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Wall Street Journal The Supreme Court case that could threaten the SEC’s climate-disclosure rule, and the EU targets eight Chinese companies in Russia sanctions push. Also, China signals spying fears amid probe of consulting firms. https://createsend.com/t/d-4E92A2EDEE00BD192540EF23F30FEDED
Read MoreThe Future of Land Conservation With Former Patagonia CEO
Wall Street Journal Human activities are threatening the health of earth’s ecosystems. Kris Tompkins, former chief executive of the outdoor-clothing retailer Patagonia, quit her job and moved to southern Chile to try to change that. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-future-of-land-conservation-with-former-patagonia-ceo-8f2d2510
Read MoreTwo Israelis injured during Lag Ba’omer celebration on Mount Meron
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742518
Read MoreNebraska lawmakers reintroduce effort to ban abortions at 12 weeks of pregnancy
Fox News A new effort was introduced late Monday in the Nebraska Legislature to restrict abortion access in the state, less than two weeks after a bill that would have banned abortion at around six weeks of pregnancy failed to overcome a filibuster. The new plan to ban abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy drew…
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s governor says just 1 Republican can kill 12-week abortion bill
Fox News Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said Sunday that abortion restrictions sent to his desk by the state legislature would effectively end abortion in North Carolina and called on pro-choice Republicans to prevent a veto override. “We only need one Republican to keep a promise,” Cooper told CBS News in an interview. “At least four…
Read MoreBiden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine
Defense.gov The Department of Defense announced a new security assistance package to reaffirm the steadfast U.S. support for Ukraine. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3388890/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/
Read MoreCCP declares Canadian diplomat ‘persona non grata’ and demands departure from China
Fox News China has declared a Canadian diplomat “persona non grata” and asked her to leave Shanghai. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) made the announcement as part of a reciprocal move after Canada made a similar decision towards a Chinese diplomat. “On May 9, the Canadian government declared a diplomat of the Consulate-General of China…
Read MoreCapvision raids compound concern in China over consulting clampdown
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities question staff over alleged leak of sensitive security information, according to state media. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3219969/capvision-raids-compound-concern-china-over-consulting-clampdown?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFrom pets to holidays, what gets China’s young adults to spend their hard-earned money this year?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The nation’s pet economy is booming, mental health concerns are on the rise, and young adults are keen on holidays and tech splurging in a post-pandemic China, according to a large nationwide survey. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3219972/pets-holidays-what-gets-chinas-young-adults-spend-their-hard-earned-money-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhat to Know About California’s Reparations Efforts
New York Times A conversation with Kurtis Lee, a New York Times economics correspondent covering the state’s reparations task force. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/us/california-reparations-efforts.html
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