The Push for Reparations at Dodger Stadium
New York Times A conversation with the New York Times reporter Jesus Jiménez about an effort by Los Angeles activists to reclaim the land under the ballpark. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/us/dodger-stadium-reparations.html
Read MoreRussia, Iran to increase transit by rail to 15 million tons by 2030 — Deputy PM
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In March, the first deputy head of Russian Railways, Sergey Pavlov, reported that the estimated cost of construction was $1.6 billion https://tass.com/economy/1618843
Read MoreUkrainian forces reclaim another 500 metres on Bakhmut front
Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian forces have advanced by another 500 metres on the Bakhmut front. Source: Interfax-Ukraine, citing Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesman for the Skhid (East) Group of Forces, on Freedom TV channel Details: Cherevatyi said that Ukrainian forces saw more success in the past 24 hours, advancing by up to 500 metres on parts of the…
Read MoreMinsk, Moscow prove economies can stand on own two feet -— Belarus’ top diplomat
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Sergey Aleinik pointed out that economic integration between Minsk and Moscow and efforts to strengthen the economic pillar of the union were extremely important amid never-before-seen sanctions pressure https://tass.com/world/1618839
Read MoreEcuador’s Guillermo Lasso dissolves congress, avoiding impeachment
Washington Post The move by Lasso could mark the beginning of the end for one of the few remaining conservative heads of state in South America. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/17/ecuador-guillermo-lasso-dissolves-congress-impeachment/
Read MoreWisconsin Assembly set to vote on GOP-authored plan to increase state aid to local governments
Fox News The Wisconsin Assembly plans to vote Wednesday on a Republican-authored plan to increase state aid to local governments, despite not having reached agreement with the GOP-controlled Senate and in the face of a veto threat from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The vote was scheduled even as those involved in the plan are still…
Read MoreTaliban delegation to take part in Russia -— Islamic World forum in Kazan
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Deputy Minister of Higher Education Dr. Lutfullah Khairkhwa and Acting Minister of Trade and Industry Nuruddin Aziz will address the forum https://tass.com/politics/1618835
Read MoreBud Light to launch camouflage bottle amid transgender controversy: report
Fox News Anheuser-Busch will temporarily redesign its Bud Light and Budweiser aluminum bottles with camouflage print in an effort to boost sales after its promotion of a transgender influencer, according to a report. The company is set to launch a line of camouflage aluminum bottles that promote the “Folds of Honor” program, which provides educational…
Read MoreIn blow to Abbas’s Fatah, Hamas wins university elections in Nablus
Jerusalem Post It was the second victory by a Hamas-affiliated group in student elections at a Palestinian West Bank university since last May. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743338
Read MoreGout medication Enpurol Y.C. recalled due to efficacy concerns
Taipei, May 17 (CNA) The makers of the gout medicine Enpurol Y.C. have issued a recall for a batch of around 230,000 tablets over efficacy concerns, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305170020
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