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Nov 14 2022
Perspectives Blog
Inoculate Yourself Against Election Misinformation Campaigns – 3 Essential Reads
This piece originally appeared on The Conversation, which AllSides rates as Lean Left. It was written by Jeff Inglis, Freelance Editor. This piece was published before the midterm elections, but it's important to stay vigilant in spotting misinformation throughout the year.
As the midterm elections approach, Americans are already being subjected to misinformation campaigns, often
"The Conversation" ContributorJun 01 2021
Headline Roundup
Hack Cuts Off Nearly 20% of US Meat Production
JBS S.A., the world's largest meatpacking company, has cut off livestock slaughter at its five biggest U.S. plants following a weekend cyber attack. The stoppage reportedly halts nearly 20% of U.S. meat production, and may cause temporary food service shortages and rises in meat prices. JBS told the White House that the hack likely came from Russia; the White House says it has contacted Russia
The Daily Caller Reuters BloombergMar 03 2022
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China Asked Russia to Delay Ukraine War Until After Olympics, U.S. Officials Say
A Western intelligence report said senior Chinese officials told senior Russian officials in early February not to invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, according to senior Biden administration officials and a European official.
The report indicates that senior Chinese officials had some level of direct knowledge about Russia’s war plans or intentions before
New York Times (News)Jul 01 2022
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U.S. basketball star Griner goes on trial in Russia on drug charges
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial in a court on the outskirts of Moscow on Friday to hear drug charges that could see her serve up to 10 years in a Russian jail.
Griner, 31, was formally told at this first hearing that she was charged with intentionally importing narcotics into Russia. She spoke to say she understood the charges. The judge set the next hearing for July
ReutersMar 31 2022
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Biden turned the ruble into rubble. Then it quickly came back.
A raft of punishing sanctions sent Russia’s currency crashing in the weeks after the invasion of Ukraine. Barely a month later, the ruble has staged a dramatic recovery — putting pressure on the Biden administration and its allies to deploy even tougher measures to undercut the Kremlin’s ability to finance the war.
The Russian currency, which was trading at about 84 rubles to the dollar
PoliticoMar 10 2022
Analysis
How will Russia’s war with Ukraine end? Here are 5 possible outcomes
Less than two weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the country’s people and armed forces continue to mount a staunch — and undeniably brave — resistance against Russian forces.
But for all of Ukraine’s heart and courage in facing down multiple, sustained attacks from Russia’s military in the north, east and south of the country, many analysts and strategists believe it is only a
CNBCMar 10 2022
Analysis
5 potential outcomes for the Russia-Ukraine war
The war between Russia and Ukraine is still ongoing and it’s unclear when it will end.
What’s happening: Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February, with Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting the move was a military operation.
Since that time, major cities across Ukraine have been attacked with missile strikes. Hospitals, Holocaust memorials and civilian-filled areas
Deseret NewsApr 13 2022
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What are zero-covid lockdowns costing China’s economy?
China’s 5.5% GDP target for 2022 is the least ambitious goal the country has had in three decades, but it’s already looking challenging in the face of ongoing lockdowns, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
China’s continued zero-covid approach is “bound to pose another headwind to the already decelerating economic growth,” said a note from French investment bank Natixis in March,
QuartzAug 08 2022
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US pledges $1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine
The Biden administration said Monday it was shipping its biggest yet direct delivery of weapons to Ukraine as that country prepares for a potentially decisive counteroffensive in the south against Russia, sending $1 billion in rockets, ammunition and other material to Ukraine from Defense Department stockpiles.
The new U.S. arms shipment would further strengthen Ukraine as it mounts the
Associated PressJan 26 2022
Analysis
Why Germany might be the West's weak link in the Russia-Ukraine standoff
With Ukraine under growing threat from Russia, the United States and its NATO allies across Europe are stepping up their response.
But there is one notable country that appears to be holding back: Germany.
As Russian troops have massed on the Ukrainian border, Berlin has resisted pressure from its allies and neighbors to deliver arms to Ukraine while urging “prudence” when it
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