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"Trump’s second administration is based on, as Nikole Hannah-Jones explained in the New York Times, “recast[ing] the white majority as the primary victims of systemic racial discrimination — though no evidence, not even self-reporting among white people, shows this to be true.”
Trump is whitewashing American history
The death of Viola Fletcher, the last survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, underscores what Trump is attacking
www.salon.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM
"Trump’s second administration is based on, as Nikole Hannah-Jones explained in the New York Times, “recast[ing] the white majority as the primary victims of systemic racial discrimination — though no evidence, not even self-reporting among white people, shows this to be true.”
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Years ago, an Indian immigrant coworker was shocked there was no outcry over their dominance in tech up to CEOing Google and Microsoft.
I smugly cited the American melting pot, where talent and hard work superseded ethnicity. That was then. The celebration of that ideal feels like a distant memory.
I smugly cited the American melting pot, where talent and hard work superseded ethnicity. That was then. The celebration of that ideal feels like a distant memory.
Opinion | One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Years ago, an Indian immigrant coworker was shocked there was no outcry over their dominance in tech up to CEOing Google and Microsoft.
I smugly cited the American melting pot, where talent and hard work superseded ethnicity. That was then. The celebration of that ideal feels like a distant memory.
I smugly cited the American melting pot, where talent and hard work superseded ethnicity. That was then. The celebration of that ideal feels like a distant memory.
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Bernie Sanders is calling for a temporary pause on AI data center construction nationwide.
He says a pause would "give democracy a chance to catch up" with the rapid build-out.
He's concerned about potential AI-driven job losses and the tech's effect on human relationships.
He says a pause would "give democracy a chance to catch up" with the rapid build-out.
He's concerned about potential AI-driven job losses and the tech's effect on human relationships.
Bernie Sanders wants to temporarily halt AI data center construction nationwide
"This moratorium will give democracy a chance to catch up with the transformative changes that we are witnessing," Sanders said.
www.yahoo.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Bernie Sanders is calling for a temporary pause on AI data center construction nationwide.
He says a pause would "give democracy a chance to catch up" with the rapid build-out.
He's concerned about potential AI-driven job losses and the tech's effect on human relationships.
He says a pause would "give democracy a chance to catch up" with the rapid build-out.
He's concerned about potential AI-driven job losses and the tech's effect on human relationships.
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The world’s largest accounting body will end online exams due to rampant cheating using AI tools.
I think this will be the endgame for any entity that wants to preserve the integrity of its testing processes including job interviews. It’s too difficult to outpace AI-based cheating at this point.
I think this will be the endgame for any entity that wants to preserve the integrity of its testing processes including job interviews. It’s too difficult to outpace AI-based cheating at this point.
Accounting body scraps remote exams to combat cheating
Decision follows scandals at Big Four and comes as AI tools make it easier to circumvent invigilators
www.ft.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The world’s largest accounting body will end online exams due to rampant cheating using AI tools.
I think this will be the endgame for any entity that wants to preserve the integrity of its testing processes including job interviews. It’s too difficult to outpace AI-based cheating at this point.
I think this will be the endgame for any entity that wants to preserve the integrity of its testing processes including job interviews. It’s too difficult to outpace AI-based cheating at this point.
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This is why decolonial study is so important. Because we could have told you for free that using religion to justify unspeakable violence against others is the oldest trick in the book.
Tommy Robinson says he found Jesus in prison. Churches disagree about how to respond
Tommy Robinson says he found Jesus in prison. Churches disagree about how to respond
C of E faces dilemma as far right claims Christianity to push agenda that often clashes with gospel message
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
This is why decolonial study is so important. Because we could have told you for free that using religion to justify unspeakable violence against others is the oldest trick in the book.
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And then the algorithms prioritise showing you this content, and then the LLMs cannibalise this content and degrade even further and the enshittification of our digital lives accelerates.
The surge of AI slop, deceptive synthetic videos & images flooding our feeds, is driven in large part by Agentic AI Accounts (AAAs). aiforensics.org/work/agentic...
Key findings:
-Over 43,000 mostly AI-made posts generated 4.5 billion views
-More than 65% of accounts were created in early 2025
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Key findings:
-Over 43,000 mostly AI-made posts generated 4.5 billion views
-More than 65% of accounts were created in early 2025
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aiforensics.org
December 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
And then the algorithms prioritise showing you this content, and then the LLMs cannibalise this content and degrade even further and the enshittification of our digital lives accelerates.
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Someone screwed up the target development. Either Trump’s team got played by someone in the Nigerian government to settle a score for them or our own intel folks screwed up the targeing. Unfortunately, Hegseth got rid of the civilian harm mitigation folks that would’ve checked the homework.
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and confusion.
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area | CNN
A day after part of a missile fired by the United States hit their village, landing just meters from its only medical facility, the villagers of Jabo in northwest Nigeria are in a state of shock and c...
www.cnn.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Someone screwed up the target development. Either Trump’s team got played by someone in the Nigerian government to settle a score for them or our own intel folks screwed up the targeing. Unfortunately, Hegseth got rid of the civilian harm mitigation folks that would’ve checked the homework.
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Woke up to see that the US has bombed an Islamic State offshoot in Sokoto, northwest Nigeria, with the collaboration of the Nigerian government.
Trump says the militants were "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians". But that area is almost completely Muslim
Trump says the militants were "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians". But that area is almost completely Muslim
US carries out strikes on Nigeria targeting Islamic State militants, Trump says
President claims strikes targeted militants in country’s north-west, accusing group of attacking Christian communities
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Woke up to see that the US has bombed an Islamic State offshoot in Sokoto, northwest Nigeria, with the collaboration of the Nigerian government.
Trump says the militants were "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians". But that area is almost completely Muslim
Trump says the militants were "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians". But that area is almost completely Muslim
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A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers. trib.al/z7ZUF62
December 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A 17-year-old worker died at a pork producer in Nebraska run by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers. trib.al/z7ZUF62
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Algeria’s new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past.
Algeria declares France's colonial rule a crime in new law
Algeria's new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past.
www.aljazeera.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Algeria’s new law declares French colonial rule a crime, seeking accountability and reparations for the colonial past.
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Youku is reportedly satisfied with the performance of #TheImmortalAscension and Season 2 is now in early development.
The xiuzhen web series stars #YangYang, #JinChen, #WangDuo, #ZhaoXiaotang and #ZhaoQing.
The xiuzhen web series stars #YangYang, #JinChen, #WangDuo, #ZhaoXiaotang and #ZhaoQing.
December 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Youku is reportedly satisfied with the performance of #TheImmortalAscension and Season 2 is now in early development.
The xiuzhen web series stars #YangYang, #JinChen, #WangDuo, #ZhaoXiaotang and #ZhaoQing.
The xiuzhen web series stars #YangYang, #JinChen, #WangDuo, #ZhaoXiaotang and #ZhaoQing.
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The 50-year-old comedian is already facing similar charges, including rape and sexual assault, involving four women.
UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences
The 50-year-old comedian is already facing similar charges, including rape and sexual assault, involving four women.
www.aljazeera.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The 50-year-old comedian is already facing similar charges, including rape and sexual assault, involving four women.
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Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
The alleged offences took place in 2009, the Crown Protection Service said
www.independent.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just want to point out that this man was leading the whole Turning Point USA crowd in prayer last week.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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The Kansas City Chiefs are relocating from Missouri to Kansas and getting a new $3 billion stadium.
60 percent of it will be publicly funded — despite the owners boasting a nearly $25 billion net worth.
This isn't the first stadium scam we've seen recently...
60 percent of it will be publicly funded — despite the owners boasting a nearly $25 billion net worth.
This isn't the first stadium scam we've seen recently...
The Sports Stadium Scam | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs are relocating from Missouri to Kansas and getting a new $3 billion stadium.
60 percent of it will be publicly funded — despite the owners boasting a nearly $25 billion net worth.
This isn't the first stadium scam we've seen recently...
60 percent of it will be publicly funded — despite the owners boasting a nearly $25 billion net worth.
This isn't the first stadium scam we've seen recently...
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We went from the first Black president to unapologetic white nationalism in the White House in less than ten years.
It’s been one heck of a pendulum swing.
It’s been one heck of a pendulum swing.
Vance: In the USA, you don't have to apologize for being WHITE anymore | Fox News Video
Vice President JD Vance closed out AmFest 2025, delivering remarks at the annual event honoring his friend Charlie Kirk.
www.foxnews.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We went from the first Black president to unapologetic white nationalism in the White House in less than ten years.
It’s been one heck of a pendulum swing.
It’s been one heck of a pendulum swing.
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2025 was a terrible year for many but a GREAT year for rapists
Trump's VA just banned abortion care for veterans—even in cases of rape, incest, or threats to health.
This is cruel, and dangerous.
This is cruel, and dangerous.
December 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
2025 was a terrible year for many but a GREAT year for rapists
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Trump's latest comments have prompted diplomatic protests from Denmark over sovereignty concerns.
Trump says Greenland ‘essential' for security: Could he take it by force?
Trump's latest comments have prompted diplomatic protests from Denmark over sovereignty concerns.
www.aljazeera.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Trump's latest comments have prompted diplomatic protests from Denmark over sovereignty concerns.
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His wife says they were refusing to properly treat his diabetes. The facility where he died is a private prison.
Bulgarian Chicago business owner dies in ICE custody, sparking calls for 'immediate investigation'
A Bulgarian business owner who lived in Chicago for decades and was arrested during an immigration enforcement 'blitz' has died while in the custody of ICE at a private prison in Michigan, the ABC7 I-...
abc7chicago.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
His wife says they were refusing to properly treat his diabetes. The facility where he died is a private prison.
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In 2025 MAGA taught us that the opposite of DEI isn’t merit, it’s mediocre people running institutions into the ground.
December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In 2025 MAGA taught us that the opposite of DEI isn’t merit, it’s mediocre people running institutions into the ground.
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Kenyan media owners and senior editors will have you believe that the thing that is killing traditional media is digital technology and not the elimination of sub, copy and technical editor roles leading to the steady but palpable decline in the quality of output.
December 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Kenyan media owners and senior editors will have you believe that the thing that is killing traditional media is digital technology and not the elimination of sub, copy and technical editor roles leading to the steady but palpable decline in the quality of output.
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🚨In London, I interviewed Imran Khan’s sons Kasim and Sulaiman about their father’s detention, which they call torture, and the role of Trump and the UK government, and much more. Check it out. Preview clips below.
Full Zeteo interview: zeteo.com/p/imran-khan...
Full Zeteo interview: zeteo.com/p/imran-khan...
Imran Khan’s Sons Tell Mehdi Their Father Is Being Tortured in Solitary Confinement
Sulaiman and Kasim Khan discuss their father’s prison conditions, Trump’s failure to release him, their plans to visit the ex-PM in January, and how the UK government is urging them not to.
zeteo.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
🚨In London, I interviewed Imran Khan’s sons Kasim and Sulaiman about their father’s detention, which they call torture, and the role of Trump and the UK government, and much more. Check it out. Preview clips below.
Full Zeteo interview: zeteo.com/p/imran-khan...
Full Zeteo interview: zeteo.com/p/imran-khan...
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The most valuable piece of career advice I give young people is that being good at your job is not as important as the right people liking you. Just look at Bari Weiss.
December 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
The most valuable piece of career advice I give young people is that being good at your job is not as important as the right people liking you. Just look at Bari Weiss.
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EU leaders have agreed to provide a $105bn interest-free loan to Ukraine for its defence over the next two years, but the money will not come from frozen Russian assets.
December 19, 2025 at 7:46 AM
EU leaders have agreed to provide a $105bn interest-free loan to Ukraine for its defence over the next two years, but the money will not come from frozen Russian assets.