Month: November 2021
Israel prepares to launch giant missile-detecting balloon over north
Sensors onboard the aerostat are meant to identify incoming long-range munitions; move comes amid ongoing efforts by the Israeli Air Force to improve aerial defenses
Read MoreGlenn Youngkin Defeats Terry McAuliffe in Virginia Governor’s Race
Mr. Youngkin, a former private equity executive making his first run for office, focused on education and taxes while projecting a suburban-dad image to create distance from former President Trump.
Read MoreFacebook to shut down facial recognition system, delete data on 1 billion people
Move by beleaguered company comes amid growing concerns about tech and its misuse by governments, police; parent company Meta appears to be looking at new ways to identify people
Read MoreFirst Thing: Republican wins Virginia governor’s race in blow to Biden – The Guardian
First Thing: Republican wins Virginia governor’s race in blow to Biden The Guardian Early results coming in from Virginia governor race CBS News How did Youngkin, Republicans win Virginia? They fought the culture war | Opinion Deseret News Opinion | Glenn Youngkin crafts
Read MoreBiden Says Xi, Putin Cede Climate Influence by Missing Glasgow Summit
The comments marked the second time in recent days that President Biden had singled out Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for not attending the climate summit in person.
Read MoreAttack on Kabul Military Hospital Leaves at Least 23 Dead
Islamic State militants stormed Afghanistan’s main military hospital and killed at least 23 people in the latest eruption of violence since the country’s U.S.-backed government collapsed in mid-August.
Read MoreA Rabbi Searches for a Congregation in Saudi Arabia, Birthplace of Islam
Jacob Herzog wants to offer religious services to Jewish expats. So far, the kingdom isn’t interested, but he’s undaunted; ‘Have to make a leap of faith.’
Read MoreTariffs to Tackle Climate Change Gain Momentum. The Idea Could Reshape Industries.
Wealthy nations are proposing tariffs on imports like steel and cement that result in high carbon emissions. The proposals could boost U.S. manufacturers—but could also undermine world trade rules and even trigger trade disputes.
Read MoreVisa Restrictions on Chinese Students Endanger U.S. Innovation
A Trump-era ban has made it all but impossible for Chinese nationals from universities with close ties to China’s defense industry to obtain visas to study in the U.S.
Read MoreArtist Ai Weiwei on his father’s exile and hopes for his own son
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei about his new memoir, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows.
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