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According to the Wall Street Journal, the Chinese Communist Party sees Elon Musk as a "trusted" partner who can be relied upon to steer TikTok in a direction the CCP would be okay with...

...which I suppose is the clearest indication we have ever had that Elon Musk is a danger to the United States.
China Officials Internally Discuss Option of TikTok Sale to Elon Musk
Beijing officials preparing options for after Donald Trump’s inauguration have examined possible openness to a deal with the owner of X.
www.wsj.com
January 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Bloomberg: The disdain the South African government has shown for the Stilfontein miners - about 100 of whom have starved to death - has scarred its human-rights record.

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
A Nightmare Unfolds in an Abandoned African Gold Mine
Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed. Sign up here to have it delivered to your email.
www.bloomberg.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM