What we know about the shooting in New York

Mariupol is in ruins and the Russian siege continues: why is this a key battle in Russia’s war in Ukraine? The Covid-19 lockdowns are causing chaos in the world’s largest car market. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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What we know about the shooting in New York

A New York subway passenger put on a gas mask, activated a gas canister and began shooting at passengers as the smoke-filled subway train stopped at a Brooklyn subway station during the morning rush hour on Tuesday. A dozen people were injured. The suspect has not yet been identified by authorities. This is what we know.


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Why is the battle of Mariupol key in the war in Ukraine?

Mariupol, a Ukrainian city in the Donetsk region and on the Sea of ​​Azov, was attacked by Russian forces at the beginning of the invasion in late February and has been under siege since March 1. The population and the military forces of Ukraine are completely surrounded with the sea behind them, and they have been suffering from the incessant bombardment of the Russian artillery.

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They investigate a possible chemical attack in Ukraine

Authorities are investigating a possible chemical attack in the besieged southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, CNN learned on Monday. The chain has not been able to independently verify that there was any kind of chemical attack, or how many victims such an incident caused. This is what we know.


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Covid-19 lockdowns cause chaos in China’s auto market

Factories close, new model launches are delayed, and sales plummet. China’s huge car market — the world’s largest — has been hit by the latest spike in Covid-19 cases in the country, with strict lockdowns in various cities affecting vehicle production.


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Consumer price inflation hit a new 40-year high in the US.

Inflation does not let up in the United States: the Consumer Price Index reached an increase of 8.5% for the year that ended in March, without adjusting for seasonal changes, and prices reached a new maximum in 40 years, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.