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United States

Federal republic in North America
The USA is a country located in North America, sharing this continent only with Canada. The country's area is 9,827 km². The population is 328 million people. The capital is Washington. In 1776, the USA declared independence from Great Britain. The main ethnic groups of the population: descendants of white migrants from Europe – 79.9% of the population, Latin Americans – 15%, black people – 12.8%, Asians – 4.4%, indigenous peoples – 0.97%. The USA ranks first in the world in terms of GDP per capita - $81,630. The United States was one of the initiators of the creation of NATO, in which it occupies a leading position. The most famous presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan.
1776
Thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain
1787
A new constitution of the United States of America was drafted
1803
The country doubled in size thanks to the acquisition of territories from France
1865
Slavery was abolished throughout the country
1920
Women gained the right to vote
1945
The country played a key role in the victory over Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan in World War II
1948
A program of assistance to European economies was launched after the war
1964
A law was passed banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
1969
The country's astronaut became the first person to set foot on the Moon
1993
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed
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Biden commented on his withdrawal from the election race: “Protecting democracy is more important than office”

Joe Biden commented on his withdrawal from the race, saying that he was passing the baton to a new generation. He supported Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and emphasized the importance of protecting democracy.

News of the World • July 25, 05:52 AM • 18953 views
US and Canada intercept Russian and Chinese planes near Alaska

American and Canadian fighter jets intercepted two Russian TU-95s and two Chinese H-6s off Alaska. The aircraft operated in the Alaskan air defense recognition zone on July 24.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 04:02 AM • 30537 views
Politico: Germany, Britain sign defense pact amid possible Trump victory

The UK and Germany signed a defense cooperation agreement to strengthen Europe's security and support Ukraine. This happened amid fears of Donald Trump's possible re-election as US president.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 03:42 AM • 115431 views
July 25: International Day of Health, Happiness and Hypnosis, World Drowning Prevention Day

The first mention of hypnosis dates back to 1027, when Avicenna, a prominent physician of the time, wrote about it in his book. The term “hypnosis” was introduced into medical practice by the Scottish physician James Braid in 1842.

UNN Lite • July 25, 03:03 AM • 107024 views
Biden: US faces choices that will shape future for decades

US President Joe Biden said that the country is facing a crucial choice between hope and hate, unity and division. He believes that the decisions made today will affect the fate of the United States and the world for decades to come.

Society • July 25, 02:45 AM • 52284 views
Biden promises to maintain coalition in support of Ukraine

U. S. President Joe Biden announced his intention to maintain a coalition of states in support of Ukraine and to counter Russia. He also promised to strengthen NATO and strengthen alliances in the Pacific region.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 12:50 AM • 38145 views
Biden says he will continue to push for an end to Israel's operation in Gaza

U. S. President Joe Biden has announced his intention to continue to demand an end to Israel's operation in the Gaza Strip. He is also working to return Hamas hostages and Americans detained around the world.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 12:26 AM • 113034 views
NYT: Palestinian movement releases insects into Netanyahu's hotel in Washington

The Palestinian movement scattered maggots and crickets in the hotel room where the Israeli delegation headed by Netanyahu was staying. The hotel administration has already eliminated the consequences of the incident, which occurred during the prime minister's visit to the United States.

Politics • July 24, 11:14 PM • 28301 views
Sanctions are working: the EU is confident that Russia is lying about the strength of its economy

Finance ministers from eight EU countries say Western sanctions have hit the Russian military machine. They call for increased pressure on the Putin regime and support for Ukraine.

News of the World • July 24, 05:58 PM • 22891 views
Scholz on the deployment of US missiles in Germany: “must ensure our security”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the deployment of US missiles in the country should ensure security through deterrence. He emphasized that Russia must stop its aggression against Ukraine.

News of the World • July 24, 04:45 PM • 23783 views
Scholz believes Harris can win the US election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Kamala Harris has a high chance of winning the US presidential election. He described her as an experienced and competent politician with a clear vision of her country's role.

News of the World • July 24, 04:23 PM • 24539 views
US obliges financial institutions to report russian assets by August 2, 2024

The US Treasury Department requires institutions to report russian assets by August 2, 2024. This is part of the implementation of the Ukraine Support Act, which provides for the freezing of russian assets until compensation is paid.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 02:59 PM • 33285 views
EU countries plan to extend freeze on Russian assets to secure loan for Ukraine - Reuters

EU countries will discuss extending sanctions on Russian assets to secure a $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine. Options for an indefinite extension or for 3 years are being considered.

Economy • July 24, 02:07 PM • 65473 views
Hydrothermal explosion occurs in Yellowstone Park in the United States, there are damages

A hydrothermal explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool in Yellowstone National Park. The boiling water and steam damaged part of the boardwalk, no one was injured, and the pool was temporarily closed.

News of the World • July 24, 12:28 PM • 17278 views
Assistance to Ukraine's energy sector: G7+ coordination group to focus on equipment and generation

The G7+ Coordination Group has prioritized assistance to Ukraine's energy sector. Attention will be paid to equipment, backup power supply and distributed generation to strengthen the power system.

Economy • July 24, 09:47 AM • 21948 views
Harris blasted Trump with criticism at first campaign rally

US Vice President Kamala Harris held her first campaign rally in Milwaukee. She criticized Donald Trump, promised to restore the unity of the Democratic Party and protect women's rights.

News of the World • July 24, 09:45 AM • 18759 views
U.S. on-air ETFs have collected more than $100 million in profits since their debut

Exchange-traded funds investing in Ether received $107 million in net inflows on the debut day. The largest volume of subscriptions was recorded by BlackRock's Ethereum Trust, which totaled $267 million.

Economy • July 24, 07:30 AM • 21757 views
Trump says he wants to debate Harris

Donald Trump has expressed a desire to debate Kamala Harris, but has not agreed to any specific events. He criticizes ABC for scheduling the debate and expresses his readiness for several rounds of discussions with the vice president.

News of the World • July 24, 06:09 AM • 19306 views
July 24: International Day of Self-Care, Cousins Day

The medical concept of self-care was launched in the 60s of the last century at the Esalen Institute in California. There, this concept emphasized alternative medicine and yoga

UNN Lite • July 24, 03:03 AM • 122350 views
US police detain Jewish activists before Netanyahu's speech

Jewish activists protesting against U. S. military support for Israel were arrested in the Congressional building. The protest took place on the eve of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in Congress.

Society • July 24, 02:49 AM • 116772 views
74-year-old Spaniard sentenced to 18 years for sending explosives, including to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid

In Spain, a pensioner was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sending explosive packages to government and diplomatic institutions. The targets included the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Spain, the Ukrainian and US embassies in Madrid, an air force base, and a weapons manufacturer.

Crimes and emergencies • July 23, 09:10 PM • 21320 views
After Biden drops out of race, Harris takes lead over Trump - Reuters

US Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a 2% lead over Donald Trump in a national poll after Biden's withdrawal from the race. 56% of voters believe that Harris is able to cope with the challenges.

News of the World • July 23, 07:23 PM • 22436 views
Armenia's security sector in focus of US attention: Washington pledges support - Armenpress

The U. S. will support Armenia in improving its security sector. A civilian advisor from the U.S. Army will work at the Armenian Ministry of Defense to help strengthen Armenian-American relations.

Politics • July 23, 06:26 PM • 102113 views
Yermak discusses the situation at the front with Kamala Harris, advisor

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with Phil Gordon. They discussed further support for Ukraine, the results of the Peace Summit and the situation at the frontline.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 05:14 PM • 118685 views
Biden announces his first address to the nation after dropping out of the presidential race

US President Joe Biden has announced his first address to the nation after dropping out of the election. The speech will take place on July 24 at 20:00 local time from the Oval Office of the White House.

News of the World • July 23, 04:10 PM • 21109 views
Kamala Harris takes lead over Biden in race against Trump - Bloomberg

The poll shows that Kamala Harris has higher support in the race against Donald Trump for the US presidency than Joe Biden. The vice president is only 2% behind Trump, which is less than Biden's gap.

News of the World • July 23, 03:05 PM • 20680 views
Historic mission: Biden can influence the end of the war in Gaza and guarantee support for Ukraine

Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 elections gives him the opportunity to focus on foreign policy. Key challenges: ending the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and securing Ukraine's support against russia's military aggression.

Politics • July 23, 02:00 PM • 24266 views
July 21, 2024 was the hottest day in history - Reuters

The average global air temperature reached a record 17. 09°C. This exceeded the previous record of 2023 by 0.01°C, confirming the trend towards global warming.

Society • July 23, 01:15 PM • 14848 views
Ukraine expects €4.1 billion tranche from the EU in September, attracts $3.9 billion grant from the US - Shmyhal

Ukraine fulfilled the conditions for receiving a tranche from the EU in September. The government is also attracting a grant from the US for salaries and social programs through the World Bank.

Economy • July 23, 10:18 AM • 18791 views
“The Simpsons can predict Kamala Harris' victory in the US elections

An episode of The Simpsons in 2000 showed Lisa Simpson as president in a costume similar to Kamala Harris'. The series is known for accurate predictions, including the Trump presidency and other events.

Politics • July 23, 10:04 AM • 133711 views