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Hong Kong porn actress Erena So in Japan wants to change attitudes to sex, but experts say taboos tough to break

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Erena So hopes Hongkongers won’t disrespect those who act in adult films or sell their own risqué photos. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216492/hong-kong-porn-actress-erena-so-japan-wants-change-attitudes-sex-experts-say-taboos-tough-break?utm_source=rss_feed

Imam Is Stabbed While Leading Prayers at New Jersey Mosque

New York Times The man charged in the attack had been sitting among congregants at the mosque in Paterson, N.J., a community member said. Worshipers subdued him, officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/nyregion/imam-mosque-new-jersey-stabbing.html

Scientists reconstruct 35,000 year old face – study

Jerusalem Post The skeleton, per the scientific report, was discovered in 1980 in the Nile Valley in Egypt. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-738840

Palestinians, Israeli forces clash in Nablus – report

Jerusalem Post A Palestinian named Abdul Rahman Akouba was arrested during the raid in Nablus on Monday, according to Palestinian reports. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-738841

Walt Disney Co.’s Lucasfilm said Friday that it plans to release three new Star Wars films, expanding on the fictional universe created by George Lucas in the 1970s.

Wall Street Journal Walt Disney Co.’s Lucasfilm said Friday that it plans to release three new Star Wars films, expanding on the fictional universe created by George Lucas in the 1970s. https://www.wsj.com/articles/three-new-star-wars-films-are-in-the-works-c4ee2b82

A burst of supply from a grab bag of smaller oil-producing countries threatens to undermine efforts by Saudi Arabia and its allies to keep prices high.

Wall Street Journal A burst of supply from a grab bag of smaller oil-producing countries threatens to undermine efforts by Saudi Arabia and its allies to keep prices high. https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-arabia-led-oil-cuts-run-into-gusher-of-alternative-supplies-3fb9953f

Tesla is building a factory in Shanghai to produce its Megapack battery, Chinese state media reported, further expanding into the country at a time of fraught U.S.-China ties.

Wall Street Journal Tesla is building a factory in Shanghai to produce its Megapack battery, Chinese state media reported, further expanding into the country at a time of fraught U.S.-China ties. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-to-build-new-china-plant-for-energy-storage-battery-aa8a76db

Whole Foods Market is exploring building commercial kitchens that would make prepared meals for the grocer’s food bars and refrigerated cases, people familiar with the matter said.

Wall Street Journal Whole Foods Market is exploring building commercial kitchens that would make prepared meals for the grocer’s food bars and refrigerated cases, people familiar with the matter said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/whole-foods-market-explores-building-off-site-kitchens-to-supply-food-bars-4ca144d4

Many workers laid off from big-name technology firmsare finding jobs at smaller and midsize companies, and increasingly outside the tech sector.

Wall Street Journal Many workers laid off from big-name technology firms are finding jobs at smaller and midsize companies, and increasingly outside the tech sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-tech-jobs-disappear-silicon-valley-veterans-reset-their-careers-dbdb983

This week’s kickoff to the corporate earnings season offers the next trial for the market as investors consider whether U.S. stocks can hold on to recent gains amid deteriorating profits.

Wall Street Journal This week’s kickoff to the corporate earnings season offers the next trial for the market as investors consider whether U.S. stocks can hold on to recent gains amid deteriorating profits. https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-view-corporate-earnings-season-as-next-test-for-stocks-9d9a1775