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Twitter Spaces crashes repeatedly during DeSantis 2024 announcement

Fox News PROGRAMMING ALERT: Want to actually see and hear Ron DeSantis? Tune into Fox News at 8pm ET Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign announcement was mired by repeated technical glitches on Twitter Wednesday evening, in a black eye for the social media platform. The highly-anticipated announcement, set to be made via a…

One person injured in stabbing attack, nature of attack unknown – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-744169

‘The Other One’ by Henry Threadgill Review: Jazz in Three Movements

Wall Street Journal The Pulitzer-winning musician’s new album is a single entrancing composition, ‘Of Valence,’ scored for an ensemble that includes saxophones, bassoons, cellos and a tuba. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-other-one-by-henry-threadgill-review-jazz-in-three-movements-a7edcaee

Biden Marks Uvalde Anniversary With New Call for Gun Control

New York Times In a somber address, the president reiterated a push for tighter gun regulations but offered no new ideas for how to overcome entrenched opposition. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/us/politics/biden-uvalde-anniversary-gun-control.html

‘Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece’ Review: Trades of Imperial Taste

Wall Street Journal A show at the British Museum traces the web of stylistic influences between dueling ancient empires. https://www.wsj.com/articles/luxury-and-power-persia-to-greece-review-trades-of-imperial-taste-ee5b5c8d

Robert J. Zimmer, Who Promoted Free Speech on Campus, Dies at 75

New York Times A mathematician, he was for many years the president of the University of Chicago, where he argued that civility was not a reason to silence discussion. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/us/robert-zimmer-dead.html

High cost of living is issue that most concerns Israelis – survey

Jerusalem Post 60% of Israelis polled blame the government for egregious living costs. Also of concern to respondents is judicial system reforms and security. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-744163

A Look at the Fight for Gun Control Since the Uvalde Shooting

New York Times After the Supreme Court ruled last year that people could carry guns outside their homes, legal challenges and legislative debates have been playing out across the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/us/gun-control-laws-uvalde.html

Russian Ministry of Emergencies denies information about fire in building of Defence Ministry

Pravda Ukraine Russian propaganda media has reported on the fire in the building of the Russian Defence Ministry located in downtown Moscow; later, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation denied the fact of the fire. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/25/7403745/

The Astro Poets Know Where Your Summer Vacation Should Be, Based on Your Sign

Wall Street Journal Astrologers are emerging as the new travel planners. We asked the internet’s most literate Zodiac guides for their advice. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-astro-poets-know-where-your-summer-vacation-should-be-based-on-your-sign-d1d685a0