• 02/19/2025

Air-raid warning issued throughout Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine An air-raid warning was issued in Kyiv and all oblasts of Ukraine on the night of 12-13 June. Source: Air-raid warning map Details: The air-raid warning began to spread after 01:30 from the southern oblasts. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/13/7406580/

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Russian alcohol regulator’s revenues below forecast — Accounts Chamber

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The main source of regulator’s revenues in 2022 was the state duty for the issue of special federal marks to producers of alcoholic beverages https://tass.com/economy/1631025

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Air defence activated in Kyiv Oblast

Pravda Ukraine Air defence systems were reported to be operating in Kyiv Oblast while an air-raid warning was in force. Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration; Kyiv City Military Administration Quote from Kyiv Oblast Military Administration: “Kyiv Oblast. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/13/7406582/

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San Francisco Centre Mall Turned Over to Lender

Wall Street Journal The owner of the Westfield San Francisco Centre stops paying debt, citing drop in sales and foot traffic. https://www.wsj.com/articles/san-francisco-centre-mall-turned-over-to-lender-482bb4bf

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Oil Futures Edge Higher in Likely Technical Rebound

Wall Street Journal Oil futures edge higher in early Asian trade in a likely technical rebound. https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-futures-edge-higher-in-likely-technical-rebound-c3f34b1

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Revenues of Russian Customs Service totaling $74 bln in 2022 — Accounts Chamber

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Federal Customs Service and its subordinate authorities provided customs fee benefits amounting to 1.09 trillion rubles in the last year https://tass.com/economy/1631023

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Gold Edges Up Amid Mild USD Weakness

Wall Street Journal Gold either needs investors to become nervous about corporate earnings, disinflation trends to improve, or for the PBOC to send a strong signal that the central bank will energize growth, said Oanda. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-edges-up-amid-mild-usd-weakness-fb2a64dc

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Karine Jean-Pierre violated Hatch Act with ‘mega MAGA Republicans’ remarks: Government watchdog

Fox News White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act, the federal law limiting certain political activities of federal employees to prevent influencing elections, one government watchdog has found. According to the Office of Special Counsel, Jean-Pierre committed the violation last year ahead of the 2022 midterm elections when she repeatedly referred to…

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Hong Kong doesn’t need homes on Fanling golf course with big housing projects under way

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city now has the Northern Metropolis and artificial islands developments in the works, alongside a shrinking population and shorter waiting times for public housing. Building on the Fanling site could see us lose…

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Domino’s to Exit Denmark Amid Cost Cuts

Wall Street Journal Domino’s Pizza Enterprises will shut its loss-making Denmark operations as part of the Australian fast-food franchiser’s efforts to slash costs and materially lift profitability. https://www.wsj.com/articles/dominos-pizza-enterprises-to-exit-denmark-amid-cost-cuts-dd1a37d5

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