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State Lawmakers Take Aim at Voter-Led Ballot Measures

Wall Street Journal In some GOP-led states, legislators want to make it harder to amend constitutions. Democrats say the moves subvert the will of the voters. https://www.wsj.com/articles/state-lawmakers-take-aim-at-voter-led-ballot-measures-fdfc1bbf

‘Honour and blessing’: US couple who opened home to South Korean tourists during Christmas blizzard visit Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Realising 10 people badly needed shelter the Campagnas opened up their home, their unexpected guests amazed to find plenty of Korean cooking ingredients inside. Now the couple – whose first date was at a…

Hong Kong unlikely to open all beaches and pools this summer as city struggles to hire lifeguards despite 2-year contracts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to department, more than 600 seasonal lifeguards needed to be hired by May to open all aquatic venues but only 240 reported for duty. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220638/hong-kong-unlikely-open-all-beaches-and-pools-summer-city-struggles-hire-lifeguards-despite-2-year?utm_source=rss_feed

Turkish opposition supporters voice dismay over presidential vote

Jerusalem Post Voters across Turkey expressed a range of emotions as election results rolled in, leaning in favor of another five years of Erdogan. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743122

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal News Corp, AEM Holdings and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-media-telecom-roundup-market-talk-237d675d

US General: Iron Dome ready for deployment in Ukraine

Jerusalem Post Ukraine slams Israeli Foreign Ministry for sending high-level reps to Moscow: “Neutrality is not an option.” https://www.jpost.com/international/article-743121

Sabotage Acts in Russia More Than Double in 2023

Moscow Times Explosions at ammunition depots and damage caused to railway tracks have been regularly reported since Russia invaded Ukraine. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/15/sabotage-acts-in-russia-more-than-double-in-2023-a81141

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. https://www.wsj.com/articles/energy-utilities-roundup-market-talk-5cc9b1bf

Petitions on shorter workweek, reduced working hours to get response

Taipei, May 15 (CNA) Two petitions posted on an online public policy participation platform calling for a shorter workweek and reduced working hours in Taiwan have passed the signature threshold required to get a government response. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305150017

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Westports Holdings, Tata Motors and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-transport-roundup-market-talk-2b293904