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Michelangelo's scribble sells for $200,000 at New York auction
A square scribbled on a yellowed piece of paper by Renaissance genius Michelangelo sold for $201,600 -- 33 times its estimated value, auction house Christie's said Wednesday.But Christie's in New York said the piece went under the hammer for "33.6 times its low estimate," without disclosing any details of the buyer.
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US to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela
The United States said Wednesday it will snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas Maduro's government continued its repression of opponents.President Joe Biden's administration suspended some sanctions after Maduro's government and the opposition agreed in Barbados last October to hold a free and fair vote in 2024 under the watchful eye of international observers.
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Micron set to get $6 billion in chip grants from US, Bloomberg reports
It is not clear whether the company also plans to accept loans available through the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, the report added. Micron and the U.S. Commerce Department did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Over the past few months, U.S. President Joe Biden has announced several funding initiatives, including nearly $20 billion in loans and grants for Intel and a $1.5 billion grant to GlobalFoundries.
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EU weighs response to Russian 'interference' in election runup
EU leaders on Wednesday weighed a response to suspicions of Russian meddling ahead of June elections in the bloc, with several states pushing for sanctions targeting "malign activities" by Moscow.The prime ministers of Belgium and the Czech Republic, Alexander De Croo and Petr Fiala, had appealed to fellow leaders to consider new sanctions to counter Russian "malign activities."
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Rep. James Comer Says He's About To Reveal Biden's Crime. No One's Holding Their Breath.
After a Democrat on the House Oversight Committee asked, "What is the crime? Tell America right now!” the GOP chair said, "You’re about to find out very soon.”
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Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 17
Three Russian missiles crashed into Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv on Wednesday, killing 17 people as officials pleaded for more air defence systems from allies.- 'Reliable protection' - Addressing the European Council by video link later Wednesday, Zelensky said Ukraine should enjoy the same cover from aerial attacks as Israel and pleaded for more air defence systems.
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Election Officials Nationwide Are Making Big Security Upgrades Ahead Of November
Election administration used to be a “sleepy industry.” Now, officials are building ventilated mail rooms and training for crises.
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