3 Things To Know Today

1 White House Pressed On Russian Nuclear Threat

A nuclear war should never be fought and can never be won. So said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki. Russian President Vladimir Putin has put his nuclear forces on high alert as his military continues invading Ukraine. Psaki accused Putin of engaging in dangerous rhetoric and provocative behavior. While she didn’t respond to a question about Putin's possible "mental acuity,” she did say Putin can and should choose to de-escalate. Russia is being pounded by economic sanctions from the U.S. and allies. Psaki said the world is building a wall against Putin – but that may not mean much considering that Putin is reportedly planning to use thermobaric weapons in Ukraine. Launchers for such weapons have been seen moving into strike positions. And so you know? There’s nothing ‘precision’ about them. They clear large swathes of land and literally suck the oxygen out of the air wherever they strike.

2 Biden Puts Finishing Touches On State Of Union Address

President Biden is putting the finishing touches on his State of the Union address tonight. The crisis in Ukraine will get top billing as Russian forces continue their invasion. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that the President will keep trying to rally the world against Russia and in support of the sovereign country of Ukraine. Biden is confronting weak public approval ratings and will attempt to reset his presidency during the primetime address. While the COVID pandemic is on the decline, inflation is on the rise. Psaki said Biden will highlight the strong economic recovery and efforts to knock down rising prices. He will also promote his nomination of federal Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.

3 Neil Diamond Sells Catalog To Universal

Neil Diamond is the latest artist to sell their catalog. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer just sold his entire catalog to Universal Music Publishing Group, including as the rights to all of his recordings, including 110 unreleased tracks, an unreleased album and archival long form videos. His publishing has been with UMG since 2014.  “After nearly a decade in business with UMG,” Neil shares, “I am thankful for the trust and respect that we have built together and I feel confident in the knowledge that…the global team at UMG, will continue to represent my catalogue, and future releases with the same passion and integrity that have always fueled my career."  The deal also covers any future music, should Neil return to the studio to record any.


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