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Green Energy is Helping Drive U.S. Industrial Real-Estate Growth
Wall Street Journal Manufacturers of electric vehicles and parts are leasing more space as e-commerce pulls back from its rapid expansion during the pandemic. https://www.wsj.com/articles/green-energy-is-helping-drive-u-s-industrial-real-estate-growth-45e15ddf
Read MoreSudan’s warring factions target doctors and activists
Washington Post Both the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Force have repeatedly publicly pledged to respect cease-fires or humanitarian law only to break those promises within minutes. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/sudan-rsf-doctors-military-bahri/
Read MoreSoros-backed prosecutor in St. Louis abruptly resigns after scandal-ridden tenure
Fox News An embattled George Soros-bankrolled prosecutor in St. Louis has officially resigned more than two weeks earlier than expected, amid a legal effort by Missouri’s attorney general to fire her for allegedly neglecting her duties. Kim Gardner, a Democrat long mired in scandal and allegations of misconduct, announced earlier this month that she would…
Read MoreFormer Chinese ambassador to Russia visits Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine Li Hui, a special representative of the Chinese government who was China’s ambassador to Russia for 10 years, visited Ukraine on 16-17 May. Source: website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Details: The visit reportedly took place further to agreements reached during a telephone conversation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and…
Read MorePenguin Random House Sues Florida School District Over Book Bans
Wall Street Journal The district is accused of targeting library books that discuss racism and LGBT identity. https://www.wsj.com/articles/penguin-random-house-sues-florida-school-district-over-book-bans-dd301e0f
Read MoreDanish Supreme Court rules newspaper did not violate copyright of Copenhagen’s The Little Mermaid statue
Fox News Denmark’s Supreme Court on Wednesday overruled two lower courts, saying a cartoon depicting Copenhagen’s The Little Mermaid statue as a zombie and a photo of it with a face mask did not violate the copyright of the famous bronze. The Berlingske newspaper published the cartoon in 2019 to illustrate an article about the…
Read MoreGOP police resolution supports ‘local’ law enforcement in wake of Durham report
Fox News A new Republican sponsored House bill honoring National Police Week marks the GOP’s shift toward support for local law enforcement versus national law enforcement. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., earlier this month and referred to the House Judiciary Committee Monday, is explicitly “expressing support for local law enforcement officers and…
Read MoreTarget Tries to Sell ‘Affordable Joy’ as Consumers Pull Back
Wall Street Journal Can Tar-Jay magic help the retailer keep up with T.J. Maxx and Walmart? https://www.wsj.com/articles/target-tries-to-sell-affordable-joy-as-consumers-pull-back-fc77f142
Read MoreEx-French President Nicolas Sarkozy to wear electronic bracelet for a year after losing corruption appeal
Fox News Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has lost his appeal of a conviction for corruption and influence peddling but will stay out of prison for now. In 2021, Sarkozy was found guilty of attempting to illegally obtain information from a senior magistrate in 2014 about a separate legal case in which he was involved.…
Read MoreGrain deal prolonged by 60 days — Erdogan
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Turkish leader expressed the hope that in the context of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, “everyone will live to see a long-term ceasefire and the establishment of peace” https://tass.com/world/1619019
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