Bakhmut has for months been a key target of Moscow’s eastern offensive, with Russian troops inching ever closer to Kyiv’s key eastern stronghold.
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Sen. Collins was lone Republican to oppose confirmation of Texas judge who’ll rule on abortion pill
But her critics point out that Matthew Kacsmaryk would likely be an obscure federal judge if the justices she voted to confirm to the Supreme Court had not helped to overturn Roe v. Wade.
King Charles III picks France, Germany for 1st state visits
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is eager to use the soft power of the monarchy to highlight the thaw in relations between the U.K. and the EU.
New company bets on social media as news destination for Gen Z
The News Movement uses reporters with an average age of 25 to make tailored content for sites like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
Stocks jump as Wall Street cruises to best day since January
Stronger-than-expected growth for services industries last month helps calms worries about an imminent recession.
China accuses U.S. of attacking companies after export curbs
The Commerce Department cites security and human rights concerns.
Arizona governor won’t proceed with execution set by court
The state’s procurement of lethal injection drugs and other death penalty protocols are under review.
U.S. sending bridge-launchers to Ukraine for spring fight
The war has slowed to a grinding stalemate during the winter, with both sides firing at each other from across the Dnieper River.
Black Vietnam vet finally awarded Medal of Honor for bravery
The belated recognition for retired Col. Paris Davis, 83, comes after the recommendation for his medal was lost, resubmitted – and then lost again.
EPA mandates states report on cyber threats to water systems
The Environmental Protection Agency said public water systems are increasingly at risk from cyberattacks that amount to a threat to public health.