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Trump policy Biden plans to overturn firstWhen Joe Biden begins his presidency this week, he will inherit a collection of crises that have not existed in generations - the coronavirus pandemic, economic turmoil, racial battles, and the…

The book has already been converted into a graphic novel, while independently published variations of the novel include "The Gay Gatsby" by BA Baker and the zombie-themed "The Great Gatsby Undead" by Kristen Briggs. (From the promotional…

(Would you like to receive this briefing by email? Here is the registration.)Good Morning.We cover the move to indict President Trump, the soaring U.S. coronavirus death toll and dwindling hopes in Kashmir.Democrats are driving impeachment…

Kadia Goba, Axios: Capitol Police came on the speaker to say there was a violation. When you walk into this marble building, it seems sacred to the people who work there. They just don't think about intruders getting access to that part…

As the world watches, a wounded American remains in turmoilSince the Second World War, much of Europe has viewed the US as a democratic model. The headlines in newspapers around the world on Thursday showed something else.The images of a…

What's the last great book you read?The last great book I read was "Permanent Record" by Edward Snowden.Are there any classic novels that you recently read for the first time?I stopped reading classic novels before I was 24 years…

The test of democracy in the USAToday Congress will hold a joint session to confirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden. The process is usually superficial, but this time the sitting US president refuses to accept the outcome and a…

A difficult year is coming to a muted endMost places in the world, from virtually coronavirus-free New Zealand to Ireland under lockdown, have now welcomed the arrival of 2021.As usual, there were fireworks and parties in Auckland. The…

We can help you celebrate. At Home has ideas on what to read, cook, see and do while staying safe at home.And now for the background story about ...Things our bosses said a lot this yearThe coronavirus pandemic gave a new dictionary in…

(Would you like to receive this briefing by email? Here is the registration.)Good Morning.We cover a German right-wing extremist terror suspect, a register for Spaniards who refuse the vaccine and a united front of former enemies in…