• 02/24/2025

Thwarting Russia’s attempts to circumvent sanctions one of US’ key goals — Janet Yellen

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Over the past year, our campaign has systematically degraded Russia’s military-industrial complex and helped reduce the revenues that Russia can use to fund its war,” US Secretary of the Treasury said https://tass.com/world/1602831

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Michael Jordan’s Signed Air Jordan Sneakers Set $2.2 Million Record

Wall Street Journal A pair of Mr. Jordan’s sneakers, worn during the Hall of Famer’s 1998 NBA Finals win, went for $2.2 million on Tuesday including fees. https://www.wsj.com/articles/michael-jordan-sneaker-million-auction-records-sothebys-air-jordans-f99f4b15

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Absolut vodka coming back to Russian market — newspaper

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Some global alcoholic beverage producers, including Pernod Ricard, Diageo and Bacardi, suspended sales in Russia or announced their exit from the country after the start of the Russian special military operation https://tass.com/economy/1602833

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Arrest warrant issued for wife of Kremlin-aligned ex-politician

Pravda Ukraine The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has put Oksana Marchenko, the wife of the godfather of the Russian dictator Viktor Medvedchuk on a wanted list. Source: the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Details: Marchenko is wanted by the main administration of the Main Directorate of the Security Council of Ukraine…

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Biden will not hold press conference in Ireland despite murmurs of White House ‘protecting’ him

Fox News President Joe Biden will not hold a press conference while in Ireland, the White House confirmed Tuesday. The announcement comes just one day after reporters blasted White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for the president’s continuous refusal to take questions. It has been many months since Biden held a formal press conference, and…

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Navalny in Solitary Confinement for 13th Time Despite Health Issues

Moscow Times His team said the move was punishment for an investigation they did into alleged corruption within Russia’s Federal Prison Service. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/navalny-in-solitary-confinement-for-13th-time-despite-health-issues-a80800

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Bank Losses Can Be Gains for This Money Fund

Wall Street Journal Federated Hermes is one of the biggest players in money-market fund management, and its stock has gotten a boost alongside the recent surge of cash into those vehicles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-losses-can-be-gains-for-this-money-fund-fb9ba9da

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Biggest Gains in Innovation in the Management Top 250

Wall Street Journal Exxon heads this list, followed by Allstate and Crown Castle. https://www.wsj.com/articles/exxon-mobile-biggest-gains-innovation-management-top-250-52e72fb9

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