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Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki publicly corrected Fox News after the network framed the war in Ukraine as though Russia had been invaded rather than being the aggressor. Psaki pointed out that Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, rejecting what she called a distortion of basic facts about the conflict's origins.

Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a wooden wardrobe preserved intact since the city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79CE. Inside were personal keepsakes, coins, and the remains of two mice trapped by the disaster. The find offers a rare, undisturbed glimpse into everyday domestic life in the Roman city, and readers are sharing it widely.

Uppsala, Sweden's fourth-largest city and home to its oldest university, is being discussed widely in Sweden, ranking among the top trending topics in the region. No single event has been confirmed behind the surge in mentions, which may relate to local news, university developments, or everyday conversation about the city.

The trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3 has revealed that Psalm West, the young son of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, makes his voice acting debut in the film. The preview teases his involvement, drawing attention as the latest of the Kardashian-West children to enter entertainment. Fans are discussing the choice and what it signals for the celebrity family's next generation.

Bitcoin is moving sharply in both directions following the Democrats' victory, with lower US Treasury yields and a softer dollar offering underlying support to the cryptocurrency. Analysts note the election outcome has added volatility to markets, and traders are watching whether the macro backdrop can stabilise the price after the whipsaw.

Bitcoin swung sharply before recovering the $78,000 level, a move attributed to market reaction after a Democratic electoral sweep. Traders saw heavy volatility as positions were unwound and repriced, with the coin briefly dipping before buyers stepped back in. Analysts are watching whether the recovery holds as political uncertainty over crypto regulation continues to drive swings.

British Columbia has decided this year to recommend COVID vaccines only for people over 65, Indigenous people, frontline healthcare workers, and those with chronic conditions. Notably, teachers and social workers are not included. Critics point out the change differs from the spring booster program and that details were buried deep on the provincial health website, drawing concern about reduced access for others.

Push/Pull, an art supply store and community hub in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, is struggling financially and has launched a GoFundMe to cover expenses and avoid closing. Supporters are urging people to donate or shop at the store, praising its role in the local art scene. The fundraiser aims to keep the independent business running.

Election officials in Brevard County, Florida have relocated polling places in areas at high risk of flooding for election day. A public notice urging residents to share the change with friends and neighbors is circulating widely, pointing to the county elections office press release. Voters in affected precincts are being told to check their new assigned locations before heading out to cast their ballots.