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Russian mercenary chief offered to give up Russian troop positions to Ukraine: Report

Fox News Russia’s Wagner mercenary group offered to give up Russian troop positions in exchange for Ukrainian forces pulling back from a city where Wagner was taking heavy casualties in late January, according to reports. Wagner Group owner Yevgeniy Prigozhin made the offer through back channels to Ukrainian intelligence, according to a trove of leaked…

Investing Book That Flopped 32 Years Ago Now Sells for Thousands

Wall Street Journal Libraries take special precautions with an out-of-print publication by fund manager Seth Klarman; ‘I compare it to jewelry or a Rolex watch’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/investing-book-seth-klarman-baupost-8cf54924

Chinese general calls for military to prepare for ‘hybrid’ modern warfare

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Writing in official newspaper, General Wang Haijiang gives glimpse of how PLA’s top brass sees the war in Ukraine and how the military could prepare for future conflicts. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3220645/chinese-general-calls-military-prepare-hybrid-modern-warfare?utm_source=rss_feed

Too Young to Have Wrinkles, but Already Getting Botox

Wall Street Journal More people in their 20s and 30s are seeking what is called preventive Botox, in hopes of keeping wrinkles from developing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/too-young-to-have-wrinkles-but-already-getting-botox-2933eae5

Dozens of residents of Pologi, shelled by Ukraine, become Russian citizens

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Roman Sushkov, the administration plans to deploy mobile passport offices in other district settlements https://tass.com/society/1617727

Pieces of wetsuit, surfboard found after shark attack in South Australia

Fox News Remnants of what appeared to be a wetsuit and surfboard were found off the coast of South Australia Monday after 46-year Simon Baccanello was attacked while surfing over the weekend. Baccanello is still missing after he was attacked by a shark near his home at Elliston, in what could be the first fatal shark…

Grain deal extension to up Erdogan’s chances of winning election, expert opines

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the grain deal gives the country’s leader a chance to talk about Ankara’s global importance, to underline its role in solving the world’s food problems https://tass.com/world/1617723

Tennis Star Serena Williams, Former Citi M&A Co-Chief Mark Shafir to Join Consello

Wall Street Journal The pair is set to be senior officials at the advisory firm started by former Teneo CEO Declan Kelly. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tennis-star-serena-williams-former-citi-m-a-co-chief-mark-shafir-to-join-advisory-firm-consello-41be0c77

Over 90,000 people left without power by Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It si noted that the specialists are already working on repairs https://tass.com/defense/1617719

Russian Boxing Federation holds out hope for possible participation in Olympic qualifiers

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The IOC has given us the green light to participate in the tournament under a neutral status, but Polish organizers stated earlier that boxers from Russia and Belarus would not participate,” Tatyana Kiriyenko noted https://tass.com/sport/1617717