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EPA Standards Miss Many Chemicals in Drinking Water

Wall Street Journal Authors of a new study say communities could still be at risk despite proposed limits on PFAS. https://www.wsj.com/articles/epa-standards-miss-many-chemicals-in-drinking-water-study-says-eb748826

Green Tax Credits Are Likely to Be More Popular, and Expensive, Than Expected

Wall Street Journal The trend could undermine a claim by the Biden administration that the climate law reduces deficits. https://www.wsj.com/articles/green-tax-credits-are-likely-to-be-more-popularand-expensivethan-expected-1358420b

Bank of Russia estimates capital outflow in 2022 at $1 bln

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Elvira Nabiullina stated that some people mix up financial account balance, which reached $227 bln at the end of last year, with the capital outflow https://tass.com/economy/1603247

US intelligence considered scenario of Ukrainian strike on Kremlin — NYT

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that the US has been reluctant to provide Ukraine with weapons that could be used for a strike on the Kremlin, as the consequences of such an attack are hard to predict https://tass.com/defense/1603249

Leon Levine, Who Made Small Box Retailing Pay, Dies at 85

Wall Street Journal The founder of the Family Dollar chain put cut-price stores in poor neighborhoods. https://www.wsj.com/articles/leon-levine-who-made-small-box-retailing-pay-dies-at-85-2db70262

Ukrainian PM arrives in USA: “We count on new agreements”

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has reported that he arrived with an official visit in the United States, during which he plans to discuss a number of issues important to Ukraine. Source: Shmyhal on Telegram Quote from Shmyhal: “We are starting our work in the United States. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397564/

South Africa Admits Putin’s ICC Arrest Warrant ‘Spanner in the Works’

Moscow Times The ICC’s arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin will complicate his plan to attend a BRICS summit there in August, South Africa has said. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/12/south-africa-admits-putins-icc-arrest-warrant-spanner-in-the-works-a80808

Fox News to Host First Republican Presidential Primary Debate

New York Times The candidates will face off in August in Milwaukee. Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says they will be asked to agree to a loyalty pledge before they take the stage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/politics/republican-primary-debate-milwaukee.html

LeBron James Just Wanted a Chance at the Playoffs. Now He’s Got It.

Wall Street Journal The Los Angeles Lakers spent the majority of the season injured and outside the playoff picture. As the postseason gets under way, they’re healthy, whole and hitting their stride. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers-nba-playoffs-fa9a2b1d

In Photos: Russian Military Ramps Up Army Recruitment Drive

Moscow Times The Russian army is reportedly aiming to recruit 400,000 new contract soldiers to bolster its stagnating invasion of Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/12/in-photos-russian-military-ramps-up-army-recruitment-drive-a80794