In Syria the Us Can Help Rebuild while Supplanting Russian Influence

What’s a Pecha Kucha? And How Can It Help Founders Stay On Brand While Scaling?

Yelitsa Jean-Charles, founder of Healthy Roots Dolls, shares her favorite strategy for sharing creative control.

Inc. - 1d

This Russian Tech Bro Helped Steal $93 Million and Landed in US Prison. Then Putin Called

In the epic US-Russian prisoner swap last summer, Vladimir Putin brought home an assassin, spies, and another prized ally: the man behind one of the biggest insider trading cases of all time.

Wired - Feb. 25

National dialogue conference kicks off in Syria as battered country seeks to rebuild

Syria’s new Islamist rulers kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference as a “rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country.

NBC News - Feb. 25

Syria's national dialogue conference kicks off as the battered country seeks to rebuild

Syria’s new rulers have kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference as an “exceptional and rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country after nearly 14 years of cvil war and the ...

ABC News - Feb. 25

While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On

The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the entire country.

The New York Times - 1d

US aid cuts are expanding Chinese influence

China is rapidly filling the vacuum left by the Trump administration's decision to freeze and reduce foreign aid, using strategic lending and infrastructure investments to counter American ...

The Hill - 2d

Tariffs can help US workers. But Trump’s doing them all wrong | Dustin Guastella

Trump’s levies won’t bring factories home. But combined with infrastructure investment, protectionism can be a progressive boon. In the run-up to the 2024 election, a lot of people were ringing ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Wraparound: How Much Did The Seth Jones Trade Help The Blackhawks' Rebuild?

Kick off NHL trade deadline week with rapid-fire hockey topics on The Wraparound.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

How the Blackhawks jump-started their rebuild -- and why they can contend soon

The Seth Jones trade returned a potential franchise goaltender in Spencer Knight. Here's how the future looks in the Windy City.

ESPN - 21h

Can Syria’s new rulers sustain its fragile peace?

Order is being maintained by a patchwork of factions. Combining them into a national security apparatus is a delicate process

Financial Times - Feb. 24

'We can finally return to Syria, but the island of Bute feels like home'

For the first time, Syrians fleeing civil war have a chance of returning home. But do those settled on Bute want to?

BBC News - 3d

Putin offers Russian and Ukrainian rare minerals to US

The proposal to give the US access to minerals would also include those from territories taken from Ukraine.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Can we lower toxic polarization while still opposing Trump?

I am highly critical of Trump because I believe he amplifies us-versus-them hostility.

The Hill - Feb. 22

Europe has a lot to do before it can exert real influence on a Ukraine peace deal

The continent’s role in any ceasefire will be limited unless countries commit more to Kyiv and the Zelenskyy-Trump relationship is repaired. Ukraine war: live updates Europe and the UK are ...

The Guardian - 4d

Need a New Roof Fast? This Company Can Help

Two industry outsiders say they’re the first to bring the roof-buying process online.

Inc. - Feb. 21

How animals can help fight climate change

It's widely known that humans' use of fossil fuels has contributed to the increase of planet-warming greenhouse gases. But animals might hold a key in combating climate change. Researchers on ...

CBS News - Feb. 22

Can debt relief help with collections debt?

If you're dealing with calls and letters from debt collectors, debt relief could provide the fix you're looking for.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Artificial intelligence can help predict the next pandemic

AI’s potential to detect and prevent disease is limitless, and allows us to address public health in a manner that is proactive, not just reactive.

The Hill - 5d

Who can help me with IRS tax debt?

If you owe the IRS money for back taxes and need some extra help, there are a few different options to consider.

CBS News - 2d

Can a HELOC help fight inflation? Experts weigh in

With inflation steadily rising in recent months, some homeowners may want to consider a HELOC for help. Here's why.

CBS News - 1d

Democrats ask for investigation into whether Musk is using government position to influence X advertisers

Democratic senators are asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate whether tech billionaire Elon Musk, a senior adviser to President Trump, is leveraging his government position to ...

The Hill - 5h

A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.

Wired - Feb. 19

US drives Ukraine war measure through UN with Russian backing

Security Council resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to conflict deals further blow to western unity

Financial Times - Feb. 24

FirstFT: US drives UN resolution on Ukraine war with Russian backing

Also in today’s newsletter, US companies left out of defence stock rally and BP abandons pledge to cut oil and gas output

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Russian, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul to discuss operation of embassies

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies

ABC News - Feb. 26

Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks

Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomats’ expulsions in the past years

ABC News - Feb. 27

IAEA defends use of Russian-controlled route to Ukraine nuclear plant

Yahoo News - 3d

Rebuilding Alexa: How Amazon is mixing models, agents and browser-use for smarter AI

In rearchitecting the upgraded Alexa voice assistant, Amazon turned to model mixing to bring agentic capabilities to devices.

VentureBeat - Feb. 26

‘Why am I so afraid to retire?’ I’m 60 and lost $1.2 million in a divorce. Can I rebuild my life?

“If the rule of 4% is applied, I could use savings and the proceeds from my house sale to buy a condo, and at 62 draw $110,000 per year.”

MarketWatch - 13h

Browns view Travis Hunter primarily as a WR, while Titans say he can play both ways

The Titans have the first pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

This Productivity Tip Can Help Improve Your Tax Season

You have to do your taxes and run your business. Here’s how to be productive at both.

Inc. - 5d

For sale by owner: Federal office buildings can help the housing crisis

The Trump administration is considering selling or canceling leases on thousands of empty federal buildings to help solve the dual problems of a surplus of empty federal office buildings and the ...

The Hill - 2d

These 5 actions can help protect your personal and financial data

Protecting personal and financial information should be part of a strategy to ensure overall financial well-being, regardless of the political climate.

CNBC - 2d

Can teaching employees poker skills help businesses thrive?

Jo Living says the skills required at a poker table can help employees in any business close deals and land promotions, and she's betting big on it.

CBS News - 2d

The Plight of Migrants Is Deeply Misunderstood. Can a Video Game Help?

Anima Interactive’s forthcoming game Take Us North aims to capture the lived experiences of those trying to cross the US-Mexico border.

Wired - 1d

Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?

Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade war

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Can Europe secure peace in Ukraine without the US?

With relations between Washington and Kyiv in tatters, we examine what can realistically be achieved for Zelenskyy. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Britain and France are trying, with ...

The Guardian - 4d

How Trump can strengthen the US Navy

The idea of the Shipyard Accountability and Workforce Support plan is to allow the Navy and its shipbuilders more flexibility in how they spend money.

The Hill - 3d

Martin Rowson on Britain desperately clinging to the US while Trump abandons Ukraine – cartoon

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Trump’s 2025 strategy: Use power while you have it and don’t worry about the polls

The president and the Republican Party seem not to be troubled by polls. They are adhering to a simple maxim: Political power is a terrible thing to waste. Use it while you can.

The Hill - 14h

In Syria the Us Can Help Rebuild while Supplanting Russian Influence

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