February 23, 2021 – Page 4

World debt soars to record $281 TRILLION in 2020, set to rise again this year – report

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

The Covid-19 pandemic has added $24 trillion to the global debt mountain over the last year, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) said. Government spending has accounted for about half of the increase. … Read More >World debt soars to record $281 TRILLION in 2020, set to rise again this year – report

USA

Keep that mask on: Fauci says face coverings could be needed even in 2022, as he defines new ‘normality’

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

White House health adviser Anthony Fauci has triggered a fresh round of rage online by saying people in the US may be required to wear face masks to protect themselves and others from Covid-19 even in 2022. … Read More >Keep that mask on: Fauci says face coverings could be needed even in 2022, as he defines new ‘normality’

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Biden’s press secretary ripped for sidestepping questions on Cuomo nursing home scandal – says WH to ‘continue’ working with him

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

White House press secretary Jen Psaki has been accused by critics of blatantly dodging questions about NY Governor Andrew Cuomo’s controversies, including a probe into whether nursing home deaths from Covid-19 were underreported. … Read More >Biden’s press secretary ripped for sidestepping questions on Cuomo nursing home scandal – says WH to ‘continue’ working with him

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‘It won’t simply be sanctions’: Biden adviser threatens to punish Russia with ‘tools seen & unseen’ for SolarWinds hack

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

The Biden administration will soon deliver a sweeping response to the SolarWinds breach, so the usual suspect, Russia, understands where Washington draws the line on cyberattacks, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said. … Read More >‘It won’t simply be sanctions’: Biden adviser threatens to punish Russia with ‘tools seen & unseen’ for SolarWinds hack

Middle East

Zarif: Iran to Reverse Remedial Measures If US ‘Effectively’ Fulfills Its Obligations Under JCPOA

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

Iran’s top diplomat has repeatedly said that Iran needs actions, not promises, as well as guarantees from the Biden administration that “illegal measures” taken by former US President Donald Trump will not be implemented again in the future. … Read More >Zarif: Iran to Reverse Remedial Measures If US ‘Effectively’ Fulfills Its Obligations Under JCPOA

Shows

Decent pay pays off

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

On this episode of the World According to Jesse, Governor Ventura and his co-host Brigida Santos discuss the effect of climate change on the national power grid, and education during the pandemic. Later in the show, Jesse talks about the minimum wage to Dan Price, a man who is the definition of a good boss. … Read More >Decent pay pays off

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White House Expects to Catch Up on Vaccine Deliveries in Coming Days

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

One-third of the coronavirus vaccine doses delayed amid the winter storms in the US have been delivered and the White House expects to fully catch up on vaccine distribution this week, Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters. … Read More >White House Expects to Catch Up on Vaccine Deliveries in Coming Days

Middle East

IAEA Chief Grossi Holds Press Conference After Meeting Top Iranian Officials

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

Iran, which has repeatedly called on the US to lift sanctions on Tehran if it wants to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal, has already hailed the discussions with UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi as “fruitful”. … Read More >IAEA Chief Grossi Holds Press Conference After Meeting Top Iranian Officials

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United Airlines Grounds Boeing 777s as FAA Plans Thorough Inspections After Colorado Incident

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021By Editor

On Saturday, United Airlines Flight UA328, a Boeing 777 passenger jet, experienced a right engine malfunction, with its debris falling in a residential area near the city of Denver, Colorado. The plane returned safely to the airport shortly after departure. … Read More >United Airlines Grounds Boeing 777s as FAA Plans Thorough Inspections After Colorado Incident

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