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Pressured by Their Base on Abortion, Republicans Strain to Find a Way Forward

New York Times Some in the party are urging compromise, warning of dire electoral consequences for 2024, while other stances, on guns and gay rights, also risk turning off moderates. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/politics/abortion-republicans-elections.html

White House-connected green energy firm among first beneficiaries of Inflation Reduction Act

Fox News A green energy firm with close ties to the White House was among the very first companies to take advantage of tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Democrats’ flagship climate package. Form Energy — a Massachusetts-based company that has developed a utility-scale iron-air battery system — announced in December, just four months…

Louisville Bank Shooting: What We Know

New York Times A man armed with a rifle fatally shot five colleagues on Monday at a bank where he worked, the police said, and wounded eight others while livestreaming the rampage. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/louisville-bank-shooting.html

Chinese in Nigeria urged to strengthen security after latest kidnappings

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Embassy calls situation ‘complicated and severe’ and advises citizens and companies to boost safety precautions. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216647/chinese-nigeria-urged-strengthen-security-after-latest-kidnappings?utm_source=rss_feed

Government Posing Greater Risk to Corporate Profits, Chamber Study Finds

Wall Street Journal The review of annual reports shows more references to policy shifts that could dent bottom lines. https://www.wsj.com/articles/government-posing-greater-risk-to-corporate-profits-chamber-study-finds-c6699168

Ukrainians play ‘radio games’ with Russian recon to spread disinfo on attacks — LPR expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Ukrainian fighters have recently been sending false signals about an impending offensive or strikes allegedly being planned on unconfirmed targets https://tass.com/politics/1602435

FSB detains Far East resident on suspicion of treason for sending funds to Ukrainian army

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The FSB Investigative Department opened a criminal case under Article 275 of the Russian Criminal Code (“High Treason”), which calls for 12 to 20 years in prison and a potential fine of up to 500,000 rubles ($6,100) https://tass.com/defense/1602429

Ukraine’s military short of munitions in Krasny Liman area, says LPR officer

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Ukrainian troops also find it difficult to move unobserved by Russian forces because many forests have burnt down due to active combat operations and “many open terrain sections have appeared” https://tass.com/defense/1602427

Russia Lost 1.3M Young Workers in 2022 – Research

Moscow Times Russian workers under 35 totaled 21.5 million in December, the lowest share of young workers since the start of data collection in 2006. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/russia-lost-13m-young-workers-in-2022-research-a80784

Taiwanese working in China has steadily dropped since 2014: Report

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) The number of Taiwanese working in China fell for the eighth consecutive year in 2021, a government report said recently. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304110013