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Should China break with travel frenzy and rethink holiday system?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Price rises, long queues and cancelled bookings have highlighted the strains of millions travelling at the same time. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3219151/should-china-break-travel-frenzy-and-rethink-holiday-system?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan rejects another taro shipment from Vietnam due to contamination

Taipei, May 2 (CNA) Another shipment of taro imported from Vietnam recently failed Customs inspections having been found to contain excessive levels of a heavy metal, in the wake of a series of similar violations since last year, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305020014

Wisconsin’s Legislature expected to kill legalized marijuana, stadium renovations with single vote

Fox News Legalizing marijuana, paying for renovations at the Milwaukee Brewers’ stadium and creating a paid family leave program are among the more than 500 items proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers that the Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee plans to kill Tuesday with a single vote. The move comes as no surprise after Republicans, who…

Iran: Raeisi’s Syria visit aimed at boosting resistance axis

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Iranian administration’s spokesman says a planned visit by President Ebrahim Raeisi to Syria will focus on reinforcing bilateral relations as well as the axis of resistance. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/02/702598/Iran-Raeisi-Syria-visit-aimed-boosting-resistance-axis

Russian Anti-War Activist’s Son Held in ‘Prison Conditions’ in Juvenile Detention

Moscow Times Activist Natalia Filonova’s adopted son was taken from his family by child services after she was placed in pre-trial detention. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/02/russian-anti-war-activists-son-held-in-prison-conditions-in-juvenile-detention-a81003

New fishermen’s alliance seeks to fight back against Biden admin’s ‘hostile’ attacks

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Marine industry stakeholders are joining forces this week to establish the New England Fishermen Stewardship Association (NEFSA), a first-of-its-kind effort to fight back against federal regulations targeting fishermen. NEFSA – the first umbrella organization representing New England fishermen at a national level – fills an “urgent” need because fishermen don’t have a…

Red Arts Capital Raises $270 Million for Debut Private-Equity Fund

Wall Street Journal The Black-owned firm looks to broaden its focus with investments in manufacturing, aerospace and defense supply chains https://www.wsj.com/articles/red-arts-capital-raises-270-million-for-debut-private-equity-fund-9bb313f5

International Judo Federation bars eight Russians from 2023 World Championship

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The IJF’s statement also stated that: “The Executive Committee of the International Judo Federation has voted to permit neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in the World Judo Championships 2023 in Doha, Qatar, as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN)” https://tass.com/sport/1612161

Moscow slams Chisinau’s refusal to allow Russian embassy to observe Gagauzia head election

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It was noted that representatives from Russia have always participated in observing the election of the head of this region https://tass.com/politics/1612157

Uber Results Boosted by Rides, Delivery

Wall Street Journal The ride-hailing leader predicts growth to continue in the current quarter. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uber-q1-earnings-report-2023-b40944d9