**Top Stories**
– **Ukraine War: Russia Strikes Kyiv as Putin Turns 70**
– Russian President Vladimir Putin turned 70 on Friday, and his birthday was marked by a barrage of Russian strikes on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.
– The strikes, which hit critical infrastructure and residential areas, killed at least five people and injured dozens more.
– The attacks came as Ukrainian forces continue to make gains in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
– **Trump Organization Convicted of Tax Fraud**
– The Trump Organization was convicted on Tuesday of 17 criminal charges, including tax fraud, conspiracy, and falsifying business records.
– The verdict is a major blow to former President Donald Trump, who was not personally charged but was closely involved in the company’s operations.
– The conviction could lead to fines and other penalties, and it could also damage Trump’s political future.
– **Elon Musk Completes Twitter Acquisition**
– Tesla CEO Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter on Thursday.
– Musk has promised to make a number of changes to the platform, including loosening content moderation policies and firing some top executives.
– It remains to be seen how Musk’s ownership will affect Twitter and its users.
**Other News**
– **Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts Continue**
– Recovery efforts are ongoing in Florida and other parts of the Southeast after Hurricane Ian made landfall last week.
– The storm caused widespread damage and flooding, and at least 100 people have been confirmed dead.
– President Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Florida, and federal aid is being deployed to help with recovery efforts.
– **SpaceX Launches New Crew to ISS**
– SpaceX launched a new crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday.
– The astronauts will spend six months on the ISS, conducting scientific research and maintaining the station.
– The launch was a success, and the crew is expected to arrive at the ISS on Friday.
– **New Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Dementia**
– A new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology has found a link between long-term exposure to air pollution and an increased risk of dementia.
– The study found that people who lived in areas with high levels of air pollution were more likely to develop dementia, even after taking into account other factors such as age, smoking, and education.
– The findings suggest that air pollution may be a major public health concern, and that reducing air pollution could help to reduce the risk of dementia.
**Business News**
– **US Stocks Rise on Strong Earnings**
– US stocks rose on Thursday as investors cheered strong earnings reports from major companies.
– The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.5%, the S&P 500 rose 1.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.2%.
– The gains were led by technology stocks, as Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet all reported strong earnings.
– **Oil Prices Fall on Recession Fears**
– Oil prices fell on Friday on concerns about a global recession.
– The price of Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, fell by 2% to $86 a barrel.
– The decline came as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the global economy is facing a .
