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FDIC Official Says Agency Was Slow to Sell Failed SVB

Wall Street Journal Vice Chair Travis Hill said changes made by the regulator might have hurt access to timely data. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fdic-official-says-agency-was-slow-to-sell-failed-svb-66b800e7

Belarus’ first woman cosmonaut to come to Russia for training in late summer

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The flight is scheduled for the spring of 2024 https://tass.com/science/1603333

America’s Top Hostage Envoy Pledges to Secure Evan Gershkovich’s Release

Wall Street Journal The U.S.’s top hostage negotiator called on Russia to allow American Embassy officials to visit detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and pledged to find a way to secure his release and that of another American, Paul Whelan. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-top-hostage-envoy-pledges-to-secure-evan-gershkovichs-release-780789e3

Russian forces destroy four Ukrainian subversive groups in Kupyansk area

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In addition, the team of the Tor anti-aircraft missile system commanded by Lieutenant Ivan Mamonov destroyed a Ukrainian Furia drone near the settlement of Naugolnoye https://tass.com/defense/1603327

Air Jordan 13 sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

Washington Post The “Last Dance” sneakers were worn by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/12/air-jordan-13-last-dance-auction-nike/

Shorter-Term Treasury Debt Gains After Data Showing Cooler Inflation

Wall Street Journal Traders extend bets that the Federal Reserve is nearly done raising interest rates. https://www.wsj.com/articles/shorter-term-bonds-gain-after-data-showing-cooler-inflation-e7680a2b

Ukraine’s Armed Forces hit ammunition storage point and shoot down Russian drone – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Armed Forces hit a Russian ammunition storage point and a radar station; they also shot down a Russian Orlan-10 drone over the past day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 12 April Details: Over the last day, Ukraine’s Air Force carried out…

Russia to allocate over $3.1 bln for space activities in 2023 — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that everyone has an interest in Russia’s plans “in this exceptional sector” https://tass.com/science/1603323

Italy allows sale of Lukoil refinery in Sicily subject to ‘clean’ oil — source

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is confirmed that the Council of Ministers adopted a decree on the sale of the ISAB refinery in Priolo to the G.O.I. energy foundation, taking into consideration the so-called “golden power” in relation to strategic facilities https://tass.com/economy/1603321

Almost one quarter of Russian residents would like to visit Mars — survey

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The survey was conducted from April 6 to 7 among 1,600 respondents over the age of 18 https://tass.com/society/1603319