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Exploring Picasso’s Málaga

New York Times Among the best places to discover the celebrated 20th-century Spanish artist is the sun-splashed, seaside city where he was born. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/travel/malaga-spain-picasso.html

Facing Tough Senate Race, Montana G.O.P. Looks to Change the Rules

New York Times An election bill moving through the Republican-led legislature would rewrite the rules for a single race: the looming battle against Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/us/politics/montana-election-bill-senate-tester.html

Hunter Biden’s lawyer met with then-VP Biden at White House on same day he discussed subpoena with Hunter

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Hunter Biden’s attorney had a 2016 meeting with then-Vice President Joe Biden at the White House the same day the attorney met with Hunter to discuss a subpoena related to the federal investigation into Hunter’s business partner, Devon Archer, records show. On March 23, 2016, Hunter sent an email to…

Republican 2024 Hopefuls Flock to N.R.A. Meeting in the Wake of Mass Shootings

New York Times The current and potential 2024 presidential candidates are expected to show support for gun owners’ rights — a core issue for the party’s base, but one that can be a tougher sell in a general election. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/us/politics/nra-guns-republicans-2024.html

Russian defense chief orders to organize control of Pacific Fleet’s sweeping drills

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The defense chief also issued instructions to ensure strict compliance with safety requirements, the safekeeping and handling of weapons and ammunition https://tass.com/defense/1604247

IEA expects global oil supply to drop by 400,000 barrels per day over OPEC+ decision

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On April 2, a number of OPEC+ nations announced a voluntary output reduction from May to the end of 2023 https://tass.com/economy/1604245

Saudi-Led Oil Cuts Risk Fueling Inflation, IEA Says

Wall Street Journal The oil market will fall into a far larger oil deficit sooner than expected following surprise production cuts from some of OPEC’s leading members, the Paris-based energy watchdog said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-led-oil-cuts-risk-fueling-inflation-and-harming-global-economy-iea-says-a9416a69

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-739147

Cuban president lays blame for conflict in Ukraine on Washington

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Miguel Diaz-Canel called on the international community to support initiatives that would contribute to establishing a dialogue between the parties to the conflict https://tass.com/world/1604241

Parashat Shmini: When God fights tyranny

Jerusalem Post We all stand before God as equal human beings, not identical but equal, not uniform but required to act in unity. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-739132