Irpin and Zelenskyy: Documenting the brutality of Putin’s full-scale invasion in images for two years
Two years ago today, the free world awoke to the horrific news about Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign nation in the heart of Europe. February 24 marks the second anniversary of a brutal conflict that has reshaped the geopolitical landscape,...
The humanitarian case for why Ukraine cannot accept anything less than total liberation of its land
In a detailed analysis published on December 31 by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), experts Frederick W. Kagan, George Barros, Noel Mikkelsen, and Daniel Mealie outlined a compelling argument for Ukraine’s complete liberation from Russian occupation....
Advanced Wireless begins shipping hundreds of access points it donated to rebuild Irpin’s Wi-Fi network
Darryl Morin, President and CEO of Advanced Wireless, Inc. (AWI), formally announced on February 1 the donation and pending shipment of more than 800 site-survivable Wi-Fi access points to Milwaukee’s Sister City of Irpin, Ukraine. The donation, consisting of...
Strength of immigrant roots: How Marina Dimitrijevic builds a cultural bridge between Milwaukee and Serbia
In a city like Milwaukee with a history woven by diverse ethnic threads, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic is an example of a unique community tapestry that both honors her heritage and incorporates those cultural lessons into her public service. As the Alderwoman of...
A nation at the crossroads: Understanding the global impact of Serbia’s internal political discontent
In the heart of the Balkans, Serbia finds itself embroiled in a profound political upheaval, following the recent parliamentary and local elections. The main opposition coalition, Serbia Against Violence, has raised allegations of electoral fraud, igniting widespread...
President Zelenskyy invites Trump to Kyiv to fulfill his self-proclaimed ability to stop Russia’s war in 24 hours
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was worried by the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House, branding Trump’s claim that he could stop Ukraine’s war with Russia in 24 hours as “very dangerous.” In an interview with...
Netanyahu snubs President Biden by rejecting talk of Palestinian Statehood while depending on U.S. funding
Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on January 18 rejected calls from the United States to scale back Israel’s brutal military offensive in the Gaza Strip, or even consider taking steps toward the establishment of a Palestinian state after the...
Dwyane Wade: Marquette alumnus and NBA Hall of Famer gives $3M gift to grow literacy for local kids
Dwyane Wade is donating $3 million to Marquette University, just over two decades after leading the Golden Eagles to their last Final Four appearance. Marquette announced the gift on January 15 as the Hall of Fame guard attended the 17th-ranked Golden Eagles’...
A Confluence of Conflicts: Why Milwaukee’s economy remains vulnerable to turmoil in the Middle East
A region long synonymous with volatile politics and a tangled religious history, the Middle East entered 2024 grappling with a complex confluence of conflicts that stretch across national borders and ideologies. The current clash of regional powers, sectarian divides,...
Korean American Day: Celebrating cultural heritage, economic contributions, and community influence
The city of Milwaukee celebrates Korean American Day on January 13, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Korea and its growing influence in the local community and across the United States. This year’s festivities are expected to showcase the deep-rooted...
Amputation and death: Another Wisconsin lumber company is fined for violations of workplace safety
A lumber company in northeastern Wisconsin has been fined nearly $300,000 by federal safety regulators for continuing to expose workers to amputation and other dangers years after an employee was killed on the job. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health...
Earthquake in Japan shatters the peace of New Year’s Day and revives trauma from 2011 triple disasters
The powerful earthquake that shattered the peace of New Year’s Day in central Japan did not spur massive tsunamis like those that scoured the Pacific coast in 2011, killing nearly 20,000 people and forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. The...
