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News Quiz for May 13, 2023

Wall Street Journal Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/news-quiz-for-may-13-2023-8b5d2ddb

Helicopter crashes in Russia’s Bryansk region near Ukraine

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742907

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ latest sale continues hot streak as homebuyers snap up flats in show of economic confidence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Homebuyers claimed nearly all 160 flats available at Sun Hung Kai Properties’ University Hill project in Tai Po on Saturday amid heightened economic confidence. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3220459/sun-hung-kai-properties-latest-sale-continues-hot-streak-homebuyers-snap-flats-show-economic?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan launches new promotion campaign to draw Japanese visitors

Tokyo, May 13 (CNA) Taiwanese tourism officials on Friday announced several new initiatives aimed at attracting Japanese tourists, as part of a wider effort to boost international visitor arrivals now that Taiwan’s COVID-19 border restrictions have been lifted. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202305130006

Reconnaissance balloon from Belarus enters Polish airspace – Ministry of Defence

Pravda Ukraine An object was spotted in Polish airspace that came from Belarus, probably a reconnaissance balloon. Source: Poland’s Ministry of Defence on Saturday morning, writes European Pravda Quote: “The Air Operations Center detected an object in Polish airspace that flew in from Belarus. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/13/7402034/

Taoyuan Airport to increase security checks to Japan ahead of G7 summit

Taipei, May 13 (CNA) People travelling or transiting to Japan from Taoyuan International Airport will be subject to heightened security checks from May 14-23 in accordance with security measures implemented for the 49th G7 summit, Taoyuan International Airport Corporation announced Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305130005

Live From Twitter, It’s the Elon Musk Show. Next Up, a New CEO and Tucker Carlson.

Wall Street Journal The latest episode in the melodrama around the billionaire’s bid to reinvent social media. https://www.wsj.com/articles/live-from-twitter-its-the-elon-musk-show-next-up-a-new-ceo-and-tucker-carlson-37501fe9

Young Voters on Biden: ‘He’s Just So Old’

Wall Street Journal Some students are worried about President Biden’s age and performance in office as his campaign gets under way. https://www.wsj.com/articles/young-voters-on-biden-hes-just-so-old-7ebe2700

With $10 Dresses and No Selling Online, This Budget Retailer Is Taking On America

Wall Street Journal Primark, a chain popular across Europe, is accelerating its U.S. growth after fine-tuning its business model. https://www.wsj.com/articles/with-10-dresses-and-no-online-selling-this-budget-retailer-is-taking-on-america-47cdd4d0

The Pain of Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Is Being Felt by These Depositors

Wall Street Journal Two months after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the lender’s depositors in the Cayman Islands have been left out in the cold. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-pain-of-silicon-valley-banks-collapse-is-being-felt-by-these-depositors-f18c0bd4