Biden Admin. Weighs Sending 1,500 Troops to Border With Mexico as Title 42 Ends – Reports
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 10:30am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Biden administration is considering sending 1,500 active duty soldiers to the US border with Mexico on May 11 as the COVID-era expulsion policy ends, media reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the deliberations.
Mastermind Behind AI Quits Google, Warns Thinking Machines Pose Danger to Humanity
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 10:07am EDTGeoffrey Hinton spent most of his life advocating and developing neural networks, but now he has come to fear them.
May 2: The Day the Third Reich’s Capital Fell to the Soviet Red Army
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 9:42am EDTOn May 2, 1945 forces of the Soviet Red Army crushed the resistance of the Nazi German forces defending Berlin, striking a blow at the very heart of the Third Reich and putting an end to Adolf Hitler’s dreams of conquest and genocide.
‘There’s a Political Component’ in New US Steps to Curb Migration
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 9:31am EDTThe White House’s refugee flows-related measures were notably unveiled a few days after President Joe Biden announced his re-election bid, Daniel McAdams, executive director of Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, told Sputnik.
US Simply Makes Up Numbers of Casualties in Special Operation – Kremlin
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 8:36am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States cannot know Russia’s casualties in the special operation, they are pulling the figures out of a hat, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
2014 Odessa Tragedy’s Ninth Anniversary Remembered
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 7:30am EDTNine years on, neither Kiev nor its Western backers show any intention of bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Watch Russian Main Battle Tank Fire at Ukrainian Military Targets
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 7:00am EDTThe T-72B3 is an upgraded version of the Russian army’s T-72 tank, widely known for its performance characteristics.
Russia Sends Protest Note to Polish Foreign Ministry Over Seizure of School
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 5:46am EDTWARSAW (Sputnik) – The Russian Embassy in Poland told Sputnik on Tuesday that it sent a protest note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country in connection with the forcible seizure of the school building in Warsaw.
Washington, Helsinki Discussing US Military Staff on Finnish Soil
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 5:27am EDTA newly-fledged NATO member, Finland recorded its highest year-on-year spike in defense spending since the 1960s and the height of the Cold War, underpinned by a number of costly procurements, including from the US.
Number of Detained at May Day Demonstrations in France Rises to 540
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 5:07am EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – The number of detained people at the May Day demonstrations against the pension reform in France has risen to 540, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Tuesday.
Murdochs Reportedly Spoke to Zelensky Ahead of Tucker Carlson’s Departure
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 4:22am EDTFox News announced the departure of its most watched anchor on April 24, sparking speculation across the US media landscape about possible reasons for the broadcaster’s decision.
Strike, They Wrote: Hollywood Screenwriters Stage Walkout For First Time in 15 Years
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 3:26am EDTThe strike was preceded by weeks of fruitless talks over salaries and working conditions, as the current turbulent cost of living crisis carries on.
Journo: I Can be Jailed for Treason in Ukraine for Telling Truth About 2014 Odessa Massacre
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 3:00am EDTMay 2 marks the ninth anniversary of the 2014 Odessa Trade Unions House massacre. An Odessa journalist who witnessed the tragedy shared his memories of the day that saw roughly 50 people bludgeoned to death or burned alive with Sputnik.
Finnish Officials Question Country’s Future in Light of Finns’ Physical Fitness
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 2:51am EDTAccording to medics and health specialists, unless drastic action is taken, by the 2040s, Finns will be unable to perform a number of jobs which ensure the very functioning of the society — including serving in the armed forces and doing rescue work.
Knock on Wood: World’s First Timber Transistor Conducts Electricity
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 2:31am EDTThe result of the cross-disciplinary proof-of-principle effort, hailed as a milestone in biophysics, paves the way for the further development of organic and wood-based electronics and control of so-called electronic plants.
Blinken Deflects Blame For Russian Disinfo Letter on Hunter Biden’s Laptop
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 2:17am EDTThe laptop’s content shed light on details about potentially illegal activities by the US president’s son, ranging from parties with prostitutes to “business deals” involving the trading of cash for access to Joe Biden during his tenure as Barack Obama’s vice president.
US, Russia Should Build New Partnerships in Space for Next Half-Century
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 1:39am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States and Russia should seek ways to keep up their cooperation in space amid the heightened geopolitical tensions while also building new partnerships for the next half century, Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor told Sputnik.
Three Rockets Launched From Gaza Toward Israel
Sputnik - May 2nd 2023 1:19am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Three rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Twitter.
US to Transfer to Philippines 4 Patrol Vessels, 3 C-130H Aircraft – White House
Sputnik - May 1st 2023 11:58pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is planning to transfer four patrol vessels and three C-130H military transport aircraft to the Philippines to enhance the country’s defense capabilities, the White House said in a fact sheet.
Florida to Soon Experience Worst Sargassum Bloom in History
Sputnik - May 1st 2023 11:51pm EDTSargassum, a type of algae, can carry with it an awful smell when it begins to rot, which is not only unattractive to beachgoers but can also cause breathing issues for people with asthma.
IMF Warns of ‘More Salient’ Risks to Further Trade Fragmentation in Asia Pacific
Sputnik - May 1st 2023 11:32pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The risks of greater trade fragmentation in the Asia Pacific region are becoming more noticeable, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report.
US Media Outlet Vice May File for Bankruptcy in Coming Weeks
Sputnik - May 1st 2023 11:26pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US media outlet Vice may reportedly file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks after failing to find a buyer so far this year.
Man Who Threw Gravel at Trudeau May Be Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail
Sputnik - May 1st 2023 10:56pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Shane Marshall, the man who threw gravel at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a 2021 election campaign event, could reportedly be sentenced to 30 days in jail.
Russian Diplomats, Defense Officials & Citizens Evacuated From Sudan – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - May 1st 2023 10:50pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian diplomats, defense officials, citizens of Russia, the CIS and some other states have been evacuated from conflict-torn Sudan, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
IMF Chief: Shift Away From Dollar Occurring But No Alternative to US Currency Exists
Sputnik - May 1st 2023 10:07pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Monday that a shift away from the US dollar is occurring at present, but that she does not see an alternative to the dollar as a world reserve currency in the foreseeable future.