ERIKA JOHNSON
Erika has been writing stories since high school as a campus journalist to college. After pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, she was employed in a local newspaper, radio station, and finally in this esteemed organization wherein she embarks on investigative reports.
I believe in Writing the wrongs. for new submissions, email me directly ejohnson@prioritysuntimes.com
Hundreds Of thousands hit Pakistani streets to protest Imran Khan’s ouster
Massive crowds of Imran Khan supporters took to the streets in cities across Pakistan, with youth playing a prominent role. Protesters waved party flags and voiced opposition to Khan's removal, demonstrating widespread support for the ex-premier and challenging the political transition.
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
Standard & Poor's has downgraded Russia's credit rating to "selective default" after Russia attempted to pay foreign bond payments in rubles instead of dollars. The agency believes sanctions will further impede Russia's ability to meet its international debt obligations, increasing the likelihood of a historic default on external loans.
SpaceX launches 3 visitors to the space station for $55M each
SpaceX successfully launched three wealthy businessmen to the International Space Station on a groundbreaking private charter flight, marking a new era of commercial space tourism with each passenger paying $55 million for the experience.- EXCERPT: A 100-word summary highlighting the key points of the story
Europe agrees to ban Russian coal but struggles with oil, gas
The European Union has banned Russian coal, marking a significant step in energy sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. The ban, estimated to cost Russia 4 billion euros annually, demonstrates the EU's commitment to economic pressure, though challenges remain in restricting oil and natural gas imports.
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
Germany's government unveiled a comprehensive 600-page "Easter package" to dramatically increase renewable energy production, targeting almost 100% renewable electricity by 2035. The reforms simplify bureaucratic processes and declare renewable energy installations as a matter of "overriding public interest," addressing previous barriers to wind and solar expansion.
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
The United States has rolled out fresh financial sanctions against Russia, focusing on President Vladimir Putin's family and blocking two major Russian banks. The UK and EU are following suit, escalating economic pressure in response to alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
Guyana's government has approved ExxonMobil's $10 billion Yellowtail offshore oil project, marking the company's fourth field development. Expected to produce up to 250,000 barrels per day, the project will come onstream by 2025, adding to Exxon's existing Liza and Payara fields and strengthening Guyana's energy sector.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly everyone worldwide is exposed to air that exceeds safe quality limits, with pollutants causing millions of preventable deaths annually by penetrating lungs and bloodstreams.
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
Lithuania has completely eliminated Russian gas imports, marking a significant milestone in energy independence. The country's energy ministry announced the move as a response to Russia's energy blackmail and ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Fire and Rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits.
A new study reveals that the Western United States will experience more frequent extreme climate events, with wildfires increasingly followed by heavy downpours. By 2100, regions like the Pacific Northwest, California, and Colorado could see up to eight-fold increase in fire-flood combinations, driven by human-caused climate change and rising greenhouse gas emissions.
