 Russia claims it has now taken control of Lysychansk, the last Ukrainian stronghold in the country's eastern region. Ukraine has disputed the claims. More: - Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu has reportedly called Russian President Vladimir Putin to notify him that Russia now controls Luhansk. Lysychansk is located in the Luhansk region. The area is considered the last major Ukrainian stronghold.
- If Russia were to take control of the region, it would make its path toward invading Donetsk easier. By controlling both Luhansk and Donetsk, Russia would be able to annex the two regions to the self-declared Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic.
- The Ukrainian defense ministry has denied Russian claims, stating that Ukraine still partially controls Luhansk but admitting that Russia had made progress. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called the recent attacks brutal, while the Ukrainian army stated that these attacks had destroyed Luhansk.
- Russia's focus is now expected to shift toward Slovyansk and Kramatorsk. The two cities have a combined population of over 300,000 people, most of whom speak Russian. The area used to be under Russian control after the war in 2014, but Ukraine won the region back from Russia.
- Ukraine's army claimed that it destroyed a Russian military base in Melitopol, a city that was invaded by Russia a few months ago. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that Ukraine attacked his country with missiles. The Russian ally claimed that the attack was stopped by Belarus's defense system.
Zoom Out: - Putin recently warned Sweden and Finland that although Russia does not have any territorial disputes with the two Scandinavian countries, if they deploy NATO-owned military infrastructure near the border with Russia, the latter will respond. Whether the response would mean military aggression is unclear at this point.
- Ukraine recently got confirmation from the EU that it will be officially considered an EU candidate country. Moldova was also granted a candidate status, as the EU is attempting to boost the morale of the two countries who feel that a lack of EU perspective will hurt the union as well as the attempts to win the war.
| |
Police in Akron, Ohio, released body cam footage on Sunday showing the moments when officers killed Black motorist Jayland Walker after he fled a minor traffic stop on June 27. According to reports, officers fired more than 90 rounds at Walker, with more than 60 striking him from his head to his feet. At a press conference Sunday, Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett said it appeared Walker reached toward his waist during a foot chase before police opened fire. More: - An officer attempted to pull Walker over for a routine traffic stop on early Monday morning, but he fled over local highways before exiting into a neighborhood and fleeing on foot.
- Police have claimed to have seen a gun discharge during the vehicle chase.
- Walker was unarmed during the foot chase. He left a handgun, ammunition, and what appears to be a gold wedding ring on the car's seat.
- Mylett would not say during Sunday's conference if he felt the shooting was justified, only saying that when an officer decides to point a gun at someone, they must be ready to explain each round fired.
- The investigation has been turned over to the Ohio Bureau of Investigation and Identification. It's the first time that's happened in Akron Police Department history.
- Eight officers involved in the shooting were placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Zoom out:
| |
| A message from ASHCROFT CAPITAL With the housing market the way it is these days, it seems impossible to invest in real estate right now – except for apartments. Why invest in multifamily apartments? Because most investors are looking for passive income or growth opportunities to add to their portfolio but multifamily private placements provide both in one investment. Multifamily allows investors a unique opportunity to collect monthly cash flow (passive income) and participate in the equity (growth) as the property appreciates in value. Here lies the advantages of investing in multifamily private placements: - you don’t have to manage a property
- you don’t have to worry about repairs or renovations
- you don’t even have to find your own deals
However, before you invest in any private placement, you still need to take the time to understand the terms. You can learn how to make informed decisions when investing in real estate by downloading this free Private Offering Guide. Download Now For accredited investors only. The guide is for informational purposes only and is not intended for any other use. Not an offer to sell securities.
| |
 U.S. General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that the U.S. is watching China closely, even though a Chinese attack on Taiwan is unlikely as of now. The comments come as the war in Ukraine has raised questions on whether China will attempt to invade Taiwan. More: - Milley stated that while China is unlikely to attack Taiwan in the near-term future, the fact that it is developing offensive capabilities means the U.S. has to watch its actions closely.
- China has consistently stated its intentions to retake Taiwan. The country's leadership believes it has a natural right to union with the island, even if it means achieving it through violence.
- President Joe Biden recently stated that the U.S. would intervene with its military if China were to invade Taiwan, something that Chinese authorities have strongly condemned.
- Taiwan relies on its army, which has 300,000 soldiers, a number that leaves it susceptible to Chinese military attacks. While the U.S. does recognize China, it also provides weapons to Taiwan through a special law.
- Taiwanese elected officials so far have not moved toward declaring independence, preferring to maintain the current political balance. Declaring formal independence would likely trigger the Chinese government to take either diplomatic or military action.
Zoom Out: - Taiwan is an important factor in the production of products such as semiconductors. Letting China have total control over this technology would make EV production very difficult for U.S. companies.
- By allowing China to invade Taiwan, experts believe the U.S. would boost the morale of its other adversaries and see numerous wars begin shortly after.
| |
 Good News: A team of researchers from Northwestern University claims they've created a dissolvable implant that relieves pain. The implant could remove the need for opioids. More: - The implant looks similar to a see-through rubber band. The researchers believe that by implanting the device, patients will be able to feel better without becoming addicted to opioids.
- The implant will target specific nerves that send the pain signals in the human body while leaving the rest of the nerves that deal with essential functions untouched.
- Northwestern University scientists are using an old approach but with a new twist. The implant is wrapped around the nerves that send pain signals and then releases cooling liquids.
- By cooling the nerve, the pain for the patient stops. Once a nerve is cooled down, the device will stop releasing the fluids in order to avoid damaging the tissue.
- While injection is not new, previous methods have used cryotherapy or electricity. Both were somewhat effective but either damaged the tissue too much or activated the pain signals first before shutting them down, causing pain for the patient.
- The device is biocompatible and will remove itself once it is no longer needed. This approach eliminates the risk of surgical procedures.
- Opioid addiction in the U.S. has been on the rise during the last decade. In 2020, there were over 68,000 people who died from opioid overdoses, up from 21,088 deaths in 2010. Of the overdose deaths in 2020, 16,416 came from prescription medicine, with most other deaths coming from heroin or methamphetamine.
- Many addicts were first prescribed opioids to relieve pain after surgery.
| |
 Heavy rain forced thousands of people to evacuate Sydney, Australia. The area has received eight inches of precipitation or more, raising water levels and causing the area's main dam to spill as its reservoir exceeded capacity. More: - Authorities have told people to reconsider their travel plans, stating that the situation is life-threatening as Australians begin school holidays.
- The flooding could cause a slew of other problems such as landslides, erosion, material damage, etc.
- Twenty-nine people have been rescued from the flood, with the government using helicopters and hundreds of military troops to help save citizens in danger.
- The event has been compared with the floods in 2021, which led to 18,000 people being evacuated. The flood was declared a "one-in-100 years" event.
Zoom Out: - There has been an increase in the number of natural disasters in Australia, such as fires, floods, droughts, etc. Climate change is being blamed as one of the main factors for these disasters and has been addressed by the recently-elected government led by PM Anthony Albanese.
- Even though the country has mostly sunny days and many water resources, most of the electricity generated (76%) comes from fossil fuels.
| |
 Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave Manchester United and be transferred to a team that plays in the Champions League. The news comes as United did not qualify for this season's edition of the Champions League. More: - The 37-year-old was the top scorer for United last season, scoring 18 goals in 30 Premier League matches.
- Ronaldo won his first Champions League with United in 2008. After the win, he transferred to Real Madrid, where he won four UCL trophies and five Ballon d'Ors.
- The Portuguese captain may be transferred to Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Napoli, or other teams. He started his career at Sporting, while he also played for three seasons in Juventus, where he became Serie A champion twice.
- Ronaldo won nine trophies with Manchester United, helping it to become the team with the most Premier League championships. The player also holds the record for the most international goals with 117, while also being the most followed person on social media apps in the world.
| |
Quick Hits: - End your expense reporting nightmares; get $100 to see how dreamy it can be.*
- TikTok has reacted to a recent request by an FCC commissioner, claiming that the company has never been asked to send data to the Chinese government and that it would not accept such demands.
- Carlos Sainz won the British GP in Formula One, which was held today. This win was his first for Ferrari.
- Several people were killed in a shooting at a shopping mall in Copenhagen, Denmark. One suspect has been arrested so far, but more details are not known at this point.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom is paying to run ads against Ron DeSantis in Florida, a potential sign that both politicians are seen as presidential candidates by their respective parties.
- Firefighters in Tennessee rescued a kitten from a Pepsi vending machine.
- A gunman in Haltom City, Texas, killed two people at a home and wounded three police officers and another resident before killing himself in a shooting spree.
- At least six hikers died after a portion of a glacier in the Italian Alps broke off and slid down a mountain.
- Day trippers to Venice, Italy, will have to make a reservation and pay a fee starting in January.
- PC gamers are finding one silver lining in the crypto crash: you can now once again buy a high-end graphics card at its MSRP.
*This is a sponsored post.
| |
| |
Upcoming events at Inside: - July 20 - The Rise of Metaverse Gaming (Register Here)
- August 17 - Build Your Diversified Portfolio: How To Invest in Bear Markets (Register Here)
- September 14 - Are Electric Cars Worth It? (Register Here)
| |
 |  | Arbër is an Inside writer who also has experience in entrepreneurship. He has experience covering Consumer Tech, Venture Capital, NFTs, Crypto, etc. Arbër holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from XAMK University in Finland. When he is not reading(and writing) business news, he chooses to watch sports or anime...and then read news about sports or anime. |   | | Editor | Aaron Crutchfield is based in the high desert of California. Over the last two decades, he has spent time writing and editing at various local newspapers and defense contractors in California. When he's not working, he can often be found looking at the latest memes with his kids or working on his 1962 Ford. | |
| |
Comments
Post a Comment