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The Department of Defense Announces Mr. Michael McNerney as Director of the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence

Defense.gov The Defense Department, in consultation with the Secretary of the Army, announced Mr. Michael McNerney as the Director of the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3364914/the-department-of-defense-announces-mr-michael-mcnerney-as-director-of-the-civi/

How to Maximize Joy With Your Grandchildren—and Minimize Conflicts With Your Kids

Wall Street Journal Your child isn’t parenting the way you would. So what do you do? https://www.wsj.com/articles/maximize-joy-grandchildren-56f90d0a

Russia, Brazil outline schedule to resume operation of bilateral institutions — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Sergey Lavrov highlighted the special role of bilateral institutions in strengthening relations of strategic partnership between Russia and Brazil https://tass.com/politics/1605577

Partisan Bickering, Outbursts Interrupt House Panel’s Hearing in New York

Wall Street Journal The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee convened a contentious hearing in New York about crime in the city and the policies of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. https://www.wsj.com/articles/partisan-bickering-outbursts-interrupt-house-judiciary-committees-hearing-in-new-york-b605c0d7

Former president of International Biathlon Union indicted in Norway on bribery accusations

Fox News The former president of the International Biathlon Union has been indicted in his home country of Norway after accusations he took bribes, authorities said Monday. Anders Besseberg was president of the sport’s governing body for more than 20 years before stepping down in 2018, shortly after Austrian police raided the IBU headquarters. He denies…

Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief on Russian General Staff Chief’s and Security Council Secretary’s “sabotage” of war: This is a lie

Pravda Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Ukrainian Defence Intelligence, does not believe that Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, and Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, tried to stop Russia’s war against Ukraine at the beginning. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/17/7398277/

Maryland efforts to legalize ‘human composting’ face pushback as burial alternatives grow in popularity

Fox News As the new president of the National Funeral Directors Association, John O. “Jack” Mitchell IV has been keeping an eye on trends in the industry of death. The sixth-generation owner of the Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home in Towson and president of Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, Mitchell sees the funeral industry adapting to changing desires…

In Tulsa, a Restored Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House Lists for $7.995 Million

Wall Street Journal The seller, a commercial real-estate investor, repaired the exterior and replaced many of the home’s panes of glass, among other upgrades. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-tulsa-a-restored-frank-lloyd-wright-designed-house-lists-for-7-995-million-b93a1281

White House calls for immediate Sudan ceasefire

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739495

State Street, Schwab See Deposits Drop

Wall Street Journal Banks across the board are under pressure to pay depositors more as interest rates continue to rise. https://www.wsj.com/articles/state-street-schwab-see-deposits-drop-4b0438ac