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Russian forces strike 97 Ukrainian artillery units in firing positions — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Operational-tactical and army aviation, missile troops and artillery troops of the Russian armed forces struck 97 Ukrainian artillery units in firing positions, manpower and equipment in 136 areas over day,” Konashenkov said https://tass.com/defense/1608147

Russian units suppress actions of Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group in DPR

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “During the day, the enemy losses in these directions amounted to 20 Ukrainian servicemen, two vehicles, as well as a D-20 howitzer,” Konashenkov said https://tass.com/defense/1608149

Barry Humphries, a.k.a. Dame Edna, Is Dead at 89

New York Times Bewigged, bejeweled and bejowled, Mr. Humphries’s creation was one of the longest-lived characters ever channeled by a single performer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/theater/barry-humphries-dead.html

Award-winning Dame Edna Everage creator Barry Humphries dies in Sydney aged 89

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With coiffed lilac hair, oversized diamante glasses and an outlandish wardrobe, the instantly recognisable Dame Edna would joyfully greet audiences with her trademark “Hello Possums!”. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3217994/award-winning-dame-edna-everage-creator-barry-humphries-dies-sydney-aged-89?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia Evacuates Thousands in Border City It Accidentally Bombed

Wall Street Journal Russian authorities rushed to evacuate thousands of residents from parts of a border city that had been struck by its own air force in an accidental attack. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-evacuates-thousands-in-border-city-it-accidentally-bombed-969e47b3

What does paying your ‘fair share’ mean? The jury is still out for members of Congress.

Fox News What does paying your “fair share” mean? President Biden claims to know, but won’t say. “All I’m asking is you pay your fair share,” Biden said just after taking office. He reiterated in February, “Make the wealthy begin to pay their fair share.” The president has yet, however, to attach a number to…

How China’s inroads into Central Asia could fill an economic void left by Russia, counter US pressure

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Uzbekistan’s former foreign minister opens up with the Post about the need for green financing projects and why China is a ‘comprehensive strategic partner’ to his country, unlike the United States. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3217904/how-chinas-inroads-central-asia-could-fill-economic-void-left-russia-counter-us-pressure?utm_source=rss_feed

Reagan-appointed judge, now 95, faces probe into whether she can still do the job

Fox News The nation’s oldest sitting federal judge, who is 95-years-old, is fighting an investigation by colleagues in her own court into whether she is still capable of performing the job. Judge Pauline Newman was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Her colleagues are…

Canadian government workers go on strike, list Indigenous paid leave, anti-racism initiatives among demands

Fox News More than 155,000 Canadian public sector workers went on strike Wednesday at midnight after failed negotiations with the country’s federal government for better pay and an expansion of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a labor union that represents more than 230,000 workers in every Canadian…

Sanctions Against Russia Could Be Better, Say These Harvard Economists

Wall Street Journal The group argues for improved coordination between the U.S. and Europe as well as more curbs on components. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sanctions-against-russia-could-be-better-these-harvard-economists-say-c5f6a13c