Thursday, September 21, 2023

Original Aldine Square Bridge in 1911

CKSA April 21, 2023May 5, 2023 0 Comments 1870s, Aldine Square, Chicago, Cook County, IL, Residential Neighborhoods, Tartaria, USA

Original Aldine Square Bridge in 1911

Postcard featuring the original bridge over the pond at Aldine Square (1911).

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.