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Day: May 8, 2025
Salt Lake City and Boise adopt official pride flags to skirt Republican bans
New emblems approved by city councils in defiance of bans on ‘unofficial flags’ on government propertyEarlier this year, Utah and Idaho’s Republican-controlled legislatures passed bans on flying the rainbow pride flags and other “unofficial flags” on g…
Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary – The Washington Post
Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary The Washington PostRussia says 60,000 air passengers stranded after Ukrainian drone attacks BBCRussia and Ukraine Trade Strikes Before Moscow’s Victory Day Parade…
Vietnamese Exports to the US Reach New Post-COVID High
The latest trade figures have increased pressure on Vietnamese negotiators who are attempting to allay U.S. concerns about the nations’ lopsided trade balance.
Macron asks Syria’s interim President al-Sharaa to protect all Syrians during Elysée visit
Syria’s new interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday during first trip to Europe since coming to power in December. Macron urged Sharaa to protect all Syrians “without exception”…
Pakistan claims Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets used against India’s air force – South China Morning Post
Pakistan claims Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets used against India’s air force South China Morning PostThree fighter jets crashed in India’s Jammu and Kashmir, local govt sources say ReutersPakistan Hails Role of Chinese Jets in R…
The Indian Aircraft Pakistan Says It Shot Down
Tensions between India and Pakistan have risen sharply in the weeks since a terrorist attack in Kashmir. On Wednesday, India hit Pakistan and appears to have lost aircraft in the strike.
TPG and Corpay agree to acquire Charlotte, NC-based AvidXchange, a payment automation software provider, for $2.2B, with Corpay investing ~$500M for a 33% stake (Reuters)
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TPG and Corpay agree to acquire Charlotte, NC-based AvidXchange, a payment automation software provider, for $2.2B, with Corpay investing ~$500M for a 33% stake — Global alternative asset manager TPG (TPG.O) will partner wi…
3 ex-Memphis police officers found not guilty of state charges in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday of all state charges, including second-degree murder, in the January 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran from a traffic stop. His death sparked nationwide protests and prompted r…
Paris Saint-Germain beats Arsenal to reach Champions League final against Inter Milan
PSG weathered one attack after another and showed remarkable adaptability to hold off and defeat an inspired Arsenal 2-1 to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday.