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| | | War Crimes | Grisly Scenes in Ukraine as Evidence of Russian Atrocities Grows French President Emmanuel Macron was the latest Western leader to join in condemning Russia for the “unbearable” murder of civilians as the death toll of Ukrainians executed by retreating Russian soldiers mounts. The mayor of Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, estimated there could be as many as 300 civilians in mass graves there, and photos emerged of bodies left in the streets, some with their hands bound. “The word ‘crime’ we’ve been hearing lately is too mild a description of what happened here,” he said. Retreating Russian troops have reportedly also planted mines in the city's homes, roads and bridges. (Sources: France24, CNN, WSJ) |
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| | | | | Turmoil in Islamabad | Political Crisis Deepens in Pakistan as Parliament Is Dissolved Prime Minister Imran Khan dodged attempts to oust him yesterday, blocking a no-confidence vote that almost certainly would have removed him from office and calling for new elections. Khan, a cricket star turned conservative Islamic, has waged a battle against the opposition that has plunged the nation into political turmoil. Elected in 2018 on a nationalist promise to fight corruption, Khan has been vocal in accusing his political opposition of working with the U.S. to overthrow his government. His opponents called blocking the vote “nothing short of high treason” and vowed to take it to Pakistan’s Supreme Court. (Sources: Politico, Reuters) |
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| | | All Too Familiar | Six Killed and 12 Injured in California Mass Shooting Sacramento police confirmed multiple gunmen in the shooting of at least 16 people early Sunday morning though no arrests have been made. Videos of the shooting, which took place in a popular nightlife area, showed people running through the street as rapid gunfire could be heard in the background. “Sadly, we once again mourn the lives lost and for those injured in yet another horrendous act of gun violence,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom in a statement. The shooting came just hours after one person was killed and 10 more were injured in a shooting at an outdoor concert in Dallas, Texas. (Sources: ABC News, Sacramento Bee) |
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| | | Can’t Lose for Winning | Russian Owner of Chelsea FC Could See Record Profits on Team Sale Russian oligarch-turned-diplomat Roman Abramovich stands to recoup his losses and then some as buyers line up for his Premier League soccer club. The Russian-Israeli billionaire was pressured to step down from ownership of Chelsea last month as Western governments imposed heavy sanctions against Russia and its oligarchs. Since Abramovich acquired the club more than 20 years ago it has racked up more than $1 billion in net losses. But bidders are tripping over themselves to acquire Chelsea in what could end up being the largest price paid for a professional sports team, with offers so far reaching $3 billion. (Sources: WSJ, FT) |
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| | | Briefly | Here are some things you should know about today: Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste and R&B duo Silk Sonic dominate 2022 Grammys. The annual music awards ceremony came off drama-free, except for an appearance by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. (Source: The Guardian) Sri Lanka Cabinet resigns after protests. All 26 ministers have resigned amid angry protests over the government’s handling of the country’s worst economic crisis since independence from the U.K. in 1948. (Source: BBC) House committee investigating Jan. 6 riot interviews first Trump family member. Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, spoke to the committee last week for six hours and was cooperative and friendly, according to a source in the room. (Source: NBC News) |
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| | | | | All in Your Head? | Changing Our Attitudes Toward Pain Could Change Pain Itself Chronic pain afflicts 20% of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But new research is changing the way we think about physical pain. In fact, studies show that it’s precisely the way we think about pain that makes it worse. “Catastrophizing” our suffering — thinking we'll never feel better, that it will ruin our life — actually plays a role in making dire predictions come true. Some patients who tried a new treatment called “reprocessing therapy,” which helped them think differently about their pain, found it disappeared within a month — and never came back. (Source: National Geographic) |
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| | | Sip-lash | Just When You Thought That Glass of Wine Was Good for You... For years, scientists have seesawed over the health effects of alcohol consumption. Research has suggested that modest drinking improves blood pressure, decreases inflammation and may lower the risk of heart disease. But other studies have linked even the occasional drink to cancer and brain shrinkage. So what amount of alcohol is actually good for us? Apparently none. Researchers who examined the medical data of 400,000 people in the U.K. found that even low alcohol intake increases our risk of cardiovascular diseases. And that’s not all. Studies have linked moderate consumption with cancers of the throat, esophagus, breast and colon. (Source: WaPo) |
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| | | Careful What You Bid For | Louvre Blocks Record Sale of Master’s Painting in Paris The $26.8 million sale of Basket of Wild Strawberries by Jean Siméon Chardin — a record for a work by the 18th-century master — was blocked when the Parisian museum decided it too wanted the painting. Lacking the funds, the Louvre conveniently declared the work a national treasure, a status that forbids the buyer, a New York art dealer, to remove the painting from France. Now the Louvre will have more than two years to come up with the money. Meanwhile, the U.K. government has barred the export of a painting by Paul Cézanne, valued at $13 million, for similar reasons. (Sources: Artnews, Opera News) |
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| | | A Second Chance | Arkansas Man Who Awakened After 19 Years in a Coma Dies Terry Wayne Wallis, known as the “The Man Who Slept for 19 Years,” lived for another 19 years after waking from a nearly two-decade coma. Wallis survived a car accident in 1984 that left him comatose just six weeks after the birth of his daughter. Though minimally conscious, doctors did not believe recovery was possible. But in 2003, Wallis suddenly started talking, with no knowledge that time had passed. His first words were to ask for milk and Pepsi, according to news reports at the time. Wallis died last week at the age of 57. (Source: NBC News) |
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| | | Redemption | Aliyah Boston Leads South Carolina to NCAA Title The junior forward was in fine form as the Gamecocks claimed their second national title Sunday with a 64-49 over the UConn Huskies. Boston racked up 11 points and 16 rebounds for her 30th double-double this season and was named Final Four MVP. It was sweet redemption after last year, when Boston couldn’t take the Gamecocks past the semifinal after she missed a layup at the buzzer. “When you use a video of me crying for a long period of time, that's going to fuel my fire,” she explained. “I don't want anyone to use a photo of me crying ever again.” (Sources: ESPN, Bleacher Report) |
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