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Trump Weighs Lifting Sanctions On Russian Fund Once Described By U.S. Treasury As Putin’s ‘Slush Fund,’ NYT Reports

Trump Weighs Lifting Sanctions On Russian Fund Once Described By U.S. Treasury As Putin’s ‘Slush Fund,’ NYT Reports

The U.S. Treasury is reviewing an RDIF request for sanctions relief as Russia presses for the fund to join a possible diesel supply deal.
Maurene Comey Was Illegally Fired As Federal Prosecutor, Judge Rules

Maurene Comey Was Illegally Fired As Federal Prosecutor, Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled Maurene Comey was unlawfully fired in 2025 and ordered her reinstatement and back pay through Dec. 20.
Russia’s Internet Regulator Proposes Limiting Screen Time For Children Under 14 And Requiring Social Media Platforms To Verify Users’ Ages

Russia’s Internet Regulator Proposes Limiting Screen Time For Children Under 14 And Requiring Social Media Platforms To Verify Users’ Ages

Roskomnadzor has sent lawmakers a bill proposing children’s identification on social networks and limits on online time for under-14s.
7 Best Halloween Movie Soundtracks on Vinyl for 2027

7 Best Halloween Movie Soundtracks on Vinyl for 2027

Compare seven Halloween movie soundtracks on vinyl, from iconic horror scores to family-friendly favorites, and find the right record for your collection.
‘Maxxing’ Is Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word Of The Year; What Words Almost Made Cut?

‘Maxxing’ Is Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word Of The Year; What Words Almost Made Cut?

Dictionary.com named “maxxing” its 2026 Word of the Year. The headline does not identify the other words considered or explain the selection.
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide To Kid Culture: What Is 'Ballhog'?

The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide To Kid Culture: What Is ‘Ballhog’?

A headline points to a guide explaining “ballhog,” but the article’s definition, examples and reporting details were not available.
Filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski Grew Up In A World Where The Cold War Made Everything Seem Clear. Today’s World, He Says, Feels Like Science Fiction.

Filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski Grew Up In A World Where The Cold War Made Everything Seem Clear. Today’s World, He Says, Feels Like Science Fiction.

In an interview with Meduza, Paweł Pawlikowski discusses ‘Fatherland,’ Thomas Mann and why today’s world feels harder to understand.
Russia Wants Cafes And Restaurants To Put A ‘Russian Breakfast’ On The Menu

Russia Wants Cafes And Restaurants To Put A ‘Russian Breakfast’ On The Menu

Russia’s Industry and Trade Ministry has recommended a separate “Russian breakfast” menu item for food-service businesses that serve breakfast.
US Democrats Demand Banks, Ports Preserve Documents On Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal For Future Investigation

US Democrats Demand Banks, Ports Preserve Documents On Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal For Future Investigation

Democratic lawmakers have asked major banks and port authorities to retain documents on potential Russian diesel shipments tied to Trump’s agreement with Moscow.
Russian TV Production Designer Dies In Moscow Hospital After Arrest On Treason Charges

Russian TV Production Designer Dies In Moscow Hospital After Arrest On Treason Charges

Alexander Kondratov, 52, died at a Moscow hospital after being taken there from detention. The cause of death has not been reported.