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U.S. Officials Need to Explain the Stakes in Taiwan – War On The Rocks

“In the United States people are singularly oblivious of the close relation between peace and preparation.” –Alfred Thayer Mahan, 1912 Only 34 percent of Americans can find Taiwan on a map and they are even less aware of U.S. strategic interests there. The Chinese Communist Party leadership likely knows this. National will is critical for

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The Silksong hive is buzzing over a dev tweet that sees a chocolate cake, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Imagine Dragons all pointing with red string to the April Switch 2 Nintendo Direct

(Image credit: Team Cherry) I mean this with all the affection in the world—I cannot think of a single gaming community that is as cooked as the Silksong fanbase. “Cooked” as in, stewing in their own juices for so long that said juices have evaporated, leaving behind a shiny braised lump in a scorched pot.

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Ever wanted to become a published Warhammer author? Now’s your chance—and you only need to write 500 words

If you’ve ever dreamed of weaving grimdark tales of the Imperium and its many foes, or already have a secret folder full of your Fabius Bile x Belisarius Cawl fanfic, your time is now. Black Library—the home of Warhammer novels—has once again flung open its doors and put out an open call for pitches. All

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How African VC firm Oui Capital returned its first fund with Moniepoint’s unicorn exit

At a recent investor meeting, early-stage African investor Oui Capital informed limited partners that it had returned its $4 million debut fund following the sale of some shares in the business banking platform Moniepoint. The African fintech unicorn has so far proven to be a standout investment for five-year-old Oui Capital. When it launched its

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Today’s Refinance Rates by State – Jan. 17, 2025

Editor’s Note: Investopedia will not publish daily mortgage rates news on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will return to our daily coverage on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The states with the cheapest 30-year mortgage refinance rates Thursday were New York, California, New Jersey, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

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Qorvo Stock Soars as Starboard Value Takes Stake in Chipmaker

Published January 17, 2025 12:05 PM EST Pavlo Gonchar / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Key Takeaways Qorvo shares jumped 11% Friday when hedge fund Starboard Value made a significant investment in the maker of radio frequency and power semiconductors. A regulatory filing shows Starboard owns 7.29 million shares, which equates to a

Bitcoin hits new all-time high above $109K ahead of Trump’s inauguration – Cointelegraph

Bitcoin hits new all-time high above $109K ahead of Trump’s inauguration  Cointelegraph Bitcoin Rises to Fresh Record Ahead of Trump Inauguration in US  Bloomberg Bitcoin surges past $100,000 as Trump reportedly plans to unveil new crypto policies  CNBC Bitcoin Price News: BTC Sets Record High Above $109,000 Ahead of Donald Trump Inauguration  CoinDesk Trump Bullishness Pushes Bitcoin To 4-Week