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Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to observe the cease-fire for 36 hours starting Jan. 6. Orthodox Christmas is traditionally celebrated by many on Jan. 6 and 7.
Amazon to lay off more than 18,000 staff, including in Europe
The online retail giant Amazon has announced plans to cut more than 18,000 jobs from its workforce, citing the “uncertain economy” and the fact it hired rapidly during the Covid pandemic.
Putin orders cease fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered a 36-hour cease fire in Ukraine over Orthodox Christmas after an appeal from the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, a step Ukraine had earlier dismissed as a cynical trap.
Andretti partners with General Motors for Cadillac F1 bid
General Motors will attempt to enter Formula One by partnering with Andretti Global under its Cadillac banner as it supports Michael Andretti’s bid to launch a two-car American team.
‘Free the Leopards!’ Campaign aims to ’embarrass’ Germany into sending tanks to Ukraine
Two Finnish politicians estimate 90-100 Leopard 2 main battle tanks could make a significant impact on the momentum of the war for Ukraine.
A London furniture conservator has been credited with a crucial discovery that has helped understand why Ice Age hunter-gatherers drew cave paintings.
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Connecticut legislator dies in wrong-way highway crash
A Connecticut state representative was killed overnight in a wrong-way highway crash after having attended the governor’s inaugural ball hours and after having been sworn in to a third term, House Democratic leaders said Thursday.