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Default in US would be economic catastrophe — Treasury Secretary

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The US administration has called on Congress recently to raise the national debt ceiling that is now set at $31.4 trillion https://tass.com/economy/1616665

Pakistani unrest poses threat of major extremist attack in India — expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Mass street protests in Pakistan began after Khan was arrested on May 9 at the Islamabad High Court on an arrest warrant issued May 1 https://tass.com/defense/1616659

Dude, What Are You Reading? Uh, a Romance Novel?

Wall Street Journal More men, including baseball star Bryce Harper, are picking up the traditionally female-targeted love stories; ‘almost a how-to about relationships.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/men-read-romance-novels-2d8f2bf8

House GOP demands Mayorkas brief on potential security risks at US ports related to China-made cranes

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Top House Republicans are demanding Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas brief lawmakers on the actions agency officials have taken to address potential security vulnerabilities at U.S. ports related to the use of Chinese-manufactured cranes. The lawmakers first wrote to Mayorkas demanding the information and a briefing on April 3, and…

India’s Tata Group said to become Apple’s fourth iPhone contract manufacturer, accelerating a shift of production outside China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tata, the largest conglomerate in India, is set to become the fourth iPhone supplier amid Apple’s efforts to diversify its manufacturing supply chain, according to research firm TrendForce. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3220390/indias-tata-group-said-become-apples-fourth-iphone-contract-manufacturer-accelerating-shift?utm_source=rss_feed

Tax credit for clean energy raises concern from some U.S. industries

Washington Post Some American manufacturers fear that the clean energy incentive will actually reinforce China’s production dominance. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/12/clean-energy-tax-credit-biden-administration/

Why P-22 Is Still Everywhere in Los Angeles

New York Times After his death, the mountain lion from Griffith Park was inescapable and celebrated in a museum exhibit as a “hero.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/us/los-angeles-mountain-lion-p22.html

This 20-Year-Old French Jet Fighter Is Suddenly Outselling Rivals

Wall Street Journal The Rafale jet fighter is benefiting from rising military spending in Europe and Asia and sanctions that have curbed Russian competitors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-20-year-old-french-jet-fighter-is-suddenly-outselling-rivals-66ba2

The Painful Hockey Skill Behind the Seattle Kraken’s Surprise Playoff Run

Wall Street Journal Blocking shots isn’t glamorous, but Jamie Oleksiak of the Seattle Kraken shows how it can boost a team in the postseason. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nhl-seattle-kraken-jamie-oleksiak-bf6b9be1

Apple Is Breaking Its Own Rules With a New Headset

Wall Street Journal Apple’s soon-to-be-revealed mixed-reality device will likely cost $3,000, requires a separate battery pack and is still experimental https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-is-breaking-its-own-rules-with-a-new-headset-80c9b36c