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Russia sees historic population drop spurring demographic crisis amid war in Ukraine

Fox News Russia is in the midst of a historic population decline as it continues to grapple with low birth rates, high emigration, staggering health statistics and a deadly war in Ukraine. The growing crisis has been described by some as a “silent war” against its own human capital. Russian President Vladimir Putin has listed…

How Mexico Became the Biggest User of the Pegasus Spyware

New York Times A Times investigation reveals the story behind how Mexico became the first and most prolific user of Pegasus. It’s still using it, despite promising to stop. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/world/americas/pegasus-spyware-mexico.html

DeSantis Tried to Bury Her. Now She’s Helping Trump Try to Bury Him.

New York Times Susie Wiles helped Ron DeSantis become governor of Florida, but he turned against her and banished her from his orbit. Donald Trump was all too happy to bring her in from the cold. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/us/politics/susie-wiles-trump-desantis.html

The Wrong Mr. Kozlov: When Sanctions Spell Trouble for Regular People

New York Times After Russia invaded Ukraine, the European Union blacklisted about 1,500 people linked to the war. That has complicated the lives of those who share their sometimes fairly common names. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/world/europe/eu-sanctions-russia-ukraine-names.html

Mark Green Tells Donors He Will Pursue Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas

New York Times Speaking to donors, Mark Green, the House Homeland Security Committee chairman, promised to produce charges of high crimes and misdemeanors against the homeland security secretary. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/us/republicans-mark-green-mayorkas-impeachment.html

Senior Democrat Urges Executive Actions From Biden on Immigration

New York Times The move is unusual for the senator, Bob Menendez, who has spent a majority of his time in Congress trying to pass new immigration laws. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/us/politics/bob-menendez-immigration-white-house.html

Malaysia Airlines says it’s ‘cautious’ on China but finds India growth ‘exciting’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia’s flag carrier says it will increasingly focus on the Indian market as it is not seeing China demand bounce back from the country’s sudden reopening earlier this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217436/malaysia-airlines-says-its-cautious-china-finds-india-growth-exciting?utm_source=rss_feed

The Yanomami are dying of malaria and malnutrition. Is it genocide?

Washington Post Brazil’s Supreme Court has launched an investigation into the Bolsonaro administration’s response to the Indigenous group’s pleas for help. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/18/brazil-yanomami-genocide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

IRS Left Fewer Taxpayers on Hold This Year

Wall Street Journal The average wait time to speak to a representative dropped 85% this tax season, officials said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-left-fewer-taxpayers-on-hold-this-year-1b867468

Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia, is expected to appear in court.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/world/canada/evan-gershkovich-the-wall-street-journal-reporter-detained-in-russia-is-expected-to-appear-in-court.html