I want to follow up on the topic of language evolution that I took up in my previous newsletter about how the word “satisfying” has taken on a …
Continue readingThe U.S. imposes a new round of sanctions on Russians, including a woman close to Putin.
WASHINGTON — The State Department on Tuesday announced a major new round of sanctions on dozens of Russian companies and individuals to further …
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What makes a great family beach? Clean water for swimming, clean sand for sitting, sunning, playing or walking, and naturally occurring …
Continue readingGiuliani Is Unlikely to Face Criminal Charges in Lobbying Inquiry
As Rudolph W. Giuliani comes under intensifying scrutiny for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, another legal threat is quietly …
Continue readingThe U.S. imposes a new round of sanctions on Russians, including a woman close to Putin.
WASHINGTON — The State Department on Tuesday announced a major new round of sanctions on dozens of Russian companies and individuals to further …
Continue readingCongress Is Giving Billions to the Chip Industry. Strings Are Attached.
WASHINGTON — Amid a global semiconductor shortage, and as lawmakers dithered over a bill to boost U.S.-based chip manufacturing, Intel went to …
Continue readingChinese military drills circling Taiwan set up potential standoff.
Although much of the attention has been on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, the real potential for a military showdown will come after she …
Continue readingPelosi trip could take U.S.-China acrimony to new heights, analysts say.
BRUSSELS — The visit to Taiwan by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the highest-ranking official to travel there in decades, could take the acrimony between …
Continue readingCould China invade Taiwan?
After China announced military exercises in six sea zones close to Taiwan, the island’s defense ministry said it had no doubt what message …
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