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world2 months ago

Russian Teen Jailed Again for Singing Anti-War Songs

An 18-year-old Russian street musician, Diana Loginova, known as Naoko, has been jailed for the third time for performing anti-war songs, amid Russia's crackdown on dissent related to the Ukraine invasion. Her performances, which support exiled artists opposing the war, have sparked protests and solidarity videos, but also led to repeated arrests and short jail sentences under broad censorship laws.

world3 months ago

Russian Youths Arrested for Anti-Putin and Anti-War Songs in St. Petersburg

An 18-year-old Russian singer, Diana Loginova, was detained in St. Petersburg after performing a protest song calling for the overthrow of President Vladimir Putin. The band Stoptime, which she is part of, performed the song 'Swan Lake Cooperative' by Noize MC, a rapper labeled a 'foreign agent' and 'extremist' by Russian authorities. The performance and subsequent detention highlight the increasing crackdown on dissent in Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

economy4 months ago

Fed Likely to Cut Interest Rates Amid Economic Concerns

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point amid internal disagreements and political pressure, with some members advocating for larger cuts due to economic uncertainties and the impact of tariffs, while others prefer to hold rates steady. The meeting occurs against a backdrop of political attacks on Fed officials and mixed economic signals, including rising jobless claims and low unemployment.

economy5 months ago

Fed Dissenters Support July Rate Cut Amid Trump-Powell Tensions

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, facing its first double dissent since 1993 from members advocating for a rate cut due to concerns over a weakening labor market and temporary inflationary pressures from tariffs, amid escalating attacks from President Trump on Fed Chair Powell and the institution's policies.

markets5 months ago

Fed's Rate Decision Sparks Market Anticipation Amid Political Tensions

The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting may see a historic dissent with two governors potentially voting for a rate cut, though market analysts believe this won't signal a dovish shift or increase the likelihood of a September rate cut, as the dissent is viewed as politically motivated and unlikely to influence market expectations significantly.