Month: February 2021
Scandals In China Bring Calls For More Regulation Over Tech Companies
A series of corporate scandals have sparked new anger among China’s younger generation and bolstered calls for greater corporate regulation.
Read MoreEnthusiasm Fades for Covid-19 Antibody Treatments in South Korea
The introduction of a new treatment in South Korea was met with skepticism as previously approved antibody drugs have had limited impacts on aiding recoveries from Covid-19.
Read MoreThe U.S. Military Needs to Fight Extremism in Its Own Ranks. Here’s How
The storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6 was notable for a variety of reasons, but what stood out for me as a retired senior officer of the armed forces was the obvious influence of military tactics, techniques, and
Read MoreSenate Lawmakers Back Biden’s Stimulus but Reject Minimum Wage Increase
Democrats agreed to limit direct checks for high earners but rejected several Republican amendments to a budget resolution key to passing the president’s $1.9 trillion rescue plan.
Read MoreKremlin pans Biden’s ‘very aggressive rhetoric’ against Russia
Spokesman says Moscow ‘will not heed patronizing statements’ after US president warns Washington will no longer ‘roll over’ in face of Russian actions
Read MoreDublin’s Frontline Ventures raises new $83.8M seed fund for European B2B startups
Dublin-based Frontline Ventures has released details of its new €70 million ($83.8M) Frontline Seed fund III which will be aimed at European B2B startups. The new fund will bring Frontline’s total funds under management to €250 million, deployed out of
Read More‘There is real teeth to this’: Legal experts weigh in on Smartmatic’s $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox News – CNN
‘There is real teeth to this’: Legal experts weigh in on Smartmatic’s $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox News CNN 43% of Men Believe There Was Widespread Voter Fraud in Election, Compared to 29% of Women: Poll Newsweek Dominion demands Facebook, YouTube, Twitter,
Read MoreUAE massively cut aid to Palestinians after normalization with Israel — TV
Report confirmed by UNRWA says funds dropped from some $50 million a year to just $1 million in 2020, in possible retribution for Palestinian animosity over peace deal
Read MoreSenate Passes Budget Resolution, Vice President Harris Breaks Tie
The budget resolution would allow Democrats to bypass the GOP and pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion covid relief bill with no Republican support. (Image credit: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreSasse’s message to Nebraska GOP as he faces censure: ‘Politics isn’t about the weird worship of one dude’ – CNN
Sasse’s message to Nebraska GOP as he faces censure: ‘Politics isn’t about the weird worship of one dude’ CNN Republican Party Split Hits Congress, States And Local Parties NPR GOP Sen. Ben Sasse slams Nebraska GOP over censure: ‘Politics isn’t about the
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