The Daily Populous

Tuesday April 11st, 2023 day edition

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Leaked estimates show more than twice as many Russians and Ukrainians have been killed in the war.

Up to 43,000 Russians and 17,500 Ukrainians may have died on the battlefield, US intel reveals.

Leaked US intelligence documents reveal that more than twice as many Russian soldiers as Ukrainian soldiers have been killed while fighting in Ukraine.

The documents, which were recently leaked on social media and are currently the focus of a federal investigation, offer estimates for Russian and Ukrainian casualties.

One document in particular suggests that Russia has suffered between 189,500 and 223,000 casualties, including between 35,500 and 43,000 soldiers killed in action and between 154,000 and 180,000 troops wounded.

Ukraine, by contrast, has suffered between 124,500 and 131,000 casualties, including between 15,500 and 17,500 soldiers killed in action and between 109,000 and 113,500 troops wounded.

Both the lower and upper estimates of each military's war dead pegs Russian deaths at more than two times that of Ukraine. »

Ron DeSantis Called 'Fascist' by College Director in Resignation Letter

Authored by newsweek.com

The director of New College of Florida's applied data science program has offered his resignation in a letter that accused Governor Ron DeSantis of being a "fascist" over his conservative overhaul of the school.

The director of New College of Florida's applied data science program has offered his resignation in a letter that accused Governor DeSantis of being a "fascist" over his conservative overhaul of the school.

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Tennessee House expulsion: Nashville sends Justin Jones back to the Tennessee House days after GOP lawmakers ousted him

Authored by edition.cnn.com

State law allows local legislative bodies to appoint interim House members to fill the seats of expelled lawmakers until an election is held.

Justin Jones carries his name tag after he is expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives Thursday.

Standing on the Tennessee House floor for the first time after being reinstated, Jones said, “I want to welcome the people back to the people’s House.”. »

This barber opens his shop on his day off for children with special needs – and all of their haircuts are free

Authored by cbsnews.com

On his day off, Vernon Jackson still goes to work, opening up his Cincinnati barber shop, Noble Barber and Beauty, for VIP clients: children with special needs.

Jackson said having an empty shop helps some children who are sensitive to new environments and sounds.

Vernon Jackson often shares videos on social media showing children with special needs coming to him for haircuts. »

Dalai Lama apologises after video circulates online of Tibetan spiritual leader kissing a young boy and asking him to 'suck my tongue'

Authored by abc.net.au

The Dalai Lama has apologised to a young boy and his family after a video of the Tibetan spiritual leader kissing the child and asking him to "suck my tongue" went viral.

Key points: A statement released on the Dalai Lama's website says he "wishes to apologise to the boy and his family".

After kissing the boy the video shows the Dalai Lama asking him to "suck my tongue" and poking his tongue out at the boy. »