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Northern Lights Are Seen in Places Where They Normally Aren’t

New York Times The lights, driven by a large burst of energy from the sun, illuminated an unusually wide area across North America and Europe and may be visible again on Monday night. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/science/northern-lights-aurora-borealis.html

Palestinians: Israeli troops kill man in West Bank raid

Washington Post A Palestinian official says Israeli forces operating in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank killed a Palestinian man https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/24/israel-palestinian-killed-raid-west-bank/e15be244-e283-11ed-9696-8e874fd710b8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

New Taipei mayor seeks more government funding for monthly transport pass

New Taipei, April 24 (CNA) New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) on Monday called on the central government to earmark more funding to subsidize a NT$1,200 (US$39.16) monthly public transport pass program for commuters in Keelung, New Taipei, Taipei and Taoyuan which is set to be rolled out in July. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304240013

OneFamily’s annual Yom Hazikaron Ceremony for Fallen Soliders and Victims of terror

Jerusalem Post Join the OneFamily Fund- Israel’s organization for promoting and defending the rights and needs of terror victims, as they memorize civilian terror victims on Yom Hazikaron. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-740036

How to Spot Greenwashing: When Companies Aren’t as Green as They Claim

Wall Street Journal Companies, countries and organizations are attracting consumers and investors with promises to be more environmentally friendly. But what happens when they fall short? Here’s how greenwashing is misleading consumers about how sustainable products and services are. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-spot-greenwashing-when-companies-arent-as-green-as-they-claim-d65d9aa8

Corporate Tech Leaders Get Back to Basics

Wall Street Journal The era of the unicorn chief information officer is over, executive recruiters say. Many companies are now looking for IT chiefs who can deliver on the basics—including uptime, security and cost optimization—rather than tremendous innovators who can push boundaries and drive major change. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corporate-tech-leaders-get-back-to-basics-4589fcf6

Corporate Insiders Increase Stock Buying After Banking Turmoil

Wall Street Journal The uptick in insiders’ share purchases signals corporate optimism, which reassures some investors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/corporate-insiders-step-up-stock-buying-after-banking-turmoil-6eabb6d7

Kevin McCarthy, House GOP Debt-Limit Plan Face Crucial Test This Week

Wall Street Journal The health of the economy and Mr. McCarthy’s speakership could rest on whether Republicans can pass a plan and strike a deal with President Biden. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kevin-mccarthy-house-gop-debt-limit-plan-face-crucial-test-this-week-ddaa66b4

Weapons Makers Can’t Hire Enough Workers as Ukraine War Drives Demand

Wall Street Journal Rising geopolitical tensions have boosted defense spending, prompting an industry-wide hiring spree. https://www.wsj.com/articles/weapons-makers-cant-hire-enough-workers-as-ukraine-war-drives-demand-d1b74bee

Companies Pay Down Workers’ Student Debt as Supreme Court Weighs Forgiveness

Wall Street Journal More professionals want employers to help with loans; “It has been a powerful retention tool.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/companies-pay-down-workers-student-debt-as-supreme-court-weighs-forgiveness-f3ce6be4