## Russia Strips Arctic Air Defenses As Ukraine War Strains Military

Authored by rferl.org

Satellite images sourced by RFE/RL show the Kremlin has shuffled units from several strategic sites once heavily protected by S-300 and S-400 missile systems, leaving little apparent air defense in place.

Around the Rogachevo air base in the Novaya Zemlya archipelago of Russia’s Arctic region, a missile base that has been in place since at least August 2015 has had most of its air defense assets removed, a July 6 image shows.

Zysk stresses that the apparent emptying of longstanding missile sites does not indicate Russian strategic sites are now entirely without air defense cover.

Kyiv’s drone campaign has largely targeted sites directly linked to Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine such as airfields used for bombing runs, and the invading country’s energy infrastructure.

Air defense units have largely remained in place around Russia’s nuclear missile silos, and strategic bomber airfields.

As air defense systems disappear from the far north, others have appeared alongside more likely targets for Ukraine’s drone attacks.

Other locations, including city parks in Moscow, have been commandeered for S-400 batteries in recent weeks. »

### US refunds $81bn in Trump tariffs after supreme court ruled them illegal

Authored by theguardian.com

Tariffs – taxes on imported goods – have been a key part of Donald Trump’s economic plan since he took office again last year.

In February the supreme court shut down a big chunk of the extra tariffs Trump had ordered, forcing the government to return money to the companies that had paid them.

A Treasury department official said the spike was almost entirely because of the supreme court decision, with most of the refunds happening in May and June. »

### AOC argues networks have ‘ethical obligation’ to not air Trump’s upcoming speech about elections

Authored by nypost.com

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) argued Tuesday that television networks have an “ethical obligation” not to air President Trump’s upcoming address to the nation if it’s not “rooted in evidence and fact.”.

Ocasio-Cortez suggested media outlets should review Trump’s remarks before deciding whether to put the speech on the air.

It’s unclear if the White House has requested air time from the major broadcast networks for the president’s prime-time speech. »

### Colombian Public School Reaches Top 10 in World’s Best School Prizes 2026

Authored by colombiaone.com

The recognition also places the school in the running for the global Community Choice Award, which is decided through a public vote.

For Colombia, Las Margaritas’ selection places a Bogotá public school alongside finalists from Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania.

Public voting for the Community Choice Award remains open through the official World’s Best School Prizes website. »

### House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

Authored by cnn.com

He cheered Tuesday’s bill, the Sunshine Protection Act, when it advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in May.

Like Trump, congressional lawmakers have long taken an interest in passing laws to “ditch the switch” and make Daylight Saving Time permanent.

In 2022, the Senate passed a version of a daylight saving time bill, but it did not get a floor vote in the House. »

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