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Putin to discuss Ukrainian settlement with African delegation on June 17 — aide

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Yury Ushakov specified that on June 16, the African delegation will be in Kiev https://tass.com/politics/1632367

Elizabeth Holmes objects to paying victims $250 a month after prison

Washington Post The disgraced Theranos founder was once worth $4.5 billion, but her lawyers contend she won’t be able to afford the payments. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/14/elizabeth-holmes-restitution-theranos/

Only few arrests made across Arab Israeli sector despite murder wave

Jerusalem Post Some 102 people have lost their lives in criminal violence in 2023 with only 32 arrests made, the Abraham Initiatives told the Jerusalem Post. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746316

China-Backed Infrastructure Bank Executive Quits

Wall Street Journal The Canadian communications chief of the AIIB accused the bank’s management of being “dominated by the Communist Party,” allegations the bank called baseless. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-backed-infrastructure-bank-executive-criticizes-bank-after-quitting-e7514354

2023 Israel Defense Prize awarded to 4 outstanding projects

Jerusalem Post President Herzog and Defense Minister Gallant awarded the 2023 Israel Defense Prize to four projects in a ceremony at the president’s home in Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746315

Russia is staunch follower of Olympic principles, says sports minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We have always adhered to the principles of Olympism and we have a confident and victorious future ahead of us. All of this is based on our achievements in sports,” Oleg Matytsin stated https://tass.com/sports/1632363

Ukrainian forces in Zaporozhye Region take advantage of weather to regroup — politician

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In addition, Ukrainian forces are removing minefields, which indicates that they will attempt an offensive in these locations, Vladimir Rogov said https://tass.com/politics/1632361

A Rate Pause Won’t End Mortgage Misery

Wall Street Journal The good news about the Federal Reserve’s expected rate pause? It won’t make your financial life more miserable. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-fed-rate-pause-wont-end-mortgage-misery-d7994aa3

Georgia senators consider whether state should still require permits to expand health care facilities

Fox News Georgia senators began examining on Tuesday whether the state should still require permits to build health care facilities, after a push to loosen the rules mushroomed into a House-Senate standoff during this year’s legislative session. The first meeting made clear that many committee members appointed by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones want a full…

Cornel West seeks Green Party nomination after already declaring People’s Party candidacy

Fox News Progressive scholar and activist Cornel West is seeking the Green Party’s nomination for president of the United States. West, who has already declared himself a candidate under the People’s Party, said the move is part of a larger effort to build a progressive coalition around his candidacy. “In the spirit of a broad…