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Senator Dianne Feinstein "Dianne Feinstein was many things – a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos," said Governor Gavin Newsom. "But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to my wife and daughters for what a powerful, effective leader looks like." "She was a political giant, whose tenacity was matched by her grace. She broke down barriers and glass ceilings, but never lost her belief in the spirit of political cooperation," Governor Newsom continued. "And she was a fighter — for the city, the state, and the country she loved. Every race she won, she made history, but her story wasn’t just about being the first woman in a particular political office, it was what she did for California, and for America, with that power once she earned it. That’s what she should be remembered for." Governor Newsom expressed his deep sadness at Sen...

  China has poured billions into Africa's infrastructure through its Belt and Road Initiative. But is it now downsizing its funding? Researchers from the Boston University Global Development Policy Center have tracked a decline in new loan commitments from Chinese entities to African government borrowers. These new loans fell from a peak of $28.5 billion in 2016 to just under $1 billion last year. The researchers suggest that this decline may not just be due to the pandemic, but a broader shift toward fewer large-scale loans. Report author Oyintarelado Moses says, "The Belt and Road Initiative does appear to be in recalibration mode." Debt repayment issues, global economic headwinds, China's own financial woes, and the need to address environmental issues are among the new pressures on China's lending and countries' borrowing. Policymakers will be looking to a major international forum focused on the Belt and Road Initiative next month in Beijing for signs of ...

Raiders vs. Steelers Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line: Sunday Night Football Picks from Model on 164-117 Roll The Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) face off in an AFC showdown on Sunday Night Football. Last season, the Steelers won 13-10 in their previous matchup. However, the Raiders have won three of the last four games against the Steelers. Both teams have struggled defensively this season. The Steelers rank 30th in total defense, allowing an average of 399.5 yards per game. The Raiders aren't far behind, ranking 22nd with 355 yards allowed per game. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Raiders are favored by three points according to the SportsLine consensus, with an over/under of 43.5 points. Before making any picks, it's important to consider the NFL betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model. This model has been on an incredible 164-117 run on top-rated NFL picks since the 2017 season. It has also ranked in...