In 1997, I sat in a bar in Lan Kwai Fong with a Hong Kong Chinese family friend who had emigrated to America in the 80s. I mentioned the theory, popular at the time, that China would become more democratic as it got richer. He laughed in my face. 'They will never give up the...

Terrific reporting on what happens when an energy company creates a primary news site in a new desert. David Folkenflik

First all-staff with Katherine Maher, NPR’s new CEO, in conversation with Michel Martin.

In several Angles of CCTV Footage from this morning’s Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland; the Singaporean-Flagged Cargo Ship, M/V Dali which has been Identified as the Ship which Impacted the Bridge, can be seen suffering a Total Loss of Power at…

Apparent video of cargo ship hitting Francis Scott Key bridge.

Just to let you know my eight episode podcast, Face-Off: US vs China, drops soon. April 9. Joined by Rana Mitter on every episode. Talk to spies, diplomats, economists, and more. For some warmth, Yo Yo Ma. Funded by Carnegie Corp., out of Harvard Kennedy School.

An alternative version of history is being written right in front of our eyes. Take it seriously

First time I’ve seen this: Chinese state TV pushing out an AI-generated animation showing workers across America striking and rioting as a result of income inequality and democratic crisis.

Americans don't seem to realize that Trump's policy - 'Let Russia Win' - is slowly becoming America's policy. For more than 6 months, at his bidding, a minority in the House has blocked aid to Ukraine.

***Today is my first day at Bloomberg, where I will continue investigating U.S.-China tech and national security issues!***

The art technique of Paul Kenton, can you guess which city emerged?
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Why is Orban in Mar-a-lago? Because he was democratically elected - and after that, he changed his country's political system so that he could never lose. He altered the media, courts, voting; threatened business; captured the state; did corrupt deals with Russia and China.

THREAD: How to verify images online?

Social media is awash with false or misleading images, some of which get millions of engagements.

So, here's a simple guide on ways you can quickly check the veracity of an image you see on your social media feeds.

Sponsors have dropped at WBUR. The mgmt is working w/the union to try & avoid layoffs. If you donate to WBUR, you're donating to a union station.
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hugely important insight

.Semafor has news on the The New York Times request for The Atlantic to correct the Rubenstein story with false context on my quote. My full paragraph is here. 'Wong has a point.' In the spirit of honest journalism and ideas, The Atlantic should update the story. semafor.com/newsletter/03/…

Joyce Slocum did a masterful job building a regional public radio powerhouse, providing award-winning regional and national coverage of Texas politics, the border and beyond. Texas Public Radio NPR
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Hard to imagine such a scene in china these days

very important coverage and context on the staggering death toll in gaza by my colleague Aya Batrawy