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Governors of Central Banks of Iran, Russia discuss bilateral payments

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the use of national currencies in relations between the two countries and the buildup of the bilateral settlements system are part of this roadmap https://tass.com/economy/1622327

After Global Energy Shock, Price Collapse Provides Unexpected Economic Boon

Wall Street Journal Natural-gas prices are in retreat around the world, a windfall for the global economy. But the outlook isn’t entirely positive, as the price drop is also a symptom of slowing activity. https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-global-energy-shock-price-collapse-provides-unexpected-economic-boon-8c2b6660

Weird Winter Put Bay Area Beekeepers to the Test

New York Times Backyard beekeeping has risen in popularity in the Bay Area, but a brisk and rainy winter proved challenging for the novices. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/us/bay-area-beekeeping-california.html

Chinese technique to squeeze low-carbon compounds from coal could be game-changer

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A new synthesis technique known as OXZEO has doubled the reaction yield for the raw material used in all kinds of industrial products. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3221586/chinese-technique-squeeze-low-carbon-compounds-coal-could-be-game-changer?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian Indicted in U.S. Lobbies for Freedom Through a Prisoner Swap

Wall Street Journal Bitcoin exchange operator Alexander Vinnik, facing money-laundering charges, pushes to be part of any deal that could free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-indicted-in-u-s-lobbies-for-freedom-through-a-prisoner-swap-8b15b7c8

Jan. 6 Rioter Who Put Feet on Desk in Pelosi’s Office Faces Sentencing

Wall Street Journal The Justice Department has asked a judge to set a sentence of more than seven years for Richard Barnett. https://www.wsj.com/articles/judge-to-sentence-jan-6-rioter-who-put-feet-on-desk-in-nancy-pelosis-office-ca2a4d86

China Spends Billions on Risky Bets to Lock Down World’s Lithium

Wall Street Journal Beijing’s quest to secure supplies of the metal is leading it to buy up stakes in mines throughout the developing world. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-spends-billions-on-risky-bets-to-lock-down-worlds-lithium-39e174e8

SCOTUS can address ethics as ‘independent branch,’ Chief Justice Roberts says amid Clarence Thomas attacks

Fox News The Supreme Court remains “committed” to ensuring that justices uphold the “highest standards of conduct,” Chief Justice John Roberts declared Tuesday. Roberts made the statement during an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., lightly acknowledging the ongoing attacks on Justice Clarence Thomas over ethics claims. Roberts nevertheless told the audience at the American Law…

Civic groups call for more transparency in Taiwan-U.S. trade talks

Taipei, May 24 (CNA) More than a dozen labor and environmental groups on Wednesday called on Taiwan’s government to be more transparent and include them in its trade agreement negotiations with the United States. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305240019

Orcas Have Sunk 3 Boats in Southern Europe, Scientists Say

New York Times A small group of orcas is ramming into sailboats in waters off the Iberian Peninsula. Researchers say they do not know what is driving the unusual behavior toward boats. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/world/europe/orcas-sink-boats-spain.html