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Dems dismiss ‘worthless’ calls to probe Biden-Ukraine rumors but argue Trump indictment is not political

Fox News House Democrats this week dismissed allegations President Biden improperly accepted money from a Ukrainian company during the Obama administration, but defended his administration for charging his likely 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump, with crimes. “I’ve seen a lot of allegations against President Biden by MAGA Republicans, but the truth is they’ve amounted…

Putin could use nuclear weapons if cornered – Lukashenko

Pravda Ukraine Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed leader of Belarus, believes that Vladimir Putin will “push the button” if he is cornered. Source: Lukashenko-controlled Telegram channel Pul Pervogo with reference to his interview with Russian propagandist Olga Skabeeva Quote: “We don’t want to either. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/14/7406801/

There’s a widening spending gap between retirees and younger adults

Washington Post Older Americans are splurging more on travel and dining out than younger consumers, who are spending more on housing and basics, according to a new report. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/14/generation-spending-gap-baby-boomers-millennials/

China’s slowing economic recovery forces job cuts, investment delays as reopening boost wanes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Disappointing manufacturing activity, exports data and youth unemployment have added to China’s sluggish post-coronavirus economic recovery, forcing manufacturers to cut jobs, reduce operating costs and shut down production lines. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3223932/chinas-slowing-economic-recovery-forces-job-cuts-investment-delays-reopening-boost-wanes?utm_source=rss_feed

Fed expected to leave rates unchanged for first time since March 2022

Washington Post For central bankers, the goal is to evaluate how their moves over the past year are affecting the economy in real time. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/14/fed-expected-leave-rates-unchanged-first-time-since-march-2022/

Viva Hockey Vegas! Glitzy Golden Knights Seize the Stanley Cup

Wall Street Journal They celebrated victories with an Elvis wig and sunglasses. Now they have hockey’s crown jewel. https://www.wsj.com/articles/vegas-golden-knights-stanley-cup-7b21d82

Press review: Ukraine crisis pivots on NATO summit and EU tries again to approve sanctions

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, June 14th https://tass.com/pressreview/1631811

Biden dubbed ‘Wannabe Dictator’ by Fox News during Trump speech

Jerusalem Post During Trump’s post-arraignment speech, shown alongside Biden’s Juneteenth address, Fox News’s chyron read: “WANNABE DICTATOR SPEAKS AT THE WHITE HOUSE AFTER HAVING HIS POLITICAL RIVAL ARRESTED.” https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-746257

Ukrainian shelling leaves two people wounded in Russia’s Kursk Region — governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Roman Starocvoit, the wounded will soon be taken to the Kursk Regional Hospital https://tass.com/emergencies/1631921

China’s Foreign Minister Tells Blinken It’s Up to the U.S. to Ease Tensions

Wall Street Journal The exchange comes days ahead of Blinken’s first expected visit to Beijing as Secretary of State. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-foreign-minister-tells-blinken-its-up-to-the-u-s-to-ease-tensions-fa2575b