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No laughing matter: China cancels comedy, citing ‘force majeure’

Washington Post The sudden cancelation of comedy gigs, including after audience members report jokes to authorities, has some in China worrying about a “Cultural Revolution 2.0.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/25/china-comedy-censorship-performing-arts/

How to Plan Around Strikes in Europe

New York Times Across Europe, workers have been walking out over pay disputes and labor conditions, and the turmoil will extend into the summer travel season. But they don’t have to disrupt your trip. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/travel/summer-strikes-europe.html

Seeing Beyond the Beauty of a Vermeer

New York Times The violence of his era can be found in his serene masterpieces — if you know where to look. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/magazine/vermeer-beauty-brutality.html

Airports With the Worst Records for Cancellations and Delays

New York Times If you can, avoiding destinations with the worst records for delays and cancellations may be wise. Or at least time your arrival right. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/travel/summer-airports.html

Nanchang, Once a Symbol of China’s Growth, Signals a Housing Crisis

New York Times Nanchang’s skyscrapers represented urban transformation, but the city added apartments faster than its population grew. The result: vacant homes and offices. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/business/china-housing-crisis-nanchang.html

Debt-Ceiling Fight Elevates Garret Graves to Starring Role in GOP

Wall Street Journal A few months ago, Rep. Garret Graves could stroll the halls of Congress unnoticed. Now he’s trying to avoid being mobbed by reporters. https://www.wsj.com/articles/debt-ceiling-fight-elevates-garret-graves-to-starring-role-in-gop-d5d1f713

Shavuot and Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Shavuot and Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744199

Moscow to remain in control of Russian nukes deployed in Belarus — defense chief Shoigu

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Further on, additional measures may be taken to ensure the security of the [Russian-Belarusian] Union State and to respond to the military and political situation,” Sergey Shoigu noted https://tass.com/defense/1622753

Moscow, Minsk take military-nuclear steps to counter threats on western borders — Shoigu

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The Belarusian personnel have undergone the required training at Russian training centers,” the defense chief said https://tass.com/defense/1622751

West prolongs, escalates conflict by providing military aid to Ukraine — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Opening the talks, the defense minister noted that meetings with his Belarusian colleague “have recently become regular” https://tass.com/politics/1622749