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Russia Expands GPS Signal Jamming to 15 Regions

Moscow Times The suppression measures follow a slew of drone attacks in recent weeks, most notably against the Kremlin. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/05/russia-expands-gps-signal-jamming-to-15-regions-a81049

Investors, seniors are panicking over debt ceiling showdown

Washington Post Concerns over Social Security payments and investments are valid, but experts counsel the long view in the face of debt ceiling stress. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/05/debt-ceiling-anxiety/

Get Ready to See More of the Northern Lights

New York Times Over the past few months, viewings of the lights have increased in areas farther south than usual. That’s going to continue into 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/science/northern-lights.html

U.S., Allies Patch Together Ukraine’s Defenses Against Russian Warplanes, Missiles

Wall Street Journal With antiaircraft missile supplies running low, Ukraine turns to ‘MacGyvered’ air defenses, such as a ‘FrankenSAM’ made from antiship missiles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-allies-patch-together-ukraines-defenses-against-russian-warplanes-missiles-32bb104

The Scariest Part of Owning a Murder House? It’s Not the History or the Ghosts

Wall Street Journal After buying the infamous Lizzie Borden house in Massachusetts, Lance Zaal set off on a renovation to repair inn and museum—and not all Lizzophiles are happy about it https://www.wsj.com/articles/lizzie-borden-house-27809e5d

New York Attorney General Seeks Broader Authority to Police Crypto

Wall Street Journal Proposed legislation would require crypto exchanges to have independent public audits of financial statements, among other new requirements. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-attorney-general-seeks-broader-authority-to-police-crypto-cdcf08ed

Vice Media Nears Deal for $400 Million Sale Out of Bankruptcy

Wall Street Journal The media business is in talks to sell itself to top lenders Fortress and Soros Fund Management through a reorganization that would wipe out other investors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/vice-media-nears-deal-for-400-million-sale-out-of-bankruptcy-64297d2

Meta to Divest Itself of Kustomer After Paying $1 Billion for the Startup

Wall Street Journal The tech giant is trading its ownership of the business-software startup for a minority stake with no guaranteed payment in return. https://www.wsj.com/articles/meta-strikes-deal-to-divest-itself-of-kustomer-8e945431

Poll reveals level of Russian public’s confidence in Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The poll also revealed that the level of support for the United Russia party stood at 39% https://tass.com/society/1614029

Zelenskyy meets with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister on his return to Kyiv

Pravda Ukraine Following his visits to Finland and the Netherlands, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had a meeting in Kyiv with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani. Source: President’s website; Zelenskyy on social media Details: On 5 May, Zelenskyy welcomed Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, who had arrived on a visit…