Three New York Times articles cover President-elect Trump's key appointments for Secretary of State, Deputy Chief of Staff, and National Security Advisor. They highlight a shift toward aggressive foreign policy, emphasizing confrontations with China and a strict immigration stance, while exploring potential impacts on foreign relations and domestic policy.

The first source explores the divided reactions among Chinese pro-democracy advocates to Trump's reelection, using a filmmaker's story to illustrate the challenges of fighting for democracy in authoritarian regimes and shifting perceptions of the U.S. The second source argues that Democrats' focus on defending institutions rather than addressing societal discontent has fueled authoritarianism's rise, contributing to Trump's success.

• Caution: This topic is explicit in nature, but it's essential for discussing this issue.

• Nervous reactions and planning of foreign leaders

• Trump might not be an abberation but reflects America's current state

• Great economic success story in Amish country for Millenials

• The long read about Tim Cook and the new products that are the main focus.

• Moldova's love story of a presidential condidate who fought curruption and an oligarch

Keeping it light today with Netflix, high fashion, some movie review and dynasties.

All about the election and some Florida house building in high risk areas.