Putin is giving cash to Russians fleeing Ukraine’s surprise attack — but only $115
Putin’s compensation scheme for Russian fleeing a Ukrainian attack on Kursk amounts to about one seventh of an average monthly paycheck.
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Your coworker is probably listening to smut
With the rise of audiobooks, romance readers are listening to erotic fiction everywhere they go — including work.
What Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s music choices say about the 2024 race
Harris, Trump, and their running mates have fine-tuned their playlists ahead of the election.
I lost my daughter at Disney World and was terrified. A simple tip helped me find her quickly, and I recommend it to all parents.
A mother lost her child at Disney World for a few seconds, which scared her. She now recommends tying balloons to children to keep track of them.
I’ve been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the top 5 I’d visit again.
After visiting 30 tropical islands, some of my favorites have been Bora Bora, Saint Bart’s, Curaçao, Barbados, and Saint Martin.
Anti-aging enthusiasts are getting $16,500 injections to make their knees young again
Longevity influencer Bryan Johnson had millions of stem cells injected to reduce age-related aches. The treatment is booming, though not FDA-approved.
Western firms insuring Russian oil tankers despite sanctions – Reuters
Several Western insurers are providing services for tankers carrying Russian crude above the G7-imposed price cap, according to Reuters Read Full Article at RT.com
‘No glory’ for Ukrainian town tearing down WWII memorial – Moscow
The Russian Foreign Ministry has denounced the reported demolition of a Soviet war memorial in the town of Kalush in Western Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com
The Olympics’ Hostile Architecture Is a Preview of What’s to Come
Under a bridge in Paris, a homeless encampment has been replaced with dozens of giant Lego-like bricks. Campaigners say things will likely get worse at the 2028 Games in LA.
Silicon Valley’s political divide is now public — and petty
Silicon Valley leaders, like David Sacks and Reid Hoffman, are engaging in public political disputes, illustrating the sector’s partisan split.