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A defiant Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainians "will not give their land to occupiers" in response to former President Donald Trump's suggestion of a potential territorial "swap" with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's territorial integrity is enshrined in its constitution, following Trump's announcement of a scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Want More Context? 🔎

A 29-year-old woman named Autumn Bardisa was arrested in Florida for posing as a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license from July 2023 until her termination in January 2024. She faces multiple charges, including practicing healthcare without a license and fraudulent use of identification, and is currently held on a $70,000 bond. Want More Context? 🔎

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, 67, was arrested on federal extortion charges for allegedly pressuring a cannabis company executive into a $50,000 investment deal under threat of harming their business. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison, as prosecutors highlight the case as a commitment to combat public corruption. Want More Context? 🔎

Ancient dinosaur footprints, dating back 110-115 million years, were uncovered in Northwest Travis County, Texas, following recent flooding that exposed them. Confirmed by UT paleontologists, the tracks include those of carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus and possibly the herbivorous Paluxysaurus, Texas's state dinosaur. Want More Context? 🔎

Nagasaki, Japan, is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, which killed around 70,000 people on August 9, 1945. Survivors, now aging and dwindling in number, advocate for nuclear disarmament while expressing concerns over rising global nuclear threats and Japan's reluctance to sign disarmament treaties. Want More Context? 🔎

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — As rising electric bills strain households and businesses, states are grappling with how to manage the costs linked to energy-intensive data centers operated by major tech companies. While efforts to ensure that these centers contribute fairly to local transmission costs are underway, evidence suggests that many consumers may be inadvertently subsidizing the energy needs of Big Tech. Want More Context? 🔎