Putin loses plot as he launches furious rant against European leaders – ‘feasting pigs’
Putin later delivered a speech in which he gave full vent to his contempt and disdain for Western leaders.
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Trump’s push to make oil drilling cheap again squeezes some states more than others
A Republican push to make drilling cheaper on federal land is creating new fiscal pressure for states that depend on oil and gas revenue, most notably in New Mexico.
Netanyahu approves $35 billion gas deal with Egypt under U.S. pressure – Axios
Netanyahu approves $35 billion gas deal with Egypt under U.S. pressure AxiosIsraeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit CNNIsrael Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt &n…
Winds batter water-logged NW, killing Idaho man, cutting power to 500K
High winds have toppled trees and power lines in Washington state and Idaho, killing a man in northern Idaho and critically injuring two children.
Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump ‘blockade’
Oil shipments unaffected, state producer says, after Trump escalates standoff.
In a proposed settlement, the US FTC says crypto bridge Nomad must repay victims of a 2022 cyberattack that led to $186M worth of funds being stolen (Connor Jones/The Register)
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In a proposed settlement, the US FTC says crypto bridge Nomad must repay victims of a 2022 cyberattack that led to $186M worth of funds being stolen — Regulator makes various additional demands over alle…
Nick Reiner’s lawyer asks public to not ‘rush to judgement’
Nick Reiner’s lawyer asked the public to not “rush to judgement” before about the case against him.
Senate approves bill inspired by DC plane crash to ensure military aircraft will broadcast location
The Senate has moved quickly to close a loophole that could allow military aircraft to fly without broadcasting their locations, just like an Army helicopter was doing last January before it collided with an airliner over Washington, D.C., killing 67 p…
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves
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Jeffery Carroll named interim DC police chief as federal law enforcement surge continues
Veteran police officer Jeffery Carroll is taking over as interim chief of Washington’s police force.