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I.R.S. Official Is Said to Assert Political Meddling in Hunter Biden Inquiry

New York Times An agent overseeing the agency’s portion of the investigation into the president’s son is asking Congress for whistle-blower protection to discuss what he says is misconduct in the case. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/us/politics/hunter-biden-investigation-irs.html

Michigan Senate committee doles out $175M for Chinese-owned EV battery plant

Fox News A Michigan Senate committee gave final legislative approval to allocate $175 million in state funds to a factory planned by Chinese manufacturer Gotion in northern Michigan that proponents say will create thousands of jobs and be a boon for the local economy. The funds were approved in a narrow vote Thursday by the…

Despite outcry, Michigan approves US$175 million for Chinese-owned EV battery plant

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. By a 10-9 vote, the state senate appropriations panel passes the incentives for the Gotion Inc plant, which is expected to create more than 2,300 jobs in rural Michigan. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3217798/despite-outcry-michigan-approves-us175-million-chinese-owned-ev-battery-plant?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian peacekeepers register ceasefire violation in Karabakh — defense ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. There were no casualties, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation noted https://tass.com/defense/1607503

Two people injured in Belgorod blast — governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. One of the injured women was hospitalized in city hospital No. 2 in a state of moderate severity https://tass.com/emergencies/1607499

Residents erupt as Michigan Democrats approve funding for Chinese-backed green energy project: ‘I’m angry’

Fox News Michigan residents blasted Democratic state lawmakers during a public hearing Thursday where public funding was later approved to facilitate the construction of a Chinese-backed project. During the Michigan state Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, lawmakers led by Democratic state Sen. Sarah Anthony, the panel’s chair, gave final approval of $175 million in taxpayer funding…

Emergency release of air ordnance occurred during Su-34 flight above Belgorod — ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Ministry of Defense said that an unspecified number of buildings were damaged, there were no casualties https://tass.com/emergencies/1607497

Cuban PM to visit Russia in June, top diplomat says at meeting with Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. A broad program is expected to be implemented within the framework of economic relations and the EAEU https://tass.com/world/1607493

Russia’s existing vaccines effective against Arcturus coronavirus subvariant, says expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Virologist of the Gamaleya Center Anatoly Altshtein noted that they protect against a severe course, death, therefore it is necessary to be vaccinated https://tass.com/society/1607491

‘The Earth Transformed’ Review: Doom May Be Delayed

Wall Street Journal For eons, human civilizations have shaped—and been shaped by—the natural world. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-earth-transformed-review-doom-may-be-delayed-fc140873