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Aunty Kathleen grew up having to 'yarn in secret'. Now she's helping revive her Indigenous language

Indigenous Australians and Native Americans come together in the Red Centre to learn, from each other, how they can save their languages from extinction.

ABC News · Aug 9, 2022

Biden Signs $280B CHIPS Act in Bid to Boost US over China

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a $280 billion bipartisan bill to boost domestic high-tech manufacturing, part of his administration's push to boost US competitiveness over China. Flanked by scores of lawmakers, union officials, local politicians and business leaders, Biden feted the legislation, a core part of his economic agenda…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 9, 2022

Biden, suddenly on a hot streak, signs semiconductor bill as businesses boost investment

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a broad competition bill into law Tuesday that will direct $52.7 billion toward domestic semiconductor research and development as part of an effort to make the U.S. less dependent on China and other Asian nations.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022

Editorial: Democrats finally get something done for President Biden. In the end, Manchin was more helpful than Sinema

As Democrats finally discovered reality and got some legislation moving, some mighty spurious arguments over the climate and energy bill emerged on both sides of the aisle.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 9, 2022

‘Everybody knew Jim Thorpe’: biographer David Maraniss on a pioneering athlete

Pulitzer winner’s new biography tells fascinating story of a Native American star recently recognised as a double Olympic champion

The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2022

One Year after Afghan War, Biden Struggles to Find Footing

The 12 months since the chaotic end to the US war in Afghanistan haven't been easy for Joe Biden. The new president was flying high early in the summer of 2021, the American electorate largely approving of Biden's performance and giving him high marks for his handling of the economy…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 9, 2022

Biden administration launches Africa strategy. But the real targets seem to be China, Russia

PRETORIA, South Africa — With Russia and China looming in the background, America’s top diplomat pitched a “new chapter” in U.S.-African relations on Monday, promising robust trade and calling for democracy despite political upheaval in much of the continent.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 8, 2022

America Needs More Foreign STEM Talent To Produce Semiconductors. The CHIPS Act Won't Fix That.

The U.S. is missing out on necessary high-skilled workers by faltering on immigration reform.

Reason · Aug 8, 2022

Scots lawyer John Watt jailed for 10 years over sex abuse against children in the Edinburgh area

John Watt QC was extradited from America and was found guilty of one charge of rape, one of indecent assault and three of indecent conduct committed at houses in the Edinburgh area between September 1973 and August 1987.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Top Scots lawyer John Watt jailed for 10 years over catalogue of sex abuse against children

John Watt QC was extradited from America and was found guilty of one charge of rape, one of indecent assault and three of indecent conduct committed at houses in the Edinburgh area between September 1973 and August 1987

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022