Aeroflot will return to a state control level of 51%, a move that will not change the situation for the airline, according to an official speaking at the SPIEF economic forum.
A Chinese historical drama's male lead, dubbed the 'Foundation Liquid General' for his makeup on the battlefield, has sparked a state media crackdown. Officials demand an end to 'beauty worship' and 'abnormal aesthetics,' reflecting anxieties over military image and a desire for centralized cultural control.
The Community and Public Sector Union claims Victoria's State Control Centre will see staffing cut by two-thirds. The government refutes this, stating 24/7 operations will continue with no net reduction in staff, though the union argues this rolls back crucial reforms.
A proposed merger of Emergency Management Victoria and Emergency Recovery Victoria could cut State Control Centre staffing from 88 to 31 full-time equivalents, according to the CPSU. The union warns this impacts disaster response, while the government claims 24/7 staffing will be maintained.
Former California Controller Betty Yee announced Monday she is suspending her gubernatorial campaign, becoming the second Democrat to exit the race in recent weeks. Yee, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrant parents, sought to become the state's first female governor but lagged in fundraising and polling. She attempted to position herself as a pragmatic "boring Betty" focused on solutions, but lacked funds for advertising in California's expensive media markets.
