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U.S. Layoffs Jumped in March

Wall Street Journal Construction, leisure and hospitality and healthcare job cuts drove the layoff increase as job openings fell to the lowest level since April 2021. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-layoffs-jumped-in-march-as-job-openings-fell-3805c6a1

Kenyan police clash with anti-government protestors during demonstrations

Fox News Police in Kenya clashed with anti-government protesters Tuesday in the capital, Nairobi, during a fresh round of demonstrations called by the opposition leader. Opposition lawmakers marched to the president’s office, in the central business district, to present a petition. Police dispersed them with tear gas. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagu “told us we know…

Seven Bodies Found in Oklahoma During Search for Missing Teenage Girls

Wall Street Journal Authorities said the two girls are believed to be among the bodies found. https://www.wsj.com/articles/seven-bodies-found-on-oklahoma-property-during-search-for-missing-teenage-girls-23333c9e

Crown comes to Parliament in pre-coronation Charles visit

Washington Post Before the glory of his coronation weekend, King Charles III has visited Parliament to get a reminder that the monarch’s power has limits https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/02/king-charles-coronation-parliament-speakers-coach/a5113816-e8f5-11ed-869e-986dd5713bc8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

US imposes terrorism-related sanctions on two individuals

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-741872

Chegg Stock Nearly Cut in Half After Warning That ChatGPT Is Hurting Growth

Wall Street Journal Study-materials provider sees spike in student interest in generative AI https://www.wsj.com/articles/chegg-stock-nearly-cut-in-half-after-warning-that-chatgpt-is-hurting-growth-98a172cc

Minnesota Man Is Charged With Arson After 2 Mosque Fires

New York Times Representative Ilhan Omar said the man charged with arson, Jackie Rahm Little, had also vandalized her district office in Minneapolis. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/us/minnesota-mosque-arson-ilhan-omar.html

Russian air defenses down three Ukrainian warplanes in past day, top brass reports

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Air defense capabilities destroyed three Ukrainian Air Force planes https://tass.com/defense/1612363

Russia summons Polish envoy over embassy school closure

Moscow Times Russia has summoned the Polish charge d’affaires as a dispute over a Warsaw school worsened. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/02/russia-summons-polish-envoy-over-embassy-school-closure-a81011

Washington insurance commissioner accused of using racist slurs will not run for reelection

Fox News Longtime Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler said Monday he would not seek reelection. Kreidler’s announcement comes about a year after Gov. Jay Inslee and bipartisan legislative leaders called for his resignation over accusations from former employees that he used racist slurs and was demeaning or rude toward staff members, The Seattle Times…