Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu lauded them for preventing the drone from flying into the area that Moscow has banned for flights.
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Boston pizza parlor owner accused of physically abusing employees
Stavros Papantoniadis allegedly abused a longtime immigrant worker who could not legally work in the U.S.
Boston seeking to limit fossil fuel use in new buildings
New buildings that rely on fossil fuels would be required to install solar panels in anticipation of a future conversion.
Researchers identify 55 more white sharks in Cape Cod waters
Over 600 sharks have been documented since 2014, but experts say that’s no reason to be afraid of going in the water this summer.
France’s Macron risks his government to raise retirement age
The president’s unilateral move to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 will trigger quick motions of no-confidence in his government.
Biden climate legacy at stake after backlash over Alaska oil project
The decision on the Willow project has alienated supporters, particularly young activists predisposed to skepticism about compromise and incrementalism, at the same time Biden is planning to announce his campaign for reelection.
Military moves to cut suicides, but defers action on guns
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s orders reflect increasing concerns about suicides in the military, despite more than a decade of programs and other efforts to prevent them and spur greater intervention.
Big banks create $30 billion rescue package for First Republic
Sources familiar with the matter said that JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs are part of the group of banks pulling together the package.
Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization
The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments.
U.S. pregnancy deaths dropped in 2022, after COVID spike
Officials say the 2022 maternal death rate is on track to get close to pre-pandemic levels. But that’s not great: The rate before COVID-19 was the highest it had been in decades.