Vox's 9 questions about the Hong Kong protests you were too embarrassed to ask by Jen Kirby does an excellent job of sketching out the political relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China, the history that created that relationship, the political controversies since the handback of Hong Kong to China in 1999, the eruption of protests last spring, the state's (mis)handling of those protests, and the political situations in both China and Hong Kong that led to the catastrophic failures in Chinese leadership. (Image: Studio Incendo, CC BY) (Thanks, Fipi Lele!)
Great backgrounder on the Hong Kong protests: what's at stake and how'd we get here?
CIA made plans to kidnap or assassinate Wikileaks' Julian Assange
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Over a year after George Floyd's death, lawmakers abandon the police reform bill named after him
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Social Democrats narrowly win German elections
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This epic bundle puts 5 of the most highly-rated software architecture eBooks at your fingertips
Just because you know how to whip up a mean spaghetti bolognese doesn't mean you have what it takes to open a successful restaurant. The same can be said with business and software development — the two are based in somewhat different wheelhouses but go hand in hand in a wide range of industries. Whether… READ THE REST
Enjoy your music and environmental awareness with over 25% off these headphones
Wouldn't it be nice to listen to your own music, while also still being aware of your surroundings? In-ear or over-ear headphones and earbuds can completely disconnect you from the outside world, making it unsafe while driving or even just walking or running. Luckily, these open-air Bluetooth Mu6 Ring headphones solve this issue, while providing… READ THE REST
This NFT and cryptocurrency wealth-building masterclass will turn your empty wallet into digital gold
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