Category: Nations
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank raid – Palestinian officials
Jerusalem Post The IDF operated in the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, adjacent to Jericho, to apprehend Palestinians suspected in involvement in attacks against Israelis. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738880
Read MoreJordan takes the fight to Alvin Bragg, plans NYC hearing on his ‘pro-crime’ policies
Fox News The House Judiciary Committee announced on Monday it will hold a field hearing in New York City to “examine how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s pro-crime, anti-victim policies have led to an increase in violent crime and a dangerous community for New York City residents.” The announcement came less than a week after former…
Read MoreThe Department of Defense Names Mr. Brynt Parmeter as the Inaugural Chief Talent Management Officer
Defense.gov Brynt Parmeter has been named the Defense Department’s inaugural Chief Talent Management Officer, a position that will reside in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3356739/the-department-of-defense-names-mr-brynt-parmeter-as-the-inaugural-chief-talent/
Read MoreFTX’s Alameda Lost Track of $50 Million at a Time
Wall Street Journal FTX’s rapid collapse was the result of “hubris, incompetence and greed,” its chief executive, John J. Ray III, said in a report. Here are some of the report’s key findings. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ftxs-alameda-lost-track-of-50-million-at-a-time-such-is-life-47bee509
Read MoreFTX’s Alameda Lost Track of $50 Million at a Time
Wall Street Journal FTX’s rapid collapse was the result of “hubris, incompetence and greed,” its chief executive, John J. Ray III, said in a report. Here are some of the report’s key findings. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ftxs-alameda-lost-track-of-50-million-at-a-time-6dc045b7
Read MorePC Shipments Fall 29%, Led by Drop in Apple Devices
Wall Street Journal The industry is grappling with a pandemic-driven glut in inventory. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pc-shipments-fall-29-led-by-drop-in-apple-devices-fc14deec
Read MoreNorth Ossetia Governor Orders Probe Into Beating of Military Recruit
Moscow Times A graphic video of the incident shows a man being kicked in the face by his fellow servicemen. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/10/north-ossetia-governor-opens-probe-into-beating-of-military-recruit-a80775
Read MoreOccidental Plans to Suck Carbon From the Air—So It Can Keep Pumping Oil
Wall Street Journal Petroleum giant says its billion-dollar bid to capture and store greenhouse gas will give it leeway to invest in fossil fuels. https://www.wsj.com/articles/occidental-plans-to-suck-carbon-from-the-airso-it-can-keep-pumping-oil-2990c5a
Read MoreThe Morning Risk Report
Wall Street Journal The Biden administration weighs action against a Russian cybersecurity firm, and a bank regulator drops case against ex-Rabobank U.S. compliance chief. Also, the Pentagon investigates more social-media posts purporting to include secret U.S. documents. https://createsend.com/t/d-8CDD89D9549DED042540EF23F30FEDED
Read MoreTwitter Changes NPR’s Account to ‘Government Funded Media’ After Backlash
Wall Street Journal The platform last week called NPR ‘US state-affiliated media,’ a designation often given to government-influenced outlets. https://www.wsj.com/articles/twitter-changes-nprs-account-to-government-funded-media-after-backlash-95651b22
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