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Russian S-400 missile air-defense systems parade through Red Square during the general rehearsal of the Victory Day parade in Moscow in May 2022. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty ImagesUkraine appeared to take out a Russian S-400 system in Crimea with Western ATACMS missiles. The much-feared S-400 air-defense system is more advanced than the much older ATACMS.

Elon Musk during a visit to Bali in May this year. Sonny Tumbelaka/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Wall Street Journal reported a former SpaceX intern's account of having sex with Elon Musk. The woman, who met Musk during her internship, later joined his executive team, the report said. The woman told the outlet she had no "romantic relationship" with Musk during her full-time role.

Taylor Swift performs the Eras Tour in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 17. Christine Olsson/TT/ReutersA bird strike delayed an easyJet flight, preventing Swifties from attending the Eras Tour. The flight from Belfast to Edinburgh was delayed by seven hours due to safety checks. Kathryn Gallagher worked two jobs to afford the trip but missed the show despite her efforts.

StarbucksStarbucks has launched two breakfast combo deals, pairing a coffee or tea with a croissant or breakfast sandwich. Only a limited range of drinks appear to be included, but you can pay extra to customize them. Bundling has long been standard practice in fast-food, but it's a surprise move for Starbucks.

The author moved from Venezuela to Vermont two years ago and shares the biggest cultural shocks. Courtesy of the authorI moved from Venezuela to the US two years ago. I miss Venezuela a lot, but the US has taught me many valuable lessons. Moving to Vermont made me appreciate the changing of the seasons in a way I hadn't before.

Sam Dogen gave up financial freedom to give his family a bigger home. Courtesy of Sam DogenSam Dogen retired from his VP role at Credit Suisse in 2012 after over a decade of intense saving. He planned to live of the passive income from his investments in stocks and real estate.