Darkness descended on Afghanistan. JUST IN: "The Crew made the decision to go" — Inside RCH 871, which saved 640 from the Taliban ... from @TaraCopp and me https://t.co/r4YvGqJZ4b pic.twitter.com/CI1mAmqjHT— Marcus Weisgerber (@MarcusReports) August 16, 2021 #Kabul airport this morning … 😣video via @sudhirchaudhary … [Read more...] about Kabul airport this morning
Opinion
Xi Jinping is killing Chinese economy
Dictatorships are self-destructive. China’s ruler, Xi Jinping, is cracking down on his country’s biggest tech titans. The effect is chilling, and could hurt his country’s economy https://t.co/hDpWyPzHbx— The Economist (@TheEconomist) August 14, 2021 Chinese officials say they are limiting the power of big tech platforms in order to make the economy more competitive … [Read more...] about Xi Jinping is killing Chinese economy
Smithsonian Launches “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past” With a Virtual Forum
Initiative Will Convene Comprehensive Conversations About Race and Racism Through a National Forum, Regional Events and Educational Resources WASHINGTON - The Smithsonian will kick off its new race initiative, “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past,” with a virtual forum Aug. 26. The initiative will bring together resources from across the Smithsonian to explore … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Launches “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past” With a Virtual Forum
Visiting China? Think twice
Don't make it easy for China to capture you as a hostage. If you're involved in US-China affairs and can't see yourself as the next Michael Spavor, you're kidding yourself. This will be on everyone's mind when asked to travel to China.— Patrick Chovanec (@prchovanec) August 11, 2021 … [Read more...] about Visiting China? Think twice
How many votes and seats might each party win in Germany’s Bundestag?
How many votes and seats might each party win in Germany’s Bundestag? Explore our new model to find out #BTW21 https://t.co/F8M0K7z4Gj— The Economist (@TheEconomist) August 11, 2021 … [Read more...] about How many votes and seats might each party win in Germany’s Bundestag?