Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Wake-Up Call: Russian Forces Reported On The Run


Russian forces in Ukraine were on the run Monday across a broad swath of the front line, as the Ukrainian military pressed its blitz offensive in the east and made gains in the south, belying President Vladimir V. Putin’s claims to have absorbed into Russia territories that his armies are steadily losing, reports The NY Times. Following the capture over the weekend of Lyman, a strategic rail hub and gateway to the eastern Donbas region, Ukrainian forces showed no sign of stopping, pushing eastward toward the city of Lysychansk, which Russia seized three months ago after bloody fighting. Any loss of territory in the Donbas undermines Mr. Putin’s objectives for the war he launched in February, which has focused on seizing and incorporating the region.


The Kremlin reflected the disarray of its forces on the ground, where territory was rapidly changing hands, acknowledging that it did not yet know what new borders Russia would claim in southern Ukraine. “In terms of the borders, we’re going to continue to consult with the population of these regions,” Mr. Putin’s spokesman, Dmitri S. Peskov, told reporters on Monday.  The military conscription Mr. Putin ordered on Sept. 21 to bolster his battered forces has set off nationwide turmoil and protest, bringing the war home to many Russians who had felt untouched by it. Many men have been drafted who were supposed to be ineligible based on factors like age or disability.

➤NORTH KOREA SENDS MISSILE OVER JAPAN, RESIDENTS ARE WARNED TO TAKE COVER:  Japan urged it's residents to take shelter underground Tuesday morning after North Korea fired a least one ballistic missile over Japan before landing in the Pacific Ocean. Launches over Japan are rare, the last time North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japanese island Hokkaido in 2017.


➤BIDEN WILL SEEK RE-ELECTION IN 2024... ACCORDING TO REV SHARPTON: Joe Biden told Rev. Al Sharpton that he will seek a second presidential term in 2024. During a private conversation at the White House last month, the 46th president of the United States revealed this information to Al Sharpton. Joe Biden has not officially declared he will seek re-election as of Monday.


➤HERSCHEL WALKER PAID FOR GIRLFRIEND'S ABORTION: Herschel Walker, who is running for Senate in Georgia, is caught in a controversy. The pro-life political candidate made some remarks about abortion saying he "wants to completely ban abortion." Now, a woman, who asked to not be identified, states the former NFL star urged her to get an abortion back in 2009 and even reimbursed her for it. Walker released a statement saying the story is a "flat-out lie" and denied it from happening.

News-Press 10/4/22





💸MORE THAN HALF OF AMERICANS ARE LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK: As of August 2022, 60% of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck according to LendingClub report. Compared to a year ago, 55% of Americans were stretching too thin. From those who are earning six figures, 45% reported living paycheck to paycheck which is up from 38% last year.

➤MCDONALDS BOO BUCKETS LIKELY TO RETURN THIS YEAR: McDonald's might be bringing back a childhood favorite this Halloween season. Over the weekend, the official Twitter account for McDonald's Canada confirmed that the pails, or Boo Buckets, are returning to Canada. No word yet if the Boo Buckets will be coming to the U.S.... yet.


➤IPHONE 14 FEATURE ALERTS POLICE TO WORSE CRASH IN RECENT MEMORY: A new iPhone 14 feature alerted authorities of a tragic wreck in Nebraska over the weekend. Officials say the iPhone called 911 and a recording indicated the owner of the phone was in a severe crash and was not responding to their phone. The accident claimed the lives of 6 people.

➤STUDY: DIET SODAS LINKED TO MEMORY LOSS: We may reach for diet soda when looking for a healthier alternative to sugar...but a study from the University of Southern California suggests low-calorie sweeteners may do more harm than good. Researchers studied rats who consumed artificially sweetened beverages compared with rats who consumed water. Consuming artificially sweetened beverages during adolescence was linked to long-term memory problems, slower metabolism, and an increased risk of diabetes. "Habitual low-calorie sweetener consumption during early life may have unintended, long-lasting impacts," co-author and professor Scott Kanoski said.


➤WHICH FOODS HURT YOUR SEX DRIVE?  Want to last in the bedroom? These foods can narrow blood flow to your nether regions, making it difficult to get or stay aroused. Too much red meat can lead to excess iron, which is linked to erectile dysfunction in men. Ditch the high-sugar treats as well, as they can thicken blood and damage nerves.  What's good for sex? Foods high in zinc, flavonoids, and vitamin B6 can help. Next time you're at the supermarket, skip the beef for some beans, berries, and salmon!

⚾HALL OF FAME MANAGER TONY LA RUSSA ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT: Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa announces he is retirement from managing on Monday, just weeks after leaving the Chicago White Sox for a medical procedure. The skipper leaves the game as one of the most accomplished managers in Major League history. In his 35 years as a manager, LaRussa won 2,897 games and three World Series titles.

⚾ALBERT PUJOLS PASSES THE BABE: St Louis Cardinal Albert Pujols adds another milestone to his already impressive baseball resume on Monday passing Babe Ruth in the all-time RBI list with home run No. 703. Pujols now has sole possession of second place trailing none other than Henry Aaron for the number 1 spot.


🏈CBS MICS PICK UP PACKERS QB NSFW LANGUAGE: Interesting moment was caught by CBS camera crew on Sunday during the Packers vs Patriots game. With about 11 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter, with the Packers trailing 24-17 and facing 3rd and 6, Aaron Rodgers rushed the offense to the line but the clock was stopped before the snap and then this happened (NSFW): Turns out, Patriots safety Adrian Phillips was injured and the referees needed to stop the clock because of the injury rather than New England using a timeout.

 
🏈DK METCALF CARTED OFF THE FIELD... TO POTTY: The Seattle Seahawk wide reciever DK Metcalf was carted off the field on Sunday but because he was injured, he rode in style on his way to the restroom. Really. DK Fantasy owners, you can relax now. The wide out had fun after tweeting "That clinch walk wouldn't have made it".


➤MONDAY NIGHT SCORES:
  • NFL: Los Angeles Rams 9 - San Francisco 49ers 24
  • MLB: New York Yankees 3 - Texas Rangers 1
  • Miami Marlins 4 - Atlanta Braves 0
  • Colorado Rockies 2 - Los Angeles Dodgers 1


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