Ukraine said it intercepted a call from a Russian soldier saying his unit was staging combat videos to make it look like they're fighting better than they actually are

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Russian servicemen stand guard at the destroyed part of the Ilyich Iron and Steel Works in Ukraine's port city of Mariupol on May 18, 2022, amid the ongoing Russian military action in Ukraine.
Russian servicemen stand guard at the destroyed part of the Ilyich Iron and Steel Works in Ukraine's port city of Mariupol on May 18, 2022, amid the ongoing Russian military action in Ukraine.

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  • Ukraine's Military Intelligence Directorate said it intercepted a Russian soldier's call home.
  • In translated audio, the soldier said his unit staged videos to make it

Gas station convenience stores might survive the EV future with help from these chargers

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A young electric vehicle infrastructure company founded by former SpaceX employees called Electric Era has designed EV charging stations that convenience stores can buy and manage with minimal power upgrades. Now, with a new round of funding led by Chevron Technology Ventures, the startup hopes it

Sen. Bob Menendez's wife Nadine Arslanian's fatal crash in Bogota, New Jersey, seen in newly-released video

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Nadine Arslanian fatally struck a pedestrian while driving her Mercedes Benz in December 2018.

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  • Footage obtained by News 12 New Jersey shows the fatal crash involving Nadine Arslanian and a pedestrian.
  • Arslanian, who is now married to Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, was not charged in the incident.
  • The couple is under increased scrutiny after they were charged with
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There's a reason why these Powerball jackpots keep getting so massive. You're paying for it.

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A sign shows the estimated jackpot for Powerball in the window of a store on October 04, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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  • The Powerball jackpot has surpassed the billion dollar mark for the second time this year.
  • Recent record prizes are thanks to increasing lottery awareness and an additional drawing day.
  • But your chances of hitting it big still remain laughably low. 

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US Century Bank Review 2023

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401(k) Loan Pros and Cons: Is a 401k Loan a Good Idea?

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More people are taking out 401(k) loans as household and credit debt rise.

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With the rising cost of living making it more difficult to

What is a 401(k) Loan?

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If you need funds quickly, a 401(k) loan offers several advantages over other loans or 401(k) plan withdrawals — but there are many rules to follow.

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