• 11/15/2024

How Ukraine Won the War to Keep the Lights On

New York Times Russia was determined to break Ukrainians’ will by plunging them into cold and darkness. But the long winter is almost over. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/ukraine-war-infrastructure.html

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U.S.-Born Children, Too, Were Separated From Parents at the Border

New York Times A government task force is tracking the fates of U.S. citizen children taken from migrant parents during the Trump administration. Some have spent years in foster care. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/migrant-family-separations-citizens.html

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Can the Philippine Island of Boracay Beat Overtourism?

New York Times Called one of the world’s best islands, the Philippine resort was closed by the government for six months and reopened with a cap on visitors. Now, with travelers coming back, will it continue to hold the line? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/travel/boracay-philippines-overtourism.html

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Pressured by Their Base on Abortion, Republicans Strain to Find a Way Forward

New York Times Some in the party are urging compromise, warning of dire electoral consequences for 2024, while other stances, on guns and gay rights, also risk turning off moderates. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/politics/abortion-republicans-elections.html

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White House-connected green energy firm among first beneficiaries of Inflation Reduction Act

Fox News A green energy firm with close ties to the White House was among the very first companies to take advantage of tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Democrats’ flagship climate package. Form Energy — a Massachusetts-based company that has developed a utility-scale iron-air battery system — announced in December, just four months…

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Louisville Bank Shooting: What We Know

New York Times A man armed with a rifle fatally shot five colleagues on Monday at a bank where he worked, the police said, and wounded eight others while livestreaming the rampage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/louisville-bank-shooting.html

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Chinese in Nigeria urged to strengthen security after latest kidnappings

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Embassy calls situation ‘complicated and severe’ and advises citizens and companies to boost safety precautions. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216647/chinese-nigeria-urged-strengthen-security-after-latest-kidnappings?utm_source=rss_feed

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Government Posing Greater Risk to Corporate Profits, Chamber Study Finds

Wall Street Journal The review of annual reports shows more references to policy shifts that could dent bottom lines. https://www.wsj.com/articles/government-posing-greater-risk-to-corporate-profits-chamber-study-finds-c6699168

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Ukrainians play ‘radio games’ with Russian recon to spread disinfo on attacks — LPR expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Ukrainian fighters have recently been sending false signals about an impending offensive or strikes allegedly being planned on unconfirmed targets https://tass.com/politics/1602435

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Hong Kong man detained on drug charges escapes court after allegedly swapping ID with bailed suspect

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man accused of drug dealing and ordered to be remanded in custody has escaped from court after he allegedly swapped identity with another defendant who was granted bail. West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Police said in a Tuesday statement that they suspected a 37-year-old man…

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