Current events (final week)

Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer

• Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
• The cancer has a degree of aggressiveness, rated as a nine (on a scale where 10 is the most aggressive).
• There are indications that the cancer metastasized to the bones, meaning cancer cells spread from the prostate to other parts of the body.
• Metastasis complicates treatment.
• Despite being aggressive and moderately advanced, the cancer is reportedly hormone-sensitive.
• Hormone sensitivity allows for effective management of the disease.

Amnesty International Outlawed in Russia

• The Russian government has outlawed Amnesty International, declaring it an "undesirable organization."
• Amnesty International is a human rights organization operating globally.
• The outlawing means the organization cannot conduct any work in Russia.
• Individuals supporting or cooperating with Amnesty International in Russia may face prosecution, including those sharing their social media posts.
• Amnesty International was launched in the 1960s.
• It primarily issues reports on human rights violations worldwide.
• The organization draws attention to governments and individuals violating human rights, especially concerning political imprisonment.
• Amnesty International's recent reports criticized the Russian military and government's actions in Ukraine.
• They accused Russia of "crimes against humanity" in their actions related to the conflict in Ukraine.