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It’s getting harder to know Who’s Who
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Effective non-altruism: Elon Musk’s foundation
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How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
Campaign for California’s Billionaire Tax Pins Its Hopes on Influencers and Social Media
Supporters of a California wealth tax are short on cash and are relying on cheaper campaign methods to get their word out.
Idaho Voters Will Pick Their State Gun on Tuesday
An advisory referendum will give Idahoans a choice of six weapons to make their state gun, though none of them are exactly linked to their state.
Thune goes all-in on campaign trail as Schumer stays on bench, faces rejection from fellow Dems
John Thune campaigns across key states while Chuck Schumer shifts to virtual events and faces growing resistance from his own party's candidates.
Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
Hello Kitty company cuts ties with Japanese spy show after China outcry
Sanrio ends association with TV drama Vivant after China says portrayal of ruthless Chinese agents is ‘deliberate smear’The company behind the successful Hello Kitty franchise has apologised and ended its...
Trump Administration Moves to Close East Potomac Park to Begin Golf Project
The government said in a court filing that it would meet the Nov. 15 deadline set by President Trump to close East Potomac Park to build a championship golf course...
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
Alaska Governor Orders Investigation Into Peltola Campaign Over Second Dan Sullivan Recruitment Claims
President Trump had lashed out at Mary Peltola after The New York Times reported that her campaign and national Democrats helped recruit spoiler candidates to the race. He offered no...
El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti to rescue four missing soldiers
The troops are trying to recover four military personnel who went missing in an ambush on the outskirts of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.