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Former U.S. Official Warns Against Russian-Backed 'Fiction' On Ukraine

Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 

At the impeachment inquiry inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump, a former National Security Council official said Russia is backing a "fictional narrative" of Ukrainian interference in U.S. affairs. Fiona Hill, who served as Trump's top Russia adviser, warned representatives "not to promote politically driven falsehoods," and called Ukraine "a valued partner of the United States."

6 Reasons Why the Most Hated Politician in Latin America Became President of Brazil

Ludwig von Mises Institute 

Jair Bolsonaro is likely to be the most despised politician in Latin America. At least among a certain portion of the population. Some say he is the “Trump of the tropics” — in a pejorative way, of course. Nonetheless, he was elected president of Brazil. So how could that happen? How could a “homophobic, misogynist and racist ‘thing’” (according to a piece published in The Guardian) become Brazil’s leader?

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The Rise and Fall of the Great American Cigarette

Jezebel.com 

Cigarettes were widely considered gross and disreputable at the beginning of the 20th century; by the end, they were on their way out of widespread public acceptability once more. In between, they were ubiquitous. The politics of that arc are the subject of a fascinating new work of history.

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World’s Most Optimistic Oil Trader Turns Bearish

Oilprice.com 

For virtually all of his career, legendary oil trader Andy Hall was a permabull when it comes to the price of oil. While that served him well for much of the past three decades as oil prices rose alongside China's ascent and relentless demand for crude, resulting in a personal fortune and making Hall one of the richest and most successful commodity traders in the world, it also was the reason for his demise, when after several years of declining oil prices following the OPEC near collapse on Thanksgiving Day 2014... Читать дальше...

Hospital Manta / PMMT

Archdaily.com 

The new Manta Hospital, located in the coast of Ecuador, is the third healthcare center that PMMT Architecture, based in Barcelona and Madrid, has built in this country. With more than 24.000 m2, it offers its services to 200.000 inhabitants of the city of Manta and has become a benchmark hospital, thanks to three main features: its universal accessibility measures, that make it absolutely inclusive; the hyperflexibility achieved by its the parametric design system; and the earthquake-resistant structure and façade. Читать дальше...



The Mysteries of “Baby Shark”

The New Yorker 

Lizzie Widdicombe on the children's song “Baby Shark,” which has been transformed into a viral video and live tour.

Electronics, Food and Beverages Targeted by Cargo Thieves in Q3

Ttnews.com 

Two national cargo theft reports found that top targets for thieves during the third quarter included food and beverages, electronics and nonconsumable household goods such as vacuum cleaners and cleaning products, but while one report found an increase in thefts, the other reported a decline.

The Downside of Tech Hype

Sciam.com 

It makes it harder for scientists, engineers and policy makers to understand how technology is changing and make good decisions

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China releases video of former UK official Simon Cheng 'in massage parlour' - The Times

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (ru) 

  1. China releases video of former UK official Simon Cheng 'in massage parlour'  The Times
  2. UK criticised for its treatment of worker 'tortured' in China  The Guardian
  3. Simon Cheng: China releases footage of former UK consulate worker 'soliciting prostitutes'  Daily Mail
  4. The Times view on the abduction of Simon Cheng: Bully Boys  The Times
  5. SNP chief slams China over torture of Scottish Government worker Simon Cheng  Daily Record
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A Mambo Expedition In The Valley Of The Sun

NPR (npr.org) 

Jazz Night stops by the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Hear a recap of a tour — the museum hosts more than 370 exhibits — and a performance by mambo big band Orquesta Akokán.

I'm Not A Top Tier MMO Raider But I Love Watching Them Stream

Kotaku.com.au 

2019 is the year of the online RPG, at least for me. Whether that’s the countless hours I’ve spent in Final Fantasy XIV or my curious wandering through WoW Classic, digital worlds have offered me grand adventures and dear friends. But a few experiences are still out of my reach: the toughest challenges, meant for the most elite players. So I’ve learned the strange joy of watching it all second-hand. More »

Matt Crafton Played NASCAR's Game And Won

Jalopnik.com 

Leading up to the NASCAR Truck Series’ championship race on Friday, where a title would be decided by the highest finisher of four drivers still in contention in that single race, the long shot this season, Matt Crafton, was asked about the potential for him to become the first winless champion in this era of NASCAR.

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