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Biden calls GOP proposals ‘unacceptable’ as debt ceiling deadline looms

Washington Post Biden also said it was unclear whether invoking the 14th amendment move could address the current crisis, since it would likely face legal challenges. Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) are expected to talk by phone Sunday. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/21/biden-debt-ceiling-republicans/

China faces ‘big’ debt risks in drive to narrow urban-rural gap, Beijing forum told

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Weak agricultural sector, residents’ poor financial savvy and lack of collateral options seen to pose ‘big uncertainty’ for rural revival drive. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3221305/china-faces-big-debt-risks-drive-narrow-urban-rural-gap-beijing-forum-told?utm_source=rss_feed

The Healthcare Plan Most People Should Buy—and Why They Don’t

Wall Street Journal Many people choose the wrong plan simply because it all seems too complicated to understand. https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-insurance-deductible-hsa-9a8a8b98

Face Mask Mandates Fall Away Among Many Hospitals, Doctors

Wall Street Journal Some of the last holdouts drop Covid-19 mask and test requirements after health and medical agencies roll back recommendations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/face-mask-mandates-fall-away-among-many-hospitals-doctors-6ecaa3e

Netanyahu calls out Abbas lies about Jewish history in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post Netanyahu made the remarks in a cabinet meeting at the Western Wall Tunnels, honoring Jerusalem Day, to mark Israel’s reunification of the city and liberation of the Old City in 1967. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743735

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces post video of them hunting down Russian occupiers in Marinka

Pravda Ukraine Special Operations Forces (SSO) have posted a video of Russian invaders being killed with UAVs in the city of Marinka, Donetsk Oblast. Source: SSO Quote: “Completely destroyed, but deadly for the invaders. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/21/7403181/

Estonia, Latvia look to purchase mid-range air defense from Germany

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743734

Russian air defense intercepts 15 HIMARS, Uragan, Storm Shadow missiles

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In addition, according to Konashenkov, nine Ukrainian drones were destroyed in the areas of Lozovoye, Terny, Vodyanoye, Novoandreyevka of the Donetsk People’s Republic, Chervonaya Dibrova of the Lugansk People’s Republic and Energodar of the Zaporozhye Region https://tass.com/defense/1620787

Biden says China’s ‘silly balloon’ derailed open communications with Beijing

Fox News The U.S. had reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping to maintain open lines of communication with the country, but the spy craft incident earlier this year derailed the effort, President Biden says. Biden made the statement during a news conference in Hiroshima, Japan, where he was present for talks with other…

Why Restaurants in Manhattan Are the New Nightclubs

Wall Street Journal A look at New York’s nightlife veterans from the early 2000s, whose new spots are bringing back that insider era’s vibe. https://www.wsj.com/articles/restaurants-manhattan-nightclubs-8cf24343