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Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

Defense.gov The Department of Defense announced a new security assistance package to reaffirm the steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3388890/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/

CCP declares Canadian diplomat ‘persona non grata’ and demands departure from China

Fox News China has declared a Canadian diplomat “persona non grata” and asked her to leave Shanghai. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) made the announcement as part of a reciprocal move after Canada made a similar decision towards a Chinese diplomat. “On May 9, the Canadian government declared a diplomat of the Consulate-General of China…

Capvision raids compound concern in China over consulting clampdown

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities question staff over alleged leak of sensitive security information, according to state media. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3219969/capvision-raids-compound-concern-china-over-consulting-clampdown?utm_source=rss_feed

From pets to holidays, what gets China’s young adults to spend their hard-earned money this year?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The nation’s pet economy is booming, mental health concerns are on the rise, and young adults are keen on holidays and tech splurging in a post-pandemic China, according to a large nationwide survey. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3219972/pets-holidays-what-gets-chinas-young-adults-spend-their-hard-earned-money-year?utm_source=rss_feed

What to Know About California’s Reparations Efforts

New York Times A conversation with Kurtis Lee, a New York Times economics correspondent covering the state’s reparations task force. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/us/california-reparations-efforts.html

Russian forces wipe out Ukrainian ammo depots in DPR, Kherson area — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In the Kherson direction, as many as 30 Ukrainian troops, five motor vehicles and two Gvozdika artillery systems were destroyed in the past 24 hours https://tass.com/politics/1615085

Betting Against Banks Brings Reward and Backlash

Wall Street Journal Short selling surged over the past year as many investors braced for market turbulence. https://www.wsj.com/articles/betting-against-banks-brings-reward-and-backlash-8a04b79f

Workers Say It’s Harder to Get Things Done Now. Here’s Why.

Wall Street Journal Many people spend two full days a week on email and in meetings alone, new data shows. https://www.wsj.com/articles/workers-say-its-harder-to-get-things-done-now-heres-why-2a5f1389

The 2024 Senate Map Favors Republicans, but Candidates Remain the Wild Card

Wall Street Journal The Senate seats up for grabs in 2024 lean heavily in Republicans’ favor, but GOP leaders want to make sure they get strong candidates to run. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-2024-senate-map-favors-republicans-but-candidates-remain-the-wild-card-3a6feace

North Korea commends Russia’s ‘sacred struggle’ in holiday message

Fox News North Korea released a statement of support for Russia on Tuesday, acknowledging the country’s celebration of its Victory Day holiday. In the message, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un commended the Russian people for winning “a great victory in the great war of justice to annihilate fascism that threatened the destiny of mankind…