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Poland thwarts Russian spy plot to ‘paralyze’ Western aid shipments to Ukraine

Russia sent a team of saboteurs on a mission to interfere with Western military aid to Ukraine, according to Polish authorities who say they foiled the plot.

France to raise retirement age without vote via special provision

The French government used a special provision in its constitution Thursday to bypass the country's legislature and make changes to the country's pension program, including raising the age of retirement.

Bernie Sanders endorses Brandon Johnson in Chicago mayoral race

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) waded into the contentious Democratic race for Chicago mayor, endorsing progressive Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson.

BlackRock’s Larry Fink omits ‘ESG’ from annual letter after recent GOP blowback

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's much-anticipated annual letter deemphasized talk about the climate and said that companies aren't “the environmental police," a notable shift from the tone in recent years that has made him a top target of conservatives.

US hasn’t seen China provide lethal aid to Russia, Pentagon says

The U.S. still has not seen any intelligence to indicate China has supplied Russia with lethal aid for the use in Ukraine.

Abbott takes over Houston ISD, largest Texas school district, due to low performance

A senior official in Gov. Greg Abbott's (R-TX) administration announced Wednesday that he would be appointing a board of managers tasked with the administration of the Houston Independent School District following a protracted court battle.

First Republic Bank executives sold stock in months leading up to turmoil: Report

Some of the head executives of First Republic Bank reportedly sold off millions of dollars worth of company stock before the regional bank entered into turmoil.

FTC orders Big Tech to address surge in ads promoting scams and fraudulent products

The Federal Trade Commission ordered some of the biggest social media and streaming companies to provide them with information on how scammers and fraudsters use their platforms to sell and trade deceptive goods.

Social Security update: Direct payment worth up to $4,555 goes out to millions in six days

Millions of retirees will receive the final wave of March's Social Security Administration retirement payments, worth up to $4,555, in six days.

Greta Thunberg nixes tweet warning end of humanity if climate not fixed by 2023

Greta Thunberg is facing backlash for deleting a 2018 tweet on the fate of humanity and climate change.
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