• 02/28/2025

Selection of Judge in Trump Case Could Complicate Proceedings

Wall Street Journal Juan Merchan was tapped for the hush-money prosecution because of his experience hearing the former president’s cases. https://www.wsj.com/articles/selection-of-judge-in-trump-case-could-complicate-proceedings-aa4c169c

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It’s OK to Spend $12.50 on a Wedding Dress Now

Wall Street Journal More brides are searching for bridal gowns at thrift shops—or simply asking a friend for hers. https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-ok-to-spend-12-50-on-a-wedding-dress-now-ea03636f

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Zelenskyy thanks partners: Together we’ll be able to prevent Russia from prolonging war

Pravda Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasised that Ukraine, together with its partners, will not allow Russia to prolong the war and will restore peace. Source: President’s speech Quote: “Remaining as united as possible, maintaining the greatest principled stance to protect our common values and implementing defence agreements as fast as possible, all together in…

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Ding Liren defeats Ian Nepomniachtchi, becomes first Chinese World chess champion

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The 14 games with standard time control resulted in a 7:7 tie. Additional four fast chess (game of 25 minutes + 10 seconds per turn) were assigned, with three ending in tie and with Ding Liren winning the fourth one https://tass.com/transport/1611739

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Zelenskyy and Macron talk again about situation at front and weapons

Pravda Ukraine In a telephone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has informed him of the situation at the front and discussed defence assistance. Source: Office of the President of Ukraine, reported by European Pravda Quote from the Office: “The President of Ukraine informed [the French President – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/30/7400073/

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Man kills 3, self, in dispute among Portuguese pigeon racers

Washington Post Portuguese police say a man fatally shot three other men before turning the gun on himself https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/30/portugal-pigeon-racers-slain/24b5f6ce-e75c-11ed-869e-986dd5713bc8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Germany confirms delivery of second IRIS-T air defence system to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The German government has handed over another military aid package to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including a second IRIS-T air defence missile system. Source: German government website, as reported by European Pravda Details: The updated list of aid includes eight Zetros trucks, two 8×6 forklift trucks with eight slide-out containers and one IRIS-T…

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Ukraine escalates situation around ZNPP, intensification of hostilities possible — Rosatom

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Moscow has repeatedly drawn attention of the international community to shelling of the Zaporozhye NPP by Ukrainian forces, while Kiev side demands demilitarization of the power plant, implying withdrawal of Russian security personnel https://tass.com/russias-foreign-policy/1611731

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18 new psychoactive drugs found in world’s waste water, analysis reveals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Samples taken from 47 cities in 16 countries including the US and Australia revealed the substances, according to research by the University of Queensland. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3218934/18-new-psychoactive-drugs-found-worlds-waste-water-analysis-reveals?utm_source=rss_feed

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Journalist Volodymyr Mukan killed at war

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian journalist and soldier Volodymyr Mukan was killed in action in Bakhmut. Source: Mukan’s account on Facebook; Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Quote: “On 29 April 2023, Volodymyr Mukan, a junior lieutenant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was heroically killed in action in Bakhmut.…

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