Another One Bites the Dust
A US court has rejected an attempt by the New York Attorney General’s Office to dissolve the National Rifle Association, ruling that doing away with the gun-rights group would infringe on its members’ First Amendment rights.
“While we’re heartened that the judge dismissed the NRA’s attempts to thwart most of the claims in our case, we are disappointed that the judge ruled against the dissolution portion,” NY AG Letitia James said in a statement.
James’ office is weighing the next possible steps in the case.
A US court has rejected an attempt by the New York Attorney General’s Office to dissolve the National Rifle Association, ruling that doing away with the gun-rights group would infringe on its members’ First Amendment rights.
“While we’re heartened that the judge dismissed the NRA’s attempts to thwart most of the claims in our case, we are disappointed that the judge ruled against the dissolution portion,” NY AG Letitia James said in a statement.
James’ office is weighing the next possible steps in the case.
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⚽️ The Russian billionaire who owns Chelsea FC has announced that he will sell the club even as sanctions target the Federation’s oligarchs
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich announced on Wednesday that his English Premier League team Chelsea FC is for sale. "As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club's best interest at heart," he said in a statement.
He added: "I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine."
The announcement from one of England's top clubs has rocked the football world. Abramovich has owned the team since 2003, when he bought the club for an estimated $190 million. According to The New York Times, Abramovich is said to be looking to sell the club for some $2.5 billion.
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Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich announced on Wednesday that his English Premier League team Chelsea FC is for sale. "As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club's best interest at heart," he said in a statement.
He added: "I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated. The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine."
The announcement from one of England's top clubs has rocked the football world. Abramovich has owned the team since 2003, when he bought the club for an estimated $190 million. According to The New York Times, Abramovich is said to be looking to sell the club for some $2.5 billion.
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Number of Refugees Caused by Ukrainian Crisis Reaches 1 million - UNHCR
The number of refugees caused by the current crisis in Ukraine has reached 1 million, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said.
"In just seven days we have witnessed the exodus of one million refugees from Ukraine to neighbouring countries. For many millions more, inside Ukraine, it’s time for guns to fall silent, so that life-saving humanitarian assistance can be provided," Grandi wrote on his Twitter page.
The number of refugees caused by the current crisis in Ukraine has reached 1 million, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said.
"In just seven days we have witnessed the exodus of one million refugees from Ukraine to neighbouring countries. For many millions more, inside Ukraine, it’s time for guns to fall silent, so that life-saving humanitarian assistance can be provided," Grandi wrote on his Twitter page.
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The Jan. 6 committee revealed in a Wednesday court filing that it has evidence establishing a “good-faith belief” that former US President Donald Trump may have engaged in criminal conduct to overturn the 2020 election.
"The Select Committee also has a good-faith basis for concluding that the President and members of his Campaign engaged in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the United States," the filing continued.
The latest comes after the 1/6 panel filed a new round of subpoenas against Trump-linked officials.
"The Select Committee also has a good-faith basis for concluding that the President and members of his Campaign engaged in a criminal conspiracy to defraud the United States," the filing continued.
The latest comes after the 1/6 panel filed a new round of subpoenas against Trump-linked officials.
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💼 Google is calling some employees back to several US offices for 3 days a week starting April 4, with flexibility programs including so-called 'work from anywhere' weeks.
Google employees in the San Francisco Bay Area and "several other US locations" will return to the office for at least three days a week beginning April 4, according to a company memo sent Wednesday.
The company will transition to a hybrid model this month, but employees can request extra time. Google employees can also "explore flexible work options including 'work from anywhere' weeks" or a location change, the memo added.
Google has dropped its vaccine requirement for both onsite and remote workers, as the memo confirmed. Google employees who are "fully remote" aren't required to be vaccinated, but those who come into the office must be vaccinated unless the person has a specific accommodation — and those employees will be required to wear a mask and be regularly tested.
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Google employees in the San Francisco Bay Area and "several other US locations" will return to the office for at least three days a week beginning April 4, according to a company memo sent Wednesday.
The company will transition to a hybrid model this month, but employees can request extra time. Google employees can also "explore flexible work options including 'work from anywhere' weeks" or a location change, the memo added.
Google has dropped its vaccine requirement for both onsite and remote workers, as the memo confirmed. Google employees who are "fully remote" aren't required to be vaccinated, but those who come into the office must be vaccinated unless the person has a specific accommodation — and those employees will be required to wear a mask and be regularly tested.
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‼️The price for Brent oil has surpassed $116 per barrel for the first time since September 9, 2013, the trading data showed.
As of 02:48 GMT, the price of May futures for Brent oil increased by 1.81% to $116.63 per barrel.
As of 02:48 GMT, the price of May futures for Brent oil increased by 1.81% to $116.63 per barrel.
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👉🏻 The Russian MoD has explained what the signs on military equipment mean
Z stands for "victory"
V means "the task will be completed" / "strength in truth"
What the symbol O stands for has not yet been specified, with some media outlets earlier suggesting that this is how equipment from Belarus is designated. It is also not yet known what X and A stand for.
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Z stands for "victory"
V means "the task will be completed" / "strength in truth"
What the symbol O stands for has not yet been specified, with some media outlets earlier suggesting that this is how equipment from Belarus is designated. It is also not yet known what X and A stand for.
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⚡️ Militants from 'Azov'*, 'Right Sector'** prevent civilians from leaving Mariupol through humanitarian corridors, DPR head says
*, ** - terrorist groups banned in Russia
*, ** - terrorist groups banned in Russia
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⚡️ All Russian specialists have left space centre in French Guiana in response to EU sanctions
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Sputnik International
⚡️ Militants from 'Azov'*, 'Right Sector'** prevent civilians from leaving Mariupol through humanitarian corridors, DPR head says *, ** - terrorist groups banned in Russia
❗️ Targeted strikes against Ukrainian forces in Mariupol possible if they don’t surrender - DPR head
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⚡️ Germany intends to supply Ukraine with 2,700 anti-aircraft missiles - reports
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⚡️ Hungarian PM Orban on reasons behind situation in Ukraine: Russia did not receive security guarantees
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⚡️ Telephone terrorists, mainly from Ukraine, Poland, US block work of Russian diplomats abroad - Foreign Ministry
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❗️ Total of 1,612 military facilities in Ukraine hit during Russia's special operation - MoD
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⚡️ Hungarian PM Orban on reasons behind situation in Ukraine: Russia did not receive security guarantees
EU sanctions will not affect cooperation between Hungary and Russia on paks nuclear power plant project, Hungarian MP Orban says
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🔔 Here are the latest updates on the Ukraine crisis in case you missed something:
▪️ Russian FM Lavrov said that the West with its sanctions against Russia has returned to wild, bandit-style capitalism.
▪️ Sputnik websites are being targeted by a massive cyberattack worldwide.
▪️ Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that enforcing a no-fly zone over Ukraine would require the US to go to war with Russia.
▪️ US Senators have introduced a new bill that would impose penalties on all Russian state-owned firms, including Rosneft and Gazprom.
▪️ The US has introduced full blocking sanctions on Russian defence entities.
▪️ Russia's Defence Ministry has released the first official military casualties from the special operation in Ukraine, saying that 498 Russian and about 2,870 Ukranian soldiers have died.
▪️ Russian FM Lavrov said that the West with its sanctions against Russia has returned to wild, bandit-style capitalism.
▪️ Sputnik websites are being targeted by a massive cyberattack worldwide.
▪️ Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that enforcing a no-fly zone over Ukraine would require the US to go to war with Russia.
▪️ US Senators have introduced a new bill that would impose penalties on all Russian state-owned firms, including Rosneft and Gazprom.
▪️ The US has introduced full blocking sanctions on Russian defence entities.
▪️ Russia's Defence Ministry has released the first official military casualties from the special operation in Ukraine, saying that 498 Russian and about 2,870 Ukranian soldiers have died.
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⚡️ International Paralympic Committee suspends participation of athletes from Russia in Beijing Games
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