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Iran has enough uranium for five nukes, not just one – Gallant

Jerusalem Post Gallant’s statement made it clear that the Islamic Republic’s build-up of its nuclear arsenal in-waiting continues. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742078

Bill Gates, Leon Black, Thomas Pritzker: One Day in the Life of Jeffrey Epstein

Wall Street Journal The disgraced financier’s calendar for Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, details his planned meetings with some of the country’s richest men https://www.wsj.com/articles/jeffrey-epstein-calendar-bill-gates-leon-black-thomas-pritzker-62d7590

Does Chinese tech giant’s AI algorithm hold the key to better mRNA vaccines?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Baidu-led researchers say their method takes just minutes to find optimal mRNA sequence for more effective and stable Covid-19 jabs, and it can also be used to develop cancer medicine and monoclonal antibodies. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3219400/does-chinese-tech-giants-ai-algorithm-hold-key-better-mrna-vaccines?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S. Allows Chinese Airlines to Increase Flights to 12 a Week

Wall Street Journal The rise from the current eight leaves travel options between the world’s two biggest economies still significantly restricted. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-allows-chinese-airlines-to-increase-flights-to-12-a-week-814327a8

Biggest Grocery Union Opposes Kroger-Albertsons Deal

Wall Street Journal UFCW International plans to raise concerns with antitrust officials about potential divestitures and stores’ future viability. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biggest-grocery-union-opposes-20-billion-kroger-albertsons-deal-2fbfcf1f

The Producer Turning Sadness Into Pop Gold for Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran

Wall Street Journal Aaron Dessner, founding member of the indie-rock band the National, is known for helping to bring depth and drama to pop music’s biggest stars. https://www.wsj.com/articles/aaron-dessner-producer-taylor-swift-e0aee978

Refiners Have a Lot Riding on Summer Driving Season

Wall Street Journal A golden era of profitability might be ending with ominous supply and demand trends from abroad https://www.wsj.com/articles/refiners-have-a-lot-riding-on-summer-driving-season-97fd2b1e

Ukraine Target Russian Supply Lines Ahead of Expected Offensive

Wall Street Journal Drone attacks inside Russia carried into a second day, disrupting Moscow’s battlefield supply lines amid a marked increase in strikes against its logistics hubs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/crescendo-of-attacks-target-russian-supply-lines-ahead-of-expected-offensive-5bd48a28

Russian Billionaires Line Up to Buy Yandex – Reports

Moscow Times Oil magnate Vagit Alekperov and steel tycoon Alexei Mordashov were shortlisted as Yandex’s likely buyers. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/04/russian-billionaires-line-up-to-buy-yandex-reports-a81033

Presidential spokesman has no knowledge of launch site for drones that attacked Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Early Wednesday morning, Kiev attempted to carry out a strike on the official residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin inside the Kremlin grounds https://tass.com/defense/1613537