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We’re Adding New Songs to Our California Soundtrack

New York Times The ever-evolving playlist includes about 20 new tracks recommended by readers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/us/california-songs-soundtrack.html

Credit Hurdles Hold Back Corporate Renewable-Energy Plans

Wall Street Journal Businesses with less than stellar credit ratings are struggling to sign long-term deals for wind and solar power in the U.S. and Europe. Corporate programs and government policies are stepping in to help buyers priced out of the market to cut greenhouse-gas emissions across supply chains. https://www.wsj.com/articles/credit-hurdles-hold-back-corporate-renewable-energy-plans-ef1534cf

The St. Louis Cardinals Replace a Legend—but There’s a Big Catch

Wall Street Journal The Cardinals filled the departure of retiring legend Yadier Molina with slugging free agent Willson Contreras. After a rough start, they have already pressed pause. https://www.wsj.com/articles/willson-contreras-st-louis-cardinals-yadier-molina-8f10fa8d

Estée Lauder, L’Oréal Look to Local Investments to Grow Business in China

Wall Street Journal Venture funding, opening research labs and bringing new brands to the market aim at boosting competition with homegrown companies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/estee-lauder-loreal-look-to-local-investments-to-grow-business-in-china-5ff1dbc8

Nuclear Power Makes a Comeback Underpinned by Russian Uranium

Wall Street Journal The U.S. and Europe are adding reactors, but are still heavily dependent on Moscow for crucial ingredients needed to produce nuclear fuel. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nuclear-power-makes-a-comeback-underpinned-by-russian-uranium-24ed8e12

Fusion power by 2028? Microsoft is betting on it.

Washington Post A large fusion startup has inked deal to supply electricity to Microsoft by 2028, but many scientists are skeptical https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/10/fusion-power-microsoft/

Blackburn leads GOP push to re-establish Trump’s ‘Remain-in-Mexico’ policy as Title 42 end looms

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Republicans in the House and Senate are introducing legislation that would re-establish the Trump-era “Remain-in-Mexico” policy — as lawmakers call for solutions ahead of what is expected to be a rush at the southern border when the Title 42 public health order expires later this week. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.,…

Russian assault teams push ahead in Artyomovsk offensive, top brass reports

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is specified that Russian operational/tactical and army aviation and artillery struck units of the Ukrainian army’s 67th mechanized, 80th air assault and 5th assault brigades near the settlements of Krasnoye and Stupochki in the Donetsk People’s Republic and the western outskirts of…

Russia plans to relocate 2,700 Ukrainian staff members from the largest nuclear plant in Europe

Fox News Russia plans to relocate around 2,700 Ukrainian staff from Europe’s largest nuclear plant, Ukraine’s atomic energy company claimed Wednesday, warning of a potential “catastrophic lack of qualified personnel” at the Zaporizhzhia facility in Russia-occupied southern Ukraine. Workers who signed employment contracts with Russia’s nuclear agency Rosatom following Moscow’s capture of the Zaporizhzhia plant…

Putin waives visa requirement for Georgian citizens — decree

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Another presidential decree cancels a ban on flights of Russian airlines to Georgia and on selling tours to the country which had been in effect since 2019 https://tass.com/politics/1615483