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America’s Travel Resurgence Is Finally Here

Wall Street Journal Would-be tourists have the money and the desire to hit the road this summer. Their increased spending could even help fend off a recession. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tourism-travel-spending-postpandemic-resurgence-is-finally-here-9500c914

Did Merkel Pave the Way for the War in Ukraine?

Wall Street Journal The former German chancellor is unapologetic as critics reexamine her deals with Putin and reluctance to punish his previous aggressions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/did-merkel-pave-the-way-for-the-war-in-ukraine-4abef297

China and Russia draw closer, but how close?

Washington Post While Russia wants to make good on its supposed “no limits” friendship with Beijing, Chinese officials and analysts describe the ties between the countries as not a full-fledged alliance. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/26/china-russia-mishustin-beijing-moscow-alliance-ties/

Pepper…and Salt

Wall Street Journal Pepper…and Salt https://www.wsj.com/articles/pepper-and-salt-ad9e80d2

The Complete Guide to Haggling in This Economy

Wall Street Journal From cars to hotels to medical bills, the cost of things we purchase every day is more negotiable than you might think. Here are strategies for asking for a discount. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-bargain-andsave-money-5c5ba5b6

Hong Kong’s Cathay flight attendant scandal: Can we all grow up?

Hong Kong Free Press Talk about making a mountain out of a molehill. A pile of rubbish has accumulated over the overheard comments of three Cathay Pacific flight attendants, which included some satirical remarks about mainland Chinese and their problems with English and Cantonese. China Daily, who else, thought this reflected a company culture which worshipped…

Ukrainian forces clashed with Russian troops 22 times in the past 24 hours – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine Over the course of 25 May, 22 meeting engagements between Ukraine’s defence forces and Russian occupation forces occurred on five key fronts. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 26 May Quote from the General Staff: “This past night, the terrorists conducted another missile…

G7 officials to hold first meeting on AI regulation next week

Jerusalem Post Discussions on Artificial Intelligence with legislation likely incoming in the European Union. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-744265

IDF troops in Nablus come under fire during operation

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744264

Elderly Malaysian man collapses and dies while trying to save pet from municipal dogcatchers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Law Sei Kiew, 85, collapsed and fell into a drain in Bentong during tussle with officials, who placed a noose around the dog and tried to drag it away. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3221884/elderly-malaysian-man-collapses-and-dies-while-trying-save-pet-municipal-dogcatchers?utm_source=rss_feed