How Taiwan Became the World's Most Perilous Geopolitical Chokepoint
Eyck Freymann on the biggest flashpoint of them all. Source link
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Beyoncé’s Run The World Celebrates Fifteen Years Of Female Empowerment Anthems
Beyoncé delivered one of the most powerful anthems in music history fifteen years ago today with the release of ‘Run The World (Girls).’ The PopBase account marked the milestone on social media, reminding fans everywhere that Queen B’s empowerment masterpiece dropped on April 22, 2011. Fam, let’s be real – this song didn’t just hit…
No evidence Epsom rape took place as reported, say police
The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police. Source link
South Korea deploys thermal imaging cameras in search for escaped zoo wolf
The male wolf, named Neukgu, escaped a zoo in the central city of Daejeon on Wednesday, officials said. Source link
Fernandes would win Ballon d'Or at Man City – Pogba
Paul Pogba believes Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes would be in contention to win the Ballon d’Or if he played for a team like Manchester City. Source link
Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake. Source link
Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Which Should You Get?
Waiting in line is sometimes part of life, but at the airport, it doesn’t have to be. If you’re a frequent flier based in the US, you—and your partner (thank us later)—should consider enrolling in TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, two programs that allow airline passengers to zoom through faster lines at airport security, the…
Alan Bersten Scores Over 8,700 Likes With a Playful Visual Challenge
Alan Bersten posted a visual challenge on Instagram on Wednesday. The post earned 8,733 likes on the back of a three-word caption: “Spot the difference.” He paired the image with what appears to be a side-by-side visual comparison and offered nothing further by way of explanation. His followers did the rest. They clearly did. Over…
Pritzker: Voting Rights Act ruling 'an attack on a crown jewel of our democracy'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a Louisiana voting map, calling it an “abomination.” “It is an attack on a crown jewel of our democracy,” Pritzker said during a press conference on Wednesday. In a 6-3 decision on Wednesday, the high court ruled that Louisiana’s addition of……
SAG-AFTRA Deal Stirs Concerns on Artificial Intelligence and Pensions
SAG-AFTRA leaders are beginning the process of selling their new studio contract to the membership, amid lingering concerns about artificial intelligence and the merger of two pension funds. The deal, unveiled on Monday, allows studios to use synthetic performers only if they bring “significant additional value” to a project. It also requires studios to notify…