Imagine casting a legally binding vote from your smartphone, instantly shaping national policy—no polling station lines, no pencil and paper, just direct impact. In 2024, several governments are piloting digital direct democracy using sophisticated online voting systems, risking nothing less than a…
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Shockwaves across Washington: In June 2024, a firestorm erupted when violent videos threatening conservative activist Charlie Kirk circulated widely on X (formerly Twitter). As calls for assassination escalated unchecked, a prominent Congresswoman demanded urgent action from X’s leadership. For many, this moment…
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Did a single birthday book just reveal the tech sector’s best-kept secrets? As newly released documents thrust Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle back into the spotlight, a startling artifact emerges: Epstein’s private ‘birthday book,’ complete with a personal letter from former Microsoft CTO…
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What if the next hit videogame you love could vanish at launch—simply because of a patent? This isn’t science fiction. It’s playing out in real time as Nintendo’s recent Pokémon patents ignite a global debate among legal scholars, developers, and fans. As…
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Did you know? For the first time in modern history, global oil demand is now projected to peak before 2030—upending more than a century of energy dominance by crude oil. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world could see plateauing…
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Imagine being fully awake, aware, able to feel everything—yet entirely unable to move or speak. This is the daily reality for people living with locked-in syndrome, a condition so isolating that some scientists call it a “living prison.” Until recently, the dream…
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Did you know? The price tag of a popular Chinese electric vehicle (EV) can be as little as half—or less—than its U.S. counterpart. What’s fueling this seismic cost difference? And could America’s legendary auto industry be on the verge of an existential…
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In June 2024, a single boat on the high seas near Venezuela became the epicenter of headlines and controversy, when a suspected drone strike reportedly shattered both ships and the rules of engagement. But was this just another clash, or a pivotal…
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Imagine logging into your favorite subreddit and discovering a key metric—gone overnight. That’s what stunned millions when Reddit quietly removed subscriber counts in June 2024, replacing them with a new set of active user metrics. Suddenly, moderators, content creators, and brands found…
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In 2024, more than 40% of Americans report skepticism about Covid-19 vaccines—the highest level since the rollout began. As anti-vaccine rhetoric surges online and on the campaign trail, all eyes are on a high-stakes clash: The Moderna CEO’s response to RFK Jr…
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