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Aldine Square in Its Last Days

CKSA April 22, 2023May 5, 2023 0 Comments 1870s, Aldine Square, Chicago, Cook County, IL, Residential Neighborhoods, Tartaria, USA

Aldine Square in Its Last Days

The still-stately homes have seen better days. The simple wooden footbridge in the foreground replaced a more elaborate original one.

House Committee Investigates BlackRock’s China Investments Amid National Security Concerns

August 2, 2023 CKSA

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has initiated an inquiry into BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, and index provider MSCI, over allegations of enabling U.S. investments in blacklisted Chinese companies. Concerns have risen regarding the unintentional funding of Chinese firms involved in military activities, posing potential national security risks.