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As AI changes jobs, Italy is trying to help workers retrain

Washington Post Italy will spend some $30 million to help workers whose jobs are at risk as artificial intelligence transforms the labor market worldwide. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/18/italy-artificial-intelligence-jobs-threat-funding/

Can’t take your mom to the hospital? In China, you can hire someone.

Washington Post Covid has given rise to a new business in China: hospital escort services for elderly patients whose children are far away or busy working. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/18/china-patient-companion-eldercare-covid/

Russia Targets Kyiv Overnight in 9th Attack This Month

New York Times Explosions rocked the capital as air defenses intercepted the missiles. At least one person was killed in Odesa. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/18/world/russia-ukraine-news

Prescription Drug Shortages

New York Times Many Americans can’t get the medications they need. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/briefing/drug-shortages-adderall-prescription.html

Fighting fire with goats

Washington Post Their superpower: Eating. Uncomplainingly and just about unceasingly, the goats reduce the vegetation that dries up in the summer, reducing fuel for the flames. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/18/chile-firefighting-goats/

Biden embarks on abbreviated overseas trip as debt ceiling deadline looms

Fox News President Biden is traveling to Japan for the G-7 summit but opted to cut planned visits to Papua New Guinea and Australia as the deadline to reach a deal on raising the debt limit looms. “President Biden will return to the United States on Sunday following the completion of the G-7 summit in…

The U.S. deported him. A Korean court says his adoption agency owes him.

Washington Post Holt must compensate Adam Crapser, who was deported to a country whose language he did not speak, after his adoptive parents did not obtain citizenship for him. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/18/south-korea-adoptee-adam-crapser-holt/

Ukraine live briefing: Another missile attack jolts Kyiv; Patriot system still operational, U.S. says

Washington Post Explosions rocked Kyiv, according to its mayor, as Russia continued its barrage of air strikes on the Ukrainian capital. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/18/russia-ukraine-war-news/

Haitians fight back against gangs, drawing support — and worry

Washington Post In one incident, a mob pulled suspected gang members from police custody, hung gasoline-soaked tires around their necks and beat and burned them to death. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/15/haiti-vigilantes-gangs-mob-lynching/

Ecuadorian president invokes ‘nuclear option,’ disbands legislature after attempted ouster

Fox News The president of Ecuador dismissed the legislature Wednesday in a move that promised more turmoil around a conservative leader who has been unable to enact a business-friendly agenda as the South American country experiences an alarming rise in crime. In disbanding the National Assembly, Guillermo Lasso made first use of the Ecuador presidency’s…