Travel woes could continue into 2023, according to an airline CEO

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, is not giving false hope to air travelers who are suffering in the summer of long, winding lines at the airport, only to experience delayed or canceled flights. On the other hand, speaking to CNBC after a positive quarterly earnings report, Kirby said “We are happy to return to profitability.” And while Kirby said the state of air travel will gradually change, he added that change won’t come quickly. “We won’t be going back to normal operations and staffing practices until next summer,” Kirby said. Making Adjustments On The Fly “The biggest problem facingRead News

China Resumes Immigration-Free Travel to Macau as Covid Eases

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Japan Learns to Live with Covid as Locals Flock to Tourist Attractions

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14 cheapest places to travel in August

Don’t let a tight budget hold you back from a summer getaway. Budapest, Hungary “Vibrant Budapest awaits visitors with its fairytale-like architecture, crumbling bars and thermal baths,” says Fred Hoffman, founder of Wilderness Run. “It is also one of the cheapest destinations in Europe. Travelers can find comfortable accommodation for as little as $30 USD per night. Assuming that the family would like to visit some of the city’s main attractions, it is expect to spend around $200-$300 USD per day. This will include accommodation, food, transportation, and entrance fees to attractions such as Matthias Church and Fishing Bastion.” TakeRead News

‘Unsustainable and shambolic’: Flight attendants talk about summer travel chaos

(CNN) – British immigrant Kris Major has worked in aviation for more than two decades. He saw the industry destroyed and rebuilt after 9/11, SARS and foot and mouth disease. Now, Major’s at the forefront of what he considers to be the worst in aviation: the 2022 summer of travel. Major, who chairs the European Transport Workers Federation’s Joint Aircrew Committee, which represents European travelers and pilots, said crews are struggling. “It’s completely unworkable,” Major told CNN Travel. As travelers return to the skies in droves after a pandemic, airlines and airports around the world are struggling to match supplyRead News

Our Greek Adventure: Women’s Basketball Travel Blog

Greece is less than 24 hours away, which means it’s packing day!!! My name is Joy Bergstrom and I’m a rookie here on the South Dakota Women’s Basketball Team! My team and I are so grateful to have this opportunity to travel abroad to compete and learn all about Greek culture! Personally, this will be my first time out of the country, so I feel extremely lucky to be able to experience this with such a large community. This trip allows me to experience many of my “firsts”. Not only am I traveling overseas for the first time, but I’mRead News

The cost of travel right now

High gas prices and rampant inflation have changed the way many Americans have viewed travel this summer, but a recent survey found that the average cost of a trip is actually down overall compared to the pandemic years and pre-pandemic. Travel insurtech company Squaremouth.com found that the average trip cost through early July was about $5,300, down from an average of $5,800 in 2020 and $6,000 in 2019. The data also showed that domestic travel costs more than international holidays for the second year running. The study found that the average cost of a domestic trip was roughly $500 moreRead News

Four Conclusions from Auburn’s Dominant Basketball Victory in Israel

Here are four takeaways from Auburn’s win over the Israel U-20 National Team. Auburn won the opening game in Israel over the Israel U-20 National Team by a final score of 119-56. There were a lot of question marks about this Auburn basketball team, but many of those were answered in their first exhibition game in Israel. The most exciting thing about this game was that everyone was shining. All of the newcomers had great outings, and the returning players showed why Auburn was one of the best teams in the nation just a season ago. Let’s look at fourRead News

After Summer Momentum, Alabama Opens As No. 1 Recruiting Class 1 of 2023

College football’s summer on the recruiting trail saw plenty of other official visit windows in June and even more verbal commitments in July. It’s only fitting that Sports Illustrated’s first class recruiting rankings kick off after the summer dust settles and as the calendar turns to August—always an unofficial sign that America’s favorite sport is about to return to all levels. This year, there seems to have been an acceleration in the volume department for many programs. Most programs have at least a dozen commitments, and 20 or more have eight before the season begins. In the league’s August standings,Read News

The 5 Most Influential Athletes in Boston Sports: Athletes Who Made You Pay Attention

Call it our Mount Rushmore & amp; mldr; plus one. We are naming the five most influential athletes in Boston. Not the best or the most talented. Not the ones who have won the most championships, although that helps. We’re talking about athletes who made you pay attention, turn on the TV, pick up the newspaper, or watch YouTube highlights repeatedly. Someone who played decades ago but that’s why you’re either still a sports fan or why you’ve decided to pick up a bat or ball or tie a pair of shoes and walk out the door. These athletes –Read News

MLB trade results winners and losers: Padres get Juan Soto; Yankees, Phillies improve; Tough day for O’s fans

Major League Baseball’s 2022 trade deadline has come and gone. The deadline is set for 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday and teams can no longer make offers to bolster rosters ahead of time. The biggest name moved early Tuesday: Juan Soto headed to the Padres in an eight-player blockbuster that also featured Josh Bell landing in San Diego. “Props to the San Diego Padres. They’re not afraid. (Padres GM) A.J. Preller is not afraid,” Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said after the trade (video). “… We’re on a bumpy road now and we’re sure it’ll be a beautiful place to comeRead News

College Football Rankings 2022: Alabama Nearly Unanimously No. 1 Over Ohio State in Preseason CBS Sports 131

The Crimson Tide start at the top spot ahead of the 2022 season after finishing runner-up to the Bulldogs 2 August 2022 to 12:59 PM ET • 6 minutes of reading Preseason CBS Sports 131 college football rankings Biggest movers  The 2022 college football season will begin in a matter of weeks, but before the games can begin, a tradition rooted in the sport must take place: the preseason rankings. Our starting point for the season is CBS Sports 131 – our complete ranking of every team at FBS level, now including James Madison – which has Alabama, runner-up atRead News

Cleveland State Extends Partnership with BSN SPORTS and Nike

CLEVELAND – Cleveland State Athletics is pleased to announce that the department has expanded its athletic partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS, the largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league market with the Varsity Brands division. Through this partnership, BSN SPORTS will serve as the official apparel and equipment provider for the CSU Vikings Athletic program while outfitting student-athletes, coaches, and community members in a selection of major Nike products. “We are excited to extend our already strong relationship with industry leaders Nike and BSN SPORTS to equip CSU student-athletes with high-quality training and competitionRead News

Vikings Training Camp: Key Players Conduct Smooth Training Transition

Many of the players left over from the Mike Zimmer era helped new coach Kevin O’Connell. Plus, some notes from the Minnesota camp. There are eight of us standing inside, and my rental car—a sweet Ford Escape, in case you’re wondering—is about to be dropped off at the Minneapolis airport, after bringing me here from Upstate New York. After stopping by the Packers, Bears, Colts, Bengals, Steelers and Browns, here’s what I saw/heard at Vikings practice today. 1) The main thing I took away from talking to people here is that the new guys really, really like a lot of whatRead News

Juan Soto Trading Grades: Padres get ‘A’ for Landing Superstar; bad grades for Nationals despite big loot

The Padres and Nationals agreed to the biggest trade of the summer before Tuesday’s deadline, with San Diego star outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell. In exchange, Washington receives Luke Voit and a handful of young players: shortstop C.J. Abrams, left-hander MacKenzie Gore, outfielders Robert Hassell III and James Wood, and right-hander Jarlin Susana. The Padres have made a splash habit during A.J. Preller’s term as CEO. This one is the biggest, as it brings San Diego a 23-year-old who is on the Hall of Fame track and under team control for two more seasons. The Nationals, forRead News

The most unbreakable sports records that are still being chased: Jerry Rice, Wilt Chamberlain, Wayne Gretzky stand out

Arguing the most impressive sports records is a difficult task: Does longevity matter? How about a one-game or one-season blast that has stood the test of time? Are older records just as good? How can we distribute the changes that significantly changed several games? Imagine going back 30 years and watching NBA players pull up 3-pointers on two-and-one fast breaks on a regular basis. On the other hand, imagine sitting down for a game tonight and seeing a baseball player hit his 2,000th consecutive game or try to steal a base every time he goes up. It just didn’t happenRead News

The Oklahoma Sooners sit at No. 7 in the CBS Sports preseason rankings

The good folks at CBS Sports and 247Sports put together their 1-131 preseason rankings for the 2022 season. With plenty of familiar faces ahead of them, the Oklahoma Sooners sit at No. 7. That ranking is the best in the Big 12. 247Sports and CBS Sports took an average of their writers’ ratings to come to a consensus. All 2021 Power 5 conference champions (plus Cincinnati and Notre Dame) are counted in the top 25. There are two more Big 12 teams in the top 25 behind OU: Baylor at No. 10 and Oklahoma State at No. 13. Just outsideRead News

“Million Dollar Listing” Alum and Real Estate Powerhouse Fredrik Eklund Launch Proptech App, REAL

The pandemic has changed the way the world communicates, from remote work to Zoom meetings to social media. It has also affected the efficiency in which many industries operate, including real estate. For better how agents promote themselves and their properties, Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing alum and founder of Douglas Elliman’s top-producing brokerage, D’Eklund | Gomes team, Fredrik Eklund recently founded new social real estate app REAL together with entrepreneur Thomas Ma. REAL is a social app for real estate that fuses an Instagram-style platform with WhatsApp-style chat capabilities, allowing agents to promote themselves for free and create another streamRead News