## Russia-linked cable-cutting tanker seized by Finland ‘was loaded with spying equipment’

Authored by lloydslist.com

Finland police seize Russian-linked dark fleet tanker Eagle S in cable-cutting investigation Cook Islands tanker suspected of damaging Estlink 2 cable and possible other damage by police investigating aggravated vandalism on the undersea infrastructure Read the full article here.

As well as Eagle S, another related tanker from the same ownership cluster, UK-sanctioned Swiftsea Rider (IMO: 9318539), also had similar equipment installed, Lloyd’s List was told.

The sanctions-circumventing tankers were bought between 2022 and 2023 and placed under bareboat charter arrangements with Eiger Shipping, the shipping arm of Russia oil trader Litasco.

Eagle S was boarded by Finnish forces investigating sabotage of the Estlink 2 undersea cable that disrupted the supply of electricity to Estonia from Finland.

The tanker slowed and dragged its anchor around the cable around midday, December 25, Finland’s police said.

The transmitting and receiving devices were used to record all radio frequencies, and upon reaching Russia were offloaded for analysis.

The figures exclude tankers tracked to government-controlled shipping entities such as Russia’s Sovcomflot, or Iran’s National Iranian Tanker Co, and those already sanctioned. »

### US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people

Authored by apnews.com

The numbers overall represent 23 of every 10,000 people in the U.S., with Black people being overrepresented among the homeless population.

Federal investments are critical in tackling the country’s housing affordability crisis and ensuring that every American has access to safe, stable housing.”.

Los Angeles, which increased housing for the homeless, saw a drop of 5% in unsheltered homelessness since 2023. »

### Utah man buried in avalanche takes ‘last breath’ before being rescued by his brother

Authored by themirror.com

A Utah man who was left buried by a deadly avalanche took his last breath before being rescued by his brother.

But just as he took his ‘last breath’ Braeden came to his rescue after seeing his glove sticking up from ground.

According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, an average of 27 people have died in avalanches over the last ten winters. »

### Steve Bannon Joins War Against Elon Musk as MAGA Implodes

Authored by newrepublic.com

Many on the right disagreed vehemently, particularly racists like Laura Loomer, who spent most of Thursday on her X account attacking Musk and tech executives who share his views.

Musk then retaliated against Loomer and his other MAGA friends turned critics that evening, allegedly censoring them on the platform by removing their verification badges and hurting their engagement.

However, his past immigration policies have been xenophobic, racist, and cruel, and he’s pledged to implement a mass deportation program for undocumented immigrants. »

### More Americans believe health care is the government’s responsibility

Authored by independent.co.uk

That same poll found that fewer Americans are rating U.S. health care coverage and quality in a positive way.

From 2000 until 2008, majorities of Americans thought that the government should make sure that everyone had access to health care.

According to Gallup, in 2009, Americans were divided on whether the government should be in charge of ensuring health care for everyone. »

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