#Cringeworthy ‘Jeopardy!’ clue downplays Russia-Ukraine war

#Cringeworthy ‘Jeopardy!’ clue downplays Russia-Ukraine war

“Cringeworthy ‘Jeopardy!’ clue downplays Russia-Ukraine war” What is: “A case of terrible timing”? An unfortunately dated clue in Friday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” — which alluded to “serious border issues” regarding Ukraine and Russia — was recorded on Jan. 11, 2022, more than a month before Vladimir Putin invaded that country on Feb. 24. Host Ken…

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#Russia blocks Facebook, Twitter for propaganda sites ‘discrimination’

#Russia blocks Facebook, Twitter for propaganda sites ‘discrimination’

“Russia blocks Facebook, Twitter for propaganda sites ‘discrimination’” Russia has blocked Facebook and possibly Twitter as part of a censorship push during the country’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.  The country’s media regulator said Facebook had been banned in retaliation for its “discrimination” against state propaganda sites. The regulator also banned Twitter, Russian newswire Interfax reported Friday, though Twitter said its…

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# Russian crypto volume across major exchanges plunges by 50%

# Russian crypto volume across major exchanges plunges by 50%

” Russian crypto volume across major exchanges plunges by 50% “ Data from blockchain-analysis firms show that Russian denominated crypto purchasing and trading on major exchanges have faltered, debunking theories that the country will pivot to digital assets to circumvent sanctions.  When Bitcoin rallied over 15% last week, some industry experts attributed the surge to…

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#Russian-owned Phillips answers boycott call with Ukrainian donation

#Russian-owned Phillips answers boycott call with Ukrainian donation

“Russian-owned Phillips answers boycott call with Ukrainian donation” Phillips, the world’s third-largest auction house, said it will donate all of its commissions from Thursday’s high-profile art sale — $7.7 million — to the Ukrainian Red Cross. The annnouncement from the Russian-owned auction house followed reports in The Post and elsewhere that some collectors were calling…

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