The two hundred ninety-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Russia controls Bakhmut, for now, but holding it will be difficult

Ukraine war: US distances itself from Belgorod incursion into Russia

White House believes up to 100 Dem votes may be needed on debt ceiling deal

Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and Adolescents

Russia, China seal economic pacts despite Western disapproval

DeSantis set to make much-anticipated presidential campaign announcement, formalizing Trump rivalry

Italian llama's 4-foot, 3-inch leap breaks world record

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The two hundred ninety-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Biden and McCarthy Describe ‘Productive’ Meeting, but No Agreement Is Reached

Turkey election: Erdoğan endorsed by third-place ‘kingmaker’ ahead of runoff vote

Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for 2nd day, reports more drone attacks

Fake Pentagon explosion photo goes viral: How to spot an AI image

The F-16 takeoff to Ukraine will take time

Ukraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferate

Philadelphia restaurant sets 'Gold Standard' with $700 burger

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The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Biden, McCarthy to hold pivotal meeting on debt ceiling as time to resolve standoff grows short

As hold on Bakhmut slips, Ukrainian forces push to encircle city

Greek election: Centre-right Mitsotakis hails big win but wants majority

EU hits Meta with record €1.2B privacy fine

Beijing rebukes Japan, Britain over 'anti-China' G7 summit

Russia says F-16s to Ukraine would raise question of NATO involvement

Orcas have sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same. But why?

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The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Zelensky will travel to Japan for the G7, seeking arms and aid, officials say.

G7 steps up Russia sanctions in bid to slow war effort

U.S. officials walk back claim drone strike killed senior al-Qaeda leader

Von der Leyen nudges Biden on subsidies at G7 summit

S’pore says it will not hesitate to take action after UN report flags shipments to Myanmar military

G7 leaders call for ‘guardrails’ on development of artificial intelligence

San Diego man visits all 193 countries in the world

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The two hundred ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Russia Targets Kyiv Overnight in 9th Attack This Month

Biden declares ‘America will not default,’ says he’s confident of budget deal with GOP lawmakers

As G7 leaders start to arrive, Japan PM prepares push in Hiroshima for nuclear weapons pledge

Sweden scrambles to project military strength ahead of NATO bid 

At Japan's G7 summit, the big elephants are China and Russia

Leak suspect shared classified secrets with foreigners, prosecutors say

Man indicted in theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland

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The two hundred ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

As Ukrainian Attack Looms, Putin Faces Setbacks and Disunity in Russian Forces

Biden launches Asia trip this week aimed at taking on China

Debt limit progress as Biden, McCarthy name top negotiators to avert national default

EU balks at adding Russian gas pipeline ban to sanctions package

Nicolas Sarkozy Sarkozy to wear tag after losing corruption appeal

Ukraine denies Russia destroyed Patriot missile defense system

Creepy, barnacle-covered demon dolls found — and now you can own one

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The two hundred eighty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Ukraine says it shot down six hypersonic missiles fired by Russia.

Turkish President Erdogan heads to a runoff election that will decide who leads a key NATO country

Takeaways from special counsel John Durham’s report on FBI’s Russia-Trump probe

Zelenskyy, Sunak push forward on ‘fighter jet coalition’

Photos: Sudanese capital devastated by a month of brutal fighting

China's April data show economic recovery losing steam, testing policymakers

Florida researcher breaks world record for living underwater

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The two hundred eighty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Turkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum

Wagner chief offered to give Russian troop locations to Ukraine, leak says

Gaza ceasefire largely holds, despite rocket fire ‘in error’

UK promises more arms for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Sunak on European tour

France to give Ukraine more armored vehicles and light tanks, Macron and Zelenskyy announce after surprise summit

Thailand elections: Voters deliver stunning blow to army-backed rule

Annoyed cows lead cops to fugitive hiding in their pasture, North Carolina town says

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The two hundred eighty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

Former Pakistan PM Khan appears in court as supporters clash with police

Ukraine claims gains in Bakhmut after Russia denials

Turkey's president has built vast power over 20 years. But he may lose on Sunday

EU wants to put the squeeze on Russian crude smugglers

U.S. sees record migration influx as pandemic border restrictions lift

George Santos inks deal to avoid prosecution in Brazil over bad checks

World's oldest dog turns 31 in Portugal

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The two hundred eighty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief

Stories Cited in the Episode:

US debt standoff overshadows G7 finance leaders' meeting

F.D.A. Advisers Say Benefits of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Outweigh Risks

Zelensky says Ukraine needs more time for counter-offensive

What to know about Trump’s CNN town hall: election lies and attacks on E. Jean Carroll

US border crisis: El Paso braces for worst as Title 42 deadline looms

Pakistan arrests Imran Khan’s party leaders as protests continue

South Korea will be vulnerable to North’s drones for years, leak warns

Sewer truck spill covers cars in poop on Colorado highway

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