News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
Recent scientific findings reveal that individuals using hydroxychloroquine, a drug once touted by former President Trump as a Covid-19 cure, faced an 11% higher mortality risk. Here’s the full story. The Trump-Touted Malaria Drug In the very early days of the disaster that unfolded into the Covid-19 pandemic, then President Donald Trump enthusiastically endorsed the … Read more
Amidst a Black Friday spending spree, the UK economy notched a 0.3% growth in November, propelled by resilient consumer spending, though concerns linger over the broader economic outlook and the looming possibility of a technical recession in 2023. Here’s the full story. Two Steps Forward, One Step Back The UK economy had some surprisingly good … Read more
The Palace of Aigai, the ‘Parthenon of Macedonia,’ has reclaimed its ancient glory after a 16-year reconstruction, offering a unique window into the pivotal moments of Macedonian history. Here’s the full story. The Palace of Aigai Unveiled The Palace of Aigai, an emblem of ancient Macedonia’s grandeur, has recently emerged from 2,170 years of ruin. … Read more
Amidst a heated Republican presidential debate, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis clashed on policy, personal attacks, and foreign affairs, in their fierce battle for second place in the Iowa caucus. Here’s the full story. The Race for Second Place The ongoing debacle of the 5th Republican presidential debate was characterized by fiery exchanges between Nikki … Read more
Peregrine 1, the much-anticipated US moon lander, faced a mission-altering fuel leak, dashing hopes of a soft lunar landing, as Astrobotic shifts focus to gathering crucial data before the spacecraft loses power. Here’s the full story. No Lunar Landing The much-anticipated lunar landing mission of Peregrine 1, the first moon lander to launch from the … Read more
The US Supreme Court finds itself in a high stakes legal battle over emergency abortions, as the pivotal role of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (Emtala) comes before the court, revealing the weakening of federal protection and strengthening of state-level abortion restrictions in the post-Roe landscape. Here’s the full story. A Desperate Journey … Read more
With already heightened US-Russia relations, the recent arrest of American citizen Robert Romanov Woodland on drug trafficking charges in Russia adds to the growing list of detained individuals, raising concerns about their use as diplomatic bargaining chips amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Here’s the full story. The Arrest Another disturbing incident in Russia has … Read more
Canada’s unexpected reversal in denying Russian anti-war activist Maria Kartasheva citizenship, despite her aligning with the country’s stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, shows the kafkaesque nightmare faced by Russian activists seeking sanctuary in the West. Here’s the full story. Convictions for Activism In a surreal twist of fate, Canada recently reversed its decision to deny … Read more
Unveiling a disturbing and deadly reality, an analysis of government data exposes that over half of the residential blocks constructed by the company responsible for Grenfell Tower’s deadly cladding are plagued by “life-critical” fire safety issues. Here’s the full story. “Life Critical” Safety Issues Government figures recently analyzed by The Guardian newspaper reveal alarming statistics … Read more
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has suspended his Republican presidential campaign, ending his bid as the sole candidate willing to criticize Donald Trump. Here’s the full story. Anti-Trump Drop Out The former Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, is reportedly suspending his campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination, according to several news sources. Christie’s … Read more