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May 15th, 2023

Good morning, and happy Monday! It’s always interesting to see how names change from generation to generation, with steadfast classics like Joe, Jim, and Nancy giving way to more unique monikers like Liam, Ava, Mia, and more. If you’d like to see what the kids are doing these days, check out this list of the top baby names of 2022.

In Today’s Brief

Ukraine: Gets more aid from Germany
Border Patrol: Migrant crossings fall 50%
Ja Morant: Suspended by Grizzlies again
General Motors: 1M vehicles recalled

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Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar

Cyclone Mocha hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar yesterday as a Category 5 storm.

According to Myanmar’s Meteorological Department, the cyclone made landfall in the country’s Rakhine state about 25 miles north of Sittwe township. Winds reportedly reached maximum speeds of up to 173 miles per hour at Cyclone Mocha’s peak intensity, making it the second-strongest storm ever recorded in the Bay of Bengal. Myanmar authorities reported several deaths caused by wind and rain as of yesterday morning, and in southeastern Bangladesh, authorities said that over 500K people were evacuated from their homes.

Myanmar and Bangladesh are prone to cyclones and contain large numbers of refugees. About 6M people across Myanmar's Rakhine state are in need of humanitarian assistance, per OCHA. About 1M Rohingya refugees fled to southern Bangladesh after Myanmar’s military intensified a campaign against the mostly Muslim ethnic group in 2017.

Israel & Palestine ceasefire

Israeli forces and militants in the Gaza Strip agreed to a ceasefire that ended five days of cross-frontier fire that left 33 Palestinians dead as well as two people in Israel.

A truce mediated by Egyptian officials went into effect at 10 PM local time on Saturday night. Hours later, a rocket was fired toward southern Israel that Palestinian factions said had been launched due to a “technical error.” Israel’s Defence Forces said it responded with tank artillery fire that hit two military sites belonging to Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and no injuries were reported. Regarding the ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that “quiet will be met with quiet.”

Tensions between Israel and Palestine have risen over the past year, with more than 130 Palestinians and at least 20 Israelis and foreigners losing their lives in 2023 so far across Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip.

NBA conference finals set

The 2023 NBA Conference Finals are set, with the Denver Nuggets facing the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics going up against the Miami Heat.

Last night, the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a final score of 112-88. Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored 51 points total, the most in a Game 7 in NBA history. He also became the second player in NBA playoff history to record at least 50 points and 0 turnovers in a single game. The only other player to do so was Jamal Murray against the Utah Jazz in 2020.

Of the final four teams, the Celtics and the Lakers are tied for the most championships in NBA history, with 17 each. The Heat have earned three titles, while the Nuggets have none. Founded in 1967, the Nuggets have never reached the Finals and have only been to the Western Conference Finals five times.

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Around the Globe

Early ballot counting in Turkey’s elections show President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the lead after around 47% of ballot boxes were counted, according to Turkish state-run media (More)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Germany and secured a new defense aid package that includes tanks, anti-aircraft systems, drones, and ammunition (More)
A Sherpa guide in Nepal scaled Mount Everest for the 26th time, matching the record set by a fellow Nepalese guide for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak (More)

On the Homefront

Border patrol agents have seen a 50% drop in migrant crossings since Title 42 expired at midnight on Thursday, per Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (More)
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bill banning abortions after the first trimester (More)
Maryland police discovered a kidnapped woman naked in a U-Haul truck after the man driving the vehicle led authorities on a chase that ended with him crashing into a ditch (More)

Glitz & Games

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Sweden took home the trophy for 2023’s Eurovision Song Contest; Swedish contestant Loreen came in first place with her song “Tattoo,” beating out 25 other countries (More)
Memphis Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant from all team activities after another video of the point guard appearing to hold a gun spread on social media over the weekend (More)
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ notched the best second-weekend hold for a Marvel Cinematic Universe film since 2020, falling 49% in ticket sales compared to its first weekend (More)

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Business & Markets

Major indexes in the stock market ended Friday’s session lower, with the Dow and S&P 500 closing the week down (Dow -0.03%, Nasdaq -0.35%, S&P 500 -0.16%)
Dan Snyder agreed to sell the Washington Commanders in a deal worth approximately $6B to a consortium led by Josh Harris, owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils (More)
General Motors is recalling nearly 1M vehicles over faulty air bag inflators that could result in injury or death of drivers; the recall affects Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC SUVs (More)

Tips & Tricks

Feel Good: Meet Dr. Gladys McGarey, a 102-year-old still-practicing physician who shares her simple tips for a happy long life despite several tragedies, and who maintains that surrounding ourselves with love is the key ingredient for achieving longevity
Speak Peek: See Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney take on the role of Reality Winner in the official trailer for Reality, a film about the whistleblower who was imprisoned for releasing classified information about the 2016 U.S. presidential election
Bump This: Jared Leto and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars embrace sparse falsetto and industrial soundscapes in their new single “Stuck” - listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube
Chow Down: Attention all you chocolate lovers - this week is the perfect time to try out this decadent recipe for Mississippi mud pie, featuring an Oreo crust, silky chocolate filling, and whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings (you’re welcome)
Go Green: Read up on how adding the right kinds of outdoor plants to your patio will attract pollinators like hummingbirds and bees on top of beautifying your garden
Hot Goss: The Bachelor alum Colton Underwood, 31, got married to Jordan C. Brown at the Carneros Resort and Spa in California’s Napa Valley on Saturday
Life Hack: If you avoid lifting weights because you’re worried you’ll “bulk up” too much, take a look at these five positive benefits of weightlifting that may make you reconsider adding heavier weights to your workout regimen

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Get to know Linda Yaccarino, the new CEO of Twitter.

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Looking Back…

On May 15th: The first airmail route in the U.S. opens between New York City and Washington, D.C. (1918); brothers Maurice and Richard McDonald open a drive-in restaurant that gives rise to the fast-food chain McDonald’s (1940); Mickey Mouse debuts with the premiere of the cartoon Plane Crazy (1928); musician and producer Brian Eno is born (1948).

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