Month: April 2021
The democracy presidency
President Joe Biden delivers his first address to Congress. | Getty Images Biden sees his presidency as proving democracy — not authoritarianism — right for the world. There’s a quote often attributed to Winston Churchill, the former British premier: “Democracy
Read MoreRecord number of cases and deaths in India – but are mass gatherings to blame for COVID surge?
At the beginning of March, it seemed that India had the COVID-19 pandemic under control.
Read MoreFACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Emergency COVID-19 Assistance for India – Whitehouse.gov
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Emergency COVID-19 Assistance for India Whitehouse.gov
Read MoreChina launches key module of planned space station
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Thursday launched a key module of its planned permanent orbiting space station, state media reported, the first in a series of steps needed to complete the station around 2022. The module, named “Tianhe”, or “Harmony
Read MoreBiden Order To Require New Cybersecurity Standards In Response To SolarWinds Attack
Six months after one of the largest cyber attacks in history, the White House will set up formal cyber investigations, require companies to report breaches, and set software development standards. (Image credit: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreChina’s 2020 Census Data Expected To Show Declining Fertility Rate
China is poised to release once-a-decade census information that experts say will highlight a shrinking fertility rate — one of the country’s biggest long-term economic challenges.
Read MoreGerman Bankruptcy Officials Worry About Build-Up Of ‘Zombie Businesses’
Germany’s long lockdowns have pushed tens of thousands of small businesses to insolvency. The government freeze on insolvency requirements could lead to a wave of bankruptcies after this week.
Read MoreBig Government Is Back, And 3 Other Takeaways From Biden’s Address To Congress
President Biden made the pitch for a larger federal role, framed new programs aiding children as essential for the middle class and marked history in the House chamber with two top women. (Image credit: Jim Watson/AP)
Read More4 Takeaways From Biden’s Joint Address To Congress – NPR
4 Takeaways From Biden’s Joint Address To Congress NPR 6 takeaways from President Biden’s speech to Congress Los Angeles Times 5 takeaways from President Biden’s first address to Congress CNN What grade did Biden get on his speech to Congress CNN Biden’s first big
Read MoreIn The Ransomware Battle, Cyber Criminals Have The Upper Hand
Hackers say they’ve seized computer records from the Washington, D.C. police and are demanding ransom. As ransomware groups keep getting more sophisticated, law enforcement is struggling to keep up. (Image credit: Bill O’Leary/AP)
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