Sunday, December 31

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Contents:

1. 22 Dead in Belgorod After Ukraine Delivers Strong Retaliation to Russian Attack

2. Fact of the Day

3. Quote of the Day

4. Word of the Day

After Russia's recent escalated attack on Ukraine, they promised a strong retaliation and delivered. Ukraine launched an intense shelling on the downtown area of the Russian city of Belgorod, reportedly killing 22 people. This comes after Russia launched an aerial strike on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, injuring 26 people. Emergency services responded immediately and tried to save as many as possible, and Russia has promised a strong retaliation. The war will reach its two-year mark soon, and the casualties continue to pile up in this conflict.

Fact of the Day: Crocodiles can't move their tongues.

Quote of the Day: The sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength as the day gets on. (Charles Dickens)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Arduous (adj)- Arduous is an adjective used to describe something that is very difficult or strenuous.

In a Sentence: The gorgeous waterfall at the top of the mountain was worth the arduous hike.