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Gas price in Europe down below $350 per 1,000 cubic meters first time since June 7, 2021

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The price of gas in Europe is falling amid high gas storage occupancy, record LNG inflows and warm weather https://tass.com/economy/1619387

Kremlin called freezing of Finnish diplomatic missions’ accounts a response to unfriendly actions

Pravda Ukraine The Kremlin said on Thursday that the decision to freeze the bank accounts of Finland’s embassy and consulate in Russia was a response to unfriendly actions. Source: This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted by the TASS agency, European Pravda reports. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/18/7402774/

G7 will tighten Russia sanctions to prevent bypassing, Germany’s Scholz says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743455

Vienna orders father to return kidnapped children to mother in Israel

Jerusalem Post The father kidnapped the children after claiming Israel was too dangerous for them because of rockets from Gaza. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743454

Job Cuts Ripple Across Corporate Europe, Despite Resilient Economy

Wall Street Journal Much of the continent has so far avoided what had seemed like an inevitable recession amid the Ukraine war. Large companies have been shedding staff, but most of the layoffs haven’t been large-scale. https://www.wsj.com/articles/job-cuts-ripple-across-corporate-europe-despite-resilient-economy-6ca7b16c

Riley Gaines says liberals are supporting her activism to protect women’s sports: ‘Sick of their own party’

Fox News Riley Gaines, the former college championship swimmer who competed against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, said Wednesday that her advocacy in support of women’s sports has earned “amazing” support among liberals. “I have gotten messages… from women and men who are lifelong liberals, who once prided themselves, especially women, on the original feminist movement,…

Kremlin confirms two-month extension of grain deal

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov also stressed that, “it is very important to understand that the fate of the deal is still in the hands of those with whom the UN should agree on the Russian part of the deal” https://tass.com/politics/1619385

Goodwater Capital Backs Faith-Based App Maker Hallow

Wall Street Journal Hallow, the company behind a faith-based app of the same name, has received a $50 million growth investment led by Goodwater Capital to help the business expand internationally. https://www.wsj.com/articles/goodwater-capital-backs-faith-based-app-maker-hallow-67295786

Work Advice: Balancing collaboration and independence

Washington Post For collaborators, teamwork makes the dream work; for soloists, it’s a nightmare scenario. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/18/collaboration-workadvice/

Ukraine’s allies concerned military support will fade after US elections – FT

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/18/7161946/