Democratic Senator Says ‘Beauty’ of Ukraine War Is Paying Ukrainians To Kill Russians

Hurricane Shuts 63% Of US Gulf Oil Output, Threatens Refineries; Jefferies Warns Of "Fuel Supply Event" Summary: Hurricane Isaias Landfall Forecasted For Late Friday/early Saturday  Major US Refineries In Hurricane's Projected Path  63% Of US Offshore Gulf Oil Output Shut  25% Of US Offshore Gulf Oil Output Shut As Hurricane Isaias Nears, Threatens Refineries Hurricane Isaias Shutters 63% of US Gulf Oil Production Bloomberg cites data from the Marine Minerals Administration showing US Gulf offshore oil producers have halted about 1.28 million barrels per day, equivalent to shutting in 63% of regional output. Natural gas shut-ins...

Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday killed at least three Palestinians across the Strip, health officials have told Reuters, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. One strike in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, hit a vehicle and killed one Palestinian, identified by the WAFA news agency as 32-year-old Ahmad Khaled […]

Where Does Eastern Europe Begin And End? Key Takeaways There is no single definition of Eastern Europe. Its borders vary depending on historical, political, and cultural context. Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus are almost always included, forming the region’s “core.” The eastern boundary is widely agreed upon, but the western edge shifts significantly across definitions. The maps below use data from various organizations to highlight interpretations of Eastern Europe’s geographical extent. At a glance, the visualizations - via Visual Capitalist - show a tight core centered on Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, with boundaries stretching eastward into...