Good morning, it is Thursday, June 06, and we're covering an alert that China is recruiting US pilots, the current climate crisis update, identifying the new upcoming NFL stars, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. | | American Fact of the Day! | The iconic Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles was originally erected in 1923 as an advertisement for a real estate development called "Hollywoodland." The sign was intended to be temporary but became a permanent fixture over time. In 1978, following deterioration, the sign underwent a restoration effort led by Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy magazine, who hosted a fundraising event at the Playboy Mansion to raise money for the restoration. As a result, the sign was rebuilt and now stands as a symbol of the American entertainment industry and the glamour associated with Hollywood. |
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| | | Breaking Updates | | China Seeks to Enhance Air Power by Recruiting Military Pilots from U.S. and Allies | A joint bulletin from the Five Eyes intelligence partners, including the U.S., the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued a stark warning regarding China's attempts to recruit current and former Western military pilots and service members. The bulletin describes these efforts as a persistent threat and outlines how China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is using private companies in South Africa and China to hire personnel from Western nations, including the U.S. and its allies, to train PLA Air Force and Navy aviators. This recruitment drive aims to bolster Chinese air power while gaining insights into Western aviation tactics and procedures. | The bulletin underscores the evolving nature of this threat and highlights measures taken by the U.S. and its Western partners to counter it. These measures include imposing commercial restrictions on entities involved in the recruitment operations and prohibiting former military members from engaging in activities that could benefit China's military. Current and former Western military personnel are advised to remain vigilant for potential approaches, including job offers from companies with concealed ties to China. | The warning comes amidst heightened concerns about China's military buildup and recent military drills near Taiwan. Additionally, it follows a series of cases where U.S. military service members have been charged with attempting to sell sensitive information to China. These cases highlight the ongoing efforts by the Chinese government to undermine Western democracies and threaten national security through espionage and recruitment tactics, prompting increased vigilance and counterintelligence efforts from Western intelligence agencies. | Read more updates here |
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| UN Secretary-General Advocates for Taxing Fossil Fuel Company Profits, Labeling Them as Contributors to Climate Crisis | U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged for a tax on fossil fuel company profits to support the global fight against climate change, condemning them as the "godfathers of climate chaos." His remarks aimed to refocus attention on climate change amid competing global concerns like elections, inflation, and conflicts in regions like Ukraine and Sudan. Guterres emphasized the urgent need for action, citing new data showing May 2024 as the hottest May on record, with temperatures exceeding pre-industrial levels by 1.52 degrees Celsius. | Highlighting the role of fossil fuels in driving global warming, Guterres stressed the imperative of meeting the targets set in the Paris climate accord to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. He warned of dire consequences, including economic losses, displacement, and ecological devastation, if these targets are not met. Additionally, he called for media and technology companies to reject advertising from the fossil fuel industry and urged an end to subsidies for fossil fuels. | Guterres emphasized the need for global cooperation, particularly from the Group of 20 nations responsible for the majority of carbon dioxide emissions. He urged these countries to lead efforts in reducing emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources. While acknowledging his limited power beyond advocacy, Guterres underscored the importance of collective action and innovative financing mechanisms to address the climate crisis effectively. | Read more updates here | | | American Sports & Culture |  | NBA Finals betting: Jayson Tatum and Luka Dončić are, unsurprisingly, the clear favorites for MVP | It'll be a surprise if anyone other than Tatum, Dončić, Jaylen Brown or Kyrie Irving wins Finals MVP. |
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|  | Under-the-radar AFC players who can be stars in 2024: Steelers, Chiefs boast young TEs; Pats WR set to shine | Look for these players to play key roles for their teams in 2024 |
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|  | Conn Smythe Watch: Who leads for Stanley Cup playoffs MVP as the Final begins? | Just two teams are left in the postseason, but each club has a number of strong candidates. After asking voters, we count down the top 10. |
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| American Business & Markets |  | Wage growth keeps slowing for job switchers as US labor market cools off | ADP data showed that the median year-over-year pay increase for job switchers fell to 7.8% in May, from a recent spike of 8.3% in March and 8% in April. |
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|  | Why Apple's generative AI push won't launch an iPhone supercycle in 2024 | Apple is expected to unveil its big generative AI push with new capabilities for the iPhone. But don't expect generative AI itself to spur a new iPhone sales supercycle this year. |
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|  | Boeing Achieves Milestone With Successful Space Taxi Launch | Boeing Co.'s long-delayed space taxi blasted into orbit on Wednesday with its first astronauts on a trip to the International Space Station, a crucial test for the embattled aerospace titan and its key customer NASA. |
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| | American Politics |  | US and allies warn China is intensifying its efforts to recruit Western military pilots | CNN Politics | The US and its closest intelligence partners are warning that China has intensified a campaign to recruit former Western military pilots and other service members to train its own aviators, according to a joint bulletin released by the nations on Wednesday. |
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|  | House Republicans pass new abortion restrictions in Veterans Affairs bill | Democrats in the Senate and White House have rejected the provision, which would limit abortion access at the VA, but it highlights a stark party split ahead of November's elections. |
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|  | House Republicans issue criminal referrals against James and Hunter Biden, alleging false testimony | House Republicans accuse Hunter and James Biden of making false statements to Congress as part of a year-long impeachment inquiry. |
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