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Reports of bodies in rubble as Kyiv shops and homes hit by heavy shelling

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2 years ago

March 21, 2022

Brittany Coles

Reports of loud blasts and a potential missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Kyiv

There are local reports of heavy bombing and Russian missile fire in the capital of Ukraine.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko says one person has been killed in Podilskyi district.

The major of Kyiv says houses and shops are being shelled.

This all began late on Sunday local time, residential areas and a major shopping district hit by Russian forces.

Residential houses and a shopping district were shelled in Kyiv late on Sunday, mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

“Several explosions in the capital’s Podil district,” Klitschko said on his Telegram channel.

“According to the information we have at the moment, several homes and one of the shopping centres [were hit]. Rescue teams, medics and the police are already on site.”

On social media we are seeing videos from CCTV of homes and shops from shelling on of the shopping centers.

Ukraine rejects surrender

Now as Several explosions are heard in Kyiv, there were earlier reports that Russia is demanding that Ukraine surrenders Mariupol.

According to Russian media, Russia’s defense ministry said that Ukraine must surrender the city by 5 a.m. on March 21. Russia claims it will then open humanitarian corridors for civilians and disarmed soldiers.

However, Ukraine has rejected Russia’s demands to surrender Mariupol as Moscow’s attacks on the port city continue.

Ukraine’s Deputy PM says surrendering is not an option, with Russia stating it will only establish a humanitarian corridor IF the city gives in to Russian advancements.

We know just over 7000 people have evacuated from hot spots on Sunday

According to Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, only four out of seven agreed-upon humanitarian corridors were able to carry out evacuations.

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The EV transformation expands to legacy vehicles

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April 29, 2024

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This week witnessed another milestone in the automotive industry as the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen embarked on its electric journey, aligning with global sustainability efforts.

Simultaneously, Toyota and Mazda debuted EV offerings tailored for the booming Chinese market, signalling a strategic shift towards collaboration with advanced Chinese partners.

While the electric G-Wagen promises both eco-friendliness and off-road prowess with its innovative design, questions arise about Japanese automakers’ perceived lag in EV development, countered by the strategic imperative to tap into the rapidly growing Chinese EV market. As automotive icons embrace electrification and traditional players adapt through partnerships, it’s clear that collaboration and innovation will drive the future of mobility.

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The degree dilemma, income shifts, debt, and dream homes

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April 29, 2024

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As individuals face the daunting choice between paying off student debt, saving for a first home deposit, or exploring alternative options like rentvesting, careful consideration of various factors becomes imperative.

In the midst of these challenges, a couple in the inner north ingeniously employed a strategy to realise their dream of a larger home while managing HECS debt and affordability hurdles.

Rentvesting emerges as a viable solution for individuals grappling with the burdens of high HECS debt and property affordability issues.

Moreover, the decreasing income premium tied to a university degree is closely intertwined with changing economic dynamics and shifts in the job market, underscoring the need for innovative approaches to education and financial planning in today’s society.

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President Biden signs TikTok bill – what’s next?

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April 26, 2024

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TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the United States.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that requires TikTok to find a new owner—or face a ban in the United States.

Over the past several months, Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app.

Lawmakers and security experts have long raised concerns that the Chinese government could tap TikTok’s trove of personal data about millions of U.S. users.

TikTok’s CEO said the bill is disappointing and reiterated that the company has committed to challenge it.

David Zhang from China Insider. joins Veronica Dudo to discuss