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Teck Resources Again Rebuffs Glencore’s $23 Billion Approach

Wall Street Journal The Canadian miner said its own plan to split into two independent companies was in the best interest of its shareholders. https://www.wsj.com/articles/teck-resources-again-rebuffs-glencores-23-billion-approach-5fe75d49

Germany to allow Poland to deliver 5 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The German government wants to make a positive decision on allowing Poland to supply MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung citing government circles The decision should be made this Thursday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said earlier. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/13/7397763/

Buffett Foundation to help with mine clearance in Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the Buffett Foundation have agreed to cooperate on humanitarian mine clearance, including the purchase of a mine clearance machine. Source: Press service of the Ministry of Economy, following the meeting between First Vice Prime Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko and billionaire Howard Buffett Details: The ministry…

Ohio Plays California’s Amendment Gambit

Wall Street Journal Buckeye state Republicans seek to entrench their power by undermining direct democracy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ohio-plays-california-amendment-gambit-referendum-state-constitution-voting-initiative-2065ec5c

EU imposes sanctions on Wagner military company and part of its founder’s media empire

Pravda Ukraine The European Union has added Wagner private military company and the Russian media organisation FAN, linked to Kremlin oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin, to the sanctions list. Source: Official Journal of the European Union As stated in the EU’s decision, the Wagner Group spearheaded the attacks against the Ukrainian towns of Soledar and Bakhmut in…

Researchers find microplastics pollution linked to population density

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) A local research team has discovered that microplastics pollution in urban rivers in Taiwan is highly related to population density, urbanization and land use. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202304130022

Fake 911 Calls About Active Shooters Are Hitting More Schools

Wall Street Journal Hundreds of fake emergency calls have sown fear and confusion at schools across the U.S. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fake-calls-about-active-shooters-are-hitting-more-schools-95c88df7

World Athletics forms working group on Russia’s participation in int’l events

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On March 23, the Council of World Athletics announced a decision to reinstate RusAF’s membership https://tass.com/sport/1603877

Rise in superbug contamination in popular dishes such as siu-mei, sashimi, Hong Kong study reveals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Centre for Health Protection also finds lack of public awareness about use of antibiotics and threat of antimicrobial resistance. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216977/rise-superbug-contamination-popular-dishes-such-siu-mei-sashimi-hong-kong-study-reveals?utm_source=rss_feed

The Various Republican Views on Abortion

Wall Street Journal Readers debate how the GOP should handle the issue in the post-Roe v. Wade era. https://www.wsj.com/articles/on-abortion-democrats-are-the-extreme-ones-republicans-midwest-wisconsin-weeks-bf90c7d0