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Friday September 27th, 2024 night edition

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This audio is created with AI assistance. U.S. President Joe Biden announced a military aid package for Ukraine worth $7.9 billion on Sept. 26.

"I am grateful to U.S. President Joseph Biden, the U.S. Congress and both parties, Republican and Democrat, and the entire American people for today's announcement of significant defense aid to Ukraine totaling $7.9 billion and the imposition of sanctions against Russia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post on social media.

Washington authorized a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $375 million the day before, on Sept. 25, amid Zelensky's ongoing visit to the U.S. Biden said that the Pentagon will allocate the remaining Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds by the end of 2024.

He authorized $5.5 billion in the presidential drawdown authority (PDA) "to ensure this authority does not expire."

Washington will also provide Kyiv with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) munition "to enhance Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities," Biden said.

The U.S. president also announced the expansion of training for Ukrainian F-16 pilots by supporting the training of an additional 18 next year.

"Through these actions, my message is clear: The United States will provide Ukraine with the support it needs to win this war," Biden said. »

Rudy Giuliani disbarred in D.C., months after disbarment in New York

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The appeals court ruled that Giuliani should be disbarred in D.C. because he had been disbarred in New York in July, citing rules of reciprocity between the two jurisdictions.

Giuliani has also been the focus of a separate disbarment proceeding in Washington.

Disciplinary proceedings against Giuliani in D.C. began June 2021 in response to a New York court's decision to suspend him from practicing law. »

Couple allegedly tried to sell their baby for $1,000 and beer

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(Gray News) - A couple is accused of trying to sell their 2-month-old baby at a campground for beer and $1,000.

Ehlers allegedly told the man and another person that “it was not working having three dogs and a baby” and said she would surrender the baby for $1,000.

When authorities spoke with Urban and Ehlers, the couple said their baby was undergoing an adoption, according to an affidavit. »

Ubisoft’s Board is Launching an Investigation Into The Company Struggles

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It has been announced that Ubisoft’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors will launch an investigation and review of the company.

The news came via a company financial statement and update, which included the delay of Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the announcement that Star Wars Outlaws underperformed.

At the time of writing, Ubisoft stock has decreased to 11.42 euros and has drastically fallen these past few months. »