US President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is ignoring traditional FBI background checks for candidates for administrative positions. Among the controversial appointments are Matt Goetz, Tulsi Gabbard, and Pete Hagesse.
More than 12,000 Netflix users in the US reported problems with the service. The failure occurred during the broadcast of a boxing match, and the company has not yet commented on the situation.
Donald Trump has appointed 27-year-old Caroline Leavitt as the new White House press secretary. She broke Ron Ziegler's record, becoming the youngest person to hold this position in US history.
In the temporarily occupied territories, the invaders recruit locals through employment centers to assemble drones. This violates international law, which prohibits the involvement of residents of the occupied territories in work for the occupiers.
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwai made a surprise visit to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian officials. The visit takes place against the backdrop of Trump's victory in the US election and North Korean troops' participation in the war.
More than 2,000 soldiers of the Anna Kyivska Brigade have completed two months of training in France. The brigade received full equipment, including AMX 10 tanks, Caesar self-propelled artillery systems and other equipment.
In the occupied school in Zaporizhzhia region, Russians organized a forced fundraiser in support of the “Svoboda”. Children were forced to draw postcards and write letters to the occupiers under the supervision of teachers.
Voting has begun for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, where 12-year-old Artem Kotenko will represent Ukraine with the song “Hear Me Now. ” The final of the contest will be held in Madrid with the participation of 17 countries.
A branch of the Museum of the History of the City, the Avant-Garde Museum, has been established in Kyiv, which will become the institution's tenth branch. The exhibition features more than 50 works by collectors and artists that demonstrate the development of the Ukrainian avant-garde.
The American Film Academy has announced the host of the 97th Oscars, comedian Conan O'Brien. The ceremony will take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theater.
Joe Biden pledged to use all the funds allocated for Ukraine by January 20. Blinken called on NATO to provide support to Ukraine in 2025 to effectively fight or negotiate from a position of strength.
On November 16, Russian Gazprom halts gas transit through Ukraine to Austria. The Austrian authorities say they are ready for such a step and have alternative sources of gas supply.
The co-founder of Concord Bank, Olena Sosedka, appealed to the SBU to investigate Danylo Hetmantsev for possible ties to the FSB. The appeal came after Hetmantsev accused the bank's owners of fraud.
NABU detective Viktor Yarema spoke about corruption schemes in state-owned enterprises of the National Academy of Sciences with land plots. However, in the case against former Minister Solsky, NABU relies on a dubious Soviet document.
The ARMA has announced a tender for the manager of the Gulliver shopping center with “the most stringent” selection criteria. “Oschadbank threatens to seize an asset due to the lack of requirements for servicing UAH 20 billion in loans.
In Brovary community, 238 unemployed people were registered with 503 vacancies, which is significantly less than the pre-war figure of 1,500 people. The Employment Center has changed its approach to work and is actively cooperating with employers.
In the Brovary community work is underway to equip shelters in kindergartens.
He may become the richest oligarch even during the war - expert on new UAH 2 billion in Poroshenko's declaration.
During the November 13 attack, russia used North Korean KN-23/24 ballistic missiles. KFI experts identified specific features of these weapons, including atypical welding and a unique metal composition.
One person died and 10 were injured in the russian attack on Odesa. Local authorities have set up aid centers to help the victims and organized medical and legal support.
NABU Senior Detective Viktor Yarema expressed doubts about the authenticity of the 1953 document in the case against former Minister Solsky. The document on which the investigation relies is only a copy with handwritten changes and does not have an original in any government agency.
RMA Chairman Kiper spoke about the condition of the victims of yesterday's Russian attack on Odesa.
Full Moon in Taurus on November 15 will bring serious changes in the lives of all zodiac signs. Astrologer Kseniya Bazilenko told about the impact of this event on finances, relationships and health of each sign.
ARMA justifies itself for ignoring its loan obligations to Oschadbank in the tender for the selection of a manager for the Gulliver shopping center.
The chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's tax committee has proposed to oblige working Ukrainians to buy government bonds for 7% of their salaries. Experts criticize the initiative because of the additional burden on the population and possible negative consequences for the economy.
How to start your own business: an educational video course was presented for entrepreneurs.
Princess Yuriko Mikasa has died at the age of 101 after a long illness. She was the wife of Prince Mikasa for 75 years and was actively involved in charity work, including with the Japanese Red Cross.
Starting January 5, Manhattan will introduce an entry fee, which will increase by 2028. The funds will be used to improve public transportation and the subway to the tune of $15 billion.
US President Joe Biden arrived in Lima to attend the APEC summit, where he will hold a key meeting with China's leader. He is also scheduled to hold talks with the leaders of Peru, Japan, and South Korea on important international issues.
The US State Department has downgraded the risk level for nine western regions of Ukraine from fourth to third. This is the first change in travel advisories since the start of the full-scale invasion.
