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Russian air defense systems shot down 10 HIMARS projectiles, 108 Ukrainian UAVs

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Armed Forces have launched a group strike on gas-energy infrastructure facilities https://tass.com/defense/1907363

Service with a smile: Hong Kong to vote for kind, friendly taxi drivers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taxi service award open for public voting until May 31, recognising cabbies who go the extra mile for passengers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3297022/service-smile-hong-kong-vote-kind-friendly-taxi-drivers?utm_source=rss_feed

Slow start for Hong Kong’s first new property launch in Year of the Snake

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Only 23 of the 133 units on offer at The Reserve at Gold Coast Bay in Tuen Mun were sold as of late afternoon. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3297021/slow-start-hong-kongs-first-new-property-launch-year-snake?utm_source=rss_feed

Keith Siegal doesn’t know his son is alive, 484 days after he was kidnapped

Jerusalem Post As Keith reunites with his family, their ordeal is far from over. The physical and emotional scars left by more than a year in captivity will take time to heal. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-840179

Life After a Rebel Takeover

New York Times For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/world/africa/life-after-a-rebel-takeover.html

Restored Anti-Fascism Mural by Philip Guston Unveiled in Mexico

New York Times In 1934, two young artists drove from Los Angeles in a beat-up car to Mexico, to create a powerful artwork about repression. It was concealed — and then forgotten. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/arts/design/philip-guston-mural-mexico.html

Trump’s Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs and Stalls Projects

New York Times The pause affects billions of dollars and is delaying home repairs, factory construction and other projects, many in states that voted Republican. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/climate/trump-ira-climate-spending-halt-jobs-construction.html

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Faces a Leadership Test

New York Times Ms. Bass, a longtime state and federal lawmaker, was seen as a pragmatic leader before the fires. But many Los Angeles residents are looking for something bolder at the moment. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/us/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass.html

The Propaganda Behind Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

New York Times A far-reaching propaganda effort on immigration is being coordinated at the highest levels inside the White House. Michael D. Shear, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what its goals are. https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000009959961/00-vid-rv-immigration-propaganda.html

Latin America Gets Into Deal-Making Mode for Rubio’s Visit

New York Times After a barrage of threats from President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now tasked with trying to reap cooperation from Latin America. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/world/americas/rubio-central-america-visit.html