Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a freeze on energy bills, an end to the ban on fracking for shale gas, and new licences to drill oil in the North Sea.
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Elon Musk Explores Tender Offer for Twitter
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is reportedly exploring a tender offer for Twitter, and has secured financing for the deal including $25.5 billion in loans from major banks. However, analysts warn that the Twitter board’s “poison pill” defense may still prevent a takeover.
MSNBC's Cross: White People Don't Fully Understand Will Smith Slap — 'There's a Nuance to What Happened'
MSNBC “The Cross Connection” host Tiffany Cross on Sunday attempted to explain the Will Smith slap of Chris Rock at last week’s Oscars to white people, who she claimed did not understand why black people wanted them to refrain from opining on the incident.
Democrats in Portland, Maine Approve Voting Rights for Foreign Nationals
Democrats in Portland, Maine have advanced a proposal to give foreign nationals the right to vote in municipal elections, likely putting the measure on the ballot for voters.
Politicians Take Action to Remove Russian Vodka, Spirits from Stores in U.S., Canada
Politicians are calling for the removal of Russian products, including vodka, from store shelves following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Sending 3,000 More Troops to Poland
Austin has ordered an additional 3,000 American troops to Poland amid a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.