Is Supreme’s $2 Billion Empire Cooling Off?
Wall Street Journal Supreme practically created the market for hype streetwear. Now, collectors and resellers say the buzz may be cooling. https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-resale-market-losing-heat-81044c74
Read MoreKMT presidential hopeful opposes ‘one country, two systems,’ Taiwan independence
Taipei, May 9 (CNA) New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜), favorite to become the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) candidate in the 2024 presidential election, said on Monday that he opposes Beijing’s “one country, two systems” formula and Taiwan independence. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202305090017
Read MorePutin says ‘real war’ being waged against Russia in muted Victory Day parade
Washington Post Victory Day commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in what Russia calls the Great Patriotic War and normally features parades across the country. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/09/russia-victory-day-parade-ukraine-putin/
Read MoreWendy’s, Google Train Next-Generation Order Taker: an AI Chatbot
Wall Street Journal The fast-food chain has customized a language model with terms like “JBC” for junior bacon cheeseburger and “biggie bags” for meal combos. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wendys-google-train-next-generation-order-taker-an-ai-chatbot-968ff865
Read MoreChina’s New Hot Stocks Are State-Owned Banks and Brokers
Wall Street Journal The stocks appeared to play catch-up with a broader rally among state-backed enterprises this year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-new-hot-stocks-are-state-owned-banks-and-brokers-87743ae1
Read MoreUnmarried Chinese woman files appeal after hospital denies her access to freeze her eggs
Fox News An unmarried Chinese woman on Tuesday began her final appeal of a hospital’s denial of access to freeze her eggs five years ago in a landmark case of female reproductive rights in the country. Teresa Xu’s case has drawn broad coverage in China, including by some state media outlets, since she first brought…
Read MoreToday’s Logistics Report: Cascading Construction Growth; Rail Investors Uneasy; Spreading Russia Sanctions
Wall Street Journal https://createsend.com/t/d-E0E13139CB3F05EE2540EF23F30FEDED
Read MorePresident of European Commission reveals what 11th package of sanctions against Russia contains
Pravda Ukraine In the 11th package of Russian sanctions, the European Commission proposes to add new import restrictions and toughen liability for circumventing sanctions. Source: Ursula von der Leyen, President of European Commission, at a briefing in Kyiv, reported by European Pravda Details: According to von der Leyen, the new package of sanctions against Russia…
Read MoreGermany proposes rules to ease legal changes of gender
Washington Post The German government has presented a proposal for a law that will make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender, ending decades-old rules that require them to get expert assessments and a court’s authorization https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/09/germany-gender-change/400bfcd0-ee5e-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreVermont makes it a crime to own, operate paramilitary training camps
Fox News Vermont on Monday made it a crime to own or operate paramilitary training camps in the state after Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed legislation introduced in response to a firearms training facility built without permits that neighbors called a menace. Violators face up to five years in prison or a fine up to…
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