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Time For Our Annual Argument About Nuclear Bombs

The National Interest 

Victor Davis Hanson

History, Asia

But what were the alternatives that Truman faced?

This month marks the 75th anniversary of the dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan, at Hiroshima on Aug. 6 and Nagasaki on Aug. 9.

Each year, Americans argue about our supposed moral shortcomings for being the only nation to have used an atomic weapon in war.

Given the current cultural revolution that topples statues, renames institutions, cancels out the supposedly politically incorrect... Читать дальше...

All or nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs will draft first overall or hand over first-round pick after tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery

Maple Leafs Hot Stove 

Update (6:18 p.m.): New York Rangers win first overall, Maple Leafs’ 2020 first-round pick (13th overall) transfers to Carolina The New York Rangers will pick 1st overall#nhldraftlottery pic.twitter.com/GyRWXzdUe4 — Eric (@Kingsgifs) August 10, 2020 Lol, the look on this poor guy’s face after he drops the Rangers ball prematurely. His gut must’ve sunk when that […]

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Dow gains 357 points, tech stocks fall

United Press International (UPI.com) 

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 350 points on Monday, shaking off poor performances by tech stocks.



Dan Snyder Is Apparently Ready to Fight Back

VanityFair.com 

Unwilling or unable to deny reports of harassment in his front office or announce a new name for his team, the Washington Football Team Owner now claims a former employee is aiding attempts to defame him.

Indians manager Francona set to return on Tuesday

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Cleveland manager Terry Francona will return, after dealing with a gastrointestinal issue, on Tuesday when the Indians open a two-game home series against the Chicago Cubs. The 61-year-old Francona m

Votesafe.nz Identifies Gaps In End Of Life Choice Act

Scoop 

Today, votesafe.nz launches a campaign that asks New Zealanders to think like lawyers and scrutinise the End of Life Choice Act to determine if it safe for everyone in our community. Campaign manager, Henoch Kloosterboer says, “Voting for life or ...

Unknown gunmen kill popular millionaire businessman in Taraba

Business Day 

Proprietor of Winners Comprehensive High School and New Edition Primary School in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, Danlami Shamaki, was on Sunday killed by unknown gunmen. Shamaki met his end at Dan-Anacha axis, a town between Wukari-Jalingo areas of the state, while coming back from a trip in the evening of Sunday, BusinessDay gathered. Juliana Shamaki, […]

Nautilus shares jump 12% following record quarter amid at-home fitness trend

MarketWatch.com 

Nautilus Inc. shares were up 12% in after-hours trading Monday after the fitness-equipment maker reported fiscal second-quarter revenue that elevated well past Wall Street estimates, pushing the company's stock to its highest price in nearly two years. Nautilus reported a net loss of $5.1 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, compared with a loss of $78.9 million, or $2.66 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Revenue jumped 94% to $114.2 million from $59 million a year ago. "While we... Читать дальше...

Medical masks best, cotton good, bandanas worse: droplet study

Raw Story 

Health experts have determined that face coverings are a vital tool in reducing the spread of coronavirus — but little research has been done into how different kinds of masks compare. A new study has ranked 14 types of commonly available mask, finding that medical masks offer significantly more protection against droplet spread than cotton […]





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