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Microsoft founder Bill Gates, award-winning US scientists set to speak at China’s Zhongguancun forum, with AI in focus

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Zhongguancun Forum is the first major international conference held in Beijing’s answer to Silicon Valley after the country’s Covid reopening. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3221810/microsoft-founder-bill-gates-award-winning-us-scientists-set-speak-chinas-zhongguancun-forum-ai?utm_source=rss_feed

Summer Books: Food

Wall Street Journal Contemplate the delights of the season, in the form of the best the American grill has to offer. And maybe you’re in the mood for a slice of pie? https://www.wsj.com/articles/summer-books-food-9fd6c2dc

Wearable Devices Shares Triple After Preorder of Apple Watch Band

Wall Street Journal Wearable Devices shares tripled in price to $1.48 each, after the company said its flagship consumer product, the Mudra Band for Apple Watch, is now available for preorder as it prepares for its first volume manufacturing batch. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wearable-devices-shares-triple-after-preorder-of-apple-watch-band-21e94190

Border guards stop priest of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate supporting Russia: Security Service investigates treason

Pravda Ukraine Border guards have once again detained a supporter of Russian propaganda in a cassock, and handed him over to the Security Service of Ukraine for inspection. Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Details: The cleric of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) was stopped for inspection at the entrance…

Summer Books: Fly-Fishing

Wall Street Journal A quartet of books that celebrate the quirky appeal and elusive thrills of an enduring American obsession. https://www.wsj.com/articles/summer-books-fly-fishing-f056fef

Suspected explosive device found in Tel Aviv, police probing

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744227

Putin notes successful cooperation in Eurasian Economic Union

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian President suggested discussing specific issues of cooperation within the organization at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Union on Thursday https://tass.com/economy/1622985

Vehicles worth US$300,000 each and Grad MLRS projectiles: details of unfulfilled weapons contracts

Pravda Ukraine Progress, a specialist Ukrainian state defence importer, has failed to fulfil contracts under which it should have supplied the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine with American HMMWV vehicles worth US$300,000 each and projectiles for Grad multiple-launch rocket systems. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403869/

Summer Books: Cycling

Wall Street Journal Three books on the hard-won joys, monumental challenges and memorable feats of cyclists in the Tour de France and beyond. https://www.wsj.com/articles/summer-books-cycling-dd9bd524

Bioré Ad Backlash Exposes Challenges of Influencer Advertising

Wall Street Journal An influencer was criticized for saying in a skin-care ad that she got anxiety attacks after a school shooting. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biore-ad-backlash-exposes-challenges-of-influencer-advertising-58c4ef7f