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May 1st, 2023

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In Today’s Brief

Norway: Viking burial ship unearthed
Texas: Shooting suspect still at large
Mexico Open: Finau clinches title
First Republic: Up for auction

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Sudan truce collapses

Air strikes hit the capital of Khartoum yesterday despite a truce that Sudan’s military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) entered into to allow civilians to flee.

Sudan’s military claimed responsibility for the strikes. Prior to the attack, both warring parties agreed to extend the formal ceasefire agreement—which was due to expire at midnight last night—for another three days. Sudan’s RSF said the decision to extend the ceasefire by 72 hours was “in response to international, regional, and local calls,” and both parties have accused each other of violating the agreement.

The conflict erupted on April 15th between Sudan’s army and its RSF paramilitary force. More than 500 deaths have been reported, though the true number of casualties is estimated to be higher. Authorities and former Sudanese politicians have said that if the fighting continues, it could thrust the country into a civil war.

NFL draft wrap

The 2023 NFL Draft wrapped up on Saturday after kicking off with round one on Thursday evening.

Alabama QB Bryce Young was chosen by the Carolina Panthers as the top pick, and the Houston Texans landed QB CJ Stroud (Ohio State) and outside linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama) as the second and third picks of the first round. Florida QB Anthony Richardson went to the Indianapolis Colts as the fourth pick, and with the fifth pick, the Seattle Seahawks scooped up Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon. While Kentucky QB Will Levis was expected to be selected in the first round, the Tennessee Titans traded up to select him in the second round with the No. 33 overall pick of the draft.

This year’s Mr. Irrelevant–the name given to the player picked last in the draft–went to Toledo defensive end Desjuan Johnson, whom the Los Angeles Rams selected.

New chess champion

Chinese grandmaster Ding Liren became the 17th world champion after beating Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi in the 2023 World Chess Championship.

Liren bested Nepomniachtchi in a final rapid tiebreak game after they faced off against one another in 14 longer “classical” games over the course of three weeks at the St. Regis Hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan. The pair were tied 7-7 going into yesterday’s rapid match. Speaking on his victory, Ding said, “This match reflects the deepness of my soul. I could not control my mood. I will cry. I will burst into tears. It was quite a tough tournament for me. I feel quite relieved.”

Ding is the first world champion since No. 1-ranked Magnus Carlsen gave up his title last year, citing a lack of motivation. With Ding’s triumph, China holds both the men's and women’s world titles, with current women’s champion Ju Wenjun set to defend her title against fellow Chinese player Lei Tingjie in July.

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Around the Globe

A 1.2K-year-old Viking ship was discovered in Norway at an ancient burial ground that was previously excavated in 1904 and thought to be empty (More)
The suspected leader of the Islamic State group (ISIS) was killed in Syria in an operation carried out by Turkey’s MIT intelligence agency, according to claims made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (More)
Head of Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group threatens to withdraw some of his troops from Bakhmut if Moscow fails to send more ammunition as fighting in the city nears its 11th month (More)

On the Homefront

A gunman accused of shooting and killing five neighbors including one child in Texas is still at large; the suspect Francisco Oropeza reportedly opened fire on the victims after some of them asked him to stop firing his rifle outdoors (More)
The U.S. Army identified the soldiers killed when two helicopters collided in Alaska while returning from a training mission; those deceased are Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Robert Eramo, 39; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle D. McKenna, 28; and Warrant Officer 1 Stewart Duane Wayment, 32 (More)
Previously-unreported meetings on Jeffrey Epstein’s private calendar reveal connections with high-profile figures, including the now head of the CIA, a college president, a former Obama White House counsel, and linguistics scholar Noam Chomsky (More)

Glitz & Games

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The 2023 Met Gala takes place tonight in New York City with this year’s theme “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” paying tribute to the late German designer (More)
Tony Finau took home the Mexico Open championship trophy, with the American golfer finishing 24 strokes under par; the victory marks his fourth PGA Tour title in the past year (More)
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ crosses $1B at the global box office, becoming the first film of the year to do so (More)

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Business & Markets

First Republic went up for auction yesterday, with federal regulators facilitating a potential sale; PNC and JPMorgan Chase & Co were reportedly in the running after submitting final bids (More)
Investors in Adidas have filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that it was aware of Kanye West’s behavior years before it ended its partnership with him (More)
SoftBank Group’s chip maker Arm has filed with regulators for an IPO on the U.S. stock market, according to a statement from the company (More)

Tips & Tricks

Feel Good: The Dallas Cowboys selected former Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft and let his father Chris, a scout with the team, deliver the news to him
Sneak Peek: Get a never-before-seen look into the personal life of the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer, in the official trailer for the upcoming HBO documentary Love to Love You, Donna Summer
Bump This: Gen Z singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez nails the sonic sensibilities of 1964 in his falsetto-driven single “Only Girl” - listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube
Chow Down: For a hearty meal that’s sure to evoke some childhood memories, try out these 25 classic ground beef recipes, including lasagna, old-fashioned cabbage rolls, cottage pie, and others
Go Deep: Just over 30 years ago, the World Wide Web launched into the public domain - read more about the history of the early Internet and the wild ride it took to become the ubiquitous tool we all use today
Hot Goss: See snippets of President Biden’s speech at this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, in which he roasted news anchors, fellow politicians, and himself
Life Hack: Mindfulness meditation is different from traditional meditation techniques in that it involves exploring your thoughts and surroundings to understand how they impact your mental and emotional well-being - here are the health benefits of mindfulness meditation and some tips on how to get started

Tip-Offs

Listing seven of America’s biggest tourist traps.

All the skill & science behind a New York bagel.

See what it’s like to live in a customized dumpster.

…and how to make chocolate ice cream in 1830.

The sports bar whose TVs only show women’s sports.

Plans & problems for the world’s longest suspension bridge.

Analyzing the looming writer’s strike in Hollywood.

Fashion editors rank the all-time best Met Gala dresses.

Looking Back…

On May 1st: The European Union is enlarged to include the new member states of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia (2004); Amtrak begins service in the U.S. (1977); Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane premieres in New York City (1941); musician and actor Tim McGraw is born (1967).

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