## Ukrainian officials want the green light to strike targets in Russia with US weapons, saying they couldn't do anything about enemy troops massing nearby: report

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Ukrainian parliamentary officials are pushing the Biden administration to remove restrictions on Kyiv striking targets in Russian territory with its arsenal of US weapons, Politico reported.

In an interview published Tuesday, the outlet quoted two parliamentarians, David Arakhamia and Oleksandra Ustinova, who were visiting Washington to gather support for the request.

Ukraine knew for weeks that Russia was massing troops at the border, with intelligence officials saying in early May that Moscow was gathering some 50,000 to 70,000 personnel there.

Ukraine has been attacking targets beyond the border — more recently on Russia's oil facilities — but only with its own drones.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider.

Kyiv has largely relied on Western-supplied equipment to stave off Russia's advance, saying US artillery has played a major role in its defense. »

### NYC Mayor Eric Adams proposes immigrants as solution to lifeguard shortage because they are 'excellent swimmers'

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams suggested immigrants as a possible solution to the city's lifeguard shortage because, he said, they are "excellent swimmers.".

Adams was asked at a briefing Tuesday whether lifeguard staffing at the city's pools and beaches would be an issue as Memorial Day approaches.

"Mayor Adams has been clear that there is nothing more un-American than not allowing someone to work," a spokesperson for Adams' office said. »

### Trump appears to fall asleep with his mouth open minutes into Michael Cohen’s testy cross-examination

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Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep with his mouth open just minutes after his attorneys started to grill his former attorney Michael Cohen during his hush money trial in Manhattan.

But moments after his attorney Todd Blanche began cross-examining Cohen after Tuesday’s lunch recess, Mr Trump sunk back into his chair and closed his eyes.

Though Mr Trump appeared somewhat disinterested, the cross-examination immediately got off to a fiery start. »

### Studio Announcement Press Release — Midsummer Studios

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Former Developers of XCOM and The Sims Launch Midsummer Studios to Reinvent the Life Sim Genre.

HUNT VALLEY, Maryland (May 14, 2024)—Today a team of veteran developers behind legendary games such as Sid Meier’s Civilization, XCOM and The Sims, announced the launch of Midsummer Studios, teasing their upcoming next-generation entry to the Life Sim genre.

The best stories in games are written by the players,” said Jake Solomon, CEO and Creative Director of Midsummer Studios. »

### IDF reveals Hamas terrorists use UN vehicles, UNRWA compound as cover in Rafah - watch

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The IDF revealed on Tuesday that during operational activity in eastern Rafah on Saturday, terrorists were identified in UNRWA’s central logistics compound alongside UN vehicles.

Footage of Hamas terrorists using UN facilities for cover and transport, May 14, 2024 (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT).

No lie from Antonio Guterres and Philippe Lazzarini will hide the truth: UNRWA is an arm of the terrorist organization Hamas.". »

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