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Jon Jones on hip pain and future fightsJon Jones on hip pain and future fights
Jon Jones on hip pain and future fightsA private conversation in which MMA legend Jon Jones revealed his severe hip arthritis has gone public. Jones has now addressed the leak.
Future NHL No.1 Pick McKenna Charged with AssaultFuture NHL No.1 Pick McKenna Charged with Assault
Future NHL No.1 Pick McKenna Charged with AssaultThe meteoric rise of Gavin McKenna's hockey career has taken a serious legal turn. The player projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft is accused of participating in a fight.
Kristin Cabot to Keynote Crisis PR ConferenceKristin Cabot to Keynote Crisis PR Conference
Kristin Cabot to Keynote Crisis PR ConferenceKristin Cabot, who went viral at a Coldplay concert, will share her crisis PR experience at a Washington conference costing $750–$875 per ticket.
Krasnodar Residents Heard Loud Sound Resembling ExplosionKrasnodar Residents Heard Loud Sound Resembling Explosion
Krasnodar Residents Heard Loud Sound Resembling ExplosionAround 5 am, something loudly 'boomed' in the city.
Eurasian Otter: Aquatic Hunter of the MustelidsEurasian Otter: Aquatic Hunter of the Mustelids
Eurasian Otter: Aquatic Hunter of the MustelidsAgile and intelligent, the otter is perfectly adapted to life near water, but human activity threatens its existence.
10 Exercises for Abs That Work Your Entire Body10 Exercises for Abs That Work Your Entire Body
10 Exercises for Abs That Work Your Entire BodyFitness experts share a selection of effective exercises to strengthen your core. Visible results can be achieved in a month with a combination of training and balanced nutrition.
Kuzbass Coal Industry Strategy Discussed with VEB.RFKuzbass Coal Industry Strategy Discussed with VEB.RF
Kuzbass Coal Industry Strategy Discussed with VEB.RFAt a strategic session in Kemerovo, Governor Ilya Seredyuk and VEB.RF Chairman Igor Shuvalov discussed key directions for the coal industry's development and ways to boost efficiency.
Winter Lyubinsky: Muzeynaya Walk in NGS55 ProjectWinter Lyubinsky: Muzeynaya Walk in NGS55 Project
Winter Lyubinsky: Muzeynaya Walk in NGS55 ProjectMuzeynaya Street, which appeared on city plans at the beginning of the 20th century, is a key stop on the «Winter with NGS55» special project.
Dima Bilan Drops AI Snow Maiden Video on Baikal IceDima Bilan Drops AI Snow Maiden Video on Baikal Ice
Dima Bilan Drops AI Snow Maiden Video on Baikal IceDima Bilan's music video for 'Borders' combines live footage and AI-generated imagery, featuring an AI Snow Maiden on Lake Baikal.
Yakutsk residents complain to Bastrykin over dilapidated homesYakutsk residents complain to Bastrykin over dilapidated homes
Yakutsk residents complain to Bastrykin over dilapidated homesResidents of four dilapidated buildings in Yakutsk complained to Alexander Bastrykin, head of the Investigative Committee, about violations of their housing rights; he took the case under his personal control.
Green Corner to Become Emergency Services PointGreen Corner to Become Emergency Services Point
Green Corner to Become Emergency Services PointThe site of a former car market in Vladivostok's Green Corner will be turned into a modular complex for fire, rescue, and ambulance services, Mayor Konstantin Shestakov announced. The project aims to improve emergency response times in the area.
Epstein's Primorye ties: visa help and EEF meetingEpstein's Primorye ties: visa help and EEF meeting
Epstein's Primorye ties: visa help and EEF meetingNewly released 'Epstein files' reveal links between the convicted sex trafficker and Russia's Primorye region, including a Vladivostok woman seeking visa help and a businessman attending the Eastern Economic Forum.
Terracotta elite quarter replaces meat plant in NovosibirskTerracotta elite quarter replaces meat plant in Novosibirsk
Terracotta elite quarter replaces meat plant in NovosibirskIn total, the complex will have nine buildings with a common two-level courtyard.
"Problems Will Arise": Greenland Annexation Impact on Russian Arctic"Problems Will Arise": Greenland Annexation Impact on Russian Arctic
"Problems Will Arise": Greenland Annexation Impact on Russian ArcticEconomist warns that Greenland's US annexation could threaten the Russian Arctic, requiring increased defense and economic adjustments in the Arkhangelsk region.
Interview: The Hard Truth About Funeral BusinessInterview: The Hard Truth About Funeral Business
Interview: The Hard Truth About Funeral BusinessWe spoke with Kirill Nazarov, owner of funeral service Zavet, about how scammers exploit grieving families and the dark side of the funeral industry.
Russia Counts Sparrows Once Exported to ChinaRussia Counts Sparrows Once Exported to China
Russia Counts Sparrows Once Exported to ChinaA nationwide sparrow census in Russia aims to track population decline, and volunteers help gather data, a Krasnoyarsk biologist explained.
Gold and Silver Mining to Start in Oymyakonsky District, YakutiaGold and Silver Mining to Start in Oymyakonsky District, Yakutia
Gold and Silver Mining to Start in Oymyakonsky District, YakutiaThe OKTO Gold group has announced a tender for developing the Khangalas gold deposit in Yakutia's Oymyakonsky District, with reserves of over 8 tonnes of gold and 13 tonnes of silver.
Russian luger Pavel Repilov set for Olympic debutRussian luger Pavel Repilov set for Olympic debut
Russian luger Pavel Repilov set for Olympic debutHere is what we know about 23-year-old Russian luger Pavel Repilov, who will make his senior Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
Rare 1933 Mercedes for sale in NovosibirskRare 1933 Mercedes for sale in Novosibirsk
Rare 1933 Mercedes for sale in NovosibirskA rare 1933 Mercedes-Benz is being sold in Novosibirsk for 330,000 rubles ($3,300 at current rates). The vehicle shows significant wear but reportedly runs and drives.
Students criticize new bus route in YekaterinburgStudents criticize new bus route in Yekaterinburg
Students criticize new bus route in YekaterinburgStudents of the Ural Polytechnic College are dissatisfied with the replacement of bus No. 25 with route No. 94. The main complaints are smaller vehicle capacity and inconvenient schedule.
Pedophile hunter: why no reform, how to protectPedophile hunter: why no reform, how to protect
Pedophile hunter: why no reform, how to protectHe spent 22 years solving crimes against children. Now the retired colonel explains why pedophiles cannot be reformed and how to protect your child.
Tyumen Secondary Market Sees 15,000+ Listings, Demand HoldsTyumen Secondary Market Sees 15,000+ Listings, Demand Holds
Tyumen Secondary Market Sees 15,000+ Listings, Demand HoldsDespite over 15,000 apartments listed in Tyumen, specialists report steady demand for secondary housing, particularly in the second half of 2025.
Half-naked man sprints through Vladivostok blizzardHalf-naked man sprints through Vladivostok blizzard
Half-naked man sprints through Vladivostok blizzardA man in shorts was spotted running in Vladivostok's Postyshcheva district during a blizzard at -12°C (10°F). He was clearly prepared with a hat and gloves, embodying the trending frostrunning phenomenon.
Deposit Ladder: Lock in High Rates Long TermDeposit Ladder: Lock in High Rates Long Term
Deposit Ladder: Lock in High Rates Long TermA step-by-step plan for building a deposit ladder helps lock in favorable interest rates even as the central bank cuts its key rate.
Chelyabinsk Ice Show Refunds Stalled After CancellationChelyabinsk Ice Show Refunds Stalled After Cancellation
Chelyabinsk Ice Show Refunds Stalled After CancellationResidents of Chelyabinsk who bought tickets for the canceled Nutcracker ice show at Yunost Sports Palace on December 17 are unable to get refunds. A lawyer explains what steps they can take.