NATO expansion: a return to normality or provocation
Krauthammer argues NATO expansion to Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic is a decisive move to bind Central Europe to the West and deter Russian influence. He says the expansion openly counters Russia and marks a rebalance after the Cold War, portraying it as the simplest foreign policy choice of the decade.
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Intelligence and genes shape learning and earnings
Beck discusses two Scientific American studies by Plomin and DeFries showing genetics account for about half of intelligence differences and learning abilities, with environment also influential. A second study by Murray from the American Enterprise Institute links IQ to adult income, using siblings to compare outcomes. the piece argues for early learning programs and policy attention while noting enduring inequalities.
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Pol Pot dies as Cambodia faces future rulers and justice
Pol Pot dies at 73 in a jungle hideout, while remaining Khmer Rouge figures like Ta Mok elude justice. Hun Sen, a former Khmer Rouge, now leads a bloodily cautious regime aiming to tighten control and rig elections to resume foreign aid. The United States bears historical responsibility for Cambodia's turmoil through Vietnam and Cold War policy.
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Banks Spin On Safekeeping Checks And Fees
Stewart, a chemist for the Dayton Daily News, critiques bank spin about Check Safekeeping charging a dollar monthly to store canceled checks and eliminate the Enclose Item(s) With Statement Charge. He notes bulging files and the questionable value of postages versus savings.
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This Day in History and Birthdays
On April 19 1998 the day marks history events from 1982 when Sally Ride became the first woman chosen for a US space mission to 1993 when David Koresh and followers died in Waco Texas. Birthdays include Roger Sherman Eliot Ness Glenn Seaborg Don Adams Hugh O Brian Jayna Mansfield and Dudley Moore. A 1979 note recalls Magic Johnson being drafted by the Lakers and a 1970 weather event saw a tornado lift a woman in Annabella Utah.
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