China may sell TikTok's U.S. ops to Musk. This could benefit his xAI and X platform. US ban looms if sale doesn't occur by Jan 19th. TikTok denies rumors.
Rubio, seeking Secretary of State, warned of China's threat to US prosperity. He supports NATO but wants allies to contribute more. He criticizes globalization.
China's population fell for 3rd year to 1.408B. Aging & shrinking workforce pressures increase, despite 5% economic growth. Birth rates declining.
US TikTok faces ban Jan 19 due to a congressional bill. Trump may reverse it, contradicting previous stance. Biden admin seeks smoother implementation. TikTok needs guarantees to stay.
1943: Dobell's Archibald portrait of Smith was controversial, deemed a caricature. 1968: A US bomber crashed in Greenland, losing a nuclear bomb.
