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NH Gov. Sununu orders lessons on ‘social media dangers’ to be added to K–12 curricula

Fox News Gov. Chris Sununu has ordered state agencies to develop curricula that would add instruction about the dangers of social media to all K-12 health classes in New Hampshire. The executive order issued by the Republican governor Wednesday instructs the departments of education and health and human services to create guidelines for a curriculum…

Extreme Smoke Has Likely Peaked Across the Northeast, for Now

New York Times Conditions improved Thursday across most of the region, but the haze also became more widespread. Some locations could continue to see moderate pollution into Friday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/us/wildfire-smoke-northeast-peak.html

China’s cruise liner breakthrough marks crowning glory, but ambition to climb high-value chain faces challenges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s first home-grown large cruise liner undocked in Shanghai this week as Beijing eyes a shift to high-end manufacturing while also narrowing the tech gap with global rivals such as South Korea. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3223398/chinas-cruise-liner-breakthrough-marks-crowning-glory-ambition-climb-high-value-chain-faces?utm_source=rss_feed

Human rights lawyer Chang Weiping jailed for 3.5 years by China for state subversion

Hong Kong Free Press China jailed a human rights lawyer for three and a half years for state subversion, his family said Thursday, in the latest blow to the country’s embattled civil society under President Xi Jinping. Chinese human rights lawyer Chang Weiping. Photo: Internet. Chang Weiping was sentenced by a court in northwestern China’s…

Blinken’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Caps U.S. Effort to Rebuild Ties

New York Times Biden aides are closely watching Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s overtures to China, his attitude toward Israel and his balancing act with Russia and Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/us/politics/blinken-saudi-arabia-crown-prince-biden.html

S&P Enters Bull Market as Big Tech Lifts Indexes

Wall Street Journal U.S. stocks rose, ending the S&P 500’s longest bear market since the 1940s, as shares of big tech and consumer-discretionary companies led the rally. The Dow climbed nearly 170 points. https://www.wsj.com/articles/s-p-enters-bull-market-as-big-tech-lifts-indexes-5d80e032

‘Days of Wine and Roses’ Review: The Intoxicating Decline of a Marriage

Wall Street Journal Starring the brilliant Brian d’Arcy James and Kelli O’Hara, this gripping new musical from Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas follows the tragic plunge of a husband and wife into alcoholism. https://www.wsj.com/articles/days-of-wine-and-roses-review-the-intoxicating-decline-of-a-marriage-811e0230

Sudanese foreign ministry declares UN special representative persona non grata

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-745739

Intense battles in Donetsk Oblast, there are results – Zelenskyy

Pravda Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that there are fierce battles going on in Donetsk Oblast, he is constantly in communication with military commanders. Source: President in his evening address to Ukrainians on 8 June Quote: “Security. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/9/7406025/

What to know about the West Coast ports’ slowdown

Washington Post If dockworkers and port operators can’t agree on a new contract, there could be major implications for the U.S. supply chain. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/08/ports-west-coast-dockworkers/