How ‘serious’ can US really be on Indonesia green energy if it pumps cash into oil site?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jakarta is frustrated no cash has appeared since landmark green energy deal was announced at G20 summit in November. Now the US says it will help fund expansion of fossil fuel site in East…
Read MoreNJ to let shore town make emergency dune repairs, despite ongoing legal battle
Fox News New Jersey environmental officials will allow a shore town to carry out emergency repairs to its badly eroded beachfront, even as they continue a years-long fight with city officials over how best to protect the popular Jersey Shore resort’s fragile coastline. On Wednesday, the state Department of Environmental Protection told North Wildwood it…
Read MoreUniversity of California Board of Regents moves toward allowing hiring of illegal immigrant students
Fox News The University of California’s Board of Regents agreed to move forward with a plan Thursday to potentially allow illegal immigrants to be employed across the campus system after activists pushed for the move over concerns it is banned under federal law The board agreed, after a closed-door meeting, on a measure on “equitable…
Read MoreMyanmar domestic helper found guilty of murdering Singapore employer’s elderly mother-in-law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zin Mar Nwe stabbed the 70-year-old to death in 2018 after the woman had threatened to send her back to her agent. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3221074/myanmar-domestic-helper-found-guilty-murdering-singapore-employers-elderly-mother-law?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJennifer Yu Cheng Girls Impact Foundation and HKSTP Partner to Empower Teen Girls and Develop Women Tech Talent Pipeline for HK I&T Ecosystem
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Jennifer Yu Cheng Girls Impact Foundation (JYCGIF) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) aim to close the gender gap in innovation and technology (I&T). https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/develop-women-tech-talent/article/3220819/jennifer-yu-cheng-girls-impact-foundation-and-hkstp-partner-empower-teen-girls-and-develop-women?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMinnesota Democrats call emergency meeting after convention melee
Fox News Minnesota Democratic Party leaders met in a closed executive session over Zoom on Thursday evening to discuss a rule change that would permanently ban people involved in violence from party activities, just days after chaos broke out during a weekend convention to endorse a candidate for a Minneapolis City Council race. Ken Martin,…
Read MoreRhode Island Gov. McKee signs off on bill letting state fund abortions
Fox News Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee signed a bill into law Thursday that would let state funds be used to pay for health insurance plans that cover state workers and Medicaid recipients seeking abortions. The signing ceremony was held almost immediately after the state Senate approved the measure, also Thursday, on a 24-12 vote…
Read MoreCrude Oil Edges Higher Amid Opportunistic Buying
Wall Street Journal Crude oil prices were slightly higher in early Asian trade. The recent selloff in crude oil has induced some opportunistic buying, ANZ said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/crude-oil-edges-higher-amid-opportunistic-buying-2768d5
Read MoreTaiwan shares open higher
Taipei, May 19 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 44.41 points at 16,146.29 Friday on turnover of NT$3.84 billion (US$124.92 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305190001
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