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News Round-Up
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
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And Finally…
In this week's London Calling, the talking points are Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, Boris's uncertain future and whether Marine Le Pen's 42% of the vote means France is more racist than Britain.
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Futility of Lockdowns Exposed as Covid Infections in Shanghai Continue to Rise
In further proof of the futility of restrictions in suppressing an infectious respiratory virus, reported infections in Shanghai continue to rise amidst one of the world's strictest lockdowns.
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Twitter Accepts Musk’s Offer
Twitter is poised to accept Elon Musk's offer to buy the social media company after the free speech-loving entrepreneur unveiled a $46.5 billion financing package over the weekend.
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Markets Tumble as Beijing Lockdown Threatens
Markets have been spooked by the prospect of the severe Shanghai lockdown – now in its fourth week – being extended to Beijing as one district in the city is sealed off following a few dozen positive Covid tests.
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Google to Users: Big Brother is Watching You
Google is rolling out a new 'inclusive language' tool that suggests politically correct alternatives to words like 'landlord' and 'housewife' as you type.
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U.S. Foreign Policy: Do as I Say, Not as I Do
The US has demanded China not build a military base in the Solomon Islands. If it had applied the same principles to Russia that it applies to itself, we might have been able to prevent the war in Ukraine.
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News Round-Up
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
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Chinese Officials Cage Up Shanghai Residents Suspected of Having Coronavirus
Authorities in Shanghai have started fencing off areas were residents are suspected of having Covid and fears that similar measures will shortly be taken in Beijing have prompted panic buying.
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Joe Rogan Gained Two Million Subscribers After Being Accused of Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation
Woke artists and musicians accused Joe Rogan of spreading COVID-19 misinformation and demanded he be kicked off Spotify. The result? He gained two million new subscribers.
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