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Amid struggles with the Kremlin, mercenaries from the Wagner Group enter the Russian city, their boss says

The owner of the Wagner’s private military contractorYevgeny Prigozhin, said on Saturday that his forces have entered the Russian city of Rostov without facing any resistance. Prigozhin said Wagner’s field camps were hit by rockets, helicopter gunships and artillery fire on the orders of Army Chief of Staff General Valery Gerasimov. He charged that Gerasimov issued the order after a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, in which they decided to destroy Wagner. He said Wagner’s troops were met by border guards as they moved into the Rostov region and are now driving into the city of Rostov. He said…

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Douglas County declares disaster after Highlands Ranch tornado

Declaration opens the door to state support; Several places are opened to leave the remains of trees In our Highlands Ranch community: You are not alone. As you clean up after Thursday’s storm, you probably have questions. Please read on for what we know now. “We are counting our blessings that there were no injuries or deaths from Thursday’s storm. However, there was significant damage and debris,” said Commissioner Lora Thomas. “We are working in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office, the Metropolitan Borough of Highlands Ranch and the Highlands Ranch Community Partnership to assist all those affected.” “The County has…

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Nikola Motor calls fire that destroyed semis in Phoenix suspicious

Firefighters from Phoenix and Tempe battled several electric vehicle fires Friday morning at the Nikola Motor Co. headquarters. in Phoenix. Crews responded to the scene, near 40th Street and Broadway in Phoenix, shortly before 5 a.m., according to Phoenix Fire spokesman Capt. Todd Keller. A total of four trucks were lost to the fire. “We avoided the extension to the other semis, so we’re cooling those cells right now,” Keller told The Arizona Republic, referring to the trucks’ lithium batteries. According to a tweet of the car company, no one was injured in the fire, but foul play is suspected….

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The collapse of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine causes the emergency

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) – A major dam in southern Ukraine collapsed Tuesday, flooding villages, endangering crops and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in the war scrambled to evacuate residents and blamed each other for the destruction. Ukraine accused Russian forces of blowing up the Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric plant, which sits on the Dnieper River in an area Moscow has controlled for more than a year. Russian officials blamed the Ukrainian shelling on the disputed area, where the river separates the two sides. It was not possible to reconcile the conflicting claims. Russian and Ukrainian officials used terms…

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Russian mercenary chief vows retaliation after Russia says 2,000 fighters killed, Kremlin alleges ‘armed mutiny’

The head of the Wagner Group, the Russian mercenary group that has seen much of the heaviest fighting in Ukraine, on Friday accused Russia of killing thousands of fighters and vowed to stop the “evil” of the military leadership. Russia, in turn, announced that it was investigating the outspoken leader on charges of “armed rebellion.” “Those who destroyed our boys, who destroyed the lives of many tens of thousands of Russian soldiers, will be punished. I ask that no one resist,” Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the paramilitary group, said in a series of messages on audio on their official Telegram…

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Shots fired during Bloomfield robbery; wanted suspects

BLOOMFIELD, CT (WFSB) – Police officers from neighboring departments assisted Bloomfield Police at the scene of a burglary investigation Friday morning. Officers in tactical gear were spotted at the intersection of Tobey Road and Granby Street. Police said they responded to a business at 31 Tobey Rd. around 3:40 a.m. for what was initially reported as a robbery. Police officers could be seen conducting a search in the area.(WFSB) When Channel 3 crews arrived at the scene after 4 a.m., officers walked down the street with their firearms drawn. Later Friday morning, police reported that it was a robbery in…

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Breaking news: Fatal crash at Rickenbacker Airport in Madison Township

Madison: One person dead, two others injured after serious crash near Rickenbacker Airport Around 11:15 a.m. Friday, initial reports say a crash occurred at the intersection of Alum Creek and Spiegel Drive involving multiple vehicles. A 911 caller reported one person was trapped and two semis and a car were involved. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, extrication began with one victim who was later pronounced dead at the scene. Two others were taken to nearby hospitals in unknown conditions. The roadway in this area is closed for investigation at this time More information will be available soon, we…

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Crime in New York: 2 people shot in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

ForEyewitness news Friday, June 23, 2023 9:21 p.m BAY RIDGE, Brooklyn (WABC) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a double shooting in Brooklyn on Friday, officials said. The FDNY says they received a call around 4:15 pm about two people shot at 9411 Fifth Avenue in Bay Ridge. The Citizen app video captured the scene where the incident took place. Both victims were taken to NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn. No word yet on his condition or what led to the shooting. This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. ———-…

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