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The article discusses the new adaptation of the novel "Shogun" by James Clavell, which was originally made into a miniseries in 1980. The new adaptation takes a broader view of the story, moving beyond the perspective of the Western outsider to explore a fracturing society in feudal Japan. The series follows the story of John Blackthorne, an English mariner who becomes entangled in the political intrigue and power struggles of Japan. The new adaptation is praised for its compelling characters, ingenious plot, and universal themes, and is considered a genuine masterpiece. The series airs on FX and Hulu. [Extracted from the article]

James McBride is praised as a great novelist who defies gravity with his storytelling. His works, including "The Color of Water," "The Good Lord Bird," "Kill 'Em and Leave," "Deacon King Kong," and "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store," address deep American wounds with love, rage, and wit. McBride is also described as a kind and wise friend who maintains his sense of humor and powerful ability to communicate even in difficult times. The author of the article, Ethan Hawke, believes that if McBride is one of the most influential artists in America, there is hope for the country. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines the growing influence of China on Latin American through foreign trade deals and economic assistance. Topics discussed include Chinese investments in the region which are focused on infrastructure such as ports, roads, and dams, the political returns reaped by China from its investments, and the implication of Chinese influence in the region for U.S.-Latin America relations.

The article profiles several Americans identified by the journal as working to unite the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic including entrepreneur Chris Evans, Columbia University Teachers College associate professor Christopher Emdin, and University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health professor and physician Patricia Téllez-Girón.

The article offers a hypothetical story of how human beings survived climate change to the year 2050. It describes the realization that the fossil-fuel industry had a three-decade campaign of denial and disinformation, that President Donald Trump did lead on climate change, failing reelection, and how many people stopped eating meat because of it's impact on the climate.

The article discusses how comedian Volodymyr Zelensky and ex-Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko are competing to face off against Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko in a 2019 presidential election, and it mentions how Zelensky has been the front-running candidate since January 2019. A Russia-Ukraine conflict is addressed, along with America's support for Ukraine, along with Tymoshenko's political credentials and her views about hopelessness and the political activities of Ukrainians.

The article discusses the political, social, and economic conditions in Venezuela in the wake of a disputed presidential election in 2018, and it mentions how both President Nicolás Maduro and opposition candidate Juan Guaidó claim to be the winner. The possibility of restoring democracy in Venezuela is addressed, along with a drop in oil prices and Maduro's political power and corruption. It states that the U.S. and other governments recognize Guaidó as Venezuela's leader.

The article discusses social conditions of Syrian refugee women and children in Germany during the early 21st century, particularly the difficulties they face in assimilating, anti-immigrant sentiment in Germany, and political conditions in Germany concerning Syrian immigrants.

The article discuses various aspects of a grassroots social movement which is designed to help U.S. Democratic Party candidates get elected in 2018, and it mentions opposition to American President Donald Trump's policies, as well as information about social activism groups such as NextGen America, Indivisible District 9, and Black Voters Matter in North Carolina and other parts of the American South. Activists Carolyn Eberly, Cliff Albright, and LaTosha Brown are assessed.

The article discusses U.S. President Donald Trump in relation to America's young conservatives and their support for economic populism as of 2018, and it mentions policy entrepreneur John Lettieri and the efforts of a group of intellectuals to support Trump's political and economic movement. America's child tax credit and policy work involving a paid-family-leave plan are examined, along with the relationships between race, geography, and employment in the U.S.

The article discusses the impact that Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's sexual assault-related testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on September 27, 2018 is having on America, and it mentions how Ford alleges that American Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her when they were high school students. According to the article, Ford's testimony slowed political power in the U.S. and sent a warning to young men about drunken violence.

The article discusses various aspects of American Judge Brett Kavanaugh's potential confirmation as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice in 2018, and it mentions political power in the country, as well as information about college professor Christine Blasey Ford's claim that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in 1982 when they were high school students. A public hearing involving then-U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas and his accuser Anita Hill in 1991 is assessed.

The article profiles Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini, particularly focusing on his popularity as a nationalist and populist, the success of the Italian political party the League, and his desire to reshape the European Union (E.U.) by eroding power from E.U. bureaucrats

An essay is presented on the state of U.S. race relations and how to best address instances of racism in American society. It examines the role of race in politics and how this was exemplified in the election and administration of President Donald Trump. The author goes on to state that Americans cannot blame Trump for racism in the country and have a moral duty to address racism.

The article discusses the economic and social significance of the discovery of a 709-carat diamond by miner Komba Johnbull to the village of Koryardu, Sierra Leone. It also discusses political corruption in Sierra Leone, financial illiteracy in the country, and what the money from the sale of the diamond can do for the country.

The article profiles several individuals whom the journal has identified as agents of change and progress in the southern states of the U.S. including author Beth Moore, New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis, and chef Ashley Christensen.

The article discusses the status of American-Iranian relations as of 2018, and it mentions political rhetoric and threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani. Trump's decision to walk away from the Iranian nuclear weapons-related Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is examined, along with the Hizballah, Houthis, and Saraya Al-Ashtar militant groups. The Iranian military's regional expansion is assessed.

The article focuses on president-elect of Colombia Iván Duque and how he plans to tackle issues such as corruption and unemployment in the country. Topics include his centrist neoliberalism views, Colombia’s peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and the Colombia's multibillion-dollar industry of the coca plant.

The article discusses the status of authoritarianism and democracy in the world as of 2018. Topics include the use of the Internet by political forces; the role of democracy in countries including Tunisia, Colombia, and India; the relation of democracy to efficient governance. Authoritarianism in Russia and China is addressed.

The article discusses various experiences of black men and their sons in America as of 2018, and it mentions the lessons that fathers are teaching their children about issues such as success, race, and survival. Police-minority relations are examined, along with stereotypes, racism in the U..S., and images captured by photographer Ruddy Roye. Fathers such as Frederico Don Broom, Shaykh Abdur Rashied, and Victor P. Mason are assessed.

The article discusses the success of several female political candidates in the 2018 U.S. Democratic Party primary elections, and it mentions California liberal consumer-protection attorney Katie Porter who is hoping to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Primary election wins by candidates Kara Eastman, Madeleine Dean, and Stacey Adams are examined, along with the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the Emily's List political action committee.

The article discusses what the author refers to as U.S. President Donald Trump's defiant diplomacy style in relation to Trump's summit meeting in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2018. According to the article, Trump acquiesced to Kim Jong Un's request for the suspension of American military exercises with South Korean forces on the Korean Peninsula. Kim Jong Un's plan to end his nation's nuclear weapons program is examined, along with diplomatic protocols.

The article discusses Iceland's national soccer team which is expected to compete in the 2018 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, and it mentions the history of soccer in Iceland, goalkeeper Hannes Thór Halldórsson's views, and the expectation that Iceland will not win the tournament. Soccer fans and Iceland's national investment in soccer are examined, along with the claim that Iceland is the smallest country to ever qualify foe a FIFA World Cup tournament.

The article discusses various aspects of U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to discredit a Russian collusion investigation conducted by American special counsel Robert Mueller, and it mentions Trump's claim that the investigation is a witch hunt, as well as information about the impact of Trump's actions on democracy in America. Russia's possible interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election is examined, along with Trump's political campaign to delegitimize the Muller probe.

The article focuses on Texas democratic congressman Beto O'Rourke. Topics include his bid to run against Republican junior senator Ted Cruz, his views on a single-payer healthcare system and legalized marijuana, and how a growing Hispanic population within the state may help to turn Texas into a democratic state.

The article discusses how the Israeli military killed 60 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip region while U.S. President Donald Trump's administration was participating in the ceremonial opening of a new embassy building in Jerusalem in May 2018. A conflict between Palestinians and Israel is addressed, along with Americans' support for Israelis and Palestinians, Israeli-American relations, and the Harakat al-Muqawamah al-Islamiyah (Hamas) Islamist group.

The article explores what the author describes as "strongmen" leadership and leaders in the early 21st century. Particular focus is given to global leaders, predominantly men, who perpetuate an "us" versus "them" mentality. Various leaders are discussed including President Donald Trump, President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary Xi Jinping of Russia. Additional topics discussed include Internet censorship in China through the "Great Firewall," the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump and the book "Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism."

The article discusses a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the U.S. and modernization and authoritarianism in Saudi Arabia. Emphasis is given to topics such as Bin Salman's meetings with political and business leaders to seek support and foreign funds for his reforms, his consolidation of power in royal succession, the reform of extremist religious ideology, and Saudi Arabia's geopolitical strategy against Iran.

The article profiles Russian President Vladimir Putin and examines his political views that are based on restoring Russia's international power and influence. It looks at how his political ambition changed after Dmitry Medvedev became president in 2008 and Putin assumed the role of prime minister, citing Putin's decision to annex Crimea in 2014 after regaining the presidency. Other topics covered include Russia's foreign relations, the 2018 presidential election, and Putin's dismissal of older bureaucrats .

The article provides information on the social and political condition of Syria as the protest against Bashar Assad continue and kills more than 500 civilians. It also states that the regime forces uses chemical weapons in aerial bombing. Topics discussed includes civil war in Syria, Action taken by United Nation and War victims.

The article discusses the crisis in the region of Catalonia who is trying to gain independence from Spain. It states that the region needs international support to maintain their bid for independence. It mentions that the crisis is driven by desire for independence and their frustration with the central government riddled with corruption and hampered by the lack of ability to respond to demands of changing society.

The article presents profiles of the various individuals who are included on the Icons section of the journal's 100 Most Influential People in the World list for 2017. African American actress Viola Davis is addressed, along with Mauritanian abolitionist Biram Dah Abeid and Filipino Senator Leila de Lima. Pus-size fashion model Ashley Graham and Former Gambian Justice Minister Fatou Bensouda are assessed, as well as U.S. legislator and civil rights leader John Lewis.

The article presents profiles of the various individuals who are included on the Leaders section of the journal's 100 Most Influential People in the World list for 2017. Women's empowerment advocate Melinda Gates is addressed, along with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey are examined, along with American President Donald Trump.

The article presents profiles of the various individuals who are included on the Titans section of the journal's 100 Most Influential People in the World list for 2017. Businessman and innovator Jeff Bezos is addressed, along with African American basketball player LeBron James and Danish politician and European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager. U.S. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System leader Janet Yellen is assessed, as well as football quarterback Tom Brady.

The article presents profiles of the various individuals who are included on the Artists section of the journal's 100 Most Influential People in the World list for 2017. Musician and activist John Legend is addressed, along with singer Demi Lovato who is also known for her work as a songwriter and mental health advocate. Novelist Colson Whitehead and English singer Ed Sheeran are examined, as well as U.S. actress Emma Stone, film director Barry Jenkins, and actor Ryan Reynolds.

The article presents profiles of the various individuals who are included on the Pioneers section of the journal's 100 Most Influential People in the World list for 2017. Actor, rap musician, and activist Riz Ahmed is addressed, along with climate-change scientist Guus Velders and transgender rights activist Gavin Grimm. Boston, Massachusetts-based chef Barbara Lynch is assessed, along with chief executive officer Hamdi Ulukaya who oversees the Agro-Farma Inc. (Chobani) yogurt company.

The article discusses the future of the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organization in relation to the Iraqi military, the nation's federal police, and a battle for control of Mosul, Iraq as of 2017. According to the article, ISIS militants commandeered the homes and vehicles of civilians in an effort to retain control of Mosul, Iraq. An alliance of Shi'ite, Sunni, and Kurdish militia fighters is examined, along with military support from the U.S., France, and Australia.

The article discusses U.S. President Donald Trump in relation to a grassroots movement aimed at recruiting and preparing young American Democratic Party candidates to run for political office in America as of 2017, and it mentions former U.S. congressional aide Jon Ossoff's effort to win an election in Georgia's Sixth Congressional District. Progressive activists and political fundraising in the U.S. are examined, along with candidates such as Ronnie Cho, Ravi Gupta, and Haley Stevens.

The article discusses dirty bombs in relation to a nuclear warfare threat in several former Soviet Union republics, and it mentions the market for weapons-grade material known as uranium-235 in places such as the Republic of Georgia. The possibility of World War III is addressed, along with efforts to halt the nuclear weapons programs in Iran and North Korea. Weapons dealers such as Amiran Chaduneli and Oleg Khintsagov are examined, along with the Islamic State terrorist group.

The article discusses the experiences of Syrian refugee Minhel Alsaleh and his family who are seeking asylum in Europe after fleeing a civil war in Syria, and it mentions how "Time" Magazine is following three refugee families who have babies that were born in Greece's refugee camps. Refugee relocation programs in Europe are examined, along with Alsaleh's wife Illham Alarabi, the social conditions of Syrian refugees, and the Lithuanian government's decision to reject an asylum application.

The article discusses how many older people and retired individuals are residing in trailer park (mobile) homes in places such as Florida as of 2017, and it mentions the impact that the failure to save money for retirement can have on a person's housing status. U.S. Social Security and pensions are addressed, along with the economic aspects of American households. According to the article, 56 percent of Americans have retained less than 10,000 dollars in retirement savings.

The article discusses the impact that French populist presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is having on France's political landscape as of 2017, and it mentions a lack of jobs in France and changes involving the factories and industrial production in the country. Two rounds of French presidential election voting in April and May 2017 are examined, along with far-right National Front party leader Le Pen's views about the European Union, national currency, and French border controls.

The article discusses the jade mining industry in Myanmar, exploring its economic importance to the country and the safety risks involved for miners. It covers how most of the most profitable mines are owned by companies connected to the Burmese military elite and how most stones are smuggled into China or avoid taxation. Information on the role of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), an ethnic armed group, in the industry is also included.

The article discusses how a growing movement of anitfederalist populism is threatening the stability of the European Union (EU). It looks at economic causes stemming from the euro-zone crisis and global financial crisis in 2009 when austerity policies limited economic growth as well as the effects of the migrant crisis that began in 2015.

The article discusses the murder of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un's half brother Kim Jong Nam at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2017, and it mentions how two young Asian women killed Kim Jong Nam by smearing the deadly nerve agent VX on his face. According to the article, Kim Jong Nam was the eldest son of the late North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il. Several suspects such as Siti Aisyah, Doan Thi Huong, and a North Korean scientist are assessed.

The article discusses various aspects of the New York Stock Exchange initial public offering (IPO) involving the Snap Inc. social-media company which created the Snapchat disappearing-message mobile app, and it mentions Snap Inc. executives Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy. The multi-million dollar valuation of the Snap Inc. firm is examined, along with business revenue losses and the pricing of Snap Inc.'s stock shares. Teenagers' views about emotional safety are also assessed.

The article discusses the success of National Basketball Association (NBA) player James Harden, and it mentions Harden's role on the Houston Rockets basketball team, as well as the claim that Harden is a leading contender for the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Harden's basketball passing and scoring skills are examined, along with coach Mike D’Antoni. It states that Harden is leading the NBA in assists as of 2017. Competition in the NBA is also assessed.

The article discusses how several of America's allies are looking to U.S. Donald Trump for clarity in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin's military actions to rebuild Russia's empire, and it mentions pro-Russian political unrest in Montenegro and Russian-backed military attacks on pro-European government positions in Ukraine. U.S.-Russian relations are examined, along with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Russian military threats directed at Estonia, Serbia, and Moldova.

The article discusses the author's claim that U.S. President Donald Trump is following through with his pledge to disrupt America's political system as of 2017, and it mentions what the author refers to as the chaos that is associated with the first month of Trump's presidency. Leaks involving classified government information are addressed, along with protesters in America, Trump's immigration-related Executive Orders, and information about political consultants such as Reince Priebus.