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Florida Professor Sets New Record for Living Underwater for 74 Days 🐳
On 1 March, Dr Joseph Dituri began his deep sea expedition as a part of his research at a 30-foot-deep lagoon in Key Largo at Jules' Undersea Lodge in Florida. He aims to complete 100 days, and will remain in his sub-aquatic abode until 9 June.
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On 1 March, Dr Joseph Dituri began his deep sea expedition as a part of his research at a 30-foot-deep lagoon in Key Largo at Jules' Undersea Lodge in Florida. He aims to complete 100 days, and will remain in his sub-aquatic abode until 9 June.
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US consumer debt stands at $17 trillion, credit card defaults at pandemic level
Total household debt in the first quarter of 2023 rose by $148 billion, or 0.9%, to $17.05 trillion, the report said, adding that balances were also $2.9 trillion higher than at the end of 2019, before the pandemic-triggered recession.
"The share of current debt becoming delinquent increased for most debt types," the report said. "The delinquency transition rate for credit cards and auto loans increased by 0.6 and 0.2 percentage points, respectively approaching or surpassing their pre-pandemic levels," the report said.
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Total household debt in the first quarter of 2023 rose by $148 billion, or 0.9%, to $17.05 trillion, the report said, adding that balances were also $2.9 trillion higher than at the end of 2019, before the pandemic-triggered recession.
"The share of current debt becoming delinquent increased for most debt types," the report said. "The delinquency transition rate for credit cards and auto loans increased by 0.6 and 0.2 percentage points, respectively approaching or surpassing their pre-pandemic levels," the report said.
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Zelensky's fighter jet coalition depends on Russian advancement
Zelensky embarked on a European tour to drum up support for the Ukrainian counteroffensive. The West's aid to the Kiev regime is inversely related to Russia's military successes on the battlefield, Viktor Litovkin, Russian military expert and retired colonel, told Sputnik.
"Zelensky understand that the offensive in its current form could end disastrously for Ukraine," "Because if there are no planes, no air cover (…) then all this equipment is open to attacks by enemy aircraft, missiles, and so on. Therefore, Zelensky understands that this is suicide for him, he cannot go anywhere. But they tell him: 'We paid you, go ahead, and comply with our will.' And he has to do this.Therefore, I think that, on the one hand, the West is primarily interested in the [counteroffensive], and, on the other hand, he thinks that, probably, all of a sudden, it could work," stated expert.
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Zelensky embarked on a European tour to drum up support for the Ukrainian counteroffensive. The West's aid to the Kiev regime is inversely related to Russia's military successes on the battlefield, Viktor Litovkin, Russian military expert and retired colonel, told Sputnik.
"Zelensky understand that the offensive in its current form could end disastrously for Ukraine," "Because if there are no planes, no air cover (…) then all this equipment is open to attacks by enemy aircraft, missiles, and so on. Therefore, Zelensky understands that this is suicide for him, he cannot go anywhere. But they tell him: 'We paid you, go ahead, and comply with our will.' And he has to do this.Therefore, I think that, on the one hand, the West is primarily interested in the [counteroffensive], and, on the other hand, he thinks that, probably, all of a sudden, it could work," stated expert.
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Russia completes development of Ptitselov anti-aircraft missile system
A Rostec representative said that the short-range anti-aircraft missile system, with a Sosna combat module that was previously created based on the BMP-3, continues to be tested.
"A similar vehicle was developed in the interests of the Airborne Forces on the basis of the BMD-4M," the corporation said.
The Sosna combat module is equipped with two launchers for 12 Sosna-R missiles capable of hitting air targets at a range as far as 10 km and at an altitude of up to 5 km. The "Sosna-R" guided missile can reach speeds of up to 900 m/s steered by a laser beam, accompanied from the SAM combat module.
The main difference between the "Ptitselov" complex on the BMD-4M chassis and the similar BMP-3 based on the SAM is the possibility of dropping it from military transport aircraft by parachute.
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A Rostec representative said that the short-range anti-aircraft missile system, with a Sosna combat module that was previously created based on the BMP-3, continues to be tested.
"A similar vehicle was developed in the interests of the Airborne Forces on the basis of the BMD-4M," the corporation said.
The Sosna combat module is equipped with two launchers for 12 Sosna-R missiles capable of hitting air targets at a range as far as 10 km and at an altitude of up to 5 km. The "Sosna-R" guided missile can reach speeds of up to 900 m/s steered by a laser beam, accompanied from the SAM combat module.
The main difference between the "Ptitselov" complex on the BMD-4M chassis and the similar BMP-3 based on the SAM is the possibility of dropping it from military transport aircraft by parachute.
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Biden, congressional leaders to meet Tuesday for further debt limit talks
"In the afternoon, the President will meet with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Mitch McConnell, and Leader Hakeem Jeffries at the White House," the White House said in a press release said on Monday.
McCarthy said in earlier remarks that there has been no progress in negotiations since Biden and the four congressional leaders met last week to renew talks on raising the debt limit.
On Sunday, Biden said he is optimistic about negotiations to raise the debt limit, but McCarthy told reporters at a news conference on Monday that talks are not in a good place.
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"In the afternoon, the President will meet with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Mitch McConnell, and Leader Hakeem Jeffries at the White House," the White House said in a press release said on Monday.
McCarthy said in earlier remarks that there has been no progress in negotiations since Biden and the four congressional leaders met last week to renew talks on raising the debt limit.
On Sunday, Biden said he is optimistic about negotiations to raise the debt limit, but McCarthy told reporters at a news conference on Monday that talks are not in a good place.
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Growing debt to strip US of world's top economy status, investor warns
"In 100 years, it's going to be much worse. Young people in America are not going to have nearly as good a life as they had before. And some countries are going to rise to replace America as the number one," American investor Jim Rogers told Sputnik said.
Rogers recalled that 100 years ago, Britain was the number one country in the world, but then spent a lot of money, and went deep into debt. "America is going that way. But we don't have the North Sea oil to save us," stated expert.
When asked about what country could overtake the US's place, the investor said that "it should be China," but expressed belief that certain currency constraints may prevent the country from topping the list of world economies.
The US economy will experience economic issues by 2025 regardless of who is elected as the next president, Rogers added.
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"In 100 years, it's going to be much worse. Young people in America are not going to have nearly as good a life as they had before. And some countries are going to rise to replace America as the number one," American investor Jim Rogers told Sputnik said.
Rogers recalled that 100 years ago, Britain was the number one country in the world, but then spent a lot of money, and went deep into debt. "America is going that way. But we don't have the North Sea oil to save us," stated expert.
When asked about what country could overtake the US's place, the investor said that "it should be China," but expressed belief that certain currency constraints may prevent the country from topping the list of world economies.
The US economy will experience economic issues by 2025 regardless of who is elected as the next president, Rogers added.
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No encouraging prospects for grain deal extension now
"There are no encouraging prospects at the moment," the UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Monday when asked about the prospects for extending the grain deal.
"It's hard for me to say what will happen tomorrow. Perhaps progress will be made, but if we are talking about today, there are no [prospects]. But we all want and are determined to ensure that the work of the mechanism does not stop," the source said.
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"There are no encouraging prospects at the moment," the UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Monday when asked about the prospects for extending the grain deal.
"It's hard for me to say what will happen tomorrow. Perhaps progress will be made, but if we are talking about today, there are no [prospects]. But we all want and are determined to ensure that the work of the mechanism does not stop," the source said.
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Elon Musk commented on yesterday's rumors about the death of George Soros and compared him to one of the main villains in the Marvel universe, the mutant Magneto, who is obsessed with the idea of mutants being superior to humans.
"He wants to destroy the very fabric of civilization. Soros hates humanity," added the owner of Twitter.
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"He wants to destroy the very fabric of civilization. Soros hates humanity," added the owner of Twitter.
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🌍 How the USSR helped African countries in the 1960s: a retrospective
Archive footage shows Soviet deliveries of equipment and goods to the Republic of Congo and Guinea, as well as assistance in infrastructure projects in Somalia
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Taliban* 🏳️ attempts ‘raid’ on Afghan embassy in New Delhi 🇮🇳: Ambassador
The Afghan 🇦🇫 embassy in New Delhi became the target of an attempted “raid” by the Taliban, the nation's Ambassador to India, said.
❓Farid Mamundzay was absent in London on business, another diplomat – Kadir-Shah – assumed the position of chargé d'affaires and even introduced himself to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
*under UN sanctions for terrorism
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The Afghan 🇦🇫 embassy in New Delhi became the target of an attempted “raid” by the Taliban, the nation's Ambassador to India, said.
❓Farid Mamundzay was absent in London on business, another diplomat – Kadir-Shah – assumed the position of chargé d'affaires and even introduced himself to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
*under UN sanctions for terrorism
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Elon Musk subpoenaed in Virgin Island lawsuit against JPMorgan for Epstein connection
The US Virgin Islands has issued a subpoena for Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter and CEO of Tesla, as part of their lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase. The lawsuit alleges that JPMorgan Chase was involved in the sex trafficking ring operated by Jeffrey Epstein, who was awaiting trial for multiple sex trafficking crimes before his death.
The government believes that Epstein may have referred or attempted to refer Musk to JPMorgan Chase. The subpoena asks for Musk to provide all communications between him, JPMorgan Chase, Epstein, and any documents related to Epstein's involvement in human trafficking or procuring girls or women for sex.
The subpoena does not accuse Musk of any wrongdoing and does not require him to testify under oath. The US Virgin Islands is suing JPMorgan Chase over allegations that the company enabled and benefited from Epstein's trafficking activities.
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The US Virgin Islands has issued a subpoena for Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter and CEO of Tesla, as part of their lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase. The lawsuit alleges that JPMorgan Chase was involved in the sex trafficking ring operated by Jeffrey Epstein, who was awaiting trial for multiple sex trafficking crimes before his death.
The government believes that Epstein may have referred or attempted to refer Musk to JPMorgan Chase. The subpoena asks for Musk to provide all communications between him, JPMorgan Chase, Epstein, and any documents related to Epstein's involvement in human trafficking or procuring girls or women for sex.
The subpoena does not accuse Musk of any wrongdoing and does not require him to testify under oath. The US Virgin Islands is suing JPMorgan Chase over allegations that the company enabled and benefited from Epstein's trafficking activities.
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YouTube overuse may lead to loneliness & depression - study
Dr. Luke Balcombe and Emeritus Professor Diego De Leo from Griffith University's School of Applied Psychology and AISRAP initiated a study to explore the positive and negative effects of YouTube on mental health. The research determined individuals under 29 years of age and those who regularly watch content about other people's lives are particularly susceptible to negative effects.
Balcombe highlights that the development of parasocial relationships between content creators and viewers can be a cause for concern.
Researchers also raised concerns about YouTube's algorithms, which can inadvertently recommend suicide-related content to users, potentially leading them down a disturbing "rabbit hole." Although users can report such content, it often goes unreported due to the vast amount of content being uploaded.
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Dr. Luke Balcombe and Emeritus Professor Diego De Leo from Griffith University's School of Applied Psychology and AISRAP initiated a study to explore the positive and negative effects of YouTube on mental health. The research determined individuals under 29 years of age and those who regularly watch content about other people's lives are particularly susceptible to negative effects.
Balcombe highlights that the development of parasocial relationships between content creators and viewers can be a cause for concern.
Researchers also raised concerns about YouTube's algorithms, which can inadvertently recommend suicide-related content to users, potentially leading them down a disturbing "rabbit hole." Although users can report such content, it often goes unreported due to the vast amount of content being uploaded.
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⚡️ Kiev's Patriot air defense system was hit by a high-precision strike from the Kinzhal hypersonic system, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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❗️ The Russian State Duma adopted a law to denounce the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
The treaty was concluded in 1990 by representatives of 16 NATO member states and six members of the Warsaw Pact Organization. The document envisaged limiting the number of tanks, armored combat vehicles, artillery pieces, combat aircraft and attack helicopters in Europe.
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The treaty was concluded in 1990 by representatives of 16 NATO member states and six members of the Warsaw Pact Organization. The document envisaged limiting the number of tanks, armored combat vehicles, artillery pieces, combat aircraft and attack helicopters in Europe.
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🔺To kick things off, we’ll be discussing how the Pentagon doesn’t really vet its paramilitary partners for human rights violations
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🔺To kick things off, we’ll be discussing how the Pentagon doesn’t really vet its paramilitary partners for human rights violations
🔺Next, we’ll cover the continuing debt ceiling negotiations
🔺Finally, we’ll speak about the abortion fight in North Carolina
More trending stories coming your way! Tune in to Radio Sputnik at 7am EST|4am PST|1pm CET via the website or app!
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⚡️ Kiev's Patriot air defense system was hit by a high-precision strike from the Kinzhal hypersonic system, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
❗️Russian MoD briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️In the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces destroyed up to 60 Ukrainian troops;
▪️In the Krasny Liman direction, Russian forces neutralized up to 65 Ukrainian personnel and one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer;
▪️In the Donetsk direction, Ukrainian losses amounted to more than 215 troops, five armored combat vehicles, as well as Msta-B and D-30 howitzers;
▪️In the South Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions, Russian forces destroyed over 135 Ukrainian troops, a Msta-B howitzer and one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer;
▪️In the Kherson direction, Russian troops neutralized up to 25 Ukrainian soldiers and one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer;
▪️Russian air defenses shot down a Ukrainian a Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopter, seven Storm Shadow cruise missiles, three HARM anti-radar missiles, seven HIMARS projectiles, and 22 unmanned aerial vehicles in the LPR, DPR, and Kharkov region.
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▪️In the Kupyansk direction, Russian forces destroyed up to 60 Ukrainian troops;
▪️In the Krasny Liman direction, Russian forces neutralized up to 65 Ukrainian personnel and one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer;
▪️In the Donetsk direction, Ukrainian losses amounted to more than 215 troops, five armored combat vehicles, as well as Msta-B and D-30 howitzers;
▪️In the South Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions, Russian forces destroyed over 135 Ukrainian troops, a Msta-B howitzer and one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer;
▪️In the Kherson direction, Russian troops neutralized up to 25 Ukrainian soldiers and one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer;
▪️Russian air defenses shot down a Ukrainian a Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopter, seven Storm Shadow cruise missiles, three HARM anti-radar missiles, seven HIMARS projectiles, and 22 unmanned aerial vehicles in the LPR, DPR, and Kharkov region.
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❗️Latest statements by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov:
▪️ Contacts on the Grain Deal are ongoing, a number of issues on the implementation of the Russian part are still open;
▪️ Russia will inform about the decision on the Grain Deal when it is made;
▪️ Putin has repeatedly said - and experts have confirmed - that Kinzhal missiles have unique performance characteristics;
▪️ This is not the first time the United States has initiated investigations, as a result of which they come to the conclusion that there is no Russian interference in their affairs;
▪️ Foreign intelligence services do not weaken their activity in Russian territory.
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▪️ Contacts on the Grain Deal are ongoing, a number of issues on the implementation of the Russian part are still open;
▪️ Russia will inform about the decision on the Grain Deal when it is made;
▪️ Putin has repeatedly said - and experts have confirmed - that Kinzhal missiles have unique performance characteristics;
▪️ This is not the first time the United States has initiated investigations, as a result of which they come to the conclusion that there is no Russian interference in their affairs;
▪️ Foreign intelligence services do not weaken their activity in Russian territory.
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🎥 Combat operations involving the Rapira anti-tank gun crews of Russia’s Airborne Forces (video courtesy of Russian MoD)
The Rapira anti-tank gun is designed to engage heavy armored vehicles with direct fire. When necessary, the 100mm gun can also engage other types of targets. The Rapira is operated by artillery units within the Airborne Forces.
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The Rapira anti-tank gun is designed to engage heavy armored vehicles with direct fire. When necessary, the 100mm gun can also engage other types of targets. The Rapira is operated by artillery units within the Airborne Forces.
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❗️ Footage purportedly shows Russia's Kinzhal missile hitting the Patriot air defense system in Kiev
In the video, the extremely dense work of the batteries of the American MIM-104 Patriot air defense system can be seen. As soon as the air defense system runs out of missiles, a powerful explosion occurs at the place where the launches were made.
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In the video, the extremely dense work of the batteries of the American MIM-104 Patriot air defense system can be seen. As soon as the air defense system runs out of missiles, a powerful explosion occurs at the place where the launches were made.
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🇦🇷 Argentina's emergency measures likely to worsen monetary situation
The govt announced on Sunday a set of measures, which includes an interest rate hike, among other things, to curb runaway inflation. Argentina's inflation soared past the 30-year watershed of 100% in February, making it a country with one of the highest inflation rates in the world.
"Inflation very likely will be around 10% in May and above 10% in June. The increase in the interest rate can delay some weeks, maybe a month or two a further depreciation of the peso, but not more than that," Sebastian Galiani, a former secretary of economic policy old Sputnik.
He explained that private agents will go back to demanding more dollars in their portfolios ahead of the elections in August. Meanwhile, the increase in the interest rate will lead to higher currency emission, meaning that "after a short period, the disequilibrium in the pesos market will be even larger," according to the economist.
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The govt announced on Sunday a set of measures, which includes an interest rate hike, among other things, to curb runaway inflation. Argentina's inflation soared past the 30-year watershed of 100% in February, making it a country with one of the highest inflation rates in the world.
"Inflation very likely will be around 10% in May and above 10% in June. The increase in the interest rate can delay some weeks, maybe a month or two a further depreciation of the peso, but not more than that," Sebastian Galiani, a former secretary of economic policy old Sputnik.
He explained that private agents will go back to demanding more dollars in their portfolios ahead of the elections in August. Meanwhile, the increase in the interest rate will lead to higher currency emission, meaning that "after a short period, the disequilibrium in the pesos market will be even larger," according to the economist.
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Turkiye election outcomes are unevident
The outcome of the May 14 Turkish general election has shown that there is still no obvious winner. While Erdogan received more votes than many observers expected, he failed to receive 50% of the vote.
A lot hinges on which of the two candidates will be backed by Sinan Ogan, who won about 5% of the vote in the first round, according to independent investigative journalist Christopher Helali.
Helali said the biggest issues for the Turkish people were economic ones. According to him, Erdogan had “multiple instances where he could have done different policies that might have affected some significant change economically, but they weren’t done.”
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The outcome of the May 14 Turkish general election has shown that there is still no obvious winner. While Erdogan received more votes than many observers expected, he failed to receive 50% of the vote.
A lot hinges on which of the two candidates will be backed by Sinan Ogan, who won about 5% of the vote in the first round, according to independent investigative journalist Christopher Helali.
Helali said the biggest issues for the Turkish people were economic ones. According to him, Erdogan had “multiple instances where he could have done different policies that might have affected some significant change economically, but they weren’t done.”
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