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Putin sees future orbital station as Russia’s sovereign outpost in space

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The President said that “one of the functions and goals” of the Russian orbital station will be to prepare for the implementation of Russia’s plans regarding the Moon https://tass.com/science/1603357

US says its forces captured Islamic State operative in raid in Syria

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739051

US assembled about 20,000 troops near Russian border — journalist Seymour Hersh

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In his article Hersh suggested that US President Joe Biden could utilize these troops in the conflict in Ukraine https://tass.com/world/1603355

Putin urges quick restart of domestic lunar missions

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As the head of state pledged, “Russia will necessarily be exploring outer space and we will necessarily work in this direction” https://tass.com/science/1603347

Washington Senate approves housing bill to legalize duplexes, fourplexes

Fox News A key housing bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has been approved by the state Senate. House Bill 1110 passed on a 35-14 vote on Tuesday with about a half-dozen Republicans joining Democrats to pass it, The Seattle Times reported. The bill would override…

Juul to Pay $462 Million to Settle Underage Vaping Lawsuits

Wall Street Journal The e-cigarette maker’s latest settlement resolved nearly all pending litigation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/juul-to-pay-462-million-to-settle-underage-vaping-lawsuits-with-six-states-and-washington-d-c-fe3167fc

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Meeting With Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at the Pentagon to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3360135/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-meeting-with-ukrainian-prim/

Foreign ministers of Ukraine and Romania discuss how to strengthen security in Black Sea region

Pravda Ukraine On Wednesday, Ukrainian and Romanian Foreign Ministers Dmytro Kuleba and Bogdan Aurescu discussed strengthening security in the Black Sea region. Source: Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on Twitter, as European Pravda reports Details: The conversation of the ministers took place on the eve of the meetings in Bucharest, where the…

U.S., U.K. Sanction Firms tied to Russian Oligarch Usmanov

Wall Street Journal The move is part of the ongoing effort to sever Russian economy from global trade and finance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-u-k-sanction-firms-tied-to-russian-oligarch-alisher-usmanov-85cf0dc4

Putin sets task to boost production of domestic satellites for various purposes

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The President noted that “the creation of powerful satellite constellations is designed to ensure high quality navigation and communications, including satellite data transmission” https://tass.com/politics/1603343