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Ukraine’s Armed Forces hit ammunition storage point and shoot down Russian drone – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Armed Forces hit a Russian ammunition storage point and a radar station; they also shot down a Russian Orlan-10 drone over the past day. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 12 April Details: Over the last day, Ukraine’s Air Force carried out…

Russia to allocate over $3.1 bln for space activities in 2023 — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that everyone has an interest in Russia’s plans “in this exceptional sector” https://tass.com/science/1603323

Italy allows sale of Lukoil refinery in Sicily subject to ‘clean’ oil — source

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is confirmed that the Council of Ministers adopted a decree on the sale of the ISAB refinery in Priolo to the G.O.I. energy foundation, taking into consideration the so-called “golden power” in relation to strategic facilities https://tass.com/economy/1603321

Almost one quarter of Russian residents would like to visit Mars — survey

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The survey was conducted from April 6 to 7 among 1,600 respondents over the age of 18 https://tass.com/society/1603319

Inflation is falling. Why aren’t people noticing?

Washington Post Although inflation has slowly cooled from last summer’s highs, price pressures continue to feel like an uphill battle for consumers, politicians and policymakers alike. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/12/inflation-cpi-still-high/

Drop the Climate and Focus on Your Day Job, Please

Wall Street Journal The Fed wants to be an expert on climate change when it barely understands inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-climate-change-studies-inflation-health-care-carbon-activists-be622269

US introduces additional sanctions against the Russian Federation targeting financial facilitators and Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation

Pravda Ukraine The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced a new set of sanctions related to Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine, adding 80 entities and individuals across the world to OFAC’s list of Specially Designated Nationals. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397588/

Why Not Hold Our Leaders to a Higher Standard?

Wall Street Journal ‘We have met the enemy and he is us.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-hush-money-leaders-election-9c460bed

Can the City Be Fixed When So Many Have Fled?

Wall Street Journal Most of the people left don’t even turn out to vote. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicago-mayor-election-big-city-flee-suburbs-voting-7d74bd89

Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin announces bid for third term in battleground Wisconsin

Fox News Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who spearheaded legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages last year, announced on Wednesday that she is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin. Baldwin, 60, said in a statement that she intends to continue fighting for the working class and families struggling with inflation, as well as…