• 03/08/2025

Ukrainian shelling of DPR’s Yasinovataya kills two civilians, wounds one

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Ukrainian troops have been shelling the center of Yasinovataya since the morning https://tass.com/politics/1614033

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Iran breaks West’s monopoly on production of turboexpanders

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iranian experts have managed to domestically design and manufacture a turboexpander, breaking the West’s monopoly on production of the highly advanced device. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/05/702804/Iran-successful-in-breaking-West-monopoly-in-production-of-turboexpanders

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New Hampshire’s Old Man of the Mountain Still Bewitches

New York Times The rock formation collapsed in 2003, but it hasn’t lost its hold on residents, who have passed on their affection to a new generation. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/us/nh-old-man-mountain-rocks-collapse.html

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Russia Expands GPS Signal Jamming to 15 Regions

Moscow Times The suppression measures follow a slew of drone attacks in recent weeks, most notably against the Kremlin. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/05/russia-expands-gps-signal-jamming-to-15-regions-a81049

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Investors, seniors are panicking over debt ceiling showdown

Washington Post Concerns over Social Security payments and investments are valid, but experts counsel the long view in the face of debt ceiling stress. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/05/debt-ceiling-anxiety/

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Get Ready to See More of the Northern Lights

New York Times Over the past few months, viewings of the lights have increased in areas farther south than usual. That’s going to continue into 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/science/northern-lights.html

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U.S., Allies Patch Together Ukraine’s Defenses Against Russian Warplanes, Missiles

Wall Street Journal With antiaircraft missile supplies running low, Ukraine turns to ‘MacGyvered’ air defenses, such as a ‘FrankenSAM’ made from antiship missiles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-allies-patch-together-ukraines-defenses-against-russian-warplanes-missiles-32bb104

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The Scariest Part of Owning a Murder House? It’s Not the History or the Ghosts

Wall Street Journal After buying the infamous Lizzie Borden house in Massachusetts, Lance Zaal set off on a renovation to repair inn and museum—and not all Lizzophiles are happy about it https://www.wsj.com/articles/lizzie-borden-house-27809e5d

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New York Attorney General Seeks Broader Authority to Police Crypto

Wall Street Journal Proposed legislation would require crypto exchanges to have independent public audits of financial statements, among other new requirements. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-attorney-general-seeks-broader-authority-to-police-crypto-cdcf08ed

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Vice Media Nears Deal for $400 Million Sale Out of Bankruptcy

Wall Street Journal The media business is in talks to sell itself to top lenders Fortress and Soros Fund Management through a reorganization that would wipe out other investors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/vice-media-nears-deal-for-400-million-sale-out-of-bankruptcy-64297d2

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