Monday, February 20, 2023

Some predicted an imminent death for Twitter. It's still here. Can Elon Musk keep it alive?

Emirates Elon Musk

Back in mid-November, speculation ran rampant whether the lights would soon be turned off at the offices of Elon Musk's $44-billion acquisition. Months later, however, Twitter has so far defied those who were eulogizing the company, chugging along but still facing significant challenges.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/elon-musk-twitter-1.6749034?cmp=rss

Sunday, February 19, 2023

South says North Korea fires missiles as Kim's sister rails against U.S. presence in region

Koreas Tensions

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Monday, as the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un warned of turning the Pacific into a "firing range," heightening tensions in the region.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/north-korea-missiles-kim-yo-jong-1.6753931?cmp=rss

Don't send weapons to Russia for Ukraine war, U.S. warns China

US Blinken

U.S. intelligence suggests China is considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia, an involvement in the Kremlin's war effort that would be a "serious problem," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-war-china-weapons-russia-ukraine-1.6753853?cmp=rss

Mom who fled with baby after toxic derailment wants officials to 'drink the water' in Ohio town

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A couple with an infant son who fled their home after a toxic train derailment in Ohio earlier this month are not convinced it's safe to return home, despite what officials are saying.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ohio-train-derailment-residents-1.6753772?cmp=rss

What to do about a problem called Alex Ovechkin: A look at the NHLer's close ties to Putin

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Alex Ovechkin claims he’s “not in politics,” but the Russian hockey superstar has unabashedly supported Vladimir Putin for years, including in his last presidential campaign.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/alex-ovechkin-putin-1.6726430?cmp=rss