Russia Retreats

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[TAKE ME SHOPPING]( IMPORTANT Blitzkrieg Ukraine Stuns Putin’s Forces With Lightning Advance Those who pooh-poohed the idea that Ukraine could ever defeat the mighty Russian army are being forced to reconsider after a blitzkrieg advance in northeastern Ukraine saw Kyiv claim more than 1,000 square miles of territory over the weekend, sending Russian troops “hurriedly fleeing.” Moscow acknowledged Sunday that it had lost nearly all of the Kharkiv region — and responded with revenge attacks on key infrastructure that left many without power or water. While a decisive victory is still a long way off, recent developments show what the Ukrainian army can achieve with a steady supply of weapons from the West. (Source: [NYT]() Final Journey Queen’s Coffin Arrives in Edinburgh Ahead of First Public Viewing Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was driven from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh Sunday, where it was welcomed by thousands of well-wishers. King Charles III visited London’s Westminster Hall early Monday to hear condolences from the House of Commons and the House of Lords. He will fly to Edinburgh with Queen Consort Camilla to walk behind the coffin from Holyroodhouse to St. Giles’ Cathedral where a service to celebrate the Queen’s life will take place. Members of the public will then get their first chance to view the coffin which will lie at rest for 24 hours before being flown to London. (Sources: [BBC](, [Insider]() Cliffhanger Swedish Election Too Close to Call, Far Right Makes Gains With 95% of votes counted, the center-right opposition block had a slender parliamentary majority of one seat over the incumbent center-left government of Social Democrat Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson. While the final result will only be known once votes from Swedes living abroad have been counted later this week, the far-right Sweden Democrats made the biggest gains, becoming the second-biggest party in the country and looking likely to have direct influence on government policy for the first time. “The SD is currently by far the biggest party in the world with Nazi roots,” said leading anti-racist Tobias Hübinette. (Sources: [The Guardian](, [Reuters]() Looking Up Child Poverty in the US Has Fallen by 59% Since 1993 For too long America trailed the developed world with its high levels of child poverty. But [a comprehensive analysis]( now shows that U.S. children have become much less poor in the last three decades — thanks largely to increased government aid. Child poverty has dropped in every state, and it’s fallen at similar rates across racial groups and in single- and double-parent households. Earned-income tax credits, social security and food stamps all played a major role in the reduction. Still, 8 million children remain poor — and Black and Latino children are three times more likely to be poor than white children. (Source: [NYT]() Briefly Here are some things you should know about today: 9/11. President Joe Biden marked the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by laying a wreath outside the Pentagon. “Our commitment to preventing another attack on the United States is without end,” he said. (Source: [AP]() Jan. 6. The House panel investigating the Capitol riots looks likely to host more public hearings in coming weeks, following interviews with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and former Vice President Mike Pence. (Source: [The Hill]() Peace pipe? Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels have said they’re willing to take part in “credible” peace talks with “mutually acceptable” mediators. (Source: [Al Jazeera]() [Autumn Breeze & Sneakers Please]( [Cariuma]( Every season is sneaker season if you ask us. Summer is winding down and beach days are slowly turning into skatepark nights. And if you’re searching for some classic, comfy, and transitional footwear to guide you through this next season, [Cariuma]( has got you covered. The Oca Low Canvas sneaks are a signature staple – featuring organic cotton, a perfectly weighted rubber sole, and a classic cap-toe design for a crazy-comfy, go-to look. No wonder it’s a staple in OZY’s wardrobe, not just for autumn, but for every season. Grab yourself a pair with our exclusive code, [OZYSEPT](, which scores you 15% off on any sneaker of your choice. [SHOP NOW]( INTRIGUING Promising Signs Booster Prolongs Malaria Vaccine’s Efficacy Clinical trial results of a vaccine known as R21 have moved scientists one step closer to getting a handle on a disease that’s among the largest killers of children globally. The vaccine provided [80% protection to 450 children in Burkina Faso]( who were given a booster a year after their initial shot. Results of a larger trial in four African countries are expected later this month. One vaccine has already received WHO approval, but R21 is shaping up to be more effective — and much cheaper. Vaccinologist Adrian Hill hopes that it will be “saving lives certainly by the end of next year.” (Source: [Nature]() Long in the Tooth 1.8 Million-Year-Old Human Tooth Found in Georgia, Eastern Europe The tooth was discovered near Orozmani in the Caucasus Mountains — about 15 miles from [Dmanisi]( where the skulls of five hominins were found in the ’90s and 2000s. The oldest Homo fossil ever found is a 2.8-million-year-old partial jawbone discovered in Ethiopia. Scientists believe early humans first left Africa around 2 million years ago; and although tools dating back 2.1 million years have been found in China, no actual remains have been found. Georgia “represents the center of the oldest distribution of old humans — or early Homo — in the world outside Africa,” said the team that made the discovery. (Source: [Reuters]() Rare Catch Signed First Edition of ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ on Auction for $260K J.D. Salinger “shunned publicity in any form” — and he didn’t want his friends or family cashing in on his success either. Only one other signed first edition of his 1951 classic has ever been sold, fetching $65,000 in 2010 despite its poor condition. But this one is different: it’s in mint condition and it’s the only known copy Salinger signed using his childhood nickname, Sonny. “It is perhaps the most elusive prize in 20th-century literature,” said Pom Harrington, who’s organizing this week’s auction. “Owning an inscribed copy would be the high spot of any serious modern American literature collection.” (Source: [The Guardian]() Untethered Chinese Man Floats Back to Earth After 2 Days in a Hydrogen Balloon The man, identified only by his surname Hu, had been using the balloon to collect pine nuts with a colleague when they lost control and began drifting skywards. His companion had the presence of mind to jump to the ground, but Hu missed his chance and was soon at the mercy of the elements. He called his brother-in-law, to say he was scared of heights and that “everything he saw looked like ants.” He was eventually found two days later and 190 miles away after authorities traced his cellphone signal and spotted his balloon stuck in a tree near the Russian border. (Sources: [AP](, [7 News Boston](, [Economic Times]() King of the Court Carlos Alcaraz Wins US Open, Becomes Youngest World No. 1 Ever The Carlos Alcaraz era has begun. The 19-year-old Spanish sensation defeated Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 in a sold-out Arthur Ashe Stadium. The turning point came when Alcaraz faced two set points in the third set. After saving both with audacious, attacking play he steamrollered Ruud in the ensuing tiebreak and won the fourth set easily. “I want to be on top for many weeks, many years,” Alcaraz said. Pointing at his trophy, he added: “I want more of these.” He is the sport’s first teenage world No. 1 and the youngest Grand Slam champ since Rafael Nadal. 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