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‘Asteroid City’ Review: Wes Anderson’s Spacey Surface

Wall Street Journal The film’s quirky setting and stellar cast, which includes Jason Schwartzman, Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson, cannot redeem its languid incoherence. https://www.wsj.com/articles/asteroid-city-review-wes-andersons-spacey-surface-78ef9c0b

Croatian government supports recognition of Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainian people

Pravda Ukraine On Thursday 15 June, the Croatian government expressed support for a parliamentary initiative to recognize the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of the Ukrainian people. Source: This was reported by European Pravda with reference to HRT Details: As Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković announced at a government meeting, “we support the initiative launched…

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/