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HEADLINES ON February 15, 2023
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- Headline: Kabul’s Green Zone Revitalized Under Taliban Rule. Impact: The Taliban's cozying up to the Green Zone led to a resurgence of coffee shops, where baristas serve overpriced lattes while discussing the merits of medieval governance. Who knew warlords had such a flair for ambiance?. Fact: Did you know that the Green Zone was once a symbol of hope for democracy in Afghanistan? Now it’s more like a hipster coffee shop, minus the irony..
- Headline: Is the Marriage Between Democracy and Capitalism on the Rocks?. Impact: The troubled love affair between democracy and capitalism has everyone wondering if they should see other systems. Rumor has it, they've started swiping on a few authoritarian regimes just for fun.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'capitalism' was first used in the 19th century? Seems like they had a rocky start too, just like this relationship!.