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In Retirement, We Have More Time Than Ever. But We Want to Use It Wisely.
Wall Street Journal We have fantasized about this moment for decades. The trick is learning how to savor it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/retirement-how-spend-time-ef4f867b
Read MoreHistorical mythology theater work ‘Whale Island’ to premiere in Taipei
Taipei, May 4 (CNA) “Whale Island,” a musical theater work based on a mythical story written to encourage people to explore Taiwan’s ancient history, is set to premiere at the National Theater in Taipei Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202305040020
Read MoreWhy French Protesters Are Banging Pots and Pans
Wall Street Journal Anger at President Emmanuel Macron has revived the casserolade, an expression of popular discontent that dates back centuries. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-french-protesters-are-banging-pots-and-pans-e13e39a9
Read MoreRussia unlikely to be capable of significant offensive in Ukraine this year
Pravda Ukraine Russia is unlikely to be able to conduct a significant offensive in Ukraine this year due to a lack of ammunition and manpower, regardless of whether the Ukrainian counteroffensive is successful. Source: CNN, quoting Avril Haines, US Director of National Intelligence, reported by European Pravda Quote from Haines: “In fact, if Russia does…
Read MoreTop EU diplomat warns against using Kremlin drone attack to escalate conflict
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kiev tried to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin residence using drones in the early hours of Wednesday https://tass.com/world/1613657
Read MoreBorder Police pays tribute to fallen four-legged soldier killed in Nablus crossfire
Jerusalem Post 7-year-old Django was killed in action after using himself as a shield to protect his officers from terrorist fire. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742094
Read MoreCabinet to spend NT$1.3 billion on fighting fraud
Taipei, May 4 (CNA) The Cabinet on Thursday approved an updated version of an anti-fraud action plan that will provide NT$1.3 billion (US$42.37 million) in funding to improve a national effort to combat fraud by increasing manpower, resources and introducing stiffer penalties for fraudulent conduct. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305040019
Read MoreUkraine has everything necessary for counteroffensive in upcoming weeks — White House
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that he has no intention to disclose information regarding the Ukrainian counteroffensive https://tass.com/world/1613653
Read MoreCarlyle’s Revenue Falls as CEO Sees Muted Activity Through the Year
Wall Street Journal Carlyle Group reported an unexpected decline in revenue for the first quarter amid lower fee-related performance revenue. https://www.wsj.com/articles/carlyles-revenue-falls-as-ceo-sees-muted-activity-through-the-year-740cf9d7
Read MoreRussia says Ukraine sent drones to kill Putin; Kyiv denies it. What we know.
Washington Post The Kremlin said it is considering a “variety of measures” in response to the alleged assassination plot. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/04/putin-drone-attack-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
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