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There are still water issues in some areas of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after hydroelectric power station explosion

Pravda Ukraine The situation with water supply in some areas of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast after the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant disaster remains difficult. Source: Mykola Lukashuk, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast State Council and the deputy head of the defence council of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on air with Ukrinform Quote from Lukashuk: “The situation is the most difficult…

‘Profoundly disturbing’: Hillary Clinton reacts to Republicans defending Trump over federal indictment

Fox News Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday hit out at Republicans for their defense of former President Donald Trump as he faces a federal indictment over the alleged mishandling of classified documents, calling their actions “profoundly disturbing.” Clinton, whose 2016 presidential bid hit the rocks in part due to a scandal surrounding…

All news stories ‘planted’ about Nord Stream blowup deserve attention — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian side had repeatedly pointed out that what occurred at the gas pipeline “could only have been carried out by state special services,” Dmitry Peskov stated https://tass.com/world/1632289

Russia does not intend to endlessly show goodwill within grain deal — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov added that Russia’s withdrawal from the grain deal is possible when its next extension period ends https://tass.com/politics/1632287

Stitch Fix Taps Former Macy’s, Walmart Exec As CEO

Wall Street Journal Matt Baer will lead the subscription company as it cuts costs, alters operations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/stitch-fix-taps-former-macys-walmart-exec-as-ceo-11ed0c29

European lawmakers sign off on world’s first set of rules for artificial intelligence

Fox News Lawmakers in Europe signed off Wednesday on the world’s first set of comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence, clearing a key hurdle as authorities across the globe race to rein in AI. The European Parliament vote is one of the last steps before the rules become law, which could act as a model for…

The UK’s Phillip Schofield Scandal Explained, From TV to Parliament

New York Times The resignation of a television anchor, followed by an admission of an affair with a younger colleague, has gripped the British media for weeks. Here’s why. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/world/europe/uk-phillip-schofield-this-morning.html

Tax Rules to Kick Off New Clean-Energy Market

Wall Street Journal The Biden administration sets the stage for large companies to start buying clean-energy tax credits, bringing fresh sources of capital to projects such as wind farms. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tax-rules-to-kick-off-new-clean-energy-market-c680194e

Cities Turn to Trash Skimmer Boats to Clean Local Waters

New York Times Cities are turning to “trash skimmers” to rid their waterways of plastic waste. But environmentalists say the boats are more of a Band-Aid than a solution. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/us/boat-trash-tampa-bay.html

Russian Lawmakers Vote to Ban Gender Reassignment

Moscow Times The bill seeks to ban “medical interventions aimed at changing the sex of a person” and “the state registration of a change of gender without an operation.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/14/russian-lawmakers-vote-to-ban-gender-reassignment-a81507