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Another large-scale fire breaks out in Russia: storage depots in Norilsk on fire

Pravda Ukraine Storage facilities occupying a total area of 4,000 square metres caught fire in Norilsk, Russia. Source: RIA Novosti, a pro-Kremlin Russian news outlet Details: The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation reported that the fire quickly spread over the area, doubling its initial size. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/11/7401760/

Republican states preparing legal action over Biden’s power plant regulations

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Republican-led states are preparing to challenge the legality of the Biden administration’s latest climate action, aggressive regulations targeting power plant emissions. On Thursday morning, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released regulations that would force coal- and natural gas-fired power plants to shut down or adopt costly carbon capture technology. While…

OPEC leaves outlook on global oil demand growth for 2023 unchanged for third month

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. OPEC also maintained its outlook on growth of oil supply from non-OPEC countries in 2023 at 1.4 mln barrels per day for the third month in a row. In absolute terms it may stand at 67.2 mln barrels per day https://tass.com/economy/1616197

U.S. News Releases Its Latest, Disputed Rankings of Law and Medical Schools

New York Times After protests and a boycott, the publication has altered its methodology. But the changes are unlikely to placate critics. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/us/us-news-rankings-law-medical-schools.html

EV Startups Are Proving Warren Buffett Right

Wall Street Journal Polestar became the latest electric-vehicle manufacturer to cut its forecast for 2023 deliveries on Thursday, sending its stock down 11%. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ev-startups-are-proving-warren-buffett-right-9ca794b0

SEC Fines HSBC, Scotia Capital Over Use of Messaging Apps

Wall Street Journal Employees communicated “off-channel” about securities business matters using personal devices and messaging platforms, the SEC said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-fines-hsbc-scotia-capital-over-use-of-messaging-apps-62c50088

Shipbuilders deliver cutting-edge missile corvette to Russian Navy

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. By order of Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Yevmenov, the corvette was assigned the name of Merkury in honor of the combat sailing ship that became a symbol of Russian naval sailors’ courage and skills https://tass.com/defense/1616195

Russian, Israeli top security officials discuss global agenda — Security Council

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Moreover, Nikolay Patrushev and Tzachi Hanegbi congratulated each other on Victory Day https://tass.com/defense/1616193

The Disney-Obsessed Pay Millions for Homes Inside This Exclusive Florida Community

Wall Street Journal Buyers pay a premium for a spot in Golden Oak, which is located near the parks and features homes with flourishes like a blue-and-white “Frozen” room and a “Star Wars”-themed home theater. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-disney-obsessed-pay-millions-for-homes-inside-this-exclusive-florida-community-ca715627

Russia becomes biggest oil supplier to China, India in March again — OPEC

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In India, Russia has been the biggest oil supplier for the ninth consecutive month, according to data provided by Kpler analytical agency cited by OPEC, as it ensured 43% of the country’s total imports in March https://tass.com/economy/1616191