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Alibaba cancels traditional group wedding ceremony on firm’s annual family day amid corporate restructuring efforts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The annual ceremony’s cancellation appears to reflect Alibaba’s current focus on a sweeping reorganisation of its US$257 billion tech empire. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3220109/alibaba-cancels-traditional-group-wedding-ceremony-firms-annual-family-day-amid-corporate?utm_source=rss_feed

Are You a Mosquito Magnet? Check Your Soap.

Wall Street Journal People who used certain soaps were more attractive to mosquitoes, a study showed. https://www.wsj.com/articles/are-you-a-mosquito-magnet-check-your-soap-569f24d4

Olim fleeing Russia-Ukraine war to Israel still denied asset transfers

Jerusalem Post Even when people explained to bankers that they had no relation to sanctions, they were denied. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-742642

Russia’s international reserves rise by 0.32% in April to $595.787 bln

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As of May 1, 2022, Russia’s international reserves amounted to $593.052 bln https://tass.com/economy/1615575

U.S. Crude-Oil Inventories Rise for 1st Time in 4 Weeks

Wall Street Journal U.S. inventories of crude oil inventories unexpectedly increased by 3 million barrels last week, after analysts predicted a drop of 800,000 barrels. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-crude-oil-inventories-rise-for-1st-time-in-4-weeks-cf9f249a

Louisiana advances bill restricting discussions of sexual orientation, gender identity in schools

Fox News As Republican-drafted legislation that prohibits school employees from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom mounts, Louisiana lawmakers advanced their own “Don’t Say Gay” bill Tuesday. This legislative session season, conservatives across the country have filed bills taking aim at nearly every facet of transgender existence, from health care to athletics…

Icahn Enterprises Under Investigation by Federal Prosecutors

Wall Street Journal Inquiry from U.S. Attorney came a day after short seller’s report. https://www.wsj.com/articles/icahn-enterprises-under-investigation-by-federal-prosecutors-18f231fd

Philadelphia receives first bus of migrants in months as Texas braces for end of Title 42

Fox News Texas officials sent a bus full of migrants to Philadelphia for the first time in months on Wednesday, as the state braces for the end of Title 42 and the influx of migrants that is expected to follow. Philadelphia officials plan to hold a press conference regarding the arrival later Wednesday. Texas first…

Restoring direct flights with Russia would not affect Georgia-EU relations — official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. At the same time, it was added that representatives of the Russian aviation authorities have not yet applied to the Georgian side for permission to resume direct flights between the countries https://tass.com/economy/1615573

Alaska lawmakers confirm GOP Gov. Dunleavy’s Cabinet-level picks

Fox News Alaska lawmakers on Tuesday confirmed Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s Cabinet-level appointments. The legislature, meeting in joint session, confirmed Jen Winkelman as commissioner of the Department of Corrections; Kim Kovol as commissioner of the Department of Family and Community Services; Heidi Hedberg as commissioner of the Department of Health; John Boyle as commissioner of…