Russia suffers heavy losses in failed river crossing
Ukrainian and British officials report a Ukrainian attack destroyed a Russian pontoon bridge over the Siversky Donets near Bilohorivka and damaged tanks and vehicles. They say Russia lost significant armored elements in the Donbas as Moscow struggles to gain ground, while Finland Sweden NATO bids face Turkish resistance. A war crimes trial begins in Kyiv, with Russian Sgt Vadim Shyshimarin charged for killing a civilian in Sumy region, as Ukraine seeks more weapons and support.
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Funeral riot mars Shireen Abu Akleh burial in Jerusalem
Palestinian mourners, many with flags, attended the Shireen Abu Akleh funeral in Jerusalem as Israeli riot police pushed and beat pallbearers, briefly dropping the casket. The scene sparked wide anger across the Arab world amid the journalist’s killing during a West Bank raid.
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Lawrence city budget updates aim to cover ARPA gap
The Lawrence City Commission weighs revenue projections and funding choices for 2023, reassessing a previously projected $21 million two year gap. Higher property and sales tax receipts reduce the ARPA covered deficit to about $9.98 million. ARPA funds allocations include 2021 expenses plus staged spending through 2024. The panel asks for direction on compensation, the capital plan, zero mill levy, and prioritizing programs as it prepares budget hearings in June to August.
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Wilson faces 7 to 12 year term after plea deal
Wilson, with multiple felony convictions in Franklin and Leavenworth counties, could receive a sentence of seven to twelve years with good time under a plea deal. Kansas DOC records show a high scoring history, and Friday clarification on other jurisdictions’ convictions was not provided. Sentencing is set for June 15.
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