Doubling Down on a Strategic Blunder
Nuclear and defense strategists have long understood that the developing and deploying of strategic missile interceptors is ineffective against determined nuclear-armed adversaries because it could lead them to build more numerous and sophisticated offensive missile systems—at a relatively lower cost and more quickly—to overwhelm and evade missile defenses. Strategic missileContinue Reading
Caught Between Washington and Beijing
The global economic balance of power is shifting, and Africa finds itself at a crossroads. The traditional dominance of the US in shaping trade and aid policies is receding, creating both peril and possibility for African nations. Recent disruptions—from protectionist tariffs launched in Washington to the outsized influence of tech billionaires—have exposed how vulnerableContinue Reading
Earth’s atmosphere hasn’t had this much CO2 in millions of years
Earth’s atmosphere now has more carbon dioxide in it than it has in millions — and possibly tens of millions — of years, according to data released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and scientists at the University of California San Diego., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
10-year Treasury yield falls after jobless claims increase
U.S. Treasury yields held steady Thursday as investors weigh the state of the economy following a slate of disappointing U.S. data…Continue Reading
Fave Fave: Royal M/M YA Romance
The Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters So This is Ever After by F.T. Lukens (Fantasy) A Tale of Two Princes by Eric Geron The Rules of Royalty by Cale Dietrich Finding Prince Charming by Jamar J. Perry, Read MoreContinue Reading
Stablecoin bigwig Circle set to make its debut on the New York Stock Exchange
Crypto enthusiasts will be watching the stock market Thursday as the U.S.-based issuer of one of most popular cryptocurrencies makes its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Circle Internet Group issues USDC, a stablecoin that can be traded at a one-to-one ratio for U.S. dollars, and EURC, which canContinue Reading
MAHA, social media further complicating parenthood
A holistic pediatrician says parents can honor their own values and make sound choices — if they’re able to filter out the filler they find online., (NewsNation) — New parents have always sought advice about whether to sleep train or use formula, but the “Make America Healthy Again” movement hasContinue Reading
Six pilgrims sail from UK to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
Six British Muslims sailed from the UK to Saudi Arabia for 59 days to reach the holy city of Mecca for Hajj., NewsFeed Six British Muslims sailed from the UK to Saudi Arabia for 59 days to reach the holy city of Mecca for Hajj. Through their 7,400km journey, theContinue Reading
The Traitor speaks with China’s Xi amid trade, student visa tensions
US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade., US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade. United States President Traitor 47 has spoken with Chinese PresidentContinue Reading
“How to Survive the Broligarchy”: Carole Cadwalladr on Tech Titans & Rising U.S. Authoritarianism
We’re joined by award-winning investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr, who in 2018 exposed the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal and is now taking on what she terms the “broligarchy,” the billionaire Silicon Valley businessmen who now wield major influence in U.S. government and society. “This is a new type of power, andContinue Reading
What is Freedom, Really?
As LBJ said 60 years ago today, freedom is not just opening the gates of opportunity. True freedom is ensuring everyone has the ability to walk through themContinue Reading
LIVE: ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks after monetary policy meeting
ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks to reporters following the Governing Council’s monthly monetary policy meeting. #ECB #ChristineLagarde #MonetaryPolicy #Economics #Finance #CentralBank #Eurozone #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading
China secretly helps Russia build massive long-range drone fleet
Russia has overtaken Ukraine in long-range drone production, with Chinese technology playing a critical role, Ukrainian officials told Politico. Although China publicly maintains a neutral stance on the Russo-Ukrainian war, it has sustained close economic ties with Russia and, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, has been supplying components forContinue Reading