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Connecticut House passes largest gun control package since Sandy Hook
Fox News Connecticut lawmakers on Thursday advanced the most wide-ranging package of gun safety measures since the legislation passed after the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre, with proponents noting the state is not “recklessly retreating” from regulating guns like other states. The bill, which cleared the Democratic controlled House of Representatives on a 96-51 vote,…
Read MoreIn revolutionary step, Google to get rid of password logins
Jerusalem Post Google joins the wave of firms companies that will not require you to enter a password and announces Passkeys, Google’s version of password-free login. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-744225
Read MoreIn reviewing power deals, Hong Kong can seize the chance to cut emissions, limit climate impact
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s upcoming review of the scheme of control agreements with the city’s two power companies presents an excellent opportunity to take drastic action towards a more sustainable future. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3221697/reviewing-power-deals-hong-kong-can-seize-chance-cut-emissions-limit-climate-impact?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina steps up response to US chip restrictions but economic reality limits how far
Hong Kong Free Press by Poornima Weerasekara and Luna Lin Beijing’s restrictions on American chipmaker Micron in retaliation to sweeping US chip curbs mark a major step up in its response to Washington’s pressure and could open the door for further measures in the geopolitical standoff, analysts say. An employee makes a chip at a…
Read MoreDeSantis campaign says Florida governor hauled in $8.2 million in fundraising in first 24 hours
Fox News Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida brought in $8.2 million in fundraising during the 24 hours after he declared his candidacy for president, his campaign announced on Thursday. The announcement by the DeSantis campaign is a move to exhibit the energy and enthusiasm for the Florida governor as he enters a GOP 2024…
Read MoreA digital Jewish library aims to add women’s Torah scholarship to its shelves
Jerusalem Post The library has contacted a cohort female Jewish scholars to help write new texts for their digital collection. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744255
Read MoreUS to announce $300-million military aid to Kiev on May 26 — Reuters
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. At the same times, sources told the agency that the announcement may be made next week https://tass.com/world/1623205
Read MoreBank of Israel Governor: ‘Coalition funds will not encourage Haredim to work’
Jerusalem Post Prof. Amir Yaron also discusses the banks’ response to interest rates, bank profits, and the housing crisis. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-744254
Read MoreArmenia, Azerbaijan Optimistic on Normalization at Moscow Talks
Moscow Times Arch foes Armenia and Azerbaijan are advancing toward normalizing ties following mutual recognition of territorial integrity. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/26/armenia-azerbaijan-optimistic-on-normalization-at-moscow-talks-a81290
Read MoreWomen finalists of Hong Kong’s bun-scrambling race revel in competition’s return as part of Cheung Chau festival
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Janet Kung, winner in 2019, and five-time champion Angel Wong say they have been preparing mentally and physically for race after three-year hiatus from pandemic https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221805/women-finalists-hong-kongs-bun-scrambling-race-revel-competitions-return-part-cheung-chau-festival?utm_source=rss_feed
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