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Relentless Push: Russia Claims Strategic Edge in Ukraine Offensive

  Servicemen of the 115th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces use an RPG-7 grenade launcher during training between combat missions, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, has declared that Russian forces are conducting a non-stop offensive along nearly the entire front line in Ukraine, asserting that the “strategic initiative” now lies with Moscow. According to Gerasimov, Russian troops have intensified airstrikes on Ukrainian cities far from the battlefield, including a recent attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and wounded 38. He reported that since March, Russia has seized more than 3,500 square kilometers of territory , captured 149 villages, and now controls the vast majority of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The offensive has also pushed into Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, with seven villages reportedly under Russian control. Moscow says it has carried...

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Forever 21 Faces Second Bankruptcy: Nearly 200 Store Closures Loom

 

Forever 21, the once-popular fast-fashion retailer, is preparing to close nearly 200 stores as part of its second bankruptcy filing. The company, which first filed for bankruptcy in 2019, has struggled to compete with rising costs, evolving consumer trends, and fierce competition from online retailers like Shein and Temu. 

The closures are expected to impact Forever 21's U.S. operations, with liquidation sales already underway at many locations. While the brand name will remain under the ownership of Authentic Brands Group, the operating company is seeking potential buyers to avoid a complete shutdown. 

Forever 21's challenges highlight the shifting landscape of retail, where traditional brick-and-mortar stores face mounting pressure from digital competitors and changing shopping habits. 



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