January 12, 12:45 AM • 38526 viewsJanuary 10, 03:04 PM • 39318 viewsJanuary 10, 01:08 PM • 41269 viewsJanuary 8, 08:37 AM • 97388 viewsBob Menendez was convicted of a long-term corruption scheme with representatives of other countries. The former influential Democrat reportedly received bribes in the form of gold bars and $480,000 in cash.
Suleiman Kerimov has owned about 1% of SpaceX shares through the Heritage Trust in Delaware since 2017. The ownership continued even after the introduction of US sanctions against the Russian oligarch in 2018.
According to the Big Mac index, the hryvnia is undervalued by 50. 7% and should be worth 20.73 UAH to the dollar instead of 42.0. Ukraine ranked sixth among the world's most undervalued currencies.
Norwegian scientists have developed an AI that predicts the risk of breast cancer 4-6 years before the diagnosis. The algorithm was tested on the data of 116,495 women and revealed a double risk rate in the affected glands.
Bitcoin rose to $105. 3 thousand after the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged. Tesla revalued its crypto assets according to new standards, adding $600 million to its profit.
Pro-Russian candidate Kelin Georgescu called Ukraine a “fictitious state” and claimed its territory. He believes that after the war, Ukraine will be divided between neighboring countries.
Brent and WTI oil prices were little changed due to expectations of new US tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Markets are also expecting an OPEC+ meeting amid Trump's calls for lower oil prices.
Yevhenia Blyzniuk explained that the government should develop separate incentive packages for different groups of refugees. According to her, the easiest way to return Ukrainians from Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria is through logistical proximity.
European officials are discussing the possibility of resuming imports of Russian pipeline gas as part of a peace settlement. Germany and Hungary support the initiative to reduce energy prices.
The US President has signed two executive orders on the education system that will allow parents to choose schools and stop funding “anti-American” programs. The changes will affect federal funding and the choice of educational institutions.
A small airplane crashed into the Potomac River near Arlington National Airport. The airport has temporarily suspended operations and a search and rescue operation is underway.
Meta has agreed to pay Donald Trump $25 million for blocking his accounts in 2021. This is part of a deal to end the lawsuit against the company and Mark Zuckerberg.
Billionaire Elon Musk has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination is related to his contribution to the protection of freedom of speech and human rights.
The U. S. Attorney's Office has closed the criminal prosecution of two people from Donald Trump's entourage. They were suspected of obstructing an investigation into the mishandling of classified documents.
The European Commission plans to cut administrative costs for companies by 25% and for small businesses by 35%. The plan is aimed at stimulating innovation and increasing competitiveness with China and the United States.
The President of Ukraine has instructed to finance critical programs at the expense of domestic funds. The priority areas include energy, veteran projects, cybersecurity, and healthcare.
The White House press secretary clarified that only the OMB memorandum has been rescinded, not the federal funding freeze. The President's executive orders on federal funding remain in effect and will be enforced.
Trump is planning to sign an executive order to deport foreigners who express anti-Semitism and participate in illegal actions. The document will oblige federal agencies to step up the fight against anti-Semitism within 60 days.
NABU detective Denysiuk released internal information about problems in the Bureau after his dismissal. Expert Posternak believes that this case exposed a systemic crisis in Ukraine's anti-corruption system.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun consultations with European countries on how to replace the suspended USAID assistance. The suspension of funding affected cultural, educational, and media projects in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sibiga will participate in an expanded meeting of the seven leading foreign ministers in Paris on February 12.
American pop star Madonna criticized Donald Trump's administration for dismantling civil liberties. The singer expressed her dissatisfaction with the decree on transgender military personnel.
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, most Americans do not support some of Trump's first executive orders. 59% oppose the abolition of birthright citizenship, and 70% oppose renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
Republican Anna Paulina Luna introduced a bill to carve Donald Trump's face on Mount Rushmore. The National Memorial currently contains portraits of four US presidents who have made the greatest contribution to the country's development.
The Trump administration has canceled the temporary protection status for more than 600,000 Venezuelans in the United States. This happened despite the fact that Biden had extended this status for 18 months due to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
US military support for Ukraine remains unchanged, as the programs have already been approved. Only social, infrastructure, and media projects are under threat, pending the decision of the Federal Court.
Apple, SpaceX, and T-Mobile are working together to integrate Starlink satellite communications into iPhones via iOS 18. 3. Beta testing has already begun in the US with a limited number of users.
Chinese AI application DeepSeek has overtaken ChatGPT in the US App Store and caused a drop in tech stocks. Experts warn of privacy risks due to data storage on servers in China.
The U. S. Secretary of State has allowed the continuation of funding for humanitarian programs during the 90-day moratorium. The Pentagon's military aid to Ukraine has not been affected, but civilian programs have been suspended.
The US President has banned federally funded healthcare facilities from providing gender reassignment services to people under 19. The decree prohibits hormone therapy and surgery and excludes insurance coverage for such procedures.
