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Facing reelection, Newsom touts the ‘California way’ and teases gas tax rebate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom cast the state as a beacon of democracy in a turbulent world in his annual address to lawmakers Tuesday, contrasting the “California way” through its embrace of diversity and inventive solutions with the politics of division and rising “authoritarian impulses” in America.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2022

America the generous: U.S. leads globe in giving

Not only do we give money, but 72% of Americans help strangers. 42% of us volunteer.

Axios · Mar 9, 2022

Russian sanctions drive fresh focus on Asia semiconductor reliance

Some lawmakers have sent a letter urging a renewed focus on China — and America’s reliance on semiconductors from Asia.

Axios · Mar 9, 2022

A Hamptons pastry chef, a new bride and a father who won the green card lottery: The Ukrainians returning home from US to fight for their country

While more than two million refugees have evacuated Ukraine to escape Russia’s violent assault on troops and civilians alike, a growing number of Ukrainians living in the US are making the opposite journey to return to their homes and fight. Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Pfizer CEO claims Jared Kushner wanted to reroute vaccines from Canada and Latin America to US

‘Jared didn’t budge. In his mind, America was coming first no matter what,’ Albert Bourla writes

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Sam Burns Facts: 24 Things You Didn't Know About The American PGA Tour Pro

Get to know multiple PGA Tour winner, Sam Burns a little bit better with these facts regarding his life and career to this point

Golf Monthly · Mar 8, 2022

Biden announces ban on Russian oil imports and warns Americans: ‘defending freedom is going to cost’

A ban on Russian oil imports would deal a significant blow to Russia’s government, which is heavily dependent on fossil fuel sales

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Biden warns of higher pump prices as he bans Russian energy - Roll Call

President Biden issued a ban on the import of Russian energy and warned the move would require Americans to endure higher gasoline prices.

Roll Call · Mar 8, 2022

Kevin McDermott: Ukrainian courage shames the cowards of the Republican Party

A new hero to many Americans today is a man whose name they may have trouble pronouncing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s bold stand against Russia’s invasion has shown many of us what courage in leaders looks like.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 8, 2022

ITV Our House: Martin Compston's Las Vegas life with American wife, professional football career and his rock star flatmate

The Line of Duty star's real life is filled with far more glamour and glitz than D.I Arnott's

Wales Online · Mar 8, 2022