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Renewed Concerns About Horse Safety Linger in the Aftermath of Mage’s Kentucky Derby Win

Wall Street Journal This past week at Churchill Downs, seven horses suffered fatal injuries under the twin spires. The situation highlights racing’s ongoing safety and regulation problems. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kentucky-derby-churchill-downs-mage-d161b89d

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry reminded to get workers’ consent before using 25-day shift roster, minister says after captain’s fatal collapse

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘All [roster] arrangements have to secure consent of workers before being implemented,’ Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219706/hong-kongs-star-ferry-reminded-get-workers-consent-using-25-day-shift-roster-minister-says-after?utm_source=rss_feed

Grenade explodes in Kyiv apartment, man faces up to 7 years in prison

Pravda Ukraine A grenade exploded in an apartment on Liskivska Street in the city of Kyiv on Sunday, police detained a man who was illegally storing the munition. Source: National Police in Kyiv Quote: “Today, Kyiv police received information that a grenade had exploded in an apartment on Liskivska Street. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/7/7401060/

Social media, TV hosts mock curvy mermaid statue controversy: ‘What’s the problem?’

Fox News Social media users have weighed in on the controversy over a voluptuous mermaid statue in southern Italy, and most critics are taking issue with the mermaid having both a human backside and a fishtail. “The debate aroused by the Mermaid is welcome, as long as it is about such issues like the freedom…

US lawmaker touts terror-linked orgs’ support to condition Israel aid

Jerusalem Post Israel’s Defense Ministry banned Addameer and Defense for Children International – Palestine last year, due to their demonstrated extensive ties to the PFLP. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-742313

Czech President: West must be prepared that there will be no complete victory in war

Pravda Ukraine Czech President Petr Pavel believes that the West should prepare for the fact that there will be no complete victory in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Source: Petr Pavel in an interview with The Guardian during his visit to London for the Coronation of Charles III. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/7/7401059/

Kuo Hsing-chun bags 3 medals at Asian Weightlifting Championships

Taipei, May 7 (CNA) Taiwanese Olympic champion Kuo Hsing-chun (郭婞淳) lifted a 102-kilogram snatch and 128 kg clean & jerk to score a combined lift of 230 kg to take home three bronze medals in the women’s 59 kg division at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in South Korea on Sunday. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202305070013

Russia may be preparing provocations against its civilian population on 9 May – Ukrainian Intelligence

Pravda Ukraine The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has warned that Russia may be preparing provocations for Victory Day [a Russian holiday that commemorates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, celebrated on 9 May – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/7/7401057/

Starlux delays Taoyuan-Los Angeles flights after chaotic day in Japan

Taipei, May 7 (CNA) Starlux Airlines postponed its flights to and from Taiwan on the Taoyuan-Los Angeles route over the weekend by 24 hours as a result of an earlier flight diversion and aircraft deployment problem in Japan, the carrier said Sunday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305070012

Nantou, Changhua get most rainfall Sunday from passing front: CWB

Taipei, May 7 (CNA) Nantou and Changhua had received the most rainfall of any city or county in Taiwan on Sunday as of 5 p.m. as a moist weather front passed over the island, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) data. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305070011