Your Friday Briefing: Russia Doubles Down
Moscow wants victories before its Monday holiday.
Biden’s Unpopularity
Covid helps explain it.
Deadly Attack in Israel
Two assailants armed with a gun and an ax attacked passers-by in the Israeli town of Elad. The attack came after a wave of violence by Arab assailants that had already killed 14 people in Israel since March.
Jill Biden Embarks on Trip to Eastern Europe to Visit Ukrainian Refugees
The first lady is also scheduled to tour the Slovakian border with Ukraine, becoming the latest high-profile Biden administration official to come close to the conflict zone.
Worries About Covid Strain on Health Care Grow in the U.S.
The C.D.C. is also keeping a close eye on the nature of hospitalizations.
UK PM Johnson loses London strongholds as scandals bite in local elections – Reuters
UK PM Johnson loses London strongholds as scandals bite in local elections Reuters Local elections 2022: Labour win key London seats but Lib Dems and Greens also benefit from bad night for Conservatives – live updates The Guardian U.K. Local Elections: Live Updates The New York Times Victory in Barnet shows Labour has shaken off taint of antisemitism,…
U.S. Stock Futures Point to Wall Street Extending Selloff – The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Stock Futures Point to Wall Street Extending Selloff The Wall Street Journal Dow plunges more than 1,000 points in Wall Street’s worst day of the year CNN Why Shares of Rocket Companies, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Fell Today The Motley Fool Why Are Stocks Up Today? InvestorPlace The S&P 500’s major trends are bearish, even after…
California Atty Gen. Bonta Joins Coalition Pushing Back on ‘Pay to Pay’ Mortgage Fees
*California Attorney General Rob Bonta has called on the federal government to outlaw additional fees companies charge homeowners for paying their mortgages. California is joining 20 other states and the District of Columbia in the effort. “Some financial service providers charge fees if a consumer decides to use a certain type of payment method, such…
EURweb Covers World Premiere of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ & Red Carpet | WATCH
*Marvel’s most anticipated film of the year hits theaters Friday (05-06-22)! If you are a Marvel fan you have been waiting for this movie since “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The Hollywood premiere of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was recently held at the famous Dolby Theater. Fans lined up along Hollywood Boulevard to…
Romeo Miller: Since Daughter’s Birth Female Fans Have Been Sending Hate Mail
*Since the birth of his first child, #RomeoMiller has gotten a lot of hate mail from his female fans. In February, the rapper-actor announced the birth of his daughter with his fiancée, #DrewSangster. On Instagram, Miller has shared a series of photos of his baby girl, who he refers to as Baby R. “I…