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US spy chiefs say Putin is likely to escalate in Ukraine with no concern for civilian casualties
March 9, 2022
US spy chiefs say Putin is likely to escalate in Ukraine with no concern for civilian casualties
(CNN) – The US intelligence community believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin views the conflict in Ukraine as a “war…
Cybersecurity firm says Chinese hackers breached six US state agencies
March 9, 2022
Cybersecurity firm says Chinese hackers breached six US state agencies
Washington (CNN)A Chinese government-backed hacking group has breached local government agencies in at least six US states in the last…
China’s amateur investors are betting big time on a boost to Russian trade
March 8, 2022
China’s amateur investors are betting big time on a boost to Russian trade
Hong Kong (CNN Business) – Chinese retail investors are snapping up stocks with even the slightest link to trade with…
Ukraine slams Moscow’s offer to evacuate civilians to Russia and Belarus as ‘immoral’
March 8, 2022
Ukraine slams Moscow’s offer to evacuate civilians to Russia and Belarus as ‘immoral’
Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) – Ordinary Ukrainians living in some areas under attack by Russian forces faced a cynical proposal on…
Taiwan watches China as China and the world watch Ukraine
March 8, 2022
Taiwan watches China as China and the world watch Ukraine
Seoul, South Korea (CNN) – China is closely watching the events in Ukraine to evaluate its own strategy towards Taiwan,…
First January 6 trial heads to jury deliberations in litmus test for DOJ’s Capitol riot prosecutions
March 8, 2022
First January 6 trial heads to jury deliberations in litmus test for DOJ’s Capitol riot prosecutions
(CNN) – Prosecutors doubled down on their portrayal of the legislator-hating, gun-toting, right-wing extremist Guy Reffitt as the person who…
The digital Iron Curtain: How Russia’s internet could soon start to look a lot like China’s
March 8, 2022
The digital Iron Curtain: How Russia’s internet could soon start to look a lot like China’s
(CNN Business) – Like much else about the country, Russia’s internet has long straddled East and West. Russian citizens, unlike…
Study links even mild Covid-19 to changes in the brain
March 8, 2022
Study links even mild Covid-19 to changes in the brain
(CNN) – People who have even a mild case of Covid-19 may have accelerated aging of the brain and other…
Zelensky’s heroism is coming up against Western red lines
March 8, 2022
Zelensky’s heroism is coming up against Western red lines
(CNN) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is like the West’s moral conscience, with his daily video commentary highlighting his country’s…
Face masks expired? How to tell, plus why you should hold onto them despite easing restrictions
March 7, 2022
Face masks expired? How to tell, plus why you should hold onto them despite easing restrictions
(CNN) -Mask mandates may be lifting in many parts of the United States, but don’t ditch your face coverings just…