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- CNN
Putin’s lightning assault jolts Europe awake
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- Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces have launched a surprise attack on northeastern Ukraine, capturing several Ukrainian villages and drawing close to the country's second largest city, Kharkiv. This move is seen as a tactic to strengthen Russia's field position ahead of the arrival of promised U.S. weapons to Ukraine.
NewWorld Affairs5 min read - AP News
As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more and more LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in Europe
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- Ella Anthony and Doris Ezuruike Chinonso, a gay couple from Nigeria, have successfully sought asylum in Italy due to the threat of anti-LGBTQ+ persecution in their home country. Nigeria criminalizes same-sex relationships, with penalties including imprisonment and death.
NewWorld Affairs5 min read - The news, curated and summarized. Subscribe now and get 14 days free.
- CNBC
The church of Warren Buffett: Why thousands of investors flock to Omaha to be near the investing genius
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- The annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, attracts as many as 40,000 attendees each year. They enjoy shopping discounts, a 5K run, and the opportunity to hear from Buffett himself.
NewFinance7 min read - Vox
Why movies and albums both got so long
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- The length of pop culture content -- such as albums and movies -- has been increasing, with critics arguing that they are becoming too long. The average length of a top 10 movie has increased from two hours in 1993 to 2 hours and 23 minutes in 2023, while albums have been trending longer since the 1990s.
NewCulture8 min read
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- El Pais
The reinvention of Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook founder turns 40 eager to leave labels aside
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- Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg turned 40 on May 14, a milestone that comes amid a well-documented midlife crisis. Despite his wealth, estimated at $177 billion, and a large, stable family, Zuckerberg is grappling with the impact of his social networks on global society, including issues such as lack of privacy, fake news, and harm to children.
NewTech5 min read - DW
How China is helping keep the Russian economy afloat
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- Despite Western sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the country's economy grew by 3.6% in 2023, outpacing both the U.S. and Europe. This growth was largely due to trade with China, which refused to impose sanctions and became a major buyer of Russian energy.
NewEconomy4 min read - Politico
Roots of Robert Fico’s shooting lie in Slovakia’s bitter divides
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- Slovakia is facing unprecedented political violence, with the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico following the 2018 murder of journalist Ján Kuciak. The attack on Fico has sparked intense debate over political polarization and the impact of hateful rhetoric.
NewPolitics1 min read
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