Internet's getting worse over time, and the AI bubble is making things happen even faster.
November 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Internet's getting worse over time, and the AI bubble is making things happen even faster.
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The Senior League Baseball World Series is a tournament for 13- to 16-year-old baseball players from around the world.
A qualifying Venezuelan Little League team will not be in attendance this year because players were unable to secure visas.
A qualifying Venezuelan Little League team will not be in attendance this year because players were unable to secure visas.
Venezuelan Little League team denied entry into US amid Trump travel ban
The team will not be able to play in the Senior League World Series in South Carolina.
www.politico.com
July 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Senior League Baseball World Series is a tournament for 13- to 16-year-old baseball players from around the world.
A qualifying Venezuelan Little League team will not be in attendance this year because players were unable to secure visas.
A qualifying Venezuelan Little League team will not be in attendance this year because players were unable to secure visas.
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A new report has documented the rise in death threats that the former president has received since Donald Trump accused him of treason.
Barack Obama sees death threat surge after Trump's treason claims
www.newsweek.com
July 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A new report has documented the rise in death threats that the former president has received since Donald Trump accused him of treason.
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Stop complaining. Republicans now control D.C.—so let's act like it.
Republicans Must Stop Blaming the Deep State | Opinion
www.newsweek.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Stop complaining. Republicans now control D.C.—so let's act like it.
When Germany and Russia beef up their armies
Poland:
Poland:
July 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
When Germany and Russia beef up their armies
Poland:
Poland:
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EuroTrack: Europeans would support the UK rejoining the EU. (1/3)
Denmark: 72% support
Germany: 63%
Spain: 60%
France: 53%
Italy: 51%
(UK: 54%)
But there's a catch...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Denmark: 72% support
Germany: 63%
Spain: 60%
France: 53%
Italy: 51%
(UK: 54%)
But there's a catch...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
July 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
EuroTrack: Europeans would support the UK rejoining the EU. (1/3)
Denmark: 72% support
Germany: 63%
Spain: 60%
France: 53%
Italy: 51%
(UK: 54%)
But there's a catch...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Denmark: 72% support
Germany: 63%
Spain: 60%
France: 53%
Italy: 51%
(UK: 54%)
But there's a catch...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
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WHO’s south-east Asia head ‘on leave’ after Bangladesh corruption allegations https://on.ft.com/3GIVggw
WHO’s south-east Asia head ‘on leave’ after Bangladesh corruption allegations
Daughter of toppled PM Sheikh Hasina accused of fraud by country’s Anti-Corruption Commission
on.ft.com
July 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
WHO’s south-east Asia head ‘on leave’ after Bangladesh corruption allegations https://on.ft.com/3GIVggw
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Given Iran’s lost trust in the quality of Russian systems and the urgency of rebuilding its air defense system, is closer China-Iran cooperation on the horizon?
Will China Become Iran’s Major Defense Partner?
Given Iran’s lost trust in the quality of Russian systems and the urgency of rebuilding its air defense system, is closer China-Iran cooperation on the horizon?
buff.ly
July 6, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Given Iran’s lost trust in the quality of Russian systems and the urgency of rebuilding its air defense system, is closer China-Iran cooperation on the horizon?
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The stablecoin is fuelling a global shadow economy. And it’s never been more respectable
How tether became money-launderers’ dream currency
The stablecoin is fuelling a global shadow economy. And it’s never been more respectable
econ.st
July 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The stablecoin is fuelling a global shadow economy. And it’s never been more respectable
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The Trump administration is increasing the risk of a major intelligence failure, argue David Gioe and @genmhayden.bsky.social. “Brave analysts may no longer be willing to stick their heads above the parapet to provide intelligence that Trump needs to know.”
Trump Is Breaking American Intelligence
Politicizing the system makes dangerous failures more likely.
www.foreignaffairs.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Trump administration is increasing the risk of a major intelligence failure, argue David Gioe and @genmhayden.bsky.social. “Brave analysts may no longer be willing to stick their heads above the parapet to provide intelligence that Trump needs to know.”
Congratulations to Pakistan on assuming the presidency of the UNSC for the month of July 🇵🇰
July 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Congratulations to Pakistan on assuming the presidency of the UNSC for the month of July 🇵🇰
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"Sacred values are critical for a functioning society. The problem comes when they are used as the only frame for a complex issue that matters."
For @iai.tv, "The Cost of Conviction" author Steven Sloman explains the psychology that drives our political convictions and how we might bridge divides:
For @iai.tv, "The Cost of Conviction" author Steven Sloman explains the psychology that drives our political convictions and how we might bridge divides:
Why we live in alternate political realities | Steven Sloman
iai.tv
July 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
"Sacred values are critical for a functioning society. The problem comes when they are used as the only frame for a complex issue that matters."
For @iai.tv, "The Cost of Conviction" author Steven Sloman explains the psychology that drives our political convictions and how we might bridge divides:
For @iai.tv, "The Cost of Conviction" author Steven Sloman explains the psychology that drives our political convictions and how we might bridge divides:
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History warns that leaders obsessed with personal glory typically do enormous harm to their own countries, writes columnist @stephenwalt.bsky.social.
How Trump Will Be Remembered
No other president has made his time in office so nakedly about himself and his legacy.
foreignpolicy.com
June 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
History warns that leaders obsessed with personal glory typically do enormous harm to their own countries, writes columnist @stephenwalt.bsky.social.
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Iran attack could be the death knell for nuclear non-proliferation https://on.ft.com/44GQHws | opinion
Iran attack could be the death knell for nuclear non-proliferation
More countries will seek atomic weapons unless Europe and its allies defend a flawed but vital treaty
on.ft.com
June 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Iran attack could be the death knell for nuclear non-proliferation https://on.ft.com/44GQHws | opinion
The IAEA has lost its credibility as an intergovernmental agency.
Iran reportedly bans IAEA chief, surveillance cameras from nuclear plants
Tehran claims Israel’s government obtained “sensitive facility data,” according to media reports.
www.politico.eu
June 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The IAEA has lost its credibility as an intergovernmental agency.
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Meta seeks $29bn from private credit giants to fund AI data centres https://on.ft.com/44zckPf
Meta seeks $29bn from private credit giants to fund AI data centres
Apollo, Brookfield and Pimco among the lenders in talks with Mark Zuckerberg’s social media group
on.ft.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Meta seeks $29bn from private credit giants to fund AI data centres https://on.ft.com/44zckPf
The visions of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln have always impressed me. Their thoughts on statecraft are still relevant to this world.
June 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The visions of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln have always impressed me. Their thoughts on statecraft are still relevant to this world.
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Early US intel assessment suggests strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites, CNN reports reut.rs/4l06CMe
Early US intel assessment suggests strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites, CNN reports
An early U.S. intelligence assessment indicated that the U.S. military strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities last week did not destroy the core components of Tehran's nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing three people briefed on it.
reut.rs
June 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Early US intel assessment suggests strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites, CNN reports reut.rs/4l06CMe
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Satellite images throw Trump’s claims over success of Iran strikes into doubt
Satellite images throw Trump’s claims over success of Iran strikes into doubt
Pictures show damage to Iran’s nuclear sites but experts say it will take more time to assess the success of the operation
www.independent.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Satellite images throw Trump’s claims over success of Iran strikes into doubt
The notice to all House staff said that the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high-risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use.”
WhatsApp messaging app banned on all US House of Representatives devices
Memo says that cybersecurity office deemed WhatsApp a high risk due to ‘lack of transparency in how it protects user data’
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The notice to all House staff said that the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high-risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use.”
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Exclusive: Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces could come soon, U.S. officials say reut.rs/466m70i
Exclusive: Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces could come soon, U.S. officials say
The United States assesses that Iran could carry out retaliatory attacks targeting American forces in the Middle East soon, although the U.S. is still seeking a diplomatic resolution that would see Tehran forgo any attack, two U.S. officials said on Monday.
reut.rs
June 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Exclusive: Iranian retaliation against U.S. forces could come soon, U.S. officials say reut.rs/466m70i
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Bangladeshi Alif, who hunted birds with sling, eyes Olympic glory reut.rs/3T1yqn9
Bangladeshi Alif, who hunted birds with sling, eyes Olympic glory
Bangladesh's Abdur Rahman Alif, who hunted birds with a sling before discovering competitive archery, won gold in the men's recurve in the sport's Asia Cup event in Singapore and now has his sights on the 2028 Olympics.
reut.rs
June 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Bangladeshi Alif, who hunted birds with sling, eyes Olympic glory reut.rs/3T1yqn9
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Trump supporters sceptical of foreign entanglements will ultimately rationalise his decision, following a thought process that J.D. Vance posted last week. But further escalation could strain the president’s backing https://econ.trib.al/1uHBVBE
June 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Trump supporters sceptical of foreign entanglements will ultimately rationalise his decision, following a thought process that J.D. Vance posted last week. But further escalation could strain the president’s backing https://econ.trib.al/1uHBVBE
Europeans questioning why Muslims harbor resentment towards them. European colonizers devastated Muslim lands, robbed resources, and caused famine and social decay. Given this history, what can they expect—flowers?
June 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Europeans questioning why Muslims harbor resentment towards them. European colonizers devastated Muslim lands, robbed resources, and caused famine and social decay. Given this history, what can they expect—flowers?