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California Governor Wants to Cut Red Tape for Green Energy Projects

Wall Street Journal Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to limit how long projects can be delayed under a state environmental law, part of a national push to speed up permitting. https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-governor-wants-to-cut-red-tape-for-green-energy-projects-fa330839

Why Dianne Feinstein, Like Many Before Her, Refuses to Resign

New York Times A life in Congress comes with power, prestige and perks that can be hard to leave behind. For some lawmakers who view their job as their identity, the prospect is unthinkable. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/us/politics/dianne-feinstein-older-lawmakers-senate.html

Cheetah Deaths Mar India’s Efforts to Reintroduce the Big Cats

New York Times The animals had been extinct for more than 70 years in the country, which has just begun a program that brought 20 cheetahs from Africa to a wildlife sanctuary. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/science/india-cheetah-deaths.html

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence chief on Russian attempts to hunt him down: “I like it”

Pravda Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, has revealed that he is not bothered by Russian attempts to hunt him down – actually, he likes them. According to him, this is a sign of recognition from the Russians. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/19/7403037/

Lawmaker demands Pulitzer Prize awarded to NYT, WaPo to be rescinded following Durham revelations

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: One Republican lawmaker is officially calling for the Pulitzer Prize Board to rescind the 2018 award given to The New York Times and Washington Post for their reporting on the now-debunked Russia collusion hoax. In a Wednesday letter to the board, Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, called for the prize to be stripped…

Bank of Canada’s Fight Against Inflation Isn’t Over

Wall Street Journal Some economists now expect Canada’s central bank to further tighten the screws on monetary policy to ensure it has a handle on inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-canadas-fight-against-inflation-isnt-over-99320924

Jack Teixeira to Remain Detained as He Awaits Trial

New York Times The government had argued that it was too dangerous to release Airman Jack Teixeira into his community outside Boston, presenting evidence that he had made racist and violent threats. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/us/politics/teixeira-detention-hearing.html

Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Was Too Much Even for Star Wars Fans

Wall Street Journal With a $6,000 price tag for a family of four, the Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World closes less than two years after opening. https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-star-wars-hotel-galactic-starcruiser-f2edd37c

Russians had no plan other than landing in Hostomel – Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence chief

Pravda Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, has said that the Russian invaders had no plan for capturing Kyiv other than “successfully” landing in Hostomel. Source: Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence, in an interview with Dmitry Komarov in “A year behind the scenes: the intelligence officer”…

Jim Brown, Legendary NFL Running Back, Dies at 87

Wall Street Journal The Cleveland Browns star, who was also a leading voice on civil rights issues, is regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jim-brown-obituary-e10aebe4