Category: Nations
‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ Review: The National Finds Its Way Back
Wall Street Journal The band—whose members have been busy scoring films and producing Taylor Swift records, among other things—comes together again for a wry, melancholy album of remarkable focus. https://www.wsj.com/articles/first-two-pages-of-frankenstein-review-the-national-finds-its-way-back-fb29dddd
Read MoreBed Bath & Beyond plans to liquidate. Here’s what it means for you.
Washington Post Answers to your questions about coupons, returns, store closures and more, as well as how the Chapter 11 filing might play out for Buy Buy Baby. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/24/bed-bath-beyond-bankruptcy-coupons-closing/
Read MoreUkraine’s Spring Offensive Comes With Immense Stakes for Future of the War
New York Times Without a decisive victory, Western support for Ukraine could weaken, and Kyiv could come under increasing pressure to enter serious peace talks to end or freeze the conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/us/politics/ukraine-russia-war-spring-offensive.html
Read MoreProud Boys Jan. 6 Trial Nears Its End as Prosecutors Make Final Pitch
New York Times Defense lawyers at the trial of five members of the far-right group argued that prosecutors had failed to prove the Proud Boys were carrying out a plan when they stormed the Capitol. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/us/politics/proud-boys-jan-6-sedition-trial.html
Read MoreUS-South Korea summit: Taiwan, semiconductors on agenda between Joe Biden and Yoon Suk-yeol
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Very robust discussion’ on fraught topics expected for second state visit hosted by Biden administration and first involving an Indo-Pacific leader. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3218217/us-south-korea-summit-taiwan-semiconductors-agenda-between-joe-biden-and-yoon-suk-yeol?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Charging Decisions’ in Trump Probe Will Come in Summer, Atlanta Prosecutor Says
Wall Street Journal Atlanta-area District Attorney Fani Willis sent a letter to local law-enforcement agencies warning of the potential for violent reactions to her announcement. https://www.wsj.com/articles/charging-decisions-in-trump-probe-will-come-in-summer-atlanta-prosecutor-fani-willis-says-8a830d9b
Read More‘Power Players’ Review: Sportsmen in Chief
Wall Street Journal Ever since Washington tossed a stone across the Rappahannock, athletic prowess has been an asset to our presidents. https://www.wsj.com/articles/power-players-review-sportsmen-in-chief-9c9c16d7
Read MoreGive Jimmy Lai a Nobel
Wall Street Journal Natan Sharansky endorses a peace prize for the imprisoned Hong Kong newsman. https://www.wsj.com/articles/give-jimmy-lai-a-nobel-ccp-china-trial-beijing-nominated-prison-democracy-freedom-hong-kong-b8eba334
Read MoreJohn Raisian, a Guardian of Freedom
Wall Street Journal He built the Hoover Institution into a renowned bastion. https://www.wsj.com/articles/john-raisian-a-guardian-of-freedom-rip-hoover-institution-free-market-eastern-europe-scholars-85d455a7
Read MoreIn Sudan, Another ‘Democracy’ Push Fails
Wall Street Journal The U.S. tried to impose a ‘transition.’ The local players were a lot more practical. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-sudan-another-democracy-push-fails-middle-east-rsf-khartoum-state-department-sanctions-db4f610e
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