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Ukraine Says Russia Is Preparing to Evacuate Civilians From Occupied Areas of South

New York Times Ukraine is widely expected to launch a counteroffensive in the coming weeks to recapture territory from Russian forces. Some Ukrainian officials say it could focus on the south of the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war.html

The Russians Took Their Children. These Mothers Went and Got Them Back.

New York Times Making a nerve-wracking 3,000-mile journey from Ukraine, into Russia-occupied territory, and back again, a group of mothers managed to recover their children from the custody of the Russian authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/europe/ukrainian-children-mothers-russia.html

Seattle, hit by tech cuts and pandemic, tries to reboot

Washington Post The city, which has sustained rapid tech growth, is looking for its next act. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/08/seattle-tech-downturn-amazon/

SHEKEL screens emotional films with people with disabilities

Jerusalem Post All four films were moving and showed diverse facets of the special-needs community all around the world, but it also emphasized mutual issues and experiences. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-738495

China accuses WHO of politicising search for Covid origins after complaints about lack of transparency

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shen Hongbing, the head of China’s CDC, complained that senior WHO officials were ‘going against the spirit of science’ and urged them to remain impartial https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3216428/china-accuses-who-politicising-search-covid-origins-after-complaints-about-lack-transparency?utm_source=rss_feed

Sisters Rina and Maia Dee killed in Jordan Valley terror attack

Jerusalem Post Mother of Israeli sisters still in critical condition • Defense minister bolsters Israel Police with military forces https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738734

Shortage of Tamiflu drug for children ill with flu to persist until June in Hong Kong, Swiss manufacturer warns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Roche, which produces solution form of Tamiflu, says demand in city surged following end of mask mandate. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216427/shortage-tamiflu-drug-children-ill-flu-persist-until-june-hong-kong-swiss-manufacturer-warns?utm_source=rss_feed

New exhibit in Mexico City celebrates discovery of Mexica lunar goddess monolith

Fox News A new exhibit hosted by Museum of Templo Mayor in Mexico City marks the 45th anniversary of the discovery of a monolith depicting Coyolxauhqui, the Mexica lunar goddess. The finding was a milestone for Mexican archeology, as it shed light on Mexica civilization before the Spanish conquest. “Coyolxauhqui: The star, the goddess, the…

Russia Takes Stock After Winter Offensive Fails to Deliver Gains

Moscow Times Russia’s winter offensive in Ukraine was announced with great fanfare, but the campaign has been another disappointment for Moscow. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/08/russia-takes-stock-after-winter-offensive-fails-to-deliver-gains-a80762

For Ron DeSantis, Overflowing War Chest Obscures the Challenges Ahead

New York Times As he prepares for a widely expected 2024 campaign, the Florida governor has at least $110 million in allied committees. But he will also have to navigate a series of financial and political hurdles. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/ron-desantis-2024-fundraising-trump.html