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A pizza company has been fined for vague advertising. The fine was issued in Moscow, and similar fines for vague advertising have been reported by multiple stations. The advertising was deemed to be misleading or unclear.

US President Donald Trump stated that he was presented with a math problem involving multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. He claimed that not many people could solve it, suggesting former President Obama and Vice President Biden would fail the test.

A commentator stated that the Russian elite harms not only the population but also its own interests and the ruling supreme. A commentator suggested that a segment of Russia's ruling elite, described as traditional and boyar-like, is terrorizing its own class. The commentator stated that regions like Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Tuva, Altai, and Buryatia are essentially Russian colonies. It was also stated that in colonial empires, similar to actions by the British and French, the ruling powers use inhabitants of their colonies, referred to as 'subjugated people,' to wage wars. The commentator described this as enslaved people of the empire attempting to enslave their own. Russian car dealers are holding onto older models, with less than 10% of current stock being from last year or earlier. Brands like KJM and Dongfeng are mentioned as holding these older inventories.

It is difficult to name any industrial product manufactured in any country that is not reliant on international cooperation. This applies to more than just military hardware like planes and tanks.

Warner Brothers films are being shown unofficially in Russia in a 'pre-screening' format. There is no clear understanding of the situation or how to proceed. Previously, there were incidents concerning Sony Pictures' film distribution in Russia. A lawsuit was filed against the Cinema Park chain by the company representing Sony Pictures in Russia. The company sued Cinema Park to compensate for earnings from the film 'Uncharted'. In 2022, the combined cinema chain Formu Kino and Cinema Park was involved. has issued notices regarding the illegality of shadow film screenings in Russia. Previous incidents involving Sony Pictures' distribution have also been noted. The industry is seeking clarity on how to handle these communications. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is reportedly planning to begin cryptocurrency operations starting in 2027.

This decline is not linked to popular uprisings but rather to potential coups from within the elite. A consistent anti-war minority, estimated at around 15% of the population, remains inactive due to widespread fear.

Russia has announced a state-level contract with Korea for autonomous electric vehicle charging technology. The platform is designed to approach vehicles and charge them without driver intervention, requiring only the car to be left and a location marked in the system.

An analyst stated that drones are becoming maximally miniaturized and convenient for use, predicting they will eventually replace small arms. The analyst acknowledged this might not happen within this century but believes it is inevitable.

The first spring thunderstorm is expected in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast on the upcoming Thursday. It will be accompanied by gusty winds up to 15 meters per second. The air temperature on May 5th in Moscow will be plus 23-25 degrees Celsius.

The Russian Academy of Sciences has created an artificial intelligence model, following the footsteps of DeepMind and Stanford. The Federal Medical-Biological Agency of Russia has created the first clinical segment of a domestic database containing genetic variants of Russians. The database is designed to identify risks for cardiovascular diseases, according to RIA Novosti.