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Goldman Sachs’ CEO demanded all employees return full-time to the office. Only half showed up

David Solomon believes in-office work is crucial to the bank’s success. In a post-pandemic world, will employees agree?

Clarence Thomas: supreme court could be ‘compromised’ by politics

The court is set to rule this year on divisive issues including abortion, gun control, the climate crisis and voting rights

Turning Red

Turning Red: Directed by Domee Shi. With Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Hyein Park. A 13-year-old girl named Meilin turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. It’s Pixar, so do you need me to tell you that it’s an enjoyable emotional roller-coaster that made me cry a few times? Nah, Read the full article…

One woman’s 18-point survival checklist for fleeing Ukraine as Russia invades

As millions flee Ukraine, one woman’s checklist for surviving the train ride into Poland reveals the desperation and struggle that awaits those who leave.

US intelligence officials believe a $700 million superyacht that’s docked in Italy could belong to Russian President Vladimir Putin, reports say

US officials have not yet concluded who owns the superyacht but said they found initial indications that it was associated with Putin, per The NYT.

The $578 million megayacht owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko was seized by Italy

Sailing Yacht A is the worlds largest sailing yacht at around 469 feet long and has eight decks, a swimming pool, and an underwater observation pod.

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Russian state TV launches stinging attack on Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine invasion

Guests on a Russian state TV show were highly critical of the Ukrainian invasion, as one pundit likened it to the embarrassment the country suffered in Afghanistan.

Putin places head of the FSB’s foreign intelligence under house arrest

Also arrested is Anatoly Bolyukh, Beseda’s deputy, according to respected author Andrey Soldatov, who said Putin is ‘truly unhappy’ with the agency – which he ran before becoming president.

New York City will stop collecting Social Security money from children in foster care

New York City officials announced the city will no longer take all Social Security checks from children to pay for foster care. Last year NPR and The Marshall Project investigated the common practice.

‘Bet your dog’s missing you’: Toronto office removes return-to-work posters following backlash

A downtown Toronto building was forced to remove signage that was meant to welcome employees back to the office last week.

Congress passes bill to shore up the Postal Service without cutting back on delivery

Congress mustered rare bipartisan support for the Postal Service package, dropping some of the more controversial proposals to settle on core ways to save the service and ensure its future operations.

RNC sues January 6 committee to block subpoena of Salesforce records

The Republican National Committee on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection, revealing a recent effort by House investigators to unearth information about how the party and the Trump campaign used an email software to spread misinformation about the 2020 election and fuel violence that led to Read the full article…

Americans can now order more Covid-19 tests

Americans can now order a second set of free at-home Covid-19 rapid antigen tests from the federal government.

Assistant principal fired after reading children’s book to class

An assistant principal in Mississippi said he had read “I Need a New Butt!” at previous school districts before and never heard any pushback or complaints.

GOP’s ‘Putin wing’ emerges: Cawthorn calls Ukrainian gov’t ‘evil’

While most U.S. officials have expressed support for allies in Kyiv, Madison Cawthorn said Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a “thug” leading an “evil” government.

MCS Top Posts for the week ending 2022-03-11

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Jussie Smollett Sentenced to Jail, Probation for Lying to Police in Staged Hate Crime

After an emotional day of testimony on both sides, actor Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in jail in connection to a staged hate crime that occurred in Chicago in Jan. 2019.

Republican county clerk indicted in scheme to leak voting-machine passwords

Tina Peters indicted on 10 counts for “deceptive scheme” to leak confidential data.

The Marvelous Stan Lee Designer Collectible Figure by Unruly Industries

The Marvelous Stan Lee Designer Collectible Figure by Unruly Industries is now available at Sideshow.com for fans of Dinosaurs and pop culture collectibles. Via

Amazon suspends shipments and Prime Video access in Russia | Engadget

The company announced today that it will suspend shipments of products in Russia and Belarus, as well as halt access to Prime Video in Russia..

‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Mistaken for Bank Robber: ‘Should Never Have Happened’

“We deeply regret that this incident occurred. It never should have happened, and we have apologized to Mr. Coogler,” a Bank of America spokesman says

Rare Lenient Sentence For Black Florida Man Who Fatally Punched Suspected White Supremacist

Corey Pujols’ guilty plea will result in two years of house arrest followed by three years of probation, 200 hours of community service, and anger management.

GOP’s violent rhetoric keeps getting worse — and almost nobody is paying attention

At CPAC, Sen. Rick Scott essentially called for eliminating leftists. Armed Republicans understand what he means

Cryptozoo

Cryptozoo: Directed by Dash Shaw. With Lake Bell, Michael Cera, Alex Karpovsky, Zoe Kazan. Cryptozookeepers try to capture a Baku, a dream-eating hybrid creature of legend, and start wondering if they should display these beasts or keep them hidden and unknown. This is a weird one to review: it’d be super easy to pick apart Read the full article…

The King of Staten Island

The King of Staten Island: Directed by Judd Apatow. With Pete Davidson, Bel Powley, Ricky Velez, Lou Wilson. Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a tattoo artist until events force him to grapple with his grief and take Read the full article…

Poland ready to place all its MIG-29 jets at the disposal of U.S.

Poland is ready to deploy all its MIG-29 jets to Ramstein Air Base in Germany and put them at the disposal of the United States, and urges other NATO members that own planes of that type to do the same, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Guy Reffitt, first January 6 defendant to stand trial, found guilty on all charges

Member of the far-right militia group the Texas Three Percenters was turned in to the FBI by his teenage son, who testified against him.

‘Grim Reaper’ enters race for attorney general

“Actually, that’s me. Yeah, the guy in the costume,” Daniel Uhlfelder said in a campaign video. “I’m just your average attorney and family man.”

Man sentenced to 3 years in federal prison over Pokémon card

The $57,000 Charizard is now government property

‘This Is Evil’: McConnell Blocking Extension of Free School Lunch Waivers

“Nearly half of Kentucky’s children live in households below 200% of the federal poverty line. I was one of them. He doesn’t see us,” said progressive U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker.

DeSantis’s press secretary says anyone who opposes Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill is a pedophile

Christina Pushaw’s comments are part of the age-old homophobic cannon that  has long considered LGBTQ people dangerous to children…

Yesterday

Yesterday: Directed by Danny Boyle. With Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell. A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. The basic premise is pretty well laid out in the synopsis, but what they Read the full article…

Awesome Things Volume 87

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Mother/Android

Mother/Android: Directed by Mattson Tomlin. With Chloë Grace Moretz, Algee Smith, Raúl Castillo, Linnea Gardner. In a post-apocalyptic world rocked by a violent android uprising, a young pregnant woman and her boyfriend desperately search for safety. It’s sad, it’s depressing, and it’s post-apocalyptic, so not a great outlook for anyone in the film. It’s a Read the full article…

Ukrainians defy Putin’s hopes of swift victory as 66,000 return from overseas to fight

US says Ukraine ‘absolutely can win’ as Russia bombs multiple civilian targets

White House weighs three-way deal to get fighter jets to Ukraine

Poland wants to donate its old MiGs to Ukraine. But there’s a catch — it needs U.S. jets.

Wolf Like Me

Wolf Like Me: With Ariel Donoghue, Isla Fisher, Josh Gad, Emma Lung. Gary is an emotional wreck and struggles to provide for his daughter since the death of his wife. Mary has a secret she can’t bring herself to share with anyone. The universe brought these two together for a reason. They’re trying to be Read the full article…

‘We Have to Run’: Inside the Exodus of Moscow

Even Moscow’s most determined, most outspoken, most optimistic people have decided to go: “Everything we hoped for is falling apart, all our dreams”

Visa, Mastercard grant Zelensky’s request, ban all operations in Russia

“We are compelled to act following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the unacceptable events that we have witnessed,” wrote Visa’s CEO.

Russia calls on EU, NATO to stop arms supplies to Ukraine

Russia’s foreign ministry called on European Union and NATO countries on Saturday to “stop pumping weapons” to Ukraine, the Russian RIA news agency said.

Personal trainer dies from caffeine overdose after accidentally drinking the equivalent of 200 cups of coffee, reports say

Tom Mansfield, father-of-two from Colwyn Bay, Wales, got his “maths wrong” when measuring caffeine powder, a coroner said.

Grammarly stands with Ukraine

Grammarly stands with Ukraine. We invite you to do the same. Here are some ways you can help.

Texas Congressman: Covid Vaccines, Not Ukraine Invasion, Are the Real ‘Crimes Against Humanity’

“While we pray for & offer support for Ukrainians fighting for freedom, why ignore our own?”

Twitter Employees Can Work From Home ‘Forever’ Or ‘Wherever You Feel Most Productive And Creative’

In a Tweet, Parag Agrawal, the new CEO of Twitter, who took over from Jack Dorsey, announced that he’d continue the option of working remotely “forever,” as other tech companies are calling for workers to return to the office.

White House allows Ukrainian nationals to stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation – Florida Phoenix

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is granting Temporary Protected Status that will shield Ukrainian nationals living in the United States from deportation, following pressure from members of Congress. “Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked attack on Ukraine has resulted in an ongoing war, senseless violence, and Ukrainians forced to seek refuge in other countries,” Read the full article…

4 Chinese students, 1 Indian killed by Russian attack on Kharkiv college dorm | Taiwan News | 2022-03-04 12:41:00

13 students killed after Russian forces fire on dorm at Kharkov State Academy of Culture | 2022-03-04 12:41:00

RT America ceases productions and lays off most of its staff

RT America will cease productions and lay off most of its staff, according to a memo CNN obtained from T&R Productions, the production company behind the Russian state-funded network.

Vladimir Putin says Russia Has “no ill intentions,” pleads for no more sanctions

The Russian president said that Russia was acting “exclusively in response to unfriendly actions.”

EA follows Microsoft in halting all sales in Russia

“New sales” of Microsoft products and services, including Xbox, have been paused