Afghan Pullout Was ‘Developed by Child’s Mind’, Trump Says After Senate Hearing With Military Chiefs

A cease-fire deal signed by the Trump administration in February 2020, according to Biden, tied his hands. Trump and several members of his administration, notably former VP Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, have contended that the cease-fire maintained a stalemate in Afghanistan and kept the Taliban* confined to its areas.

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37 Injured in Mexico City After Feminist March Turns Violent - Videos

Women's rights activists organized a march in the Mexican capital despite the fact that the country’s Supreme Court had relaxed restrictions on abortion earlier in September, allowing termination of pregnancies under 12 weeks.

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Disinformation ‘Sabotaged’ Floyd Policing Bill Talks, US Activists Say

WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Barrington M. Salmon - US Senate negotiators failed to reach a deal on law enforcement reform legislation partly due to misinformation about the ramifications of limiting police immunity, among other restrictions, activists told Sputnik.

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'Do Nothing': Musk Speaks Against Government Regulation of Crypto Market

Musk is a prominent supporter of digital currencies on his Twitter and is openly optimistic about the role of crypto in decreasing “error and latency” in conventional financial systems.

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How to start a huddle on Slack

Want to talk to your coworkers, but you don't want to schedule a meeting? Try starting a huddle on Slack.

A huddle is Slack's version of an audio call, but it's much easier and an informal alternative to a scheduled call. When you start a huddle in a channel or direct message anyone in that channel or direct message can join. Sending an invite to a huddle notifies users in the channel or direct message that you started a huddle.

It's not difficult to start a huddle, but you may need to give Slack permission to access your microphone. The process differs slightly from desktop to the mobile app.

Follow the steps below to start a huddle on Slack.

How to start a huddle on Slack desktop:

1. Open Slack

2. Select the channel or direct message you want to start the huddle in

3. Select the circle next to the headphones in the lower left hand corner

The gray button starts a huddle. Credit: screenshot: slack

Alternatively you can use the shortcut: command, shift, four.

You may have to give Slack permission to access your microphone.

The headphone icon turning blue indicates you have successfully started a huddle.

4. To invite people to the huddle select the person icon and search for who you want to invite.

Select the person icon to invite someone to the huddle. Credit: screenshot: slack

5. To leave the huddle select the headphone icon

To leave a huddle you tap the headphone icon. Credit: screenshot: slack

How to start a huddle on the Slack app:

1. Open Slack

2. Select the channel or direct message you want to start the huddle in

3. Tap the ringed icon in the upper right corner

Tap the icon in the upper right hand corner to start a huddle. Credit: screenshot: slack

4. To invite people to the huddle tap the middle gray circle. Then search for you user you want to invite and tap "Invite."

Tap the "Invite" icon to invite a user to the huddle. Credit: screenshot: slack

5. Tap the red circle to leave the huddle

Select the "Leave" icon to leave the huddle. Credit: screenshot: slack

There you have it! Huddles are a great way to chat something out quickly with an impromptu call instead of typing away back and forth. If used properly it can be a great time saver, or a fun way to connect with friends or coworkers.

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Rivian R1T first reviews are in: A quick, quiet electric truck made for exploring nature

The first Rivian EV is here: Say hello to the R1T electric truck.

With a $73,000 starting price for the "launch edition," the R1T is going up against other luxury EV brands like Tesla and GMC's Hummer EV. The Tesla Cybertruck won't be here anytime soon — production has been delayed until 2022. Rivian's first vehicle was also held up during the pandemic and parts shortage. But at last, early reservation holders are receiving the truck before the end of the month.

The R1T is the first long-range electric pickup truck to be delivered, but its starting price is nearly double that of the upcoming Ford F-150 Lightning. It has over 300-mile range on its 135-kWh battery, plus four electric motors for each wheel. A slimmed down version is expected in January for about $67,500.

The first reviews of the car came in Tuesday after drives of a pre-production version through the Colorado mountains. The consensus: This is a fast, yet quiet battery-powered truck made for camping and outdoor enthusiasts. It can go from 0 to 60mph in three seconds.

TheDrive described it as an REI truck: "Its styling is outstanding, the thoughtful design of its storage and accessories will be catnip to adventurers, and its build quality inspires confidence," reviewer James Gilboy wrote.

He was impressed while heading up a rocky pass and reminded that this is a quiet EV, not a hulking construction truck. He noted, "And not only was this off-roading easy, but it was also downright comfortable, not to mention as quiet as any hike. The only sounds were those of tires on rocks, creeks as we passed them, and the surprised yelps of wildlife that didn't hear us coming."

Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott enjoyed the Patagonia vibes of the rugged ride complete with camping gear, compartments, and attachments built in (there's a gear tunnel and voluminous front trunk, or frunk). But she didn't think it cut it as a tough truck, although it felt sturdier than any Tesla.

"Laden with vegan-leather seats and an all-glass panoramic roof, the R1T is no workhorse," she wrote.

An inside look at the Rivian R1T. Credit: RIVIAN

As The Verge reminded readers, this is the first electric pick-up truck available, so it's setting the tone for what's to come in the space. "Rivian is going after the types of people who buy Subarus and Land Rovers," reviewer Mitchell Clark summed up.

SlashGear's Chris Davies was blown away after off-roading and trail riding, especially in a fully electric 6,000-pound truck. "The truck makes a more than convincing argument that electric is the natural next evolution of the pickup," he wrote.

CNET Roadshow reviewer Antuan Goodwin came to the same conclusion: "The 2022 Rivian R1T is not just the first electric truck, it's a really good truck."

SEE ALSO: Rivian to build exclusive fast charging network, similar to Tesla Superchargers

All reviews noted the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity to the somewhat buggy main touchscreen, but Amazon's Alexa digital assistant will be built-in eventually. Amazon is a main backer after all.

But ultimately the first batch of reviews stacks up with MotorTrend's first impression from an exclusive ride last month: "100 percent amazing."

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Now Serbia: US Evacuates Intelligence Officer Affected by Havana Syndrome - Report

The first cases of the mysterious disease were reported in 2016 by members of the US mission in Cuba. In total, several hundred American diplomats, intelligence officers and military personnel throughout the world have suffered from the unknown malaise since then.

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