The reported death of Aleksei A. Navalny signals a significant juncture for Vladimir V. Putin’s Russia, emphasizing the Kremlin’s power and ongoing instability. Ahead of presidential elections, the Kremlin seeks to bolster support for Putin’s reelection, potentially leveraging gains in Ukraine to underscore his leadership.
Greece legalized Same-Sex marriage and equal parental adoption rights in Greece. Celebrations erupted in Athens as supporters cheered, while opponents, including Orthodox Church affiliates, protested with banners and prayers. Although Greece became the 16th European Union Country to Allow Same-Sex marriage.
Aleksei A. Navalny, known for challenging Russia’s security establishment, released a daring video in December 2020. In it, he claims to have tricked a Russian intelligence officer into admitting to a plot to kill him by poisoning his underpants.
Many Americans might start paying less for their credit cards soon. This is because the government has made a new rule that says late fees can’t be more than $8 each month. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says this change could save families $10 billion every year.
Apple got a huge fine of about $1.95 billion from the EU because it wasn’t playing fair with other music apps. They were using their power over the App Store to push out competition. The EU says Apple has been doing this for about ten years, and they’re not happy about it.
On Tuesday, Bitcoin reached a new record high of around $64,980, breaking the previous record set back in November 2021 when the cryptocurrency market was booming.
California socialite Rebecca Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life for killing two boys, Mark, 11, and Jacob Iskander, 8, in a hit-and-run while speeding in 2020. Despite her claims of innocence, Grossman showed no remorse. Prosecutors sought a harsher sentence of 34 years to life.