## Trump’s attempts to denigrate Zelenskyy have led to a surge in Ukrainian unity

Authored by apnews.com

Over three years of war, Ukraine’s initial unity had started to wear thin, as old frictions and political spats reemerged.

Against long odds, Ukrainians – with massive military support from the U.S. – have prevented Russia from overtaking their country, even if roughly one fifth of it is now under Russia control.

Hundreds of thousands have been killed or wounded, tens of thousands are missing, and millions have fled the country.

But Vice President JD Vance admonished Zelenskyy for publicly warning Trump about falling for Russian disinformation.

On Wednesday, Trump echoed one of Putin’s frequent talking points, claiming Zelenskyy, whose term expired last year, must hold elections.

“Holding elections now would only benefit the Kremlin, further dividing Ukrainians and installing a new president who could sign a deal favorable to Moscow.”.

Around 800,000 Ukrainians are currently serving in the armed forces, making it difficult for them to cast ballots without weakening the military. »

### North Dakota House rejects bills to increase vaccine exemptions, ban fluoride in public water

Authored by inforum.com

“Forced mass medication” is how Jim Lundstrom of Lundstrom Family Dentistry described adding fluoride to public water supplies in his written testimony in favor of the ban.

In opposing testimony, William Sherwin, executive director of the North Dakota Dental Association, said banning fluoride from water supplies would go against the will of both North Dakotans and health professionals.

CHI St. Alexius Health doctors and nurses, the North Dakota Medical Association, North Dakota Hospital Association, North Dakota School Boards Association and other public health professionals opposed the bill. »

### Tesla Sales Are Tanking Across The World

Authored by insideevs.com

In recent days, full-year and January sales results from various markets around the world indicate a bleak picture for the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle company.

In China, which leads the world in total all-electric and hybrid sales, Tesla dropped 11.5% in January.

Tesla once dominated EV sales but new competitors are showing up left and right, including in areas where Tesla doesn't play, like three-row SUVs. »

### The case for more digestable games: Over a third of console and PC gamers play LESS than 5 hours a week

Authored by midiaresearch.com

Console gamers spend – on average – 10 hours gaming per week, while PC players spend a little less (9.7 hours).

Two-thirds of PC and console gamers spend less than 10 hours a week gaming.

And 40% of PC gamers spend less than 5 hours a week gaming. »

### Musk Blows Up at Astronaut for Calling Out His Space Station Lie

Authored by rollingstone.com

On Thursday, the billionaire’s temper was on full display after he blew up at an astronaut and former SpaceX pilot who called him out on an obvious lie.

Musk couldn’t cope, immediately resorting to slurs against a man who had piloted one of his spacecrafts to the ISS and back.

Musk added that the decision would be “up to the President, but my recommendation is as soon as possible. »

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