Economics

Noel Reports · Economics · before 21 days

Ukraine's NABU and SAP say they exposed a scheme to launder UAH 150 million in illicit cash to secure bail for a suspect in the Midas case.

Ukraine's NABU and SAP say they exposed a scheme to launder UAH 150 million in illicit cash to secure bail for a suspect in the Midas case. Suspects include a deputy head of the Presidential Office, a former MP, and the CEO and supervisory board chair of state-owned Sense Bank. Investigators also documented attempts to install loyal people inside NABU and other law enforcement bodies.

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Noel Reports · Economics · before 21 days

Ukraine’s NABU and SAPO launched Operation “Forrest Gump” against an alleged criminal organization that investigators say was led by current and former MPs and included senior Presidential Office officials and others. Lawmakers say searches are underway at Deputy Presidential Office Head Iryna Mudra, while unofficial reports also name MP and developer Vadym Stolar. A ZN.UA source says the case may also involve former MP Maksym Mykytas, Justice Ministry officials and Sense Bank representatives.

Ukraine’s NABU and SAPO launched Operation “Forrest Gump” against an alleged criminal organization that investigators say was led by current and former MPs and included senior Presidential Office officials and others. Lawmakers say searches are underway at Deputy Presidential Office Head Iryna Mudra, while unofficial reports also name MP and developer Vadym Stolar. A ZN.UA source says the case may...

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Noel Reports · Economics · before 21 days

Ukrainian attack drones hit a Russian military storage facility in the hills above occupied Sevastopol, Crimea, setting it ablaze.

Ukrainian attack drones hit a Russian military storage facility in the hills above occupied Sevastopol, Crimea, setting it ablaze. The site near Alsu/Morozovka has been documented since at least 2020 as storage for Russian military equipment, with recent sources describing it as a reserve-stock depot. It lies near the former Soviet Black Sea Fleet reserve command post Object 221.

Leak Live · Economics · before 21 days

🇺🇸 #Baltimore, MD.

🇺🇸 #Baltimore, MD. Unhinged kid pulled a fake gun on customers at Dollar Tree and then was seen calling a police officer the “N-Word” while being detained.Seems like police need to keep a belt handy.Follow main channel -> LiveLeak Follow private channel -> LiveLeak Private

Noel Reports · Economics · before 27 days

❗️Russia's oil refining could fall to 4 million barrels per day in August, Kpler estimates, 100,000 bpd below June's already multi-year low.

❗️Russia's oil refining could fall to 4 million barrels per day in August, Kpler estimates, 100,000 bpd below June's already multi-year low. An industry source estimates August throughput at 3.8-4.1 million bpd, with the usual 5.3-5.5 million bpd not expected to return in 2026. Gasoline remains particularly strained: July production covered only 70% of demand. The critical level for supplying Russ...

Leak Live · Economics · before 30 days

🇺🇸 A woman completely loses it inside a car dealership after finding out she wasn’t approved for the vehicle she wanted.

🇺🇸 A woman completely loses it inside a car dealership after finding out she wasn’t approved for the vehicle she wanted. Screaming, cursing and causing a full-blown scene because the financing didn’t go her way. Imagine being the salesperson who has to explain that the bank said no and then deal with this reaction.Follow us -> LiveLeak

Noel Reports · Economics · before 30 days

Black Spark says it carried out two attacks on Russian railway rolling stock in Tyumen and Yekaterinburg.

Black Spark says it carried out two attacks on Russian railway rolling stock in Tyumen and Yekaterinburg. In Tyumen, a 2TE116-1117 mainline diesel locomotive was burned. In Yekaterinburg, an ACh2-047 self-propelled railcar was destroyed. The group says the ACh2-047 was the only example of its kind in Russia and had been used to transport personnel from OKB Novator, which develops and produces Kali...

Did You Know? · Economics · before 1 meat.

People collect reishi mushroom spore powder because these microscopic cells contain the highest concentration of the mushroom's active medicinal compounds.

People collect reishi mushroom spore powder because these microscopic cells contain the highest concentration of the mushroom's active medicinal compounds. While the main body of the mushroom is beneficial, the spores hold a much higher density of triterpenes and polysaccharides, which provide intense immune system support and antioxidant properties. This extreme potency makes spore powder highly ...

Did You Know? · Economics · before 1 meat.

Canada is officially phasing out the era of captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises for entertainment purposes.The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act (Bill S-203) marked a fundamental advancement in marine mammal welfare. By amending the Criminal Code and Fisheries Act, the legislation prohibits:- Capturing cetaceans from the wild.- Breeding them in captivity.- Keeping them for public display or entertainment.Exceptions are allowed for rehabilitation, scientific research (under strict licensing), or cases where release is not feasible. A grandfather clause permits facilities to retain animals already in captivity at the time of enactment—ensuring these are the final generation held in tanks for such purposes. It also bans the trade of reproductive materials, closing potential loopholes for sustaining the industry.Beyond the immediate ban, the law prohibits the trade of reproductive materials, closing loopholes that could sustain the industry. The focus has now shifted toward compassionate retirement, with major initiatives underway to relocate the remaining captive whales to natural coastal sanctuaries in provinces like Nova Scotia by 2026. These efforts, supported by animal rights advocates and scientists, aim to provide a more natural environment for these sentient beings while allowing for essential research and rehabilitation under strict licensing.Did you know? 🎓

Canada is officially phasing out the era of captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises for entertainment purposes.The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act (Bill S-203) marked a fundamental advancement in marine mammal welfare. By amending the Criminal Code and Fisheries Act, the legislation prohibits:- Capturing cetaceans from the wild.- Breeding them in captivity.- Keeping them for public...

Noel Reports · Economics · before 1 meat.

A Russian FPV drone deliberately targeted a civilian food vendor at a market in Kherson.

A Russian FPV drone deliberately targeted a civilian food vendor at a market in Kherson. The 52-year-old man suffered blast trauma, shrapnel wounds and concussion. He showed no signs of being a combatant and was simply selling goods. This is part of what Ukrainians call Russia's "human safari" terror campaign, in which FPV drones deliberately hunt civilians in Kherson.