The goal of this administration has never been to solve problems. It has been to use its prodigious reality-bending skills to create the impression that problems are being solved.
President Jimmy Carter of the United States had once paid Iran glowing tributes, which was received quite normally in American policy circles and raised no eyebrows: He had said: “(Iran was) an island of stability in one of the most troubled areas of the world”. In one of the weirdest ironies of history, within months […]
Читать дальше...Embattled central bank chief Øystein Olsen had to defend his bank board’s hiring of Norway’s new Oil Fund boss in Parliament on Monday. Olsen claimed that billionaire hedge fund manager Nicolai Tangen was “clearly the strongest candidate,” and could show “impressive results” and a “deep understanding” of the strategic challenges the Oil Fund faces. Olsen […]
When greed and power are exercised by giant multinational corporations that escape the discipline of the nation-state, the potential for evil becomes infinite in nature. Enough is never enough.
John Cassidy writes about Donald Trump’s recent executive orders, which the President claims will fix the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, but which are in fact of dubious legality and effectiveness, if enacted.
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Monday evening.
… and wondering to what degree the environment has really changed.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is clarifying the different types of winged stinger insects in the state. After the Asian Giant Hornet (AGH) was confirmed in Washington State the department is reminding people that the AGH has not been found in the Northeast. There are two types […]
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Sounders had previously expressed openness to bringing back the Australian international, but it’s unclear if they’re still interested.
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The full card is taking shape for the historic “DETROIT BRAWL AT THE LEGENDARY KRONK” event at Detroit’s Kronk Gym on Thursday, August 20, 2020. In support of the 10-round super middleweight main event featuring undefeated Vladimir Shishkin (10-0, 6 KOs) of Detroit via Russia, taking on Mexico’s battle-tested Oscar “El Monstruo” Riojas (21-13-1, 10 …
"We couldn’t be happier and we feel extremely blessed!"
Firefighters have been thanked by villagers after helping to prevent a much-loved pond from drying out amid soaring temperatures.
Others — like Bloomington and Minnetonka — should be wary of going down this road.
Amid reports that the Big Ten will pull the plug on the 2020 college football season, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has spoken out in favor of playing. “I would like to address the rumors that are swirling today,” Harbaugh said. “I’m not advocating for football this fall because of my passion or our players’ desire [more]
Democratic and White House negotiators have yet to resume talks Monday toward finding an agreement on the next round COVID-19 relief, but both sides are hopeful for a deal this week.
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Facebook and Microsoft's grievances over how their gaming apps appear on Apple's App Store may feed into an EU investigation into the
Off in the corners, there's intellectual ferment, represented in particular by a small group of Republican senators in their 40s: Rubio, Hawley, Cotton and Sasse.
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So...apologies ahead of time for the long post and stupid questions. We do a lot of outdoor recreation and I was around the river scene a lot over the last 10 years through my job at GoPro, but aside from a few guided trips I am far from a raft or kayak expert. Despite that fact...I now find myself with a full suite of gear.
My neighbor is moving from Santa Cruz out to Nevada and didn't want to bring his stuff with him from when he was a guide back in the 90s. I can't... Читать дальше...
Emergency federal COVID-19 relief money has helped CPS offset some revenue losses also caused by the pandemic.
Carl Frampton will face late replacement Darren Traynor in a 10-round lightweight bout Saturday at the BT Sport Studio in London, Top Rank announced. The card will be televised on ESPN in the U.S. Frampton was scheduled to fight Vahram Vardanyan, an Armenian who lives in Latvia, (...)
The recoveries have also surged rapidly to over 1.5 million with a record 54,859 people recuperating in the past 24 hours, according to the data
North Korea mobilized its military to take part in flood cleanup and recovery efforts in a region recently visited by Kim Jong Un.
A Hennepin County judge released the two body-worn camera videos Monday after a coalition of several media companies intervened and argued for their public release.