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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended Friday’s session down 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively, while the Dow was roughly flat.

Wall Street Journal The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended Friday’s session down 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively, while the Dow was roughly flat. https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stocks-markets-dow-news-05-12-2023-51f6a9be

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended Friday’s session down 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively, while the Dow was roughly flat.

Meet the people caught up in Russia’s crackdown on dissent

Washington Post The number of political criminal cases has spiked, with students, an essayist, a theater director and a former law enforcement worker facing years in prison. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/13/russia-political-prisoners/

A Child’s View of Intelligent Machines

Wall Street Journal Our readiness to treat a Roomba or Alexa like people starts at a young age https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-childs-view-of-intelligent-machines-65838dae

JPMorgan Targeted by Republican States Over Accusations of Religious Bias

Wall Street Journal The nation’s largest bank is rebutting the claims of GOP attorneys general and treasurers, who say the bank mistreats people of faith. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpmorgan-targeted-by-republican-states-over-accusations-of-religious-bias-903c8b26

Pepper…and Salt

Wall Street Journal Pepper…and Salt https://www.wsj.com/articles/pepper-and-salt-2601a54b

Go to Dubai. Why? Because Astrology Said So.

Wall Street Journal Astrologers are emerging as the new travel planners—advising people eager to get the most bang for their buck on where and when to go for an optimal vacation. Plus: Resorts and hotels catering to the new zodiac craze. https://www.wsj.com/articles/go-to-dubai-then-topeka-why-because-astrology-said-so-61fd375c

Online-Only Startups’ Bold New Strategy: Opening Actual Shops

Wall Street Journal Warby Parker planned to sell glasses online and shake up retailing. Now it’s discovered the value of real stores—900 of them, in fact. https://www.wsj.com/articles/warby-parker-allbirds-everlane-parachute-collars-co-stores-e4b94623

Help! My Political Beliefs Were Altered by a Chatbot!

Wall Street Journal AI assistants may be able to change our views without our realizing it. Says one expert: “What’s interesting here is the subtlety.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/chatgpt-bard-bing-ai-political-beliefs-151a0fe4

US-China war unlikely, but Hong Kong should be prepared to be ‘sandwiched’, ‘kicked around like a football’ for next decade amid tensions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former president of the UN Security Council Kishore Mahbubani gives his take on city’s political reality at forum by Singapore Chamber of Commerce. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3220433/us-china-war-unlikely-hong-kong-should-be-prepared-be-sandwiched-kicked-around-football-next-decade?utm_source=rss_feed