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Trump and the Future of American Power - Foreign Affairs You’ve written a number of times for Foreign Affairs about the war in Ukraine and what it means for the world and for American foreign policy. So let’s start with an obvious question. It’s impossible to know, of course, but what do you imagine Russian President Vladimir Putin is thinking right now, with Donald Trump poised to return to the White House for a second term?
I wish I knew. These opaque regimes in Moscow and Beijing don’t want us to know what they think. What we do know from their actions as well as their frequent public pronouncements is that they came to the view that America was in irreversible decline. We had the Iraq War and the shocking incompetence of the follow-up, where Washington lost the peace. And we lost the peace in Afghanistan. We had the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession. We had a lot of episodes that reinforced their view that we were in decline. They were only too happy to latch onto examples of their view that the United States and the collective West, as they call it, is in decline and, therefore, their day is going to come. They are the future; we are the past.
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WorkUS diplomats brace as Trump plans foreign policy shake-up in wider purge of government“I think they’re going to do everything they can to make the case that the United States needs to continue to aid Ukraine, and they’ll have to spend a lot of time, I’m sure, dealing with nervous Ukrainians and nervous Europeans,” said Fontaine. At an upcoming G20 summit in Rio, the current administration was “going to try to reassure the rest of the world that a lot of the things that they have done over the past four years are going to stick into the future rather than just be kind of undone”. WorkPhysicists Spot Quantum Tornadoes Twirling in a Supersolid | Quanta MagazineIn a lab nestled between the jagged peaks of the Austrian Alps, rare earth metals vaporize and spew out of an oven at the speed of a fighter jet. Then a medley of lasers and magnetic pulses slow the gas nearly to a halt, making it colder than the depths of space. The roughly 50,000 atoms in the gas lose any sense of identity, merging into a single state. Finally, with a twist of the ambient magnetic field, tiny tornadoes swirl into existence, pirouetting in the darkness.
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WorkChinese man lives with one wife and four lovers in one complex, all hidden from each other In a shocking case of deceit, a Chinese married man was able to hide his relationships with his wife and four other women who lived in the same complex. One of these women was living in the same building as his wife. The arrangement continued for four years without any woman finding out about the existence of another one.Here's how the man managed to cheat women The man, known as Xiaojun, created a persona of a “rich second-generation” for wooing his wife Xiaojia. WorkLet's talk about airplane boarding ? and why it's so hardWhen Southwest Airlines (LUV) launched more than 50 years ago, one of its most distinguishing characteristics was the way it got customers onto airplanes. Seats weren’t assigned, and passengers had to fend for themselves when it was time to grab a spot. It was a quirk as much a part of the airline’s identity as its low, no-frill fares.
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WorkA battle is raging over the definition of open-source AI - The Economist There are two sides to the software industry. One faces outwards, with whizzy products and services that bring in billions of dollars of revenue for trillion-dollar companies. The other faces inwards, creating, updating and sharing—often for free—the basic software infrastructure and tools that makes the digital world tick. Work
WorkWorkThriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil“With a warming habitat, these animals’ metabolisms are also warming, so they are more active, eating more and reproducing more,” explained Mr Thiago Chiariello, production coordinator of the scorpion antivenom lab at Brazil’s Instituto Butantan in Sao Paulo.
WorkTrump tariffs threaten billions in British exportsThe Republican is set to return to the White House in January after claiming a stunning victory over Democratic opponent Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election. As the dust settles, businesses across the pond are weighing the impact Trumps second presidency and its threat of tariffs on all U.S. imports will have on trade with their largest export market. WorkPatients Are Suing Over Alleged Side Effects of Weight-Loss DrugsBarber, who is 49 and lives in Kentucky, threw up constantly, so much that she started sleeping on the couch with a garbage can beside her every night. But the drug was keeping her blood sugar under control and her endocrinologist didnt think it could be the cause of such persistent vomiting, so she stayed on iteven as she began wasting away, her muscles deteriorating so much that she needed a walker and her front teeth crumbling from exposure to stomach acid.
WorkThis one chart foreshadows Trumps immigration crackdownOur mission could not be more clear and more necessary: We have a duty to explain what just happened, and why, and what it means for you. We need clear-eyed journalism that helps you understand what really matters. Reporting that brings clarity in increasingly chaotic times. Reporting that is driven by truth, not by what people in power want you to believe. Work WorkWorkAstraZeneca says China has detained a senior executive - STAT The disclosure comes after AstraZeneca last week acknowledged that Leon Wang, an executive vice president who also oversees international operations for the drugmaker, was being investigated along with a small number of employees. By then, police in China had arrested five current and former AstraZeneca employees for questioning about potential illegal activities. WorkWorkBinyamin Netanyahu fires his defence minister - The Economist Over the past year the two men leading Israels war effort could barely hide their contempt for each other. So when Binyamin Netanyahu, Israels prime minister, announced on November 5th that he was, at last, firing his defence minister, Yoav Gallant, because of the increasingly wide crisis of confidence between them, it was not surprising. But the timing, with Israeli troops still fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, and Iran expected to respond to Israels recent strikes, was unexpected. WorkElection 2024: Donald Trump Wins - The New Yorker Welcome to The New Yorkers live coverage of the Presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, as well as our reporting on the contests for control of the House, Senate, and governors mansions across the country. Find the latest vote tallies on our live results map, and sign up for our daily newsletter to make sure you never miss an important story. WorkWorkFor Black Women, 'America Has Revealed to Us Her True Self'It was the moment that Black female political leaders and organizers had feared most and worked hardest to avoid. Across battleground states, the Democrats organizing fund-raisers, door-knocking and other get-out-the-vote efforts were often Black women, motivated to campaign for a presidential candidate who was not just a member of their party but one of their own. WorkFor Some Americans, Now Is the Perfect Time to Get AwayThis is not Sierra Gray’s first time leaving the country because of a tense political environment. Months after nationwide protests broke out in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, Ms. Gray, 31, temporarily relocated to Barbados. WorkWorkWorkThe Role Covid May Have Played in Trump's 2024 Election WinIn 2020, Covid-19 upended American life, killing 385,000 people in a year and sending the American economy into a recession. Trump’s chaotic and dismissive handling of a public health crisis that had made life almost unrecognizable is part of why voters rejected him that year. WorkNissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.'s Pay in HalfThe moves follow a sharp decline in Nissan’s operating profit, which fell 90 percent to $214 million in the first half of the current fiscal year. Retail sales declined in all of the company’s core North America, Japan and China markets during the period. WorkOpinion | Kamala Harris Was the Establishment in an Anti-Establishment ElectionMaybe you don’t consider all or even many of these to be failures. But many Americans do — and they consider them especially galling because those who have presided over them, from both parties, tend not to concede any fault. Officeholders develop policies and implement them, and when voters disapprove of the outcome, those in charge more often than not simply move on to the next thing, hoping the discontent gets forgotten, or else wave away the criticism as a function of ignorance or disinformation. WorkWorkWorkExclusive: Glint Solar grabs $8M to help accelerate solar energy adoption across EuropeNatasha is a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joining September 2012, based in Europe. She joined TC after a stint reviewing smartphones for CNET UK and, prior to that, more than five years covering business technology for silicon.com (now folded into TechRepublic), where she focused on mobile and wireless, telecoms & networking, and IT skills issues. She has also freelanced for organisations including The Guardian and the BBC. Natasha holds a First Class degree in English from Cambridge University, and an MA in journalism from Goldsmiths College, University of London. WorkWorkJoe Biden releases statement after Kamala Harris' election lossBiden continued: "She's been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage, and character. Under extraordinary circumstances, she stepped up and led a historic campaign that embodied what's possible when guided by a strong moral compass and a clear vision for a nation that is more free, more just, and full of more opportunities for all Americans." WorkCan This Peer-to-Peer Therapy Startup Disrupt the Telehealth Business? - Inc For many Americans seeking mental health counseling, finding a therapist can be stressful in itself, especially navigating the bureaucratic maze often required. There is the question of insurance coverage, not to mention whether or not one can find a credentialed expert who has availability and the right skillset to meet their needs. WorkWorkRepublicans Carry Ballot Gains to State HousesOne branch of state government that did not see any change in overall party numbers was the governor’s office. Out of 11 states with races on Tuesday, eight were wide open, with no incumbent running. But there were no upsets, and the current configuration of eight Republicans and three Democrats in those states did not change. WorkHow Trump Won, and How Harris LostHe overcame seemingly fatal political vulnerabilities — four criminal indictments, three expensive lawsuits, conviction on 34 felony counts, endless reckless tangents in his speeches — and transformed at least some of them into distinct advantages. WorkTrump's 2nd-Term Agenda Could Transform Government and Foreign AffairsHe has said he will fire Jack Smith, the special counsel who has brought indictments against him for mishandling classified documents and trying to overturn the 2020 election, and he has threatened to investigate President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and others who have angered him, including Republicans like Liz Cheney, the former congresswoman from Wyoming. WorkWorkWorkRoblox introduces new safety features for under-13s"We recognize the deadline is soon, but we greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us ensure Roblox is a safe and civil place for users of all ages to come together," it said in a post on the Roblox developer website. WorkHouse prices hit record high, says HalifaxDavid Stirling, an independent financial adviser at Mint Mortgages & Protection, said: "Estate agents are busy even in a higher interest rate environment and mortgage applications and approvals are still strong." WorkWhat Trump's Win Means for the Federal Reserve and Jerome PowellCongress granted the Fed independence from the White House so that central bankers would have the freedom to make policy decisions that brought near-term pain but long-term benefits. Higher rates are unpopular with consumers and with incumbent politicians, for instance, though they can leave the economy on a more sustainable path over time. WorkHere's What to Watch as the Fed Meets Thursday“The main takeaway is that his election injects a higher degree of uncertainty into the outlook both for growth and for inflation,” said Blerina Uruci, chief U.S. economist at T. Rowe Price. WorkWorkTech C.E.O.s Courted Trump Before the ElectionBut Mr. Trump heaped praise on Mr. Cook, the chief executive of Apple. He liked that Mr. Cook called him directly to discuss business and economic issues. Such direct engagement helped Apple avoid tariffs on many of its products, even as the Trump administration cracked down on other companies that were manufacturing in China. WorkA Master of the Media Evolved Yet Again in 2024Yet each of them was cited by name during the televised Trump victory celebrations early Wednesday. And the president-elect took a moment to single out a friend onstage: Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open golfing champion and YouTube star whose 56-minute video with Mr. Trump — in which the men called each other “partner” and traded tips on putting — amassed nearly 13 million views. WorkWorkRichard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91A report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2021 cited the project’s intervention on behalf of Issa Amro, described as a Palestinian human rights defender who was tried for “disturbing public order, hate speech, and insult” before an Israeli military court and a magistrate’s court in the West Bank city of Hebron. |
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