• 03/12/2025

Russia’s defense chief inspects troop combat training — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Ground Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleg Salyukov reported to the defense minister that the troops were being trained at practice ranges under the direction of officers with combat experience gained in the special military operation in Ukraine https://tass.com/politics/1619325

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How the U.S. Wants to Counter China in the Pacific

Wall Street Journal China has slowly claimed and militarized disputed territory across the South China Sea, often at the expense of its neighbors. WSJ explains the economic repercussions for the U.S. and countries across the Indo-Pacific and what the U.S. is doing about it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-u-s-wants-to-counter-china-in-the-pacific-308b7270

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Ecuador President Dissolves Legislature, Avoids Impeachment Vote

Wall Street Journal Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso disbanded the National Assembly on Wednesday ahead of an impeachment vote. Lawmakers had accused him of embezzlement that allegedly occurred before his presidency. Lasso denied wrongdoing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ecuador-president-dissolves-legislature-avoids-impeachment-vote-7672e27c

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Hong Kong launches e-HKD pilot programme, with 16 companies to test digital currency for public use in shops, restaurants

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some 16 companies – including the three note-issuing banks HSBC, Standard Chartered and BOCHK – will put the e-HKD through its paces, paving the way for a virtual coin the public can use to…

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How Meta Uses Netflix-Style Videos to Get Engineers Thinking About Compliance

Wall Street Journal Meta’s chief legal officer discusses the social-media company’s new compliance training series, which features recurring characters and plot twists involving shadowy hackers and a gaming convention. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-meta-uses-netflix-style-videos-to-get-engineers-thinking-about-compliance-496d2293

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Suspect in Fatal Bob Lee Stabbing Set to Be Formally Charged

Wall Street Journal Nima Momeni is accused of killing Lee, the founder of Cash App, on April 4. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nima-momeni-bob-lee-suspect-arraignment-san-francisco-3ef6fdb

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Why Wealthy Homebuyers Are Flocking to Puerto Rico

Wall Street Journal Favorable tax policies, warm weather and a shift to remote work has transformed the island into a full-time destination. https://www.wsj.com/articles/puerto-rico-real-estate-market-58ec50da

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American Workers Testing Positive for Marijuana Is at 25-Year High

Wall Street Journal Drug testing by employers reveals a surge in employee marijuana use as more U.S. states legalize. https://www.wsj.com/articles/marijuana-tests-workplace-accidents-high-7c745453

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UBS Faces Tough Choice Over Credit Suisse’s Domestic Business

Wall Street Journal The bank has a quandary after agreeing to buy local rival Credit Suisse: what to do with the latter’s Swiss business. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ubs-faces-tough-choice-over-credit-suisses-domestic-business-c791d3a0

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