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A burst of supply from a grab bag of smaller oil-producing countries threatens to undermine efforts by Saudi Arabia and its allies to keep prices high.

Wall Street Journal A burst of supply from a grab bag of smaller oil-producing countries threatens to undermine efforts by Saudi Arabia and its allies to keep prices high. https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-arabia-led-oil-cuts-run-into-gusher-of-alternative-supplies-3fb9953f

Walt Disney Co.’s Lucasfilm said Friday that it plans to release three new Star Wars films, expanding on the fictional universe created by George Lucas in the 1970s.

Wall Street Journal Walt Disney Co.’s Lucasfilm said Friday that it plans to release three new Star Wars films, expanding on the fictional universe created by George Lucas in the 1970s. https://www.wsj.com/articles/three-new-star-wars-films-are-in-the-works-c4ee2b82

What’s News: Business & Finance

Wall Street Journal What’s News: Business & Finance https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-business-finance-26c0c3f3

Russia is deepening a crackdown on dissent in occupied areas of Ukraine, the Ukrainian military said, as Kyiv’s forces launched fresh attacks aimed at weakening Moscow’s hold in the south.

Wall Street Journal Russia is deepening a crackdown on dissent in occupied areas of Ukraine, the Ukrainian military said, as Kyiv’s forces launched fresh attacks aimed at weakening Moscow’s hold in the south. https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-ukraine-readies-counteroffensive-russia-steps-up-campaign-against-partisans-f839c12a

China is attempting to balance its fury over Taiwan with a desire to play the role of global peacemaker, as Beijing seeks to sustain a burst of diplomatic momentum and establish itself as a global counterbalance to Washington.

Wall Street Journal China is attempting to balance its fury over Taiwan with a desire to play the role of global peacemaker, as Beijing seeks to sustain a burst of diplomatic momentum and establish itself as a global counterbalance to Washington. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-warns-taiwan-with-an-eye-on-rest-of-the-world-cea19bf

Saudi negotiators met with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Yemeni capital to hammer out details of a long-term truce that could pave the way toward a lasting peace after eight years of war, officials said.

Wall Street Journal Saudi negotiators met with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Yemeni capital to hammer out details of a long-term truce that could pave the way toward a lasting peace after eight years of war, officials said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-arabia-houthis-advance-toward-long-term-cease-fire-in-yemen-afa10c9b

What’s News: World-Wide

Wall Street Journal What’s News: World-Wide https://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-news-world-wide-f7d4befa

A judge’s ruling against the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill could weaken the agency, opening its science-based decisions to court reviews, said lawyers specializing in the matters.

Wall Street Journal A judge’s ruling against the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill could weaken the agency, opening its science-based decisions to court reviews, said lawyers specializing in the matters. https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-the-texas-courts-abortion-pill-ruling-means-for-fda-c117f015

The World Bank Is Getting a New Chief. Will He Pivot Toward Climate Action?

New York Times Under pressure from world leaders, development experts and shareholders, the bank opens its spring meeting on Monday, poised for big changes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/climate/world-bank-ajay-banga.html

The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin

New York Times Bitcoin mines cash in on electricity — by devouring it, selling it, even turning it off — and they cause immense pollution. In many cases, the public pays a price. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/business/bitcoin-mining-electricity-pollution.html