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Biden Announces More Aid for Ukraine as G7 Powers Convene in Japan

New York Times President Volodomyr Zelensky of Ukraine received vows of resolute support and promises of further weapons shipments even as Russian forces claimed to have seized the war-torn city of Bakhmut. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/europe/biden-g7-ukraine-japan.html

Local resident injured in explosion in Kharkiv Oblast

Pravda Ukraine A 61-year-old man was injured when an unknown explosive device blew up in the village of Kamianka, Kharkiv Oblast. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote: “On 21 May, another explosion of an unknown explosive object occurred in the village of Kamianka in the Izium hromada [an administrative unit designating a town, village…

Notable & Quotable: Raising Money off the Supreme Court

Wall Street Journal ‘We need your help. The expanded coverage of the new Supreme Court Desk will cost just $25,000.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/notable-quotable-money-new-republic-supreme-court-desk-coverage-741df571

‘Generations’ Review: Growing Up Is Hard to Do

Wall Street Journal Labor-saving devices and longer life spans have given Millennials and Gen Z’ers the gift of time. They ‘adult’ at a later age than their parents did. https://www.wsj.com/articles/generations-review-growing-up-is-hard-to-do-f9afb98

Explosive device components found in Netanya, no injuries

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743782

Russian forces strike 7 hromadas in Sumy Oblast, damaging houses

Pravda Ukraine Houses were damaged in Sumy Oblast on Sunday 21 May as Russian troops carried out 11 attacks on 7 hromadas [an administrative unit designating a town, village or several villages and their adjacent territories – ed]. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403219/

Double amputee climber makes history on Mount Everest

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha soldier in the British army who lost both his legs in Afghanistan, arrived at Everest on April 17 but had to wait until May 19 to reach the…

London’s Allen & Overy to Merge With Shearman & Sterling to Create $3.4 Billion Global Firm

Wall Street Journal The proposed merger is among the largest tie-ups in the industry in recent memory, creating one of the largest law firms in terms of revenue. https://www.wsj.com/articles/londons-allen-overy-to-merge-with-shearman-sterling-to-create-3-4-billion-global-firm-fd38c06b

Armenia applies to international court again demanding Lachin corridor be unblocked

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Armenia’s envoy for international legal issues Yeghishe Kirakosyan, Baku is not implementing the UN Court’s interlocutory decisions and is ignoring the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights https://tass.com/world/1620843

Ben Crump deletes viral tweet branding pregnant nurse racist after her lawyer steps in

Fox News A prominent civil rights attorney deleted his viral tweet that attacked a female New York City hospital worker hours after her lawyer threatened defamation lawsuits in a Fox News segment against those who defamed her. Ben Crump, who has been a lead attorney in several police brutality cases, tweeted a viral video with…