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May 4th, 2023

Good morning, and happy Thursday! Today is the 4th of May, which has informally come to be known as Star Wars Day. We don’t know about you, but we’re popping some popcorn and gearing up for The Empire Strikes Back. Whatever your plans are for the day, May the 4th be with you!

In Today’s Brief

Iran: Another oil tanker seized
Hunter Biden: Close to charges
Messi: Leaving Paris St-Germain
Stripe: Partners with Uber

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Russia claims attack on Putin

Russia accused Ukraine of trying to carry out drone strikes on the Kremlin overnight in an attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.

In a statement, the Kremlin’s press service said that “the Kyiv regime attempted to carry out a strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation with unmanned aerial vehicles” and called it “a planned terrorist act and an assassination attempt on the president.” The Kremlin also warned of possible retaliation, saying that Russia “reserves the right to take retaliatory measures wherever and whenever is deemed necessary.” Putin was reportedly not in the building at the time of the alleged attack, and no one was harmed.

A senior advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied the accusation, which is the most serious that Moscow has leveled at Kyiv since the war began 14 months ago. In response, Kyiv accused Moscow of using the incident as a pretext for escalating attacks in Ukraine.

Child labor at McDonald’s

A Department of Labor investigation found over 300 minors unlawfully working at dozens of McDonald’s locations across several states in the U.S.

In a press release, the Labor Department said that it “found two 10-year-old workers at a Louisville McDonald’s restaurant among many violations of federal labor laws committed by three Kentucky McDonald’s franchise operators,” and named the three violating franchisees as Bauer Food LLC, Archways Richwood LLC, and Bell Restaurant Group I LLC. The companies operate a total of 62 locations across Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, and Ohio. In total, they were ordered to pay almost $213K in fines in connection to unlawfully employing 305 children.

Several McDonald’s franchisees have violated child labor laws. The most recent instance was in February when the Labor Department fined a franchise operator of seven Pennsylvania locations for unlawfully allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work at times and for hours not permitted by federal child labor law.

Serbian school shooting

At least eight students and one security guard lost their lives at a school in Serbia’s capital of Belgrade when a 13-year-old boy opened fire in what officials say was a pre-planned attack.

Police identified the suspect as Kosta Kecmanovic, who is alleged to have used his father’s lawfully-owned guns in the attack he planned a month in advance. Kecmanovic’s mother and father have since been arrested. President Aleksandar Vucic said yesterday was “one of the toughest days in Serbia’s modern history” and declared a national three-day mourning period starting tomorrow.

While Serbia ranks as the fifth-highest country in terms of gun ownership, mass shootings are rare. Serbians over 18 and with no history of crime can own firearms with a permit issued after police conduct a background check. Gun owners are required to pass a training course and a questionnaire on gun legislation, along with a mandatory medical exam that must be repeated every five years.

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Around the Globe

Iran seized the second oil tanker this week in Gulf waters, according to a statement from the Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet of the U.S. Navy (More)
Brazilian police raided former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home and seized his cell phone as part of an investigation into his Covid-19 vaccination records (More)
European police arrested more than 100 people in a crackdown on the Italian crime syndicate 'Ndrangheta; Italian anti-mafia prosecutors said it was the biggest operation to have ever been carried out against the 'Ndrangheta (More)

On the Homefront

Prosecutors are close to a final decision on whether to charge Hunter Biden with tax and gun crimes following last week’s meeting between Biden’s lawyers and DOJ officials, according to sources familiar with the matter (More)
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to increase the target federal funds rate to above 5% for the first time since 2007 (More)
Texas shooting suspect Francisco Oropesa was arrested in the city of Cut and Shoot after authorities received an anonymous tip on his whereabouts, marking the end of a four-day manhunt after he shot and killed five of his neighbors (More)

Glitz & Games

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reveals the class of 2023 inductees, including Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine, George Michael, Bernie Taupin, Chaka Khan, and more (More)
Lionel Messi will part ways with Paris St-Germain this summer at the end of his current contract; Messi signed a two-year deal in Paris in 2021 with an option to renew for another year but that will now not be activated (More)
Olympic gold medalist sprinter Tori Bowie was found dead in Florida at age 32, according to a statement from her management team; the cause of death remains unclear (More)

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Business & Markets

Major indexes in the stock market closed lower in response to the Fed’s rate hike of 25 basis points (Dow -0.80%, Nasdaq -0.46%, S&P 500 -0.70%)
Payment processing company Stripe partners with Uber in a “strategic payments partnership,” according to a company announcement; Uber competitor Lyft has been a longtime marquee customer of Stripe’s for payments and will continue remaining a customer (More)
Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants is buying Ruth’s Hospitality Group, the parent company of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, for $715M (More)

Tips & Tricks

Feel Good: A study published last month identified unique immune system characteristics that enable certain people to live to age 100 and beyond, explaining the remarkable longevity of centenarians
Speak Peek: Watch the official trailer for Dune: Part Two, a first look at the upcoming film that hints that the sequel will deliver more action than the first installment
Bump This: All-female rock band The Aces touch upon a magical feeling in their classic-sounding single “I’ve Loved You For So Long” - listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube
Chow Down: Upgrade your salsa game with this recipe for homemade tomatillo salsa verde that’s zesty, spicy, and guaranteed to be much better than any salsa you buy at the store
Jaw Drop: Check out this video rendering of a star caught in the act of swallowing a planet the size of Jupiter that serves as a preview of what will happen to Earth when our sun morphs into a red giant in 5B years or so
Hot Goss: After 19 years of marriage, Kevin Costner’s second wife Christine Baumgartner has filed for divorce from the Yellowstone actor in what is reportedly one of the most expensive divorces in Hollywood history
Life Hack: Sometimes every relationship needs a reset, and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially if you’re a sensitive person - here are eight steps to create healthy space in your life when you feel like it’s time to reset a relationship

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Looking Back…

On May 4th: The first Freedom Ride begins as a group of White and Black Americans departs Washington, D.C., on buses bound for New Orleans (1961); the Ohio National Guard shoots four unarmed students and wounds nine others during an anti-Vietnam war demonstration (1970); the first annual Grammy ceremony is held (1959); actress Audrey Hepburn is born (1929).

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