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What matters for Moscow is that ‘a guy with dementia’ not elected US president — Medvedev

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Historically, it was always easier for us to work with the Republicans,” the politician noted https://tass.com/politics/1623257

China’s C919: maiden commercial flight will span busiest domestic route on Sunday

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Shanghai to Beijing and back, the journeys will mark the culmination of 14 years of home-grown development in China’s bid to compete with Boeing and Airbus. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3221895/chinas-c919-maiden-commercial-flight-will-span-busiest-domestic-route-sunday?utm_source=rss_feed

Attack on Dnipro: enterprises, gas stations and households damaged, one person wounded

Pravda Ukraine A household, two private enterprises and a gas station have been damaged; a transport company suffered serious damage; and a gas station employee was wounded as a result of the night attack on the Dnipro. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/26/7403939/

Dollar slides to 80.15 rubles

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Yuan almost unchanged on Moscow Exchange https://tass.com/economy/1623261

RFK, Jr. says he ‘can’t wait’ to join Elon Musk on Twitter after offer that all candidates are ‘most welcome’

Fox News Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. declared he “can’t wait” to join Twitter CEO Elon Musk on the platform just one day after Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a joint event with the latter, announcing he was jumping into the 2024 race for the White House. Kennedy posted the comment in…

Aftermath of night attack on Kyiv: debris damaged roofs of shopping centre and private house

Pravda Ukraine Debris from a Russian missile shot down over Kyiv on the night of 25-26 May damaged the roof of a shopping and entertainment centre in the Obolonskyi district. Source: Serhii Popko, Head of Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “Damage to the roof of one of the shopping and entertainment centres was…

Record $279 Million Whistleblower Award Went to a Tipster on Ericsson

Wall Street Journal The largest-ever award in the SEC’s cash-for-tips program was related to a bribery case against the telecommunications company. https://www.wsj.com/articles/record-279-million-whistleblower-award-went-to-a-tipster-on-ericsson-5af40b98

Did Merkel Pave the Way for the War in Ukraine?

Wall Street Journal The former German chancellor is unapologetic as critics reexamine her deals with Putin and reluctance to punish his previous aggressions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/did-merkel-pave-the-way-for-the-war-in-ukraine-4abef297

America’s Travel Resurgence Is Finally Here

Wall Street Journal Would-be tourists have the money and the desire to hit the road this summer. Their increased spending could even help fend off a recession. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tourism-travel-spending-postpandemic-resurgence-is-finally-here-9500c914

Chip Companies, Wary of Break With China, Seek Looser Limits on Federal Cash

Wall Street Journal Businesses are urging the U.S. government to rethink proposed rules for awarding grants and tax credits for the U.S. semiconductor industry. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chip-companies-wary-of-break-with-china-seek-looser-limits-on-federal-cash-cea2067e