FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, Annouces North American Sites that Will Host 2026 World Cup

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North America will host the 2026 World Cup, giving it an opportunity to brand itself as a cohesive regional power.
January 6 at the US Capitol
A comparison of the US and troubled nation-states shows the difference is smaller than one might believe.
Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson at Confirmation Hearing
Confirmation hearing of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson reveals partisanship taking precedence over good governance
Former Afghan Minister of Finance, now a DC uber driver
Understanding the broader context of societal development may help the former Afghan Minister of Finance to deal with his loss.
Dip in Russian Economy due to Sanctions

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The Economic War benefits Ukraine in the long-run, the concern is how long Ukraine can hold out.
Ukrainian police officer surveys site of missile strike
Ukraine faces a war similar to Finland 80 years ago, though technology has opened new fronts.
News Deserts across the US
The demise of local news in America challenges the underlying premise of a democracy--an informed citizenry
COVID testing in China, January 2022

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China uses its success in handling COVID as a tool for influence at home and abroad.
Map of Western Eurasia

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Vladimir Putin knows the long-term impact of not bringing Ukraine back into the Russian-fold now.