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  America is sliding into a winter exile of alarming spikes in Covid-19 cases and deepening economic pain while an unconcerned lame-duck White House and a deadlocked Congress provide no political leadership (Source CNN). The darkest holiday season in modern history beckons, yet President Donald Trump and his closest aides, lowering after his election defeat, are doing little to save lives, apart from claiming credit for a vaccine that represents a way out of the nightmare of 2020 but remains months away for most American citizens.

Roald Dahl was the king of villainy when it came to conjuring up antagonists to instill fear in the hearts of the children reading his books. In “The Enormous Crocodile,” for example, a villainous creature cleverly disguises himself to get near enough to the kids he wishes to devour. And few fictional characters are as terrifying as Agatha Trunchbull in “Matilda.” 

Social media is a tool to not only engage with fans, but can be an extra revenue stream for many on the list below. Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are now lines of business for the most popular players on the planet. Ranked by their total following across the three biggest social media platforms, here are the most followed footballers. Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo is absolutely miles clear with almost 420 million social media followers. The Juventus forward has the sixth-most followers on Twitter and is top of the pile on Instagram and Facebook. Ronaldo’s 122 million Facebook likes put him almost 20 million ahead of anyone else. However, 243 Million followers on Instagram. You don't need to be the king of 888 tips and expert betting picks to know that Ronaldo is number one. Total followers: 418 million Neymar Brazil has a population of over 200 million. Barcelona is one of the biggest clubs in the world.  Paris Saint Germain’s support is growing. It’s a cocktail for a vast ...

Since  Donald Trump’s defeated in the US presidential elections, rumour has been on overdrive about a coming divorce between the president and First Lady Melania . Has she batted his hand away in public? Yes, but so has he. Has she wiped her hand on her dress after batting his hand away? Yes, but so what? Does that mean anything? In context, perhaps nothing. Melania has been a loyal soldier standing by her man in public events and campaign speeches. All couples have moments. Bad moments when they get on each other’s nerves. Good moments that inspire others to cheer. Melania inspires a lot of people. Her husband does too. Together, they somehow managed to get 71 million people to vote for Trump in the elections. So, who says they are getting divorced? One look at all the stories in the media and something is clear. Most of the confusion comes from the comments of Trump’s former TV show star-turned-advisor-turned-nemesis Omarosa Manigault Newman. Eight out of ten stories rely on quo...

President-elect Biden faces a wide range of policy options once he inaugurates in January. Among them may be renewing the role of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) as a valued source of insights to underpin decision making in the White House. His approval of an experienced hand like Avril Haines indicates his determination to do so. Biden's decades of government experience, he knows the importance of intelligence in national decision making. As a first step, Biden has chosen a new Director of National Intelligence (DNI) who has experience in both the IC and the White House that equip her to lead a renaissance in intelligence affairs. Central to such a renaissance would be renewed emphasis on the IC's continued commitment to delivering assessments and insights objectively and without political shading.  The law that established the DNI assigned specific authorities to the individual and the office. The DNI serves as the president's chief intelligence adviser, coordinates ...