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Let’s steer the discussion towards Syria, just starting to regain its footing after the downfall of former autocrat Bashar al-Assad. The formidable operation of resurrecting a nation devastated by war has fallen onto the shoulders of Ahmed al-Shara, leader of the dissent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, commonly known as HTS. We provide five critical points to keep an eye on as Syria prepares for a fresh beginning.
On a different note, investigators are unearthing indications of an exclusive ideology related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after fingering Luigi Mangione as the primary suspect. Hailing from a celebrated Maryland lineage, Mangione prides himself on an exceptional academic history, including two degrees from Ivy League universities. A critical back ailment leading to surgery marked a significant turning point for him a few years ago.
On the commercial landscape, twin judicative bodies have collectively halted the colossal Kroger-Albertsons merger, touted to be the most sizable grocery tie-up in U.S. history, priced at $24.6 billion. Both national and Washington state’s attorney general were pivotal in this pause, leaving the two-year pending deal in limbo.
For those grappling with the task of comforting the bereaved, insights from psychologist and grief consultant, Mekel Harris and Grief is Love author, Marisa Renee Lee could come in handy.
In focus today is Nancy Borowick, who resorted to photography as a therapeutic conduit after losing her parents within a short span and later during a distressing childbirth. Through The Loss Mother’s Stone, a project stimulated by conversations on birth trauma voiced in social platforms, she aspires to underscore women’s stories and trigger earnest conversations about their experiences.
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