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In Liberated Villages, Ukrainian Troops Still Face Lethal Threats

New York Times The Ukrainian counteroffensive has enjoyed some early successes, but with every step forward, the soldiers are increasingly exposed to Russian firepower. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/world/europe/ukraine-recapures-villages.html

Polish border guards report attacks from territory of Belarus for the first time

Pravda Ukraine The Polish Border Guard stated that a few days ago shots were fired for the first time from the territory of Belarus; a service car was damaged, and it is not known for certain which weapon was used. Source: RMF24, reported by European Pravda Details: The head of the detachment involved in the…

Stocks Close at Highest Levels Since 2022

Wall Street Journal The S&P 500 scored its sixth straight session of gains and the Dow added 429 points in a broad-based rally amid resilient economic reports. https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-markets-dow-news-06-15-2023-b916d767

‘The Flash’ Review: Ezra Miller’s Speedster Stumbles

Wall Street Journal Despite its few bright spots and two Batmans–Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck–dismal acting and juvenile attempts at humor hobble this superhero movie. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-flash-review-ezra-millers-speedster-stumbles-dcaeee4e

Ukraine’s Air Force reports movement of Russian attack drones in south of Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported that the movement of several Shahed attack drones was recorded in the southern oblasts of the country. Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram Quote: “Attention! The movement of several Shahed attack UAVs in the southern oblasts was…

Disney Finance Chief Christine McCarthy to Step Down

Wall Street Journal Kevin Lansberry of Disney parks is appointed interim CFO effective July 1. https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-finance-chief-christine-mccarthy-to-step-down-3ba5b1e8

Meghan Markle’s ‘Archetypes’ Podcast at Spotify Won’t Be Renewed

Wall Street Journal The Duchess of Sussex’s show is a casualty of a revamped approach to podcasts at the audio company. https://www.wsj.com/articles/meghan-markles-archetypes-podcast-at-spotify-wont-be-renewed-44311f4f

Tailoring U.S. Outreach to Indo-Pacific Allies, Partners

Defense.gov The Indo-Pacific is a vast complicated region with nations of varying capabilities, capacities and needs, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3430129/tailoring-us-outreach-to-indo-pacific-allies-partners/

IAEA spokesman: gunfire briefly halted convoy, but no immediate danger

Jerusalem Post “Convoy was stopped and gunfire was distinctly heard for a few minutes but the convoy was not in immediate danger. The agency doesn’t have any other information about the incident,” they said. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-746519

Activists Attacking Art

Wall Street Journal Climate hysteria strikes again. https://www.wsj.com/articles/activists-attacking-art-44b29637