The CDC is considering recommending the updated COVID vaccine only to risk groups, which may affect sales of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. A final decision is expected in June.
Andriy Smyrnov is accused of legalizing funds and receiving a bribe of 100,000 dollars. He invested UAH 6.5 million in the construction of estates in the Odesa region and ensured the victory of the right company in the tender.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Trump's special envoy's statement on the "five territories". Ukraine does not recognize the stolen lands as Russian and will not agree to limit its defense capabilities.
Ukraine emphasizes the importance of extending the ceasefire agreements, but Russia has already violated them more than 30 times. This casts doubt on the effectiveness of any agreements.
Ukraine is considering exchanging or repatriating Chinese prisoners of war, taking into account the safety of the prisoners and their wishes. The priority is the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Spring 2025 began with abnormal heat and a lack of precipitation. Climatologist Vira Balabukh predicts a hot summer with increased fire danger and new temperature records.
The body of a 19-year-old boy with stab wounds was found in the suburbs of Ivano-Frankivsk. Police detained three minors suspected of murder.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend the general mobilization for 90 days. The decision was supported by 346 MPs, one voted against, one abstained.
The Parliament has once again extended the martial law for 90 days, until August 6. The decision was supported by 357 deputies, with one voting against.
People witnessed a rare phenomenon of the Northern Lights in unexpected places due to a solar storm. Experts predict that there will be many more auroras this year.
Despite indexation, every third pensioner in Ukraine receives a minimum payment of UAH 3,340. The highest pensions are in Kyiv - UAH 8,708, the lowest - in the Ternopil region (UAH 4,931).
The National Bank strengthened the hryvnia by 14 kopecks, setting the official rate at 41. 1753 UAH/USD. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.50-40.85 UAH.
2024 was the warmest year in Europe since records began, with record high temperatures. Storms and floods led to deaths and widespread destruction.
Australian actress Cate Blanchett has announced her intention to end her acting career, wishing to pursue other areas of life. Despite this, she continues to work on new projects.
HBO announced the actors for the roles of Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape and Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" series. Filming of the series, which will be an accurate adaptation of Rowling's books, will begin this summer.
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, shared her experiences about a miscarriage in 2020 and her struggle with postpartum preeclampsia. She discussed it in a new podcast.
Mark Rutte assured of support for Ukraine, discussed the security situation with Zelenskyy and Trump's negotiations for peace. NATO countries promised Ukraine more than 20 billion euros in aid.
In the Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, as a result of a conflict, a man stabbed a soldier. The offender has been detained and faces up to eight years of imprisonment.
The man who shot a dog in Rivne region has been in pre-trial detention since December 2024 on suspicion of kidnapping and attempted murder. He is also suspected of animal cruelty.
Russian troops are actively advancing in the Kharkiv direction, especially near Vovchansk and Kupyansk. The enemy is using assault groups, equipment and artillery for attacks.
Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainians have declared UAH 88. 2 billion in income, which is UAH 32.7 billion more than last year. Most millionaires are in Kyiv, Kyiv, Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Prime Minister Tusk stated that Poland will support the reconstruction of Ukraine. The terminal in Sławków will be key, but the country's economic strategy will focus on protecting the interests of Polish business.
Overnight on April 15, the Russians attacked Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs and drones. They hit a civilian enterprise that was engaged in the production and storage of food.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's estate in New Mexico was infested with rodents. Arakawa's cause of death was hantavirus, which is spread through infected rodent urine.
During the reception of the Ohio State University team, JD Vance almost dropped the winners' cup. The trophy was saved by the team players.
After the introduction of restrictions on transfers between cards, volumes fell from UAH 250 to 170 billion. The NBU is preparing a register of persons involved in risky financial transactions.
Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk have called for the abolition of intellectual property laws, sparking outrage among artists who fear their work will be used to train AI.
In March 2025, the average rent for a 1-room apartment in Ukraine increased by 2. 7% and amounted to UAH 7,413. The most expensive housing is in the Zakarpattia region - UAH 11,769.
Anthony Mackie stated that the film "Avengers: Judgment Day" will return to viewers the same feeling of Marvel that was before. The film will also feature actors from the "X-Men" series.
OpenAI has introduced a new generation of GPT-4. 1 language models with improvements in coding and context understanding. The new models are cheaper and will replace GPT-4.5 in the API by July 2025.
