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UN Report Attributes 1,004 Ukraine Sexual Violence Cases Mostly to Russia — 19hUN report documents 1,004 sexual violence cases in Ukraine since 2022, attributing 89% to Russia; majority of survivors are men, including via electric shocks with a Soviet-era tapik.

Marcus Bell Holding Russia accountable for nearly all the documented cases requires more than just reports.

Iran War Spurs Clean Energy Despite Rising Emissions — 1dFossil fuel importers paid $330 billion more than prewar expectations after the Iran war, the largest sustained shock since 1990; prior clean power saved $36 billion in five months.

Chris Dalton It's promising that over 30 countries are backing clean energy now, but falling investments and rising emissions show the shift is still too slow.

Von der Leyen Says EU Will Use All Tools to Cut China Trade Deficit — 2dVon der Leyen said the EU-China deficit is €1 billion a day, a tipping point already delivering a second China shock, and vowed all tools plus a raw-materials stockpile corporation.

Dana Whitfield A billion euros daily deficit with China is draining our industries. Stockpiling raw materials should help cut that reliance.

Ursula von der Leyen condemns ‘shocking’ Ratko Mladić funeral in SerbiaWorld — Sep 8, 2026

Rachel Uchitel Honors 9/11 Fiancé 25 Years Later — Sep 11, 2026Rachel Uchitel marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by sharing emotional tributes to her late fiancé, Andy O’Grady, recalling how she watched the World Trade Center collapse and spent years searching for him after he, a Sandler O’Neill managing director on the 104th floor, was killed. The reflections recount their relationship, the shock of the attacks, and the enduring impact of the loss on Uchitel as she remembered their plans to marry.

Saudi Oil Exports Face Disruption Across Region — 6dDiplomatic efforts in the region stalled as Oman postponed Iran-Gulf talks amid drone and missile attacks that disrupted key oil routes, including Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipeline and tension around the Strait of Hormuz, stoking fears of a global oil supply shock. The Houthis’ rapid advances—seizing Bab al-Mandeb and threatening Perim Island and Mocha—have narrowed Saudi options and heightened the risk of wider conflict, with analysts noting limited strategic room for Riyadh and uncertainty over U.S. involvement under Trump.

Elena Vasquez Saudi Arabia has few good options left if the Houthis keep closing key routes and pushing oil prices higher for everyone.

U.S. Hosts G20 Energy Talks Amid Fuel Shock — 5dThe United States hosts a three-day G20 Energy Abundance summit in Houston with delegations from major economies and oil producers, focusing on expanding affordable baseload power, mineral supply chains, and streamlined infrastructure while Moscow’s participation and the Russia invite controversy test diplomatic lines. The discussions come as the Iran conflict disrupts global energy flows, pushing crude above $100 a barrel and lifting U.S. diesel to a record $6.20 per gallon and gasoline costs about 44% higher than pre-war levels, highlighting energy-security concerns ahead of winter.

Shelton Defeats Alcaraz in Record-Late US Open Match — Sep 9, 2026Ben Shelton shocked defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a dramatic, late-night five-set US Open quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals and delivering the tournament’s latest finish in history. The match showcased extreme physical toll on Alcaraz, including moments of vomiting and relentless defending, underscoring Shelton’s breakout performance on home soil.

Dana Whitfield Alcaraz looked exhausted from defending so many points, and Shelton's serve kept the pressure on all night.

McConnell: Americans ‘Should Not Be Shocked’ Both Sides Are Lawyering up Amid Close RacesReporting — Nov 4, 2020Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is predicting both Democrats and Republicans will have lawyers ready for tight Senate races and the presidential contest. “You should not be shocked that both sides are…

Zoo Infuriates Visitors After Shocking Discovery About ‘Panda’ ExhibitReporting — May 7, 2024Visitors to a Chinese zoo were shocked to find that the “panda” exhibit was, in reality, filled with dogs dyed black and white to mimic the iconic bears that are China’s national animal. Photos of the unusual exhibit…

Don Lemon Makes Shocking Assertion GOP Candidate Cannot Disagree With Him – It Has to Do With RaceOpinion — Apr 20, 2023CNN’s Don Lemon gave a Republican presidential hopeful a shocking reason why he cannot disagree about the experience of Black Americans. Entrepreneur and 2024 Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy was confronted over his…

Little Leaguer Comforts Pitcher After Shocking MomentReporting — Aug 10, 2022Viewers witnessed a heartwarming moment during a little league game after it took a shocking turn. A video of a moment during a Little League regional tournament game on Tuesday in Waco, Texas went viral showing a…

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith Makes Shock Retirement Announcement — Feb 13, 2025Democratic Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith said she will not seek reelection for a second term in a shock announcement Thursday. Smith, who was first elected to the Senate in a 2018 special election, is the second Democratic…

EV Bricked After Update Reportedly Fails, Owner Sees Shocking Message on the ScreenOpinion — Dec 31, 2023An electric vehicle owner was shocked when he jumped into his car only to find that a failed software update had turned off the vehicle completely, leaving a message on his screen telling him the car could no longer be…

Nancy Pelosi Expresses Shock at California Gas Prices: ‘How Could This Be?’Opinion — Apr 1, 2022Nancy Pelosi expressed shock and indignation on gas prices in California in a Thursday news conference. “It costs a lot of money in California. If you drive around in California and see the cost, you think, ‘how could…

Shocking New Photo Revealed: Epstein and Maxwell Allegedly Seen at Queen of England’s EstateOpinion — Dec 9, 2021The accusations against prolific pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged partner in crime are shocking — and the growing list of prominent people who rubbed elbows with them is absolutely astonishing. A photo released…

Host from ‘The View’ Shocked as She Learns Her Ancestors ‘Likely’ Owned SlavesReporting — Feb 9, 2024Sunny Hostin, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” said she was “in shock” to find out that she likely is the descendant of a slave trader and owner in a new episode of the PBS series “ Finding Your Roots .” Hostin — a frequent…

Shocking Special Counsel Report Says Biden Did Not Remember ‘When He Was Vice President,’ or When Beau DiedReporting — Feb 8, 2024Special Counsel Robert Hur is offering a shocking assessment of President Joe Biden’s memory. On Thursday, Hur released his report about his investigation into the president’s handling of classified documents. While he…

Police Make Shocking Discovery After Car Crashes in a Walmart Parking LotReporting — Dec 2, 2022Texas police officers made a shocking discovery after responding to a crash that occurred in a Walmart parking lot. The Kilgore Police Department shared its discovery in a Facebook post. “KPD apprehended a reckless…

Taylor Swift ‘In Shock’ After Stabbings at Swift-Themed Event in UKReporting — Jul 30, 2024Singer Taylor Swift is “in “shock” after a mass stabbing that killed three children at an event to celebrate her music. The incident happened Monday at a Swift-themed event at a property in Southport, a seaside town…

Shocking Video: Professor Holds Machete to Reporter’s Neck, Also Cursed Out Pro-Life ActivistsOpinion — May 24, 2023An art professor at Hunter College in Manhattan has been fired and is being investigated by the New York City Police Department after a shocking video of her holding a machete to a reporter’s neck and allegedly…

Joanna Gaines Leaves Chip Shocked After Revealing She Knew She’d Marry Him on First DateReporting — Mar 24, 2023Chip and Joanna Gaines of the popular HGTV show “Fixer Upper” sat down for a lengthy interview recently as they celebrate two decades of marriage. But during the interview, Joanna shocked her affable husband when she…

Road Rage Victim Has Video Proof of Shooting, But Gets a Bigger Shock When Cops Don't Seem to CareOpinion — Sep 10, 2022The victim of an apparent road rage incident in California is sharing the events that led to him staring down the barrel of another driver’s gun in broad daylight, and the shocking response he received from authorities…

Hannity Rips ‘Idiots in the Media’ Who Were ‘Shocked’ by Him Telling Viewers To Take COVID SeriouslyReporting — Jul 23, 2021Fox News host Sean Hannity says he did not urge viewers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, while taking a swipe at “idiots in the media” who were “shocked” by him urging people to take the virus seriously. During a…