Of those who have been mobilized, tens of thousands are said to be insufficiently trained and ill-equipped to survive the conflict in Ukraine. The conscription efforts themselves have not been much better with students called up to join by accident, alongside reports of war recruiters breaking into homes to summon conscripts. Even with such seemingly disorganized planning, a report of a man, blind from birth, being ordered to the front line seemed particularly jarring....

Pro-Russian online media is attempting to prop up the image of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military despite recent setbacks. In recent days, state media claimed to have interrupted a Ukrainian special forces attack from the air, with dramatic footage taken from the cockpit of its attack helicopters. The Claim A tweet, posted on September 14, 2022, claims that a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter destroyed “Ukrainian special forces attempt[ing]…an amphibious attack on the Zaporozhie [sic] nuclear power plant some days ago....

A series of statements by Prigozhin—the man accused by the U.S. of being the mastermind behind the Internet Research Agency, a St. Petersburg-based “troll factory”—have called into question Russian military leadership, and sparked rumors that the paramilitary leader may even be plotting to seize power in the Kremlin. His influence on and closeness to Putin are not a new development, with photos shared on Twitter appearing to put Prigozhin not only alongside the Russian leader, but accommodating former U....

But the bill prompted bipartisan fury, including from President Donald Trump. Critics say $600 per person is not enough to support Americans through the biggest crisis in recent memory, and that it comes far too late; the first package was passed in March with no major additional support since. Trump is among those demanding that the bill increase payments to $2,000 per person, supported by prominent lawmakers from both sides of the aisle....

The Claim On Twitter, Dr. Tom Frieden made the claim that vaccines rarely completely protect against viruses, adding that despite this, these medical inventions are safe and remarkably effective. The statement by, Frieden, a former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been retweeted more than 1,500 times and has received 7,000 likes. The Facts Newsweek contacted several experts to ask about the efficacy of vaccines and the claim that is rare for any to be 100 percent effective....

Evidence suggests these events will increase in frequency unless drastic efforts are made to slow down the effects of climate change. Reports on weather-related events and phenomena are often accompanied by fabricated or falsely labeled visual content. Newsweek Fact Check investigated whether this latest footage of what appears to be a colossal sandstorm, was genuine and filmed in China. The Claim A number of tweets posted in July 2022, depict a sandstorm extending into the sky across a desert landscape, heading towards motorists caught in its path....

The crash, the result of one of the plane’s engines catching fire on takeoff, adds to a growing number of military aircraft Russia is confirmed to have lost during the first eight months of the war. It was also labeled by some social media accounts and news outlets as “at least” the nation’s tenth noncombat aircraft loss to date since Russia invaded Ukraine, following the destruction of a pair of Russian aircraft on October 9....

The Claim “Why do Republicans claim to be fiscally conservative, when these are the only three presidents to lower deficit in the past 50 years,” the caption on the image, featuring Clinton, Obama and Biden, states. The photo received more that 22,000 interactions on the Occupy Democrats Facebook page, and was shared extensively on this and other platforms, including Twitter. Similar claims have been made on the back of the Biden administration’s latest budget being published, including that “democrats always come in to clean up the Republicans’ mess....

Posts of jubilant fans spread across social media, following a surprise win against a side that has finished second three times in the global tournament’s final, along with the two World Cups in its trophy cabinet. However, the Saudi team’s achievement was marred by an episode towards the end of the game, when Saudi defender Yasser Al-Shahrani suffered a nasty facial injury after an accidental clash with a teammate....

Failing to secure any tangible support around the globe, even from allies or neutrals, Putin is also feeling the heat at home. This week the Russian president faced claims that he was “hiding” from the mothers and wives of Russian soldiers, amid mounting civil opposition. However, a photo posted on social media this week appeared to show a tandem of new superstar “fighters” in Post Malone and YouTuber Garand Thumb, with the caption purporting a connection between the U....

The Falcons receiver said team owner Arthur Blank promised him that he will get a fresh contract soon and that his word carries a lot of weight. “Mr. Blank gave us his word,” Jones told TMZ Sports. “That’s golden. … [Blank’s] word is that it’s going to get done. … There’s no stress on my end. I’m not thinking about it. “[Blank] makes it easy for me to go out and just work every day and not have one of those situations where there’s a holdout or anything like that....

They lost it. Why trust the Falcons now? They gave up a 17-point, first-half lead. They gave it up to a team that can’t hold leads of its own, much less erase another team’s. They gave it up with a defense that keeps making games tough after the offense goes overboard to make them easier. FANTASY: Week 8 waiver wire must-have pickups And they gave it up by suddenly, and inexplicably, going all riverboat-gambler at the worst possible time....

Cleveland cut Taylor Gabriel back in September, and the Falcons quickly scooped up the speedy wide receiver. It turns out the Browns could have used the kind of performance Gabriel gave the Falcons on Sunday. MORE: Nine times the Browns could have fixed their QB problems Gabriel had four catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-19 win over the Cardinals. He even helped out the ground game with one carry for 27 yards....

Currently, Atlanta has just two quarterbacks on its roster. They signed veteran and former No. 2 overall pick Marcus Mariota after trading Ryan to the Colts and have 2021 undrafted free agent Feleipe Franks as their backup. Suffice to say, the Falcons don’t have a deep quarterback room. As such, it’s no surprise that they are looking to add to it during the 2022 NFL Draft. MORE NFL DRAFT: TSN’s 7-round mock | Top 200 big board...

Mack, who voided the final three years of his contract with the Cleveland Browns last Wednesday, is finalizing a five-year contract with the Falcons, NFL.com reported. MORE: Potential fits for RGIII | Free agency rumor mill According to Sports Illustrated, the deal will average $9.5 million per year, which is $500,000 less per year than Mack could have averaged with the Browns. Mack had tried to leave Cleveland two years ago when he signed a five-year, $42 million deal with the Jaguars, but the Browns had placed the transition tag on Mack, allowing them the opportunity to match Jacksonville’s offer and make him the highest-paid center in the league....

’ Proof of Youth, ’ The Go! Team, 9/11 : This English outfit bounces between eras and styles with an effervescent zeal we haven’t seen since Fatboy Slim. Funky instrumentals are peppered with fervent exclamations (“Hey!” “Yeah!”) while tracks with vocals include impromptu raps by guests such as Public Enemy’s Chuck D. The best part? The Go! Team avoid the snide irony that often plagues genre-jumping indie bands and focus on what matters: having fun....

Ultra Baroque Sixteen young Latino artists from the United States, South America and Europe who don’t want to be ghettoized anymore strut their stuff–in painting, video and installation. And the Walker–possibly America’s best contemporary-art museum–is always worth a visit. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, Oct. 13-Jan. 5. Magna Graecia Long before the Romans had an empire extending into Greece, the Greeks had an empire that gobbled up Sicily and southern Italy....

Nwakali who won the 2013 Fifa World Cup with the Golden Eaglets said he was shocked with the way he was received by his senior national team teammates as soon as he arrived the camp in Morocco and has assured that the Eagles will be all smiles after both games. “I will say I was welcome with open arm. I had a long chat with Kelechi Iheanacho and others. I was greeted with so much enthusiasm....

Common Causes The most common cause of otitis media is eustachian tube blockage. The eustachian tube is a passageway from the back of your nose and throat to your middle ear, which is the part of your ear that is behind the eardrum. Your eustachian tube regulates air pressure in the middle ear and drains secretions. Eustachian Tube Blockage If the eustachian tube is blocked, fluid or bacteria can become trapped inside the ear and cause an infection....

When lung cancer is found early, your prognosis is much better. With some stage 1 cancers, treatments may cure your cancer. In other types of early-stage cancer, you have a good chance of remission and a low chance of recurrence with prompt treatment. Healthcare providers may be hesitant to use the word “cured” in those cases, but you should be able to manage your symptoms so you can enjoy a full, active life for many years....