October 2019

2nd Official Is Weighing Whether to Blow the Whistle on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings

WASHINGTON — A second intelligence official who was alarmed by President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine is weighing whether to file his own formal whistle-blower complaint and testify to Congress, according to two people briefed on the matter. The official has more direct information about the events than the first whistle-blower, whose complaint that Mr. Trump

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The Archers’ soothing ‘soundscape’ released as podcast

Image caption Pip, David and Ruth Archer are familiar to Radio 4 listeners For avid Ambridge fans, Saturdays normally mean the absence of The Archers from Radio 4. But now a “soundscape” based on the long-running soap hopes to fill the gap. The new 10-minute podcast depicts the programme’s fictional setting on a Saturday, without

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Trump Denies Quid Pro Quo for Ukraine, but Envoys Had Their Doubts

In other words, the Ukrainians would issue their statement committing to the investigations Mr. Trump wanted only after the White House visit was scheduled. “Once we have a date, will call for a press briefing, announcing upcoming visit and outlining vision for the reboot of US-UKRAINE relationship, including among other things Burisma and election meddling

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PayPal drops out of Libra, Facebook’s payments project

PayPal has pulled out of Facebook‘s digital currency project, known as Libra, a blow to the social media company that has faced stronger-than-expected scrutiny over its proposed creation of an alternative payments system. The digital payments company said Friday it is withdrawing from the Libra Association so it can focus on its existing businesses. “Facebook

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