ET Jake

“If they had the proper leadership, there are no limits on what they could accomplish. They are such kind, generous, capable people,”

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/09/china/tim-walz-china-ties-intl-hnk/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawEljEpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbFUriCz3tU7SBqsj66kplDWWadtP1x2OVknR1t5YVkPicP-ClhNRBQcLw_aem_qOPnh6FaJHZqxgC82xQwxw

Kamala Harris’ VP pick has a long history with China. But Beijing may not be happy about it | CNN Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ running mate has a decades-long connection with China. But in the eyes of Beijing, that may not necessarily be good news.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: North Korea performs diplomatic gymnastics They cheered Simone Biles and took selfies with their "foes" from the South - is this an-officially sanctioned charm offensive?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p-AgwsR8pw

Why The US Is Winning The Olympics (It’s Not) US FAKE MEDAL TALLYWe're now well into the Olympics, and at the end of Day 5, it was China at the top of the leaderboard. Wait, this says the United States a...

2nd story is more interesting...

Report on Trump assassination attempt; Rise; Modern Ark | 60 Minutes Full Episodes First, a report on the assassination attempt made on former President Trump. Then, a trip to an Austrian Alps camp for grieving Ukrainians. And, a look at an...

https://www.npr.org/2024/07/15/g-s1-8939/dont-think-heat-pumps-are-sexy-this-slow-jam-could-change-your-mind

Don't think heat pumps are sexy? This slow jam could change your mind Heat pumps are an important tool to stave off global warming. Two Berkeley musicians wrote a sultry anthem about them.

Goodbye Taiwan...it's been an unforgettable 17 years!

Thank you, Taiwan, for electing a president worthy of emulation!

Tsai Ing-wen: The president who reset Taiwan’s relationship with China Taiwan's outgoing president says boosting her country's military was the only way to defy China's threat.

To the curious... Besides Easter & Rammadan-- add this other Spring holiday:

Tomb Sweeping Festival, Explained｜Wish You Were Here Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the 15th day af...

Heros

Kenya's discreet church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers The church set up to welcome LGBT worshippers in a country that is growing more homophobic.

Monster review :)

This is Halloween - Nightmares Before Christmas Choose the correct Halloween vocabulary that you see. Most of the vocabulary is related to creatures.

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