In Moscow, Andrey Korneichuk, a 42-year-old deputy head within the Russian Federal Road Agency, passed away at the Transportation Ministry’s headquarters. Reports from Telegram channels suggest he collapsed and died either in his office or during a meeting, with paramedics confirming his death at the scene due to apparent cardiac arrest. This incident occurred shortly after reports surfaced regarding the dismissal of Transportation Minister Roman Starovoit, who was later found dead by suicide. The timing of these events has raised questions.
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The Department of Defense is purging its online content of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) materials, as per a Trump administration executive order. A database reveals over 26,000 images flagged for removal, potentially reaching 100,000, impacting photos of notable milestones and historical figures, including those related to women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The process has caused significant confusion, with images deleted due to seemingly arbitrary reasons like filenames containing the word “gay.” While some historically significant content may be preserved, the long-term preservation of the removed material remains unclear.
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The Department of Defense, following President Trump’s executive order, is purging its online content of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) materials. A database reveals over 26,000 flagged images, with the potential total reaching 100,000, encompassing photos of notable figures like a World War II Medal of Honor recipient and the Enola Gay. The purge disproportionately affects content featuring women and minorities, even impacting historically significant materials, though some images remain. This action, while aiming for rapid compliance, has led to confusion and inconsistent application of the directive across different branches of the military.
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John Q. Hosedrinker