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‘Lean In’ by Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke Review: A Dexterous Jazz Duo

Wall Street Journal The vocalist and guitarist unite on a mellow yet complex album that is a winning testament to the musicians’ less-is-more approach. https://www.wsj.com/articles/lean-in-by-gretchen-parlato-and-lionel-loueke-review-a-dexterous-jazz-duo-c102304c

Russian Duma speaker to hold session of CSTO PA Council in Minsk

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier, a delegation of Russian legislators led by Volodin arrived in Belarus on a working visit https://tass.com/politics/1619165

Montana governor signs bill banning TikTok in state

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743386

Four killed in attack on U.S. Embassy convoy in Nigeria

Washington Post The convoy was carrying nine Nigerian nationals: five U.S. Mission employees and four Nigeria Police Force members, the State Department said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/nigeria-convoy-attack-united-states-embassy/

Ukraine, China Meeting Shows No Breakthrough to End Russian Invasion

Wall Street Journal Kyiv’s foreign minister tells Chinese envoy Ukraine can’t accept any proposals that mean losing territory to Russia. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-china-meeting-shows-no-breakthrough-to-end-russian-invasion-f71a871d

Ukraine’s Allies Wrangle Over Sending F-16 Fighter Jets

New York Times The United States is resisting a European push for the powerful fighters. But will it relent, as it did before with tanks, rocket launchers and air defense missiles? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/ukraine-f-16-biden-netherlands-britain.html

Schwab Taps Credit Markets To Raise $2.5 Billion In Debt

Wall Street Journal The brokerage giant, under scrutiny this year, said in a filing it would use the proceeds for general corporate purposes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/schwab-taps-credit-markets-to-raise-2-5-billion-in-debt-97dd0ef8

Nearly 50 migrants kidnapped by gang in northern Mexico

Fox News A busload of about 50 migrants were kidnapped by a gang in northern Mexico in the latest of a series of mass abductions, though nine were later found, Mexico’s president and police said Wednesday. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said National Guard troops were searching for the migrants in an area around the…

French Resistance Fighter Goes Public About Execution of German P.O.W.s

New York Times Forty-seven soldiers were shot dead and secretly buried shortly after D-Day, a veteran says. The story was hidden for decades. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/french-resistance-execution-german-pow.html

2 Patriot system components damaged in Russian attack – CNN

Pravda Ukraine Two components of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system were damaged during a Russian missile attack. Source: CNN citing sources Quote: “The Russian barrage – which consisted of hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, Kalibr cruise missiles and other munitions – damaged the Patriot battery’s generator and part of the system’s electronics. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/18/7402695/