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Russia Takes Losses in Failed River Crossing, Officials say

Russia Takes Losses in Failed River Crossing, Officials say

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian and British officials say Russia suffered heavy losses when Ukrainian forces destroyed the pontoon bridge enemy troops were using to try to cross a river. That’s another sign of Moscow’s struggle to win decisive victories and salvage a war gone awry. Russia’s campaign in Ukraine’s east is making faltering progress.…MORE

Baby Formula Plant Closed Triggering Supply Shortage Could Reopen Within 2 Weeks

Baby Formula Plant Closed Triggering Supply Shortage Could Reopen Within 2 Weeks

Baby formula-maker Abbott said on its website that consumers won’t see products on shelves for about 6-to 8 weeks after the plant reopens. Undated (WBAP/KLIF)- Baby formula-maker Abbott Laboratories could reopen a Michigan plant – shut down in February due to a recall – within the next 2 wks. FDA approval is pending. The voluntary…MORE

Detention of WNBA’s Griner in Moscow Extended for 30 Days

Detention of WNBA’s Griner in Moscow Extended for 30 Days

MOSCOW (AP) – The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. Alexander Boykov told The Associated Press he believed the relatively short extension of the detention indicated the case would come to trial soon. Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the…MORE

Elon Musk Says Twitter Deal ‘temporarily on hold’

Elon Musk Says Twitter Deal ‘temporarily on hold’

LONDON (AP) – Elon Musk says his planned $44 billion purchase of Twitter is “temporarily on hold” pending details on spam and fake accounts on the social media platform. The announcement that the Tesla billionaire tweeted Friday is another twist amid signs of internal turmoil over his planned buyout of Twitter, including that the social…MORE