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FLASHBACK: Candidate Joe Promises Some Sad ‘Kiddo’ That He Will End Fossil Fuels

FLASHBACK: Candidate Joe Promises Some Sad ‘Kiddo’ That He Will End Fossil Fuels

President Joe Biden and his administration swear up and down that Biden’s policies have nothing to do with surging gas prices. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki even rolled out a video on social media explaining how it’s mostly Russia and Vladimir Putin’s fault. But Biden canceled the Keystone XL Pipeline and froze federal leases …

NO FRY ZONE: McDonald’s Closes in Russia for the First Time Since Fall of the Soviet Union

NO FRY ZONE: McDonald’s Closes in Russia for the First Time Since Fall of the Soviet Union

McDonald’s confirmed Tuesday their plan to shutter all 850 restaurants scattered across Russia to protest Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The company believes the closures will cost the fast-food chain $50 million a month. “McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) said Tuesday the U.S.-based fast-food giant will temporarily close all restaurants in the country and pause operations in …

ICED OUT: Starbucks Suspends All Operations in Russia

ICED OUT: Starbucks Suspends All Operations in Russia

Starbucks joined McDonald’s Tuesday and confirmed the company will temporarily cease all business operations in Russia in protest of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. From Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson: Partners, As I communicated Friday, we condemn the horrific attacks on Ukraine by Russia and our hearts go out to all those affected.  We continue to …

UNHAPPY MEAL: McDonald’s to Close All 850 Restaurants Across Russia

UNHAPPY MEAL: McDonald’s to Close All 850 Restaurants Across Russia

McDonald’s confirmed Tuesday their plan to shutter all 850 restaurants scattered across Russia to protest Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. “McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) said Tuesday the U.S.-based fast-food giant will temporarily close all restaurants in the country and pause operations in its Russian market, heeding to growing criticism over its silence on the conflict even …

‘DO YOU MISS ME YET?’: Trump Releases Brief Statement on Skyrocketing Gas Prices

‘DO YOU MISS ME YET?’: Trump Releases Brief Statement on Skyrocketing Gas Prices

Former President Donald Trump released a brief statement in response skyrocketing U.S. gas prices —the national average for a gallon of gasoline is now the highest on record, topping $4 in the USA and approaching $5.50 at some stations in New York City and California. Trump shared the following message through his Save America PAC: …

LATE NIGHT LECTURE: Colbert Says He Doesn’t Care About High Gas Prices Because He ‘Drives a Tesla’

LATE NIGHT LECTURE: Colbert Says He Doesn’t Care About High Gas Prices Because He ‘Drives a Tesla’

Late night ‘comedian’ Stephen Colbert irritated countless Americans Monday night when he joked about not caring about skyrocketing gasoline prices because he “drives a Tesla.”   “Russia has been hit with a series of crippling sanctions, and it looks like there’s more to come because the US and its European allies are now discussing banning …

BANNED IN THE USA: Biden to Stop US Imports of Russian Oil

BANNED IN THE USA: Biden to Stop US Imports of Russian Oil

President Biden is expected to unveil a total ban on Russian oil entering the United States Tuesday morning in an effort to stop Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of the Ukraine. From Fox News: President Biden is expected to announce a ban on Russian oil imports to the U.S. on Tuesday morning amid bipartisan pressure, FOX Business has learned, …