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    • Tensions in Fiji, Role of Wagner Group, US Farmers, Economic Data, Congo, New Battery Design, Ammunition ShortageFiji faces escalating tensions, Wagner Group's role in conflicts unclear, US farmers struggle economically, Economic data hints at more troubles, Congo demands more payment for cobalt, New battery design could eliminate need for cobalt, Europe faces ammunition shortage for small arms and artillery

      There are significant developments happening both domestically and internationally that are worth paying attention to. In the Pacific, tensions in Fiji are escalating with allegations of sedition and insurrection. The Wagner Group, a paramilitary group linked to Russia, is under the spotlight as we seek to understand their role in global conflicts. The state of America's farmers and ranchers is a concern, with the issue of chocolate milk production being a symbol of larger economic challenges. US economic data suggests more economic troubles ahead, and there are updates on the Congo's demand for more payment from China for "dirty green" cobalt and a new battery design that could eliminate the need for it. Lastly, there's an ammunition shortage in Europe, specifically for small arms and artillery, which is causing concern and confusion. Overall, these issues highlight the complex and interconnected nature of global events and their potential impact on our daily lives.

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