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Good morning to you and the Japanese rover “Moon Sniper” which woke up on the moon with power restored this morning. A surprising turn in this country's historic space mission After scoring a “pinpoint” touchdown 10 days ago. Japan's space agency discovered that the craft might not be able to generate solar power due to its upside-down position, so it turned off its power. It's very exciting and moving.
breaking news
Iranian authorities on Monday denied any role in a drone attack on a US military base in Jordan that killed three US soldiers and injured 25 others. President Joe Biden condemns 'extremist militant groups backed by Iran' He admitted carrying out the attack and promised to take action. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Qanani told the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency that “regional resistance groups do not take orders from Iran in their decisions or actions.”
more: Iran's relationship with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis
head of United Nations agency providing humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees A number of countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany and Finland, have withdrawn funding from the agency following Israeli claims that some of the agency's employees took part in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. condemned the move. .
Business + Finance
Last week, about 200,000 Teslas, including 2023 Models S, X, and Y, were recalled due to rearview camera issues. No deaths, injuries, or crashes have been reported due to this problem, but The announcement comes less than two months after the automaker's previous recall. Over 2 million vehicles. This caps off a week of bad news for Tesla, which missed earnings expectations and saw its stock fall by about 13%.
wealth + entrepreneurship
Billionaire Bernard Arnault Chairman and CEO LVMH, the global luxury goods company that owns dozens of luxury goods brands such as Louis Vuitton and Sephora, is currently richest man in the world His net worth exceeds $207 billion, surpassing Elon Musk. The news comes as Mr Arnault, 74, has appointed two of his sons to the company's board of directors, alongside his other two children, to ensure long-term family ownership.
money and politics
In a controversial decision praised by environmentalists and criticized by the oil and gas industry, the Biden administration announced a moratorium on liquefied natural gas export facilities pending approval. Biden has positioned the decision as a key part of the climate change agenda, and in an election year, has used the downtime to seek to contrast himself with MAGA Republicans. “We are deliberately denying the urgency of the climate crisis.””
Former President Donald Trump attacked United Auto Workers union president Sean Fein on Sunday night after the union president fired several shots at the Republican front-runner while praising President Joe Biden in a television interview. and accused China of holding China's hand. In a post on his platform, Truth Social, President Trump accused the UAW president of being “a real STIFF.” automotive industry sales It will end up in the hands of a big and powerful China. ”
Sports + Entertainment
22-year-old advances to first Grand Slam final Jannik Sinner confirmed the victory In the semifinals, Novak Djokovic, who has won the tournament more than 10 times, came from two sets down to defeat No. 3 Daniil Medvedev and win his first major title. The fourth seed, a former junior ski star, is the first Italian to win the Australian Open crown.
fortune of famous comedians George Carlin files suit against creators The hour-long comedy special, which featured an AI-generated version of Carlin, faced backlash from her family and fans. The lawsuit calls this “a bastardization of Carlin's actual work and his legacy,” saying that the company that produced the special, Dudessy, used copyrighted material without asking for consent or offering any compensation. He is accused of using it.
Travel + Lifestyle
Remy Martin, one of the four major cognac housesis celebrating its 300th birthday this year. He shares five things you probably didn't know about Cognac's history, which dates back to the 13th century.
daily cover story
Women sell Mary Kay makeup from bomb shelters in war-torn Ukraine
top line inside Weeks after Russia's invasion of Ukraine In February 2022, Marichka Lukyanova was flooded with messages from family and friends confirming that she and her two children were safe from an airstrike in Lviv, where she lives. Although they were safe, Lukanova feared that her business, which sells Mary Kay cosmetics, would be one of the casualties of the war.
“I said to myself, Marichka, Who will need your cosmetics if there is a war? In your country? ” Lukyanova recalled.
Instead, American multi-level marketing company Mary Kay showed remarkable staying power during the war. An estimated 70,000 female Ukrainian salespeople are increasingly selling the company's cosmetics, even if it means enduring frequent sirens, shelling and power outages. Interviews with more than a dozen people who sell Mary Kay products locally revealed the following. Cosmetics have become a lifeline Some are looking to support their families or earn extra money as Ukraine's economy has been hit hard by the war.
For many, it is their only source of income while their husbands, siblings, and children fight. But it was a difficult situation, and Salespeople face a war-torn economy According to GlobalData, skin care and cosmetics sales in Ukraine fell 13% last year to $189 million, with double-digit inflation along with the challenges inherent in Mary Kay's business model.
Why is it important? Dallas-based Mary Kay, who came to Ukraine 30 years ago, declined to answer questions about what the average consultant earns in Ukraine.Some people had a hard time making a lot of money. Natalia Melinets, a trained lawyer who started her practice in 2023, spends two to three hours a day with Mary Kay and has hired 16 of her consultants, yet her monthly income is still It's only about $200.
for many women forbes He said the extra income wasn't the only benefit of working as a consultant for Mary Kay during the war. “I have Opportunity to distract women from negative feelings And give them a good feeling at the same time,” said Melinets. “Even during World War II, red lipstick was like an antidepressant for women.”
more: Were your clothes made with forced labor? These startups will tell you
facts and comments
Vince McMahon, 78, co-founder of WWE Wrestling and executive chairman of TKO Group Holdings, resigned amid allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault by a former employee, which he denies. There is. Sexual misconduct accusations against wrestling mogul.
3 million dollars: The amount of money a former WWE employee says he was offered to sign a non-disclosure agreement to keep quiet about his alleged affair with McMahon.
$9.3 billion: WWE's corporate value at the time of acquisition of Endeavor in 2023. WWE later merged with UFC and created a new publicly traded company called TKO Holdings.
1982: The year McMahon bought what was then the World Wrestling Federation from his father.
strategy and success
Need new ammunition to convince your boss that you shouldn't be required to return to work? Two new studies show remote work offers more diverse, experienced candidates in exchange for flexibility and higher pay In addition to attracting I don't believe the president's orders will improve financial performance. And it can hurt job satisfaction.
The most important part of estate planning It is not about taxes, investments, gifts, or other financial matters. A priority in any estate planning for any age group is medical documentation. This important part of estate planning will ensure your care and comfort for the rest of your life.
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quiz
On Sunday, two protesters advocating for a sustainable food system threw pumpkin soup at the Mona Lisa, which is protected by bulletproof glass, at the Louvre Museum in Paris. who are the renaissance artists Painted an iconic masterpiece?
A. Sandro Botticelli
B. Caravaggio
C. Leonardo da Vinci
D. Michelangelo
Check your answer.