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California Economy Is on Edge After Tech Layoffs and Studio Cutbacks

New York Times As recession fears persist, the troubles in major industries have hurt tax revenues, turning the state’s $100 billion surplus into a deficit. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/business/economy/california-economy.html

For Diners, Only the Best Seat in the House Will Do. But Where Is It?

Wall Street Journal A special night out means scoping out a prime table, then hustling for it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-diners-only-the-best-seat-in-the-house-will-do-but-where-is-it-5b583266

China Is Facing a Moment of Truth About Its Low Retirement Age

Wall Street Journal A policy in place for decades to let women retire as early as 50 and men at 60 is becoming untenable as a wave of retirees looms. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-is-facing-a-moment-of-truth-about-its-low-retirement-age-5ed9b57f

Republika Srpska to terminate any cooperation with NATO — President Dodik

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Republika Srpska also declared its readiness to declare independence in light of plans by UN High Representative to the B&H Christian Schmidt, for adopting a new property law https://tass.com/world/1602683

Azerbaijani servicemen killed, wounded due to shelling on border with Armenia — statement

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The ministry did not specify the number of casualties and those wounded https://tass.com/world/1602681

6 Ukrainian border guards held Bakhmut positions for 3 hours, preventing Russians from encircling Ukrainian forces

Pravda Ukraine Urban combat continues in the eastern city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has released a video showing Ukrainian forces repelling a recent Russian assault. Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Quote: “Over the course of three hours, six border guards from the Luhansk detachment held…

Birthright Israel: Making trips accessible for Jews with disabilities

Jerusalem Post Thanks to the committed efforts of many players, Birthright is becoming increasingly accessible to any Jewish young adult who wants to experience the country. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738936

Oklahoma Set to Consider U.S.’s First Religious Charter School

New York Times If approved, the online Catholic school would be funded by taxpayer dollars, potentially teeing up a high-profile legal battle. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/us/oklahoma-catholic-charter-school.html

Rosatom CEO, Hungarian Foreign Minister discuss nuclear cooperation — company

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In March, at a meeting with journalists in Brussels, Szijjarto said the country was committed to “implementing the contract signed with Rosatom nine years ago” https://tass.com/economy/1602679

Yerevan says Azerbaijan shelled its servicemen, there are casualties

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that the Armenian side resorted to retaliatory actions https://tass.com/world/1602677