Remember To Mute Your iPhone or Android During Vacations
Achieve Peace and Quiet Without Missing Important Calls or Messages Introduction: Vacations are meant for relaxation and rejuvenation. The constant barrage of notifications from your smartphone can significantly detract from this experience. The incessant buzz of emails, social media alerts, and even less critical app notifications can quickly disrupt your peace and tranquility. However, completely disconnecting from your phone isn't…
Overturning the Global Trade System: Trump’s Legacy and its Lingering Impact
A Nationalist Approach to Globalization's Challenges Introduction: Donald Trump's presidency (2017-2021) was marked by a radical re-evaluation of the United States' role in the global trading system. His administration initiated a series of protectionist measures, including imposing tariffs on imported goods from China, Mexico, and other countries. This departure from decades of relatively free-trade policies sparked intense debate about the…
China Turns to AI in Information Warfare: Targeting American Influence
The Silent Data War: Unmasking Beijing's Algorithmic Assault on US Politics Introduction: The global landscape of information warfare is rapidly evolving, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a potent new weapon. While the use of AI for propaganda and disinformation campaigns is increasingly documented, a recent surge in research sheds light on a more sophisticated and targeted approach: the use…
Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
The Duties, Announced Last Week, Took Effect for About 90 Countries Just After Midnight Introduction: The early hours of marked a significant escalation in global trade tensions as sweeping new tariffs imposed by the United States came into effect. These duties, announced the previous week by President Trump, impacted approximately 90 countries, triggering immediate concern among economists, businesses, and international…
Judge assails Arkansas Ten Commandments law as he slightly limits its use
## Arkansas Ten Commandments Law Blocked in Key School Districts: What It Means for Students A controversial Arkansas law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms has hit a significant roadblock. On Monday, a federal judge ruled that the law cannot be enforced in a handful of the state’s largest school districts, marking a major victory…
Viola Davis’s Urgent Call to ‘Exhume the Ordinary’
## Viola Davis: Championing the Power of Everyday Stories Through Art Viola Davis's 2017 Academy Award win for Best Supporting Actress in *Fences* was more than just a personal triumph; it was a powerful statement about the importance of representing ordinary lives in art. While accepting her award, Davis delivered a poignant speech that resonated far beyond the Dolby Theatre,…
Trump’s new gilded age: fearmongering, mass deportations and self-enrichment – video
## The Price of Power: Has Trump's Second Presidency Become a Personal ATM? Donald Trump's return to the White House has been anything but conventional. Beyond the controversial policy shifts and the ever-present culture war battles, a darker narrative has been steadily gaining traction: allegations of widespread self-dealing and the blatant monetization of the presidency. Is Trump blurring the lines…
As Rohingya refugees continue to flee from persecution, here’s how you can help
## Amidst Crisis: How You Can Help Rohingya Refugees Fleeing Myanmar The image is stark yet hopeful: a young Rohingya girl, seeking refuge in the Balukhali refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, cradling a chicken. But behind this snapshot lies a harrowing reality of systematic violence and displacement forcing hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims from their homes in Myanmar.…
Israel's Netanyahu expected to push for plan to 'occupy' Gaza
## Is a Full-Scale Reoccupation of Gaza Imminent? Netanyahu's Stance Fuels Fears Amidst Ceasefire Stalls and Humanitarian Crisis The already dire situation in Gaza threatens to plunge to new depths as reports suggest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasingly leaning towards a complete reoccupation of the Gaza Strip. This potential shift in strategy comes at a critical juncture, with…
The Mamdani effect: how his primary win is inspiring young progressives to run for office
## Zohran Mamdani Effect: Young Leftists Surge into Politics After NYC Upset The political landscape is shifting, and a new generation is stepping up to claim their place. Fuelled by the recent victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York City, a wave of enthusiasm is sweeping across the US, inspiring individuals to enter the political arena and champion progressive change.…