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China-Backed Infrastructure Bank Executive Quits

Wall Street Journal The Canadian communications chief of the AIIB accused the bank’s management of being “dominated by the Communist Party,” allegations the bank called baseless. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-backed-infrastructure-bank-executive-criticizes-bank-after-quitting-e7514354

2023 Israel Defense Prize awarded to 4 outstanding projects

Jerusalem Post President Herzog and Defense Minister Gallant awarded the 2023 Israel Defense Prize to four projects in a ceremony at the president’s home in Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746315

Russia is staunch follower of Olympic principles, says sports minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We have always adhered to the principles of Olympism and we have a confident and victorious future ahead of us. All of this is based on our achievements in sports,” Oleg Matytsin stated https://tass.com/sports/1632363

Ukrainian forces in Zaporozhye Region take advantage of weather to regroup — politician

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In addition, Ukrainian forces are removing minefields, which indicates that they will attempt an offensive in these locations, Vladimir Rogov said https://tass.com/politics/1632361

Southern Baptists finalize expulsion of two churches with female pastors

Jerusalem Post At the denomination’s annual meeting, an overwhelming majority of its 12,700 delegates voted to uphold the ouster of the Saddleback Church in California, one of the convention’s largest congregations https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-746314

A Rate Pause Won’t End Mortgage Misery

Wall Street Journal The good news about the Federal Reserve’s expected rate pause? It won’t make your financial life more miserable. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-fed-rate-pause-wont-end-mortgage-misery-d7994aa3

Georgia senators consider whether state should still require permits to expand health care facilities

Fox News Georgia senators began examining on Tuesday whether the state should still require permits to build health care facilities, after a push to loosen the rules mushroomed into a House-Senate standoff during this year’s legislative session. The first meeting made clear that many committee members appointed by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones want a full…

Cornel West seeks Green Party nomination after already declaring People’s Party candidacy

Fox News Progressive scholar and activist Cornel West is seeking the Green Party’s nomination for president of the United States. West, who has already declared himself a candidate under the People’s Party, said the move is part of a larger effort to build a progressive coalition around his candidacy. “In the spirit of a broad…

West confirms successes of Ukrainian counteroffensive, predict further progress

Pravda Ukraine The Western states estimate that since the beginning of the counteroffensive actions, the Ukrainian forces have been able to advance seven kilometres deep into the Russia-occupied territories and liberate at least four villages. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/14/7406883/

Watch: How Jerome Powell Became the U.S.’s Most Powerful Economic Voice

Wall Street Journal Jerome Powell, as the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, appears to hold the country’s economic health in his hands. It’s a coveted role that has earned him both praise and criticism. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-jerome-powell-became-the-u-s-s-most-powerful-economic-voice-f132231c