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Life-size statue of beloved walrus controversially euthanized in Norway unveiled in capital
Fox News A walrus who was controversially euthanized last year in Norway after becoming a viral sensation for videos of it enjoying itself in an Oslo fjord last summer now has its own statue in the Scandinavian capital. The walrus, named Freya, was notable for its seeming lack of fear of humans, but Norwegian authorities…
Read MoreContracting Australian Manufacturing Activity Points to Broader Slowdown
Wall Street Journal Australia’s manufacturing sector contracted at a faster rate in April, providing further evidence that the economy is slowing more broadly. https://www.wsj.com/articles/contracting-australian-manufacturing-activity-points-to-broader-slowdown-714d23db
Read MoreAstellas Pharma to Buy Iveric Bio
Wall Street Journal The Japanese drugmaker said it agreed to acquire Iveric bio for about $5.9 billion to strengthen its capabilities in the ophthalmology field. https://www.wsj.com/articles/astellas-pharma-to-buy-iveric-bio-for-about-5-9b-2d67408e
Read MoreCreating a truly ‘Happy Hong Kong’ will take more than freebies and fairs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The free food and discounted movie tickets on offer are nice but do nothing to address the real problems plaguing Hong Kong residents. The city’s scalping industry is thriving, electricity and transport costs are…
Read MoreSouth Korean Exports Fall For Seventh Consecutive Month
Wall Street Journal South Korea’s exports fell for a seventh consecutive month in April on weak global demand, their longest losing streak in more than three years. https://www.wsj.com/articles/south-korean-exports-fall-for-seventh-consecutive-month-925e423d
Read MoreEligible Hong Kong cancer survivors able to seek follow-up consultations from private practitioners at subsidised rates from 2024
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lymphoma survivors to receive up to 10 subsidised visits per year at private clinics of their choice. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3218943/eligible-hong-kong-cancer-survivors-able-seek-follow-consultations-private-practitioners-subsidised?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTornado Damages Homes and Uproots Trees in Virginia Beach
New York Times At least a dozen homes were damaged in the storm on Sunday, a city spokeswoman said, and numerous gas leaks were reported. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/30/us/virginia-beach-tornado.html
Read MoreCollaborators forced to record video showing renouncing Ukrainian citizenship – National Resistance Center
Pravda Ukraine In the temporarily occupied territories of the Kherson Oblast, the occupation administration have launched a “flash mob”; as a part of it, collaborators film videos, in which they renounce Ukrainian citizenship. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/1/7400107/
Read MoreNikkei May Rise After BOJ Maintains Easing, Weaker Yen
Wall Street Journal Japanese stocks may rise after the Bank of Japan kept its easing policy on Friday and the yen has weakened. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nikkei-may-rise-after-boj-maintains-easing-weaker-yen-47d00db8
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