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France Bans Short Domestic Flights, But Not Much Changes

New York Times A decree formalizing the measure, which was passed in 2021, is riddled with exceptions. Critics call its effect symbolic, at best. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/world/europe/france-short-haul-flights-emissions.html

GOP Rep. Banks offers bill to codify Trump order prescribing classical architecture for federal buildings

Fox News EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., will introduce legislation Wednesday to codify an executive order by former President Trump that made classical architecture the model for new government buildings but which was axed by President Biden. The ‘”Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act” declares “traditional and classical” architectural styles to be preferred for new…

Florida Governor DeSantis files paperwork for 2024 republican presidential race

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744148

Shaq Served Again In FTX Lawsuit…at Former FTX Arena

Wall Street Journal Lawyers for the plaintiff said they tried for months to formally notify the NBA legend that he was being sued. https://www.wsj.com/articles/shaq-served-again-in-ftx-lawsuitat-former-ftx-arena-a2ccbfd8

The Biden Administration Investigates the Bidens

Wall Street Journal A disturbing whistleblower report may explain why no charges have been filed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-biden-administration-investigates-the-bidens-d3ea0fa8

US State Department’s top China official Rick Waters is stepping down

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The departure of Rick Waters, head of the recently created ‘China House’, comes at a tumultuous time in relations between Washington and Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3221733/us-state-departments-top-china-official-rick-waters-stepping-down?utm_source=rss_feed

How Airlines Are Trying to Prevent Another Summer Travel Nightmare

Wall Street Journal Daily airport volumes have been hitting their highest levels as Memorial Day weekend approaches. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-airlines-are-trying-to-prevent-another-summer-travel-nightmare-5e6b4151

Special House Panel Takes Aim at China

Wall Street Journal Proposals by the new committee urge measures to boost Taiwan’s defense and curtail financial flows to companies involved in mass detentions in Xinjiang. https://www.wsj.com/articles/special-house-panel-takes-aim-at-china-in-proposed-laws-17519079

For Citigroup, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do—But Still Worth It

Wall Street Journal A public offering for its Banamex business in Mexico will be slower than a sale, but there are benefits. https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-citigroup-breaking-up-is-hard-to-dobut-still-worth-it-748478a5

Rolf Harris, Disgraced British Entertainer, Dies at 93

New York Times His career as a musician and a painter over six decades ended abruptly when he was convicted of sexually abusing teenage girls. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/world/europe/rolf-harris-dead.html