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Russian Shipbuilders Are Running Out of Parts

Wall Street Journal Shortages are delaying or halting the production of tankers and ocean vessels Russia needs to move its oil and cargo. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-shipbuilders-are-running-out-of-parts-389c2c60

There Were 1,269 Efforts to Ban Books in 2022

Wall Street Journal Efforts to censor books and other resources in libraries nearly doubled in 2022. https://www.wsj.com/articles/there-were-1-269-efforts-to-ban-books-in-2022-these-were-the-most-targeted-e19f3f33

Weary Bitcoin Investors Chase Shiny New Object—Gold

Wall Street Journal The old-school precious metal has new allure for a generation seeking a respite from the cryptocurrency roller coaster https://www.wsj.com/articles/weary-bitcoin-investors-chase-shiny-new-objectgold-21f8a6ee

Ahead of the Fed: Markets Roundup

Wall Street Journal Ahead of the Fed’s May meeting, the Journal’s chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos and lead markets writer Gunjan Banerji sit down with finance editor Charles Forelle to discuss the impact the Fed’s actions could have on financial markets as we head into summer. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ahead-of-the-fed-markets-roundup-964fb69b

Russia Says Two Drones Attack Crimea, Another Crashes Near Moscow

Wall Street Journal The attack in Sevastopol, a key military port city, was repelled by Russian forces, according to the local governor. Meanwhile, Moscow stepped up its criticism of a deal that allows for the export of Ukrainian grain. https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-says-two-drones-attack-crimea-another-crashes-near-moscow-d1f59bb5

Yes, You Can Still Sell Your House—Maybe Even Buy One

Wall Street Journal The spring home-selling season looks bad but could have been much worse. https://www.wsj.com/articles/yes-you-can-still-sell-your-housemaybe-even-buy-one-7dad7e74

China Seeks to Calm Storm Over Ambassador’s Ukraine Remarks

Wall Street Journal Beijing says it respects the sovereignty of former Soviet republics after a Chinese diplomat appeared to question their legitimacy under international law. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-seeks-to-calm-storm-over-ambassadors-ukraine-remarks-6213f3fb

Homeland GOP unveiling bill that will serve as ‘forceful response’ to Biden’s border crisis, expert says

Fox News Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee will unveil a border security package on Monday that would increase Border Patrol hiring while resuming border wall construction and providing for additional technology in response to the ongoing crisis at the southern border. The Border Reinforcement Act of 2023 will focus on border security, funding…

‘Participation Trophies’ Are a Fake Crisis. Here’s the Real Problem for Youth Sports.

Wall Street Journal A proposed ban on hardware hits North Carolina, ignoring a far bigger issue. https://www.wsj.com/articles/youth-sports-participation-trophies-debate-d10186fc

Paul Hastings Nets Kirkland & Ellis Fund-Formation Team

Wall Street Journal John Budetti leads lawyers joining law firm Paul Hastings to build up its private fund-formation and secondaries practice. https://www.wsj.com/articles/paul-hastings-nets-kirkland-ellis-fund-formation-team-99595e97