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How the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic Became a Country
The former Soviet administrative unit that emerged as independent Ukraine in 1991 after the fall of the Soviet Union was bounded by the exact borders of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (SSR). That is, it comprised a wholly unnatural polity whose borders and population had been assembled by successive Soviet leaders for the administrative convenience […]
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Apr 29, 2026 / Tyler Durden
MSFT Dumps As CapEx Disappoints, Despite Top- & Bottom-Line Beat
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Mar 10, 2026 / Dave DeCamp
US Tries to Distance Itself From Israeli Strikes on Oil Infrastructure in Iran
The US has tried to distance itself from Israel’s weekend airstrikes on oil infrastructure in Iran, which turned the skies over Tehran black and poured toxic rain mixed with oil on the city. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was asked about reports of US discontent over the Israeli strikes and insisted the US and […]
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Jul 15, 2026 / Tyler Durden
"Going To Rock A Lot Of Things": Pentair Crashes After Guidance Cut And CFO Exit As Pool Boom Fades
"Going To Rock A Lot Of Things": Pentair Crashes After Guidance Cut And CFO Exit As Pool Boom Fades
Pentair shares crashed in early U.S. cash trading after the swimming pool equipment and water treatment systems company slashed its 2026 outlook. Preliminary second-quarter results also missed estimates, while the sudden departure of its CFO raises questions about the company's trajectory and whether the Covid-era pool boom has finally run its course.
Pentair now expects full-year adjusted earnings of $4.60 to $4.80 per share, down from prior estimates of $5.30 to $5.40,...
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