Was This Congo Deal About Mining? A U.S. company won a major mining deal in Congo, beating out a Chinese bidder that reportedly offered better financial terms. Now, questions are being raised about whether the firm actually has the mining experience to deliver.

China is facing pushback across Latin America but not in Brazil. Tulio Cariello joins Eric to explain what is driving this boom, and whether U.S. pressure can slow it down. Watch - tinyurl.com/mp3chp7s

Data centers and critical minerals refining are often promoted as pathways to industrial upgrading. But both require large amounts of reliable electricity, water, and infrastructure. For fragile economies, the opportunity cost is becoming harder to ignore.

As the U.S. seeks to reduce its reliance on Chinese-dominated mineral supply chains, Africa has emerged as a central battleground. Yinka Adegoke and Andrew Browne, editors from SEMAFOR, joined us to discuss how Africa has become a key front in the U.S.-China rivalry.

Corporate clients in Panama Canal are increasingly asking how to navigate U.S.-China competition, critical infrastructure risks, and growing scrutiny of Chinese-linked investments. Watch - tinyurl.com/3d7sxs8w

What Is China’s Global Security Initiative? China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) is often presented as a new framework for international security cooperation, but is it really new? Paa Kwesi Wolseley Prah breaks down the strategy.

The war with Iran is disrupting global energy markets and accelerating demand for China’s clean energy technologies across the Global South. Li Shuo joins Eric & Cobus to explain why China may be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Watch - tinyurl.com/metfurf6

Panama is now caught in the middle of a growing U.S.-China clash over control of strategic canal ports. Pedro Armada joins Eric to explain why Beijing’s pressure campaign may be escalating and why Panama’s options are narrowing. Watch - tinyurl.com/3d7sxs8w

Can Brazil Become China’s Export Hub for South America?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar from April 22 to 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. In Cambodia, Wang and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will hold strategic talks with local officials.

Repentance has sparked revivals throughout history #eyesonjesus #church #revival #discernment #welshrevival #god #atheist #Jesus #christian

Border rules just changed… again. Some call it progress. Others say it’s not even close. Either way, people are arguing. 👇 Fix or fail? 👉 No spin: www.theballotbeacon.com #laws #newlaw #breakingnews #usa #ballotbeacon

Employee-owned businesses circulate money 3x more than absentee corporate chains. The local multiplier effect is real. Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/Zp8locoNXpQ #EOT #LocalEconomy #RMEOC

Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son, Buster, is reportedly "not happy" about the idea of going through a second trial after his father's double murder conviction was overturned, according to a report. More: https://tinyurl.com/nw739j49 

Fox News guest appears to be wearing a face mask...

Posted 22 hrs ago by @meidastouch.com & @acyn.bsky.social Thank you @aoc.bsky.social 🔥💪💙 "meidastouch: AOC: This is what drinking water in Georgia looks like after Meta began data center construction in the community." #drinkingwater #water #Georgia #Meta #datacenter

*spit take* We are ALL bus people now 🤣🤣😭😭 #Pinks #ProudBlue

Karl Darlow. He’s in superb form and this save! Wow! Incredible! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 💙💛 #LUFC

21 Day Spring 🌷Wellness 🪴Tip Series: I’m bringing you 21 Days of tips and activities that are super easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Day 7- Let’s go outside! #wellness #wellnesstips #spring #chinesemedicine #nervoussystemhealing

"When we're working best as the Assembly, it's when we work together cross-party." At our event with the London Assembly yesterday, @carolinerussell.bsky.social shared her experience of working across political divides under a proportional system. Watch in full: www.youtube.com/live/BDnIo7W...

Izzy is not the kind of dog we usually share publicly. After a devastating accident involving machinery, she needed immediate life saving care just to survive. Against all odds, Izzy made it through 🐾💚 Her full story ⬇️ dogdeskanimalaction.com/patient-chip

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How world war 3 will be remembered #EpsteinFiles #DonaldTrump #iranisraelwar #WarCrimes #NWO #Israel #Iran

Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox following a Game 6 win to close out Minnesota: “The way we came out, the way that we started the game, and the way that we started the second half put us in a great position to win. And we were able to execute that.”

Aipac has to go. We send Billions to Isreal, we're the richest country in the world but no free Healthcare when Isreal has free Healthcare.. Greed. Tax the 938 people who hold $8 trillion in wealth 20% and they're still billionaires. The working Americans pay 29% average in federal tax.

"the best - definitely the longest, deep/ambient/house/techno (delete as applicable) track of 2026" www.theslowmusicmovement.org/post/%C3%B8j... For more low gravity house: www.submithub.com/link/ambient... #deephouse #ambienthouse #music #independent #alternative #artist #denmark

Low poly Hodela :> Allow me to properly debut Hodela, who has been floating around the back of my head for about a year (and appeared briefly as pixel art). Finally sat down to finish up her visual details. 600 triangles, two 128px square textures (one just so I can give her a variety of faces).

she's here! she's real! she's #gsv juste!

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Is it treason to add this to my summer playlist? 😂

"He doesn't know what he's talking about... the problems at the Washington Post were entirely created by him." @karaswisher.bsky.social tells @timmiller.bsky.social that Jeff Bezos is wrong twice: about the media business, and about the idea that cozying up to Trump is the only way to survive it.

This must be a nightmare for everyone living nearby 😔 Read more: www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/...

Heavy breathing….

On the album, SEMMELWEIS | "The entire action of SEMMELWEIS may be seen as a reflection – a fever dream or death dream – of Ignaz Semmelweis’ inner psyche at his life’s end..." Explore the album and pre-order: www.sonoluminus.com/sonoluminus/... #newmusic #contemporarymusic #sonoluminus

Five years ago during the pandemic, our other business wasn’t losing money fast enough so we decided to start a guitar business. 🤣🤘🎸 Luckily, it was a great decision.

During National Public Health Week, the Maryland Department of Health celebrates the thousands of public health professionals at MDH and beyond who work for the health and well-being of all Marylanders. #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW

Minus two Russian anti-submarine warfare aircraft and Iskander launcher Last night, Ukraine's drone forces destroyed two rare Tu-142 aircraft and an Iskander short-range ballistic missile system in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast. 📹 Madyar

Luke Kornet with the biggest block of his career

Frankfurter Jungstörche Tag 71: Endlich Jungfernflug! Doch dieses Ereignis wurde von einem freilaufenden Hund verdorben! Wer diesen Hund und die Stimme der Hundebesitzerin erkannt hat, bitte ihr sagen: Nie Hunde ohne Leine laufen lassen! (Video bitte mit Ton wiedergeben) #bird #DogWithoutLead

International News: March 17, 2026 A U.S. Navy warship on the way to the Middle East. The President and former presidents disagree about some communication. Plus, Cuba in a nationwide blackout. #Navy #Warship #Cuba #Blackout

We’ve just launched an online community for paying subscribers called Free Press Forum. Check it out: Original post

Scrolling check point: Portland, OR spring rain this morning.

Attention span collapse is now a clinical diagnosis. Average human attention: 8 seconds. Shorter than a goldfish. Mobile users: 24% lower sustained attention than a decade ago. This isn't a personality flaw. It's brain architecture changing in real time. Full video 👇

The Trump Administration is withholding Michiganders' food assistance for political gain, while doing nothing to reopen the government or address the growing health care affordability crisis in this country.

It's #LegHealthWeek- a campaign by Legs Matter to put a spotlight on leg health and issues such as #VenousDisease. Symptoms include aching legs, spider veins, swollen ankles and a feeling of heavy legs. See our factsheet for advice: bit.ly/2tiBs9K @adewilliams.bsky.social @rhianlast.bsky.social

Oh my, it was Mina herself!!! She almost scared us half to death. We asked her about the current state of the spark towers, and she had this to say:"I'm the mouse for the job. Squeaking plainly, I invented the towers, and I'm on my way to fix em. I'll be done with it faster than you can say cheese."

#PureVibes ✨

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Works. The benefits are proven not only for cats, but for the communities in which they live! Join us as we spread the word on the lifesaving power of TNR. Learn more at alleycat.org/TNR. #trapneuterreturn #communitycats #outdoorcats

#ImNotACopyCatBut I have taken turns dating twins.

On May 19, 2026, Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “This is an unprecedented moment with an attack on Black political representation, and it requires an unprecedented response.”

40 years ago... #Chornobyl: Anatomy of a Catastophe Listen here 🎧🎧 coldwarconversations.com/episode453/ #Chernobyl #coldwar #nuclearpower #Liquidators

I’ve started polishing the user interface for my dark fantasy game, Crimson Rest. This new themed UI is a better fit for the dark, crimson aesthetic. What do you think? ➡️ Wishlist 'Crimson Rest' on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3993140 #darkfantasy #indiedev #gamedev #psx #godot

Declassified 1951 CIA report: “Biochemical Resemblance Between Endoparasites and Malignant Tumours.” I didn’t expect so many people to ask me for personalized medical advice/plans 😭 I appreciate the trust 🙏🏽 but I’m still learning myself. #Cancer #Declassified #Disclosure #CancerResearch #Biopsy

ICO Marketing Budget Planning for Crypto Entrepreneurs Strategic ICO marketing budget planning helps crypto startups maximize investor reach, community growth, SEO performance, and long-term ROI. www.blockchainx.tech/ico-marketin...

Killer Cases follows real murder cases from the crime scene to the courtroom — with cameras inside for every twist, every testimony, and every verdict. Download our app and watch for free now! --> http://www.wwltv.com/watch

Del Nou Sardenya a Can Dragó Els aficionats de l'Europa, preparats per a l'inici del play-off d'ascens a Segona Divisió 16.15h @Esport3 https://3cat.cat/esport3/en-directe-europa-celta-fortuna-play-off-dascens-a-segona-a-esport3/noticia/3412428/

Learn #Irishtraditionalmusic on #tinwhistle #lowwhistle #woodenflute in a friendly group at Whistles Club #Sheffield. Wednesdays 10am #Meersbrook 6.45pm @dogandpartridge.bsky.social S1. £10 per session. #Beginners Welcome. #Yorkshire #Irish

Luna fails to keep an eye on Chibi-Usa, while Rei’s been informed by a fellow student that the neighboring club has been predicting students’ death, which she and Kotono decides to report. <S2ep1 (“Act 15: Rei - Sailor Mars”)> #SailorMoonCrystal

We’re all in this together! Join us for our upcoming Discussion Group! No prep required. No homework assigned. Just a safe space to meet up and talk with other people in the community who get it. 🗓️ Sunday, June 7th | 2:00 PM 📍 ACPL Main (Globe Room)

Nit d'aldarulls a Mataró: cinc detinguts, quatre de les quals a menors, per enfrontaments amb foc amb la policia https://www.ara.cat/societat/successos/nit-d-aldarulls-mataro-quatre-menors-detinguts-enfrontaments-foc-policia_1_5756713.html