## Left out of Alaska talks, Ukrainians fear an unjust peace

Authored by bbc.com

Left out of Alaska talks, exhausted Ukrainians fear an unjust peace.

Lee Durant/BBC Ukrainians are still training to fight Russia - few expect the war will end soon.

The continuing preparation for battle suggests few in Ukraine are expecting this war to stop any time soon.

The soldiers go through drills to hit fast-moving targets – shooting first from the ground, and then while on the move.

But some recent polls suggest that more Ukrainians are resigned to the fact that they might have to sacrifice land for peace.

According to the UN, more than 13,000 civilians have been killed in the country, while 3.5 million Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes.

Lee Durant/BBC "I don't have much hope": Valeria (right) fears nothing will change after the Alaska talks. »

### Man fleeing Home Depot ICE raid killed by car on 210 Freeway: ‘Just so inhumane.’

Authored by latimes.com

A man fleeing the raid was killed on a nearby freeway, a city official said.

A man was hit and killed on the 210 Freeway on Thursday as he tried to flee federal agents raiding a Home Depot in Monrovia.

A bouquet of flowers and two prayer candles were placed opposite the 210 Freeway as a memorial for the man who was killed. »

### Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for a special election to allow for a new congressional map in California

Authored by nbcnews.com

Republicans in Texas, with President Donald Trump's backing, are pursuing a new congressional map that would allow them to gain up to five more House seats.

If the measure passes, it would allow new maps to be enacted in time for the 2026 midterm elections.

Newsom told reporters after the rally that the California Legislature would formally launch the effort Monday through a series of bills. »

### ‘Marvel Rivals’ Director Dismisses ‘Gooner Game’ Classification

Authored by forbes.com

Guangguang had a thoughtful answer that didn’t go after those saying that, but explained why such costumes are chosen.

Rivals Assembled: “Speaking of cosmetics and skins…how do you guys respond to people calling Marvel Rivals a “gooner game”?.

I do not expect Marvel Rivals to change anything from here, nor should they, really. »

### There’s Only One Conclusion to Draw From Trump’s Newfound Leniency for Ghislaine Maxwell

Authored by slate.com

The special treatment given by the Trump administration to Ghislaine Maxwell is a travesty of justice.

Maxwell claimed (and continues to claim) that she was scapegoated for actions carried out by Epstein.

But Judge Alison Nathan, in sentencing Maxwell, stated that “Ms. Maxwell is not being punished in place of Epstein or as a proxy for Epstein.” »

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