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Russia hits power site by Kyiv, defends reserved land

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A missile strike seriously damaged a key energy facility in Ukraine’s capital region, the country’s grid operator said Saturday as the Russian military strove to cut power in far-flung populated areas while also defending against Ukrainian counterattacks in occupied regions .

Kyiv region Gov. Oleksiy Kuleba said the strike on the unidentified facility did not kill or wound anyone. Electricity transmission company Ukrenergo said repair crews were working to restore electricity service but warned residents about further possible outages.

After a truck bomb explosion a week ago damaged the bridge that links Russia to the annexed

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Why Staging is More Important in a Seller’s Market

There’s no denying that 2021 proved to be a competitive seller’s market in Ottawa and most other areas. Even though it may seem unnecessary to stage a listing now, it is actually a huge advantage to do so.

Today, I’m sharing my top 3 benefits of home staging so you can sell your home for more…

1. Staging Elevates Your Home’s Perceived Value

Every seller wants to sell at or above the asking price, mainly because the seller will probably be purchasing their next home in the same market. Thankfully, staging raises a home’s perceived value to get top dollar.

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3 Reasons Why Staging Your Vacant Listing is Smart

While you may think that an empty space looks bigger, that’s not always the case. In fact, an empty room really appears smaller. It’s easy to think that the buyer can use their imagination, but when 90% of people can’t see beyond what they’re presented with, it’s vital to paint that picture for them. I’m sharing 3 reasons why staging a vacant home is always a smart decision.

1. A Staged Home Establishes an Accurate Price Point

3 Reasons Why Staging Your Vacant Listing is Smart

Staging is important for establishing the home’s price point. Empty rooms rarely feel worthy of a high price point, while rooms with luxurious

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Putin illegally annexes Ukraine land; Kyiv seeks NATO entry

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties Friday to illegally annex more occupied Ukrainian territory in a sharp escalation of his war. Ukraine’s president countered with a surprise application to join the NATO military alliance.

Putin’s land-grab and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s signing of what he said is an “accelerated” NATO membership application sent the two leaders speeding faster on a collision course that is cranking up fears of a full-blown conflict between Russia and the West.

Putin vowed to protect newly annexed regions of Ukraine by “all available means,” a renewed nuclear-backed threat he made at a Kremlin

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Edmonton lawyer’s conduct led to collapse of Northlands case, court documents show

A multi-million dollar wrongful dismissal and defamation trial collapsed because of the conduct of the lawyer representing former Edmonton Northlands cashiers, court documents show.

This week, CBC News opposed an application to permanently seal affidavits plaintiffs had filed about Glenda Pidde, who represented 19 fired Northlands parking services cashiers for more than six years, and a publication ban on a mistrial application.

“The public has a right to know about the reasons for the outcome of the case,” said CBC lawyer Tess Layton during oral arguments Wednesday.

Six sworn affidavits were prepared. The plaintiffs’ new lawyer asked Court of Queen’s

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Landis+Gyr Group’s (VTX:LAND) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year’s

The board of Landis+Gyr Group AG (VTX:LAND) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $2.20 on the 28th of June, an increased payment from last year’s comparable dividend. This will take the dividend yield to an attractive 2.7%, providing a nice boost to shareholder returns.

Check out our latest analysis for Landis+Gyr Group

Landis+Gyr Group’s Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings

We like to see robust dividend yields, but that doesn’t matter if the payment isn’t sustainable. Based on the last payment, Landis+Gyr Group was earning enough to cover the dividend, but free cash flows weren’t positive.

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Flyers stay at 7th; Blackhawks land No. 1 pick

Flyers learn their 1st-round spot in draft; West team climbs to grab top pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

If there was any flicker of light still left in the Connor Bedard pipe dream, it was put out Monday night.

There was no improbable climb for the Flyers in the 2023 NHL draft lottery. Barring a trade, the Flyers are set to pick at No. 7 when the first round of the entry draft rolls around in late June. The club entered the lottery seventh in the pecking order and stayed put.

The Blackhawks, who had the third-best lottery

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Searching for my roots in an Algerian cemetery

Graveyard on a hill

Graveyard on a hill

In our series of letters from African journalists, Maher Mezahi writes about what the branches of his family tree have taught him.

Short presentational gray line

Short presentational gray line

On the outskirts of Skikda, an agreeable Mediterranean city along Algeria’s eastern seaboard, my extended family owns a plot of land that sits on a slope.

For my mother and her siblings, the land was an idyllic escape from their cramped downtown apartment that was synonymous with the mental grind of the school year.

On long summer vacations in the countryside, they cautiously picked juicy prickly pears, carelessly built large