Ukraine preparing for peace talks with Russia in June: Fake debunked Russian propaganda has launched another fake about Ukraine. In particular, it says that Kyiv is preparing to start negotiations with the Kremlin in June, Center for Countering Disinformation reports. 04/29/2024 - 3:25 am | View Link
Russia Issues Ominous Warning to Zelensky Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that people in Ukraine will question the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky, saying be believed his fate "is sealed," and reiterated Moscow's ... 04/29/2024 - 2:23 am | View Link
Retired general on what needs to happen next for Ukraine to move forward in its war with Russia Retired general on what needs to happen next for Ukraine to move forward in its war with Russia Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling discusses what he thinks Ukraine needs in its war with Russia. Retired ... 04/27/2024 - 10:00 am | View Link
Russia renews bombardment of Ukraine’s energy grid as Kyiv launches more drone attacks KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia said its air defense ... 04/27/2024 - 7:20 am | View Link
Putin is using 'nuclear blackmail' — and Russia defeating Ukraine could spark global chaos and economic disaster, Jamie Dimon warns If Russia defeats Ukraine, other countries might rethink their reliance on the US and embrace nuclear weapons, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said. 04/27/2024 - 1:06 am | View Link
Rio Bank, a Rio Grande Valley financial institution, is solidifying its commitment to its CEO’s hometown with the grand opening of a new branch in Alamo Heights. This milestone marks a significant return to the bank's roots, having begun its journey in 1985 as a retail-focused bank serving local consumers in McAllen, Texas.
Under the leadership of CEO Ford Sasser, who hails from Alamo Heights, Rio Bank has undergone a strategic shift.
An investigation into accusations of misconduct by Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher was dismissed Monday at the end of a tense hearing where members of the ethics committee blocked the chair from reading an email about how Plocher’s office had allegedly intimidated possible witnesses.
The email, obtained by The Independent through an open records request, was from Lori Hughes, director of administration for the Missouri House.
Currently, STAR bonds can cover up to 50% of the financing for a proposed project. If approved, the new language would allow for 100% of the project to be financed over 30 years.
Leading Colorado Democrats and the state’s oil and gas industry announced a preemptive armistice Monday — one that seeks to defuse the latest round of dueling ballot initiatives and legislation aimed at the industry and its environmental impacts.
The proposals, described to reporters by Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leadership, include imposing a new per-barrel production fee on the industry and enacting new environmental standards.