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Ecuadorian president invokes ‘nuclear option,’ disbands legislature after attempted ouster

Fox News The president of Ecuador dismissed the legislature Wednesday in a move that promised more turmoil around a conservative leader who has been unable to enact a business-friendly agenda as the South American country experiences an alarming rise in crime. In disbanding the National Assembly, Guillermo Lasso made first use of the Ecuador presidency’s…

F.B.I. Revokes Security Clearances of 3 Agents Over Jan. 6 Issues

New York Times At least two of the three agents are scheduled to testify on Thursday to a House panel investigating what Republicans contend is the “weaponization” of federal agencies against conservatives. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/us/politics/fbi-security-clearance-jan-6.html

Deutsche Bank to Pay $75 Million to Settle Jeffrey Epstein Accusers’ Suit

Wall Street Journal A civil complaint alleged the financial institution facilitated the disgraced financier’s sex-trafficking ring. https://www.wsj.com/articles/deutsche-bank-to-pay-75-million-to-settle-jeffrey-epstein-accusers-suit-962564d7

Texas Legislature Bans Transgender Medical Care for Children

New York Times Texas became the largest state to a pass a bill banning puberty blockers and hormone treatments. Gov. Greg Abbott was likely to sign it. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/us/texas-transgender-care-ban-children.html

11,000 people queue for Hong Kong’s free Cathay Pacific tickets from US to city, with 2,890 spots up for grabs

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Free airline tickets from Boston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles to Hong Kong up for grabs among registered Cathay members over 18 years old. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220939/11000-people-compete-hong-kongs-free-cathay-pacific-tickets-us-city-2890-spots-grabs?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese Communist Party has been waging ‘economic war’ against US for ‘decades’: former U.S. trade rep

Fox News A former United States trade representative said during a House hearing that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been engaged in an economic “war” with the U.S. for “decades.” Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who served during the Trump administration, made the comment during Wednesday’s hearing focusing on strategic competition between the…

Tom Hanks says he could star in movies after death using AI

Jerusalem Post “Anybody can now recreate themselves at any age they are, by way of AI or deep fake technology,” Hanks said. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-743392

Gold is Flat; Focus on U.S. Jobless Claims Report

Wall Street Journal Gold prices were flat in early Asian trade. With recent economic updates from the U.S. pouring cold water on rate cut hopes, focus this week will likely be on the coming U.S. initial jobless claims report, said DailyFX.com. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-is-flat-focus-on-u-s-jobless-claims-report-5261d8b4

Japan’s Export Growth Decelerated in April

Wall Street Journal Japan’s export growth slowed in April, primarily due to a decrease in shipments to Asia and China, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. https://www.wsj.com/articles/japans-export-growth-decelerated-in-april-69064e30

Leak suspect shared classified secrets with foreigners, prosecutors say

Washington Post The Justice Department, in a court filing ahead of Jack Teixeira’s next detention hearing, also says it found red flags in his Air Force record. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/05/17/leak-suspect-jack-teixeira/