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OJ's Cultural Legacy, Ukraine's Mobilization Law, Ohtani's Ex-Translator Charged

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Ukraine's Military Mobilization and a Tale of Betrayal

This chapter examines Ukraine's response to escalating Russian military pressure, detailing a new law to mobilize more troops and the challenges faced by soldiers and their families. It also covers the psychological impact of the draft and the exemptions based on declining birth rates. Additionally, the chapter explores a legal case involving fraud against MLB star Shohei Ohtani, revealing the betrayal by his former interpreter who misappropriated funds for gambling debts.

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