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Pakistani capital under lockdown to block rally by Imran Khan supporters
Government shuts down internet, blocks highways and brings in troops to stop protest by former PM’s supporters. Pakistan’s capital was put under lockdown as the government shut down the internet, ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Pakistan capital under lockdown as protesters call for Khan’s release
Supporters of jailed former prime minister march on Islamabad in latest threat to Shehbaz Sharif’s legitimacyWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Protesters demanding Imran Khan's release march on Pakistani capital. At least 6 people killed
Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan have broken through a ring of shipping containers blocking off the capitalWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after Imran Khan supporters are dispersed by police
Authorities have reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown, after using tear gas and firing into the air to disperse supporters of ...World - ABC News - 7 hours ago -
Covid lockdown sceptic is frontrunner to lead Trump health agency
Jay Bhattacharya at the NIH would be the latest ally of Robert F Kennedy Jr to take a role overseeing US healthcareBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
FirstFT: Trump pledges new tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico
Also in today’s newsletter, Citi slashes promotions and Telegram’s finances propped up by cryptoWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Trump picks Covid lockdown critic to lead top health agency
Bhattacharya was the face of the Great Barrington Declaration, which argued shutdowns were causing more harm than good.Top stories - BBC News - 14 hours ago -
Crony Capitalism Is Coming to America
Business success may increasingly depend on connections, not competence.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon who argued against COVID lockdowns to lead FDA
President-elect Donald Trump picks Johns Hopkins surgeon Marty Makary, who argued against pandemic lockdowns, to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Trump names COVID lockdown critic Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as pick for NIH director
President-elect Donald Trump is nominating a close ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as the head of the National Institutes of Health.Top stories - ABC News - 6 hours ago -
Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of Covid lockdowns, to lead National Institutes of Health
Donald Trump plans to nominate Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for his criticism of Covid lockdowns, to lead the National Institutes of Health.Politics - NBC News - 1 hour ago -
Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of Covid lockdowns, to lead National Institutes of Health
Donald Trump plans to nominate Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for his criticism of Covid lockdowns, to lead the National Institutes of Health.Top stories - NBC News - 1 hour ago -
Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals
Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?
India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Scale Farther and Faster with Founder-Friendly Capital
In your backyard, you set the rules and pick teams.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
What kind of capitalism does Trump believe in?
The president-elect would do well to remember what Adam Smith said about the role of ‘moral sentiments’World - Financial Times - November 8 -
Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase
The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
Our economic survival depends on unlocking green capital
Governments, companies and investors all have a vital role to play in funding the energy transitionWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end
Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...World - ABC News - November 12 -
Penguins Make First Move, Trading Eller To Capitals
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday afternoon.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
Russia Launches Missiles Against Ukraine’s Capital
The attack ended a two-month pause in missile strikes on Kyiv, which had only been hit by Russian drones during that period.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
At Least 1 Killed in Explosions in Brazil’s Capital
Two explosions rocked the area near the heart of the Brazilian government’s offices.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
How China Capitalized on U.S. Indifference in Latin America
Xi Jinping’s visit for summits and the inauguration of a port illustrates what some have called China’s economic marginalization of the U.S. in the region.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
Brazil authorities link bombing in the capital to extremist discourse
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice says he believes that the explosion outside the court in Brasilia was the consequence of frequent far-right attacks and hate speech targeting the country’s ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests
The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Pakistan police clash with Imran Khan supporters heading to Islamabad
The former PM has been in jail for more than a year but remains hugely popular.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
How Venture Capital Helped This Founder Secure a ‘Life-Changing Exit’
Moonshots Capital portfolio company eTailPet scaled up and attracted a buyer in just three years.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Tram derails and plows into a shop in Norwegian capital, only 4 lightly injured
Four people were injured when a tram derailed and plowed into a computer shop in downtown OsloWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3
Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3Sports - ABC News - October 30 -
Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals
Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget messWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
‘This is effectively a civil war’: despair in Haiti as gangs step up assault on capital
Fighters wielding guns and machetes have taken a key zone of Port-au-Prince as the beleaguered authorities try to restore order. The storming of Solino began in the dead of night with dozens of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds
Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.Business - The New York Times - October 30
