Maria Wood - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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Today, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to conscript 130,000 Russian citizens into military service. Likely, many of these men will be sent to the front in Ukraine, where the war is rapidly...
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Last year, the United States’ arms exports to foreign countries took a major leap, increasing nearly 50% from $34.8 billion to $51.9 billion. One of the biggest sources of the increase in weapons...
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What would movies be without love stories? Even since filmmakers have put their tales on celluloid, the vast majority revolve around the love between two individuals. Or maybe three. Which makes...
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Food is often divided into “good” and “bad” categories. But some foods are truly dangerous. These foods contain toxins, are prone to bacteria, or have physical properties that make them...
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Car accident deaths in the U.S. are on the rise. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were more than 5.2 million car crashes in the U.S. in 2020, resulting in 38,824 fatalities...
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Today, many national, state, and local parks are admired for their beautiful scenery and recreational perks. But you may be surprised to learn that a number of these parks actually began as military...
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The earliest wheels were apparently made some 5,500 years ago in Mesopotamia -but they weren’t the wheels we think of today. Rather, they were potter’s wheels. It wasn’t until they’d been...
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Sandwiches are very popular because they are usually quick and easy to make, yet still satisfying. They can serve as a full meal, a work lunch, or a fast breakfast on-the-go. (Here’s a list of the...
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A McKinsey survey of 25,000 Americans working in a spectrum of professions reported that 35% said they can work from home five days a week. Today, finding a new place to live and work is about more...
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The World Directory of Modern Military Warships’ directory reports that the Chinese Navy totals 417 active warships featuring attack, defense, and support vessels. To identify the 34 classes of...
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As the war continues to rage in Ukraine, Russia’s military might, and in particular that of its Navy, have come under scrutiny. In April, Ukrainian forces sank the Moskva, the country’s flagship...
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Ukraine on Wednesday began its long-awaited counteroffensive into Russia-controlled territory. These actions could be the start of a major change in the tides of this war, which has dragged on well...
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In some cases, the connection between a famous parent and their celebrity offspring is clear, especially if they share the same surname or their family tree is well-known. For instance, actor Colin...
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Earlier this year, Russia suspended its last remaining nuclear treaty with the United States. This prompted some to fear that president Vladimir Putin is considering the possibility of using atomic...
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