## Trump is about to take credit for Biden's accomplishments as president

Authored by msnbc.com

The fact that he is widely viewed as a failure shows just how warped our political and informational systems are.

We’d have at least some concept of how things could have gone differently — for better or worse.

Because we don’t live in that world, economics is where Biden has received the most criticism, and the overall judgment has been brutal.

Among the things for which Biden gets little acknowledgment is his legislative success.

But inflation happened all over the world as supply chains struggled to restart after the worst of the Covid pandemic.

Voters punish incumbent parties for inflation, whether or not it was their fault — and even after it’s over.

Trump will no doubt claim that he is responsible for everything good that Biden did. »

### Ohio family builds 50,000-pound Stargate with 'dial-home device' to scan the cosmos

Authored by usatoday.com

The project really started 30 years ago in 1994 when the movie "Stargate" featuring James Spader and Kurt Russell was released.

Then came other television series, "Stargate Atlantis," which aired 2004-2009, and "Stargate Universe," from 2009-2011.

There also was a digital series titled "Stargate Origins" in 2018 and an animated series, "Stargate Infinity," from 2002-2003. »

### Lack of PS5 Pro shortages means some scalpers are re-selling at a loss

Authored by videogameschronicle.com

Scalpers looking to capitalise on the release of the PS5 Pro are struggling to make a profit due to its generally ready availability.

While it appears that the console is generally available for those who want it, however, scalpers haven’t completely abandoned the PS5 Pro.

Instead, it’s the console’s external disc drive, sold separately, that’s in short supply and being scalped. »

### Trump speaks with Putin and advises him not to escalate Ukraine war – report

Authored by theguardian.com

Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Vladimir Putin on Thursday and discussed the war in Ukraine, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The US president-elect advised the Russian president not to escalate the war in Ukraine and reminded him of “Washington’s sizeable military presence in Europe”, the Post reported.

It added that Trump expressed interest in follow-up conversations on “the resolution of Ukraine’s war soon”. »

### See Pesto the viral baby penguin grow up as he sheds brown feathers in new pics

Authored by today.com

Pesto is transitioning from his baby brown feathers into an adult coat.

Pesto, who lives at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia, is nearing the final stages of his first molt.

Many of the other penguins at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium has taken an interest in Pesto, per the aquarium's website. »

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