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Got Chocolate Milk, Kids? Washington Might Take It Away in Schools

Wall Street Journal The USDA considers a ban on flavored milk in some school cafeterias, but critics say that could lead younger children to drink less milk. https://www.wsj.com/articles/got-chocolate-milk-kids-washington-might-take-it-away-in-schools-b4c9b29e

CEO Pay Packages Fell Sharply in 2022 as the Stock Market Sank

Wall Street Journal The annual WSJ analysis of compensation for CEOs in the S&P 500 reveals that the median pay held steady. But in a first, companies are also disclosing how much those pay packages rose or fell in the year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ceo-pay-packages-fell-sharply-in-2022-as-the-stock-market-sank-3d06eb69

China Airlines to launch Kaohsiung to Gimpo, Seoul route in July

Taipei, May 15 (CNA) China Airlines (CAL), one of Taiwan’s top international carriers, said Monday it will launch its new route between Taiwan and Gimpo Airport in western Seoul, South Korea on July 6. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305150010

Iran is obsessed with Israeli air defense – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran’s regime media claims that Israel’s use of David’s Sling represents a failure of the Iron Dome, a claim that is not backed up by any evidence from Tehran. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743098

KKR-Backed Envision Healthcare Files for Chapter 11 to Put Lenders in Control

Wall Street Journal The physician-staffing company has been struggling with a decline in hospital visits and a growing debt burden. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kkr-backed-envision-healthcare-files-for-chapter-11-to-put-lenders-in-control-e81dbf89

Turkey heads for election run-off with Erdogan leading

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Turkey’s High Election Board says incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has garnered 49.4% of votes, falling short of the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703398/Turkish-presidential-election-goes-to-2nd-round

‘Victory for democracy’: Iran hails high voter turnout in Turkey

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran congratulates Turkey on the successful holding of its general elections, saying the high voter turnout demonstrates the rule of democracy in the neighboring Muslim country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703401/High-election-turnout-shows-victory-democracy-Turkey-Iran

Meet the Ivy-educated opposition leader who could end Thai military rule

Washington Post Pita Limjaroenrat’s Move Forward Party came first in an early election tally, but his ability to become prime minister is not guaranteed. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/15/thailand-election-pita-limjaroenrat-move-forward/

Occupiers build fortifications in Mariupol, preparing to defend themselves

Pravda Ukraine The Russian occupiers are preparing to defend the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol. The invaders have built fortifications near every bridge over the Kalchyk and Kalmius rivers in the city and neighbouring villages. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/15/7402236/

Drone Sales Surge Twentyfold in Russia

Moscow Times Russia’s largest online retailer recorded an increase in sales in January-March 2023 to 26,700 drones sold. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/15/drone-sales-surge-twentyfold-in-russia-a81135