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Diplomat says US not in favor of making treaty on arms control in cyberspace

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nathaniel Fick in fact confirmed that the US holds a similar position on reaching an understanding with other countries on the so-called red lines with regard to offensive operations in cyberspace https://tass.com/defense/1603487

Sunac China Shares Slump in First Trading Since March 2022

Wall Street Journal Shares of Sunac China Holdings slumped on their first day of trading in more than a year, coming after the property developer reported hefty losses and said it was close to a debt restructuring deal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sunac-china-shares-slump-in-first-trading-since-march-2022-a8ed935d

China’s Exports Rose Unexpectedly in March

Wall Street Journal China’s exports unexpectedly rose 14.8% in March, beating expectations by a large margin and ending a falling streak that began in October. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-exports-rose-unexpectedly-in-march-d65cefe0

Suicide rates rose in the U.S. in 2021 after two years in decline, federal data showed, driven by more deaths among men in nearly every age group.

Wall Street Journal Suicide rates rose in the U.S. in 2021 after two years in decline, federal data showed, driven by more deaths among men in nearly every age group. https://www.wsj.com/articles/suicide-rates-rose-in-2021-after-two-years-in-decline-c8e48b24

Russian occupiers in Donetsk Oblast increase number of checkpoints where “filtration” process takes place

Pravda Ukraine Russian forces have increased the number of checkpoints and patrols conducting “filtration measures among local residents” on the occupied territories of Donetsk Oblast. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: “Russian occupiers are continuing to ramp up their counterintelligence measures on the temporarily occupied territories. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/13/7397649/

1 killed, 1 hospitalized in Taitung building fire

Taipei, April 13 (CNA) A 68-year-man has died while a woman has been hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a fire ripped through a subdivided residential building in Taitung early Thursday morning. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304130004

Europe’s Juice Mission Will Launch to Jupiter and Its Moons: How to Watch

New York Times The spacecraft will set off on an eight-year journey to the solar system’s largest planet, focusing on moons that could offer clues in the search for extraterrestrial life. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/science/juice-jupiter-launch-esa.html

The U.S. government is treating the apparent disclosure of classified material surrounding the war in Ukraine as an insider’s leak, people familiar with the matter say, but hasn’t yet homed in on key suspects for the breach.

Wall Street Journal The U.S. government is treating the apparent disclosure of classified material surrounding the war in Ukraine as an insider’s leak, people familiar with the matter say, but hasn’t yet homed in on key suspects for the breach. https://www.wsj.com/articles/government-looking-for-leaker-in-ukraine-documents-probe-2cfe421e

As an Adderall Shortage Continues, Some Patients Put Lives on Hold

Wall Street Journal The struggle to find Adderall, other stimulants or generics is one in a series of rolling drug shortfalls over the past year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/adderall-shortage-update-patients-pauses-8e3fffb6

In This Worker vs. Bot Battle, Humans Are Winning by a Mile

Wall Street Journal Artificial intelligence can’t close sales as well as people, but that could change. https://www.wsj.com/articles/artificial-intelligence-sales-jobs-workers-127289f3