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Russia opens probe into video showing alleged beheading of Ukrainian soldier

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739122

Ammonia Burned With Coal Cuts Emissions, and Investors Are Interested

Wall Street Journal The compound commonly used to make fertilizer doesn’t emit carbon dioxide and can be mixed with coal at power plants to lower carbon emissions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ammonia-burned-with-coal-cuts-carbon-emissions-and-investors-are-interested-489d9ef8

McCarthy, Scalise, cash transfers fuel House GOP campaign arm fundraising haul

Fox News FIRST ON FOX – The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is off to a fast start in building a formidable war chest as it aims to expand the GOP majority in the chamber in next year’s elections. Thanks in part to large cash transfers from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Majority Leader Steve…

Appeal for Hong Kong to screen for bird flu variant after Guangdong woman’s death linked to H3N8 strain

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say H3N8 bird flu variant is rarely fatal, does not spread easily and there is no need for public alarm. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216946/appeal-hong-kong-screen-bird-flu-variant-after-guangdong-womans-death-linked-h3n8-strain?utm_source=rss_feed

How to See a Black Hole More Clearly

New York Times Astronomers recently used artificial intelligence to fine-tune a famous image of a whole lot of nothing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/science/astronomy-black-holes.html

Florida sues Biden administration over crack pipe controversy: ‘Misguided, reckless policies’

Fox News FIRST ON FOX — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is suing the Biden administration for failing to provide evidence that taxpayer dollars are not being used to purchase crack pipes for drug addicts. In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Moody asked a federal court to compel the Justice Department and Department of Health and…

Amazon’s Roomba Deal Keeps Getting Messier

Wall Street Journal The Roomba maker’s stock has shed the entire deal premium as regulatory scrutiny builds. https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazons-roomba-deal-keeps-getting-messier-73f09651

Midmarket Private Companies Show Resilience in Uncertain Economy

Wall Street Journal Many U.S. midmarket private companies continue to perform well, despite higher interest rates and economic uncertainty, according to the latest Golub Capital Altman Index data. https://www.wsj.com/articles/midmarket-private-companies-show-resilience-in-uncertain-economy-6ca636dc

Peak Real Estate: This Tiny Wyoming Community Has Some of the Country’s Priciest Mountain Homes

Wall Street Journal Despite Wilson’s small population, properties command hefty price tags. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wilson-wyoming-mountain-real-estate-e26d82d3

Wellington Management Raises $476 Million for Biotech Venture Fund

Wall Street Journal The Boston-based money manager aims to be a larger player in life-sciences venture capital. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wellington-management-raises-476-million-for-second-biotech-venture-fund-f244f058