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Why the War in Ukraine May Not Deter China

Wall Street Journal U.S. strategists hope that Russia’s failures and the strong response from the West will give Beijing second thoughts about attacking Taiwan. But Xi Jinping could be drawing different lessons. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-war-in-ukraine-may-not-deter-china-c4324177

Evidence in Trump Documents Case Hints at Further Investigations

New York Times Court papers from federal prosecutors in the case against Donald Trump suggested that other criminal cases could potentially emerge from the inquiry. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/us/politics/trump-documents-case.html

The Brutal Beauty of Cormac McCarthy’s ‘Blood Meridian’

Wall Street Journal The western by the author who died Tuesday perfectly encapsulates his trademarks: riveting prose, unflinching portrayals of violence and all-too-human reckonings with mortality. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-brutal-beauty-of-cormac-mccarthys-blood-meridian-277652fb

2023’s Most Covetable Way to Entertain? A Backyard Bar

Wall Street Journal The finishing flourish of your outdoor setup, whether for entertaining guests or just yourselves, might be a counter (or even a little cottage) to serve up cocktails. It was for these homeowners. https://www.wsj.com/articles/2023s-most-covetable-way-to-entertain-a-backyard-bar-d3995db9

The Final Fight for Black Sailors Known as the ‘Philadelphia 15’

New York Times Kicked out of the Navy in 1940 for publicly criticizing the racist abuse they suffered on their warship, 15 Black men were posthumously exonerated at the Pentagon on Friday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/us/racism-navy-philadelphia-15.html

Corrections & Amplifications

Wall Street Journal Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of June 17-18, 2023. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corrections-amplifications-5c5f58ef

Putin Asserts Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Has ‘No Chance’ at Economic Forum

New York Times By claiming to be in control at a pivotal moment, critics say, he can no longer pass any military failures off on others. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-counteroffensive.html

Maine lobstermen catch big court victory against Biden administration’s ‘egregious’ regulations

Fox News A group of Maine lobstermen won a big legal victory in court Friday in their lawsuit against the Biden administration over regulations they said threatened their livelihood. Last year, the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) sued the Biden administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for its new rule that the government said was aimed…

3000-year-old ceremonial sword discovered in Germany

Jerusalem Post The Bronze Age sword was found unused and buried with a man, woman and child. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-746594

Hunter Biden deposed in Arkansas child support case over 4-year-old daughter

Fox News Hunter Biden, the 53-year-old son of President Joe Biden, was deposed in his fiery child support case in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Friday. Lunden Roberts, mother of 4-year-old Navy Joan Roberts, had made an agreement with the president’s son regarding paternity and child support payments in 2020. Roberts gave birth to Navy in…