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War in Ukraine: towards a new cold war between Russia and the United States?

While the American president wants to grant 33 billion dollars in aid to Ukraine, the head of the Kremlin reiterates his threats about a possible war and the possibility of nuclear weapons. At the Riverside base in California (USA), American soldiers load guns into jumbo jets destined for Ukraine. This ballet is not about to stop. US  President Joe Biden  wants to launch a new pharaonic support plan for Ukraine: 33 billion dollars, including military aid. “The cost of this fight is not light, but giving in to aggression would be an even greater cost if we let it happen ,” said Joe Biden. "Use" nuclear missiles "if necessary" In recent days, the United States has become convinced: Ukraine can win the war. According to press reports, the CIA has already helped and enabled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to escape a dozen assassination attempts. For political scientists, the United States can no longer go back. The confrontation between the West and Russia is no

Johnny Depp – Amber Heard trial: the actor accuses his ex-wife of having cheated on him with Elon Musk

During the hearing on Thursday, April 28, Johnny Depp accused Amber Heard of having had sex during their marriage to Elon Musk, the boss of Space X who has just bought Twitter. It was a real twist that happened on Thursday April 28 at the trial of Johnny Depp against Amber Heard , whom he is suing for defamation. The Pirates of the Caribbean star accuses his ex-wife of sleeping with Space X boss Elon Musk while they were still married.  For  Johnny Depp , there is no room for doubt. The couple's former agent also confirmed it in court in these terms: "Yes, Elon Musk and  Amber Heard  were together". Photos of the lovers in an elevator, showing Amber Heard scantily clad, reinforce the idea that they were more than good friends.  But according to the ex-wife of Johnny Depp, this affair would have taken place after their divorce. An assertion that the actor denies. He even suspects his ex and Elon Musk of having had a three-way relationship with model Cara Delevingne . Accor

United States: when Trump was afraid of being killed by pineapples and tomatoes

Donald Trump was afraid of "very dangerous" fruit throwing during his first campaign. The former US president testifies in several legal proceedings against him. Donald Trump has made a statement to say the least surprising in the context of a civil complaint which targets some of his bodyguards. Several people of Mexican descent say they were hit with cards from the businessman's body during a protest outside Trump Tower. The man who had American nuclear power in his hands for four years was afraid of violent throwing of fruit during his meetings during his first presidential campaign.  The former president of the United States  testified under oath on October 18 before plaintiffs' attorneys by videoconference in New York, under the aegis of the Supreme Court of the State. According to a document made public by the New York justice on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, Donald Trump was questioned about a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in February 2016. He had

United States: great unpacking at the trial between Johnny Depp and his ex Amber Heard

The trial between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard is in full swing in the United States. Back to this great unboxing. This is the trial that captivates all of America: Johnny Depp against his ex-wife Amber Heard . Married from 2016 to 2018, the former spouses accuse each other of violence and defamation. A media unpacking, live on television. Johnny Depp is described as a man addicted to alcohol and drugs. Supporting videos Drugs "have always been a medicine for me, to anesthetize the residual pain I carry from my youth ," said Johnny Depp. The 58-year-old actor also evokes a cinema career at a standstill since the accusations of his ex-wife. In this trial, each side is overwhelmed, supporting videos. Latest: a screenshot from 2016 where the actress embraces Elon Musk in an elevator. Amber Heard, 36, has yet to testify on the stand. But each party is already asking for damages. https://www.digi.com/support/forum/user/usaphytocet https://folkd.com/user/usaphytocet http

Disney Criticizes Florida Law Deemed Anti-LGBT+, State Sanctions Group

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday signed legislation removing favorable status from the Disney World theme park. The entertainment giant is sanctioned for having criticized a law prohibiting the evocation of homosexuality in elementary school in Florida. Law that arouses an outcry among defenders of LGBT + rights.  It is a historic disappointment experienced by the management of one of the largest amusement parks in the world. The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, signed Friday, April 22 a text rendering null and void the favorable status which the Disney World amusement park had enjoyed for several decades. The bone of contention: the group's challenge to a law promoted by the governor and passed by the state's elected Republicans, deemed liberticidal and homophobic by its detractors. Ron DeSantis' relations with Disney  had recently deteriorated, despite the weight of the entertainment giant in the economy, in particular tourism, of this State. The conse

In the United States, an employee can't stand having his birthday celebrated: he wins 450,000 dollars thanks to a lawsuit

A Kentucky scientist let his anger explode at this impromptu party, leading to unexpected lawsuits. Kevin Berling, when he was hired by the Gravity Diagnostics laboratory, in Covington, Kentucky, in the eastern United States , made it clear that he did not want any birthday party organized for him. . It reminded him, he said, of bad childhood memories, linked to his parents' divorce. However, on D-Day, Kevin was confronted by his colleagues, in the break room, who had prepared a small celebration, with a banner and all the necessary. Kevin Berling could not bear it: he left to isolate himself for an hour in his car, just to regain his composure. But the story does not end there. The next day, the laboratory is summoned by its superiors to explain its reaction. There, according to the company's lawyer, Kevin would have lost his temper, clenching his fists and his teeth, his face flushed, trembling. Still according to the lawyer for the opposing party, he would have asked his sup

White House Says Biden Has No Plans To Go To Ukraine

In recent weeks, several European leaders including the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have visited the country at war. But not the American president. US President Joe Biden does not plan to go to Ukraine anytime soon despite his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky's wish to do so, the White House said on Monday. An emissary soon in kyiv? The US government is considering sending an envoy to kyiv, but the White House has ruled out a high-risk trip by the president himself for security reasons. “If someone were to go there, we would not say it from here,” also said the spokesperson for the American president. The White House spokeswoman also confirmed on Monday that the United States hoped to reopen its embassy in kyiv soon, without mentioning any timetable. "That's certainly our goal. Obviously it's important to have a diplomatic presence there," said Jen Psaki. https://www.youonline.online/post/1110212_https-public-flourish-studio-story-1263

He speaks 41 languages: Vaughn Smith, the hyperpolyglot, fascinates the American press

He is not an interpreter at the UN but a modest carpet cleaner in Washington in the United States. But, since he was a child, he has taken a passion for learning languages ​​and his case, extremely rare, has earned him a whole series of portraits in the press for two weeks. Polyglot might have sufficed, but above 11 languages ​​linguists speak of hyperpolyglot . This is the case of Vaughn Smith, 46, living in Washington. This  carpet cleaner  speaks 24 languages ​​and has the basics of 41 languages ​​in total. Something to make you dizzy. He is fully bilingual in English, Spanish, Bulgarian, Romanian, Russian, Czech, Portuguese, and Slovak. For the rest, it can hold sustained conservations in 16 other languages, such as French, Italian, Finnish, Hebrew, Japanese or even Norwegian. And he masters the basics of 17 other languages ​​and dialects. And no, he is not an interpreter at the UN. Simply Vaughn Smith has loved languages ​​since he was little. It was when he met one of his French-

Takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk: the social network is trying to counter the billionaire's offensive

The blue bird social network  is the subject of an unsolicited takeover bid by Elon Musk. Twitter does not intend to let it go. The social network with the blue bird, which is the subject of an unsolicited takeover bid by Elon Musk , announced on Friday April 15 measures to defend itself from this offensive, supposed to prevent the richest man in the world to easily redeem his shares. The company intends to use the so-called "poison pill" clause in financial jargon. That is to say, he plans to sell off his shares for all the other shareholders. This clause will be triggered if Elon Musk exceeds 15% of Twitter shares without the agreement of the board of directors (CA). To date, the billionaire holds just over 9% of the company's capital at this stage. Trying to counter the billionaire's offensive If he buys back enough shares to reach the 15%, all other holders of shares on the platform will be able to buy back at a reduced price. Result: the boss of Tesla will have t

AMLO sees his project armored "against treason"

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador assured that his government is protected against betrayal and the boycott of legislators "surrogate, conservative and reactionary" to the electricity reform with an initiative to the mining law to nationalize lithium. In his message for the first 100 days of his fourth year in office, López Obrador made it clear that he is fighting to regain control of the electricity industry and that is why on Sunday it will be seen who is who. In a 51-minute message, he insisted that these are times of definition and "without half measures" the legislators will have to decide whether to position themselves as defenders of national and foreign companies or if they choose to be representatives of the people. He said that it is important that the population is aware of the issue, because “if there is a betrayal, we are already protected. Soon we will know who is who in such an important location. I think it will be known on Sunday, ”he added in

Ketanji Brown Jackson, new judge at the US Supreme Court and (small) victory for Joe Biden

It is " a historic day " in the United States for US President Joe Biden. For the first time, a black woman will sit in the temple of American law, the Supreme Court. His name:  Ketanji Brown Jackson. Ketanji Brown Jackson , 51, a brilliant magistrate appointed by Democratic President Joe Biden as a Supreme Court judge, was confirmed Thursday, April 7 by the Senate: 53 votes for, 47 against. It passes ric-rac, but at the announcement of the result of the vote, the American vice-president and president of the Senate, Kamala Harris , displays a radiant smile. Republican senators leave the hemicycle. The Democrats rise to a standing ovation. " It's a wonderful day ," said Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, " a day of joy, an uplifting day for the Senate, for the Supreme Court, and for the United States ." So far, 115 judges have served since the establishment of the institution 233 years ago: among them there have been only five (white) women and t

The Kolam Tradition

The UAM presents an exhibition on ephemeral art made by women from South India AlcobendasKolams are an example of cultural practice that represent a beautiful fusion of art and science, religion and philosophy, the eternal and the ephemeral, the material and the spiritual. The Autonomous University of Madrid offers the opportunity to enjoy this exhibition by Claudia Silva, 'Kolam: an ephemeral art of women from southern India', in the Cantoblanco exhibition hall until April 28. There is a great variety of kolams: the most traditional in South India is created from points (called pulli), arranged in square, diamond, triangular or free configurations. Then a single, unbroken continuous line (called a kambi) intertwines the points. Such designs are associated with the continuity and eternity of cycles. Other variants include kolams drawn with several closed lines, with lines without points, lines connecting the points, and others with geometric shapes without lines or points. The