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Former NBA star Allen Iverson to make appearance in Taiwan

Taipei, May 9 (CNA) Retired NBA star Allen Iverson will arrive in Taiwan on Wednesday and meet his fans on Thursday in Taipei, sports promoter Evolution Sports said Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202305090013

GOP senators move to ban drag shows from military bases: ‘Gross misuse of taxpayer funds’

Fox News FIRST ON FOX – Republican senators on Tuesday introduced legislation that would ban taxpayer-funded drag queen events on military bases, following reports that Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana hosted a drag queen story hour for children on base in 2021. The bill, led by Sena. Steve Daines, R-Mont., says that…

Some Airlines Avoid Twitter, Putting a Popular Travel Hack at Risk

Wall Street Journal The social-media platform saved frustrated fliers hours last summer as a customer-service workaround. Air France, KLM have pulled back. https://www.wsj.com/articles/twitter-airlines-customer-service-air-france-klm-6193f9fc

Biden, GOP Lawmakers Not Budging as Debt-Ceiling Meeting Convenes

Wall Street Journal The U.S. could default on obligations as soon as June 1 unless the borrowing limit is raised. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-gop-lawmakers-not-budging-as-debt-ceiling-meeting-convenes-2a58195

ChatGPT Is Causing a Stock-Market Ruckus

Wall Street Journal It is early days for so-called generative AI, but the tool has caused a stir. Investors race to assess the rise of artificial intelligence as a possible “iPhone moment.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/chatgpt-is-causing-a-stock-market-ruckus-4b7cc008

When Is the Debt Ceiling Deadline and What Happens if the Limit Isn’t Raised?

Wall Street Journal Failure to reach a deal on government spending and federal debt could lead to U.S. default. https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-is-debt-ceiling-deadline-default-ad17ce1f

Chicago, New York Scramble to House Migrants as Border Restrictions End

Wall Street Journal People are sleeping in police stations, hotels and vacant schools as northern cities prepare for end of Title 42. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicago-new-york-scramble-to-house-migrants-as-border-restrictions-end-468f291b

High-Tech Banks Grapple With a Rise in Old-Fashioned Crime: Check Fraud

Wall Street Journal Banks are working to reimburse victims more quickly, but recouping funds is complicated. https://www.wsj.com/articles/high-tech-banks-grapple-with-a-rise-in-old-fashioned-crime-check-fraud-9a3dafa9

NextEra Is Making Huge Bet on Hydrogen

Wall Street Journal The wind and solar company, which has become the most valuable power company in the U.S., is talking about investing $20 billion in green hydrogen, banking on lucrative tax credits. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-most-valuable-u-s-power-company-is-making-a-huge-bet-on-hydrogen-4c1896d

New York City Hopes Phonics Will Save It From National Reading Crisis

Wall Street Journal The nation’s largest school district plans to upend its reading curriculum and implement mandated lessons to reverse low literacy rates. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-hopes-phonics-will-save-it-from-national-reading-crisis-fe6613d9