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Disinformation endangering Red Cross work in Ukraine: ICRC

A massive disinformation campaign targeting the Red Cross as it provides aid in the Ukraine conflict is putting its staff at risk, the organization said Tuesday. The International Committee of the Red Cross also condemned “abhorrent and unacceptable” levels of

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Biden’s budget proposes tax hike on married filers making more than $450,000 – CNBC

Biden’s budget proposes tax hike on married filers making more than $450,000  CNBC Biden pitches largest tax hike in history as part of $5.8T budget request  Fox Business President Biden unveils new income tax on millionaires  23 ABC News | KERO Biden’s plan

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Taiwan Looks to Ukraine War for Ideas to Defend Against China

A major potential change for the island democracy would be extending conscription.

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Russia to ‘fundamentally cut back’ military activity near Kyiv and Chernihiv – but West says they’re just playing for time

Russia has said it will drastically cut military activity near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and around Chernihiv – a pledge dismissed by Western officials as likely an attempt to “play for time”.

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There’s never been such a severe shortage of homes in the U.S. Here’s why – NPR

There’s never been such a severe shortage of homes in the U.S. Here’s why  NPR Report: How many homes are sitting empty in Hawaii  KHON2

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NFL is requiring teams to hire women or minorities as coaches for 2022 season

According to league data, the percentage of people of color in coaching positions increased from 35% in 2020 to 39% in 2021. (Image credit: David J. Phillip/AP)

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Russia-Ukraine War Is Reshaping How Europe Spends

Romania is buying iodine pills. Ireland enacted special incentives for its farmers to till essential crops. And military spending is rising across the continent.

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A retro computer museum in Mariupol beloved by children was attacked by Russia

“It’s been a hobby of my life,” said the owner of the retro computer collection that was hit by a Russian attack in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol. (Image credit: Dmitriy Cherepanov)

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Turkey’s Erdogan opens latest Russia-Ukraine talks; Moscow said to be resetting its forces – CNBC

Turkey’s Erdogan opens latest Russia-Ukraine talks; Moscow said to be resetting its forces  CNBC Peace talks between Russia, Ukraine to resume soon  KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source Ukraine and Russia Prepare for Talks in Turkey as Russian Missiles Hit Cities  The

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Police minister said to have visited Jordan to discuss preventing Ramadan flare-up

Omer Barlev reportedly met Jordan’s FM, and the two talked of steps in Jerusalem during Muslim holy month to avert violent escalation

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