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May 14, 2023 • 4 min read

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Week Recap:

Max Verstappen won the Miami Grand Prix.
Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Deloitte are collaborating to launch a new blockchain network called the Canton Network.
Ukrainian forces have started a counteroffensive, according to Russian media and Western sources.
Tucker Carlson announced he is launching a show on Twitter after being fired from Fox.
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been arrested by paramilitary forces. This follows previous attempts to apprehend him, including a failed assassination attempt in November.
Title 42 expired on Thursday at 11:59 PM EST. Since its introduction in 2020, this policy has led to over 3 million individuals being turned away at the southern border.
Elon Musk announced Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter.
Google introduced a feature known as "Converse" to its search functionality, which employs generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This feature can process complex search queries and generate advanced results.
Meta introduced several AI-driven tools and services on Thursday, intended to aid advertisers in the creation of more effective ads and enhancement of campaign outcomes.

Ukraine vs Russia:

Four Russian military aircraft crashed near the Ukraine border, the biggest loss for Russian aviation since the invasion began in February 2022. This includes two fighter jets and two helicopters in Russia's Bryansk region. The cause of these crashes is unclear.
Russia claims Ukraine used UK-supplied cruise missiles to strike Luhansk, a region controlled by Russia in eastern Ukraine. These weapons have been used to target Russian supply hubs, affecting Russia's ability to support its troops.
Germany has offered its largest military aid package to Ukraine yet, worth around $2.93 billion. This includes artillery systems, air-defense systems, tanks, and infantry fighting vehicles. Germany is now the third-largest military aid supplier to Ukraine, after the US and the UK.

US Border:

US Border patrol encountered over 6,200 migrants on Friday, which was significantly lower compared to the 10,000-11,000 encountered on the previous days. Title 42, a Covid-era restriction that allowed quick expulsion of migrants, was lifted at midnight on Thursday, replacing it with stricter policies for asylum-seekers.
Title 42 allowed the quick expulsion of migrants without considering them for asylum. Title 42 was deemed unnecessary and was lifted, reverting immigration law back to Title 8 of the US federal statutes.
Under Title 8, penalties for illegal re-entry after deportation include up to two years in prison, a prohibition on legal re-entry for five years, and potential felony charges and longer bans for those caught re-entering.

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