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Why Airplane Seats Are So Uncomfortable and How to Improve Them

Wall Street Journal Economy airplane seats push many passengers into positions that are uncomfortable and sometimes bad for their health. We spoke to an ergonomics expert about how to redesign airplane seats to support fliers better. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-airplane-seats-are-so-uncomfortable-and-how-to-improve-them-4aeebb35

What If Your Tesla Could Run on Sodium?

Wall Street Journal Signs are mounting that the lithium-ion batteries inside today’s electric vehicles have a credible new competitor, potentially scrambling investors’ bets on the metal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-if-your-tesla-could-run-on-sodium-3c18df30

Russia’s MFA publishes report about human rights in Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the trends in the sphere are very alarming https://tass.com/politics/1606547

International sex trafficking operation broken open by Israel Police

Jerusalem Post 15 suspects have been the target of an undercover investigation carried out by Israel Police forces over the last few months https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739651

Six smart ways to spend your tax refund

Washington Post If you haven’t in the past, make this the year you do something smart with your refund. Here are ideas on how to use it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/19/spend-tax-refund/

Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defence states counteroffensive actions are underway in Eastern Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Hanna Maliar, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defence, says that counteroffensive should not be boiled down to particular large-scale advances and dates. The official notes it is a variety of measures and certain counteroffensive actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that are already taking place in Eastern Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/19/7398524/

Inside a Texas Socialite’s Party Palace, Where She Entertained Tom Brady and George H.W. Bush

Wall Street Journal The estate, which is hitting the auction block, has served as the center of Houston’s social scene since Becca Cason Thrash threw her first party there in 1997. https://www.wsj.com/articles/river-oaks-houston-home-auction-bec8323b

Trading Aaron Rodgers to the Jets Is Complicated. Here’s Why.

Wall Street Journal A month since the star quarterback said he intends to play for New York, the Packers and Jets haven’t been able to agree on a deal yet because Rodgers is a uniquely complicated asset. https://www.wsj.com/articles/aaron-rodgers-news-packers-contract-jets-5ed12a37

Congruent Ventures Raises Growth Fund to Back Its Climate-Tech Startups

Wall Street Journal The firm said it exceeded a $300 million fundraising goal for a pool for growth investments in businesses that it already backs https://www.wsj.com/articles/congruent-ventures-raises-growth-fund-to-back-its-climate-tech-startups-db26a110

First Patriot air defence systems arrived in Ukraine – Defence Minister

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov has confirmed that Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems have arrived in Ukraine. Source: Reznikov on Twitter, reported by European Pravda Quote: “Today, our beautiful Ukrainian skies are becoming more secure, as Patriot air defence systems have arrived in Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/19/7398523/