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Shaping the conversation means offering context to extreme ideas, not just a platform
Shaping the conversation means offering context to extreme ideas, not just a platform When public figures engage with individuals who hold extreme views, it’s not just about whether to interact or censor; it’s also about how to structure that engagement and its purpose. The format and tone of an interview can greatly impact its ethical […]
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X’s messy About This Account rollout has caused utter chaos
X’s messy About This Account rollout has caused utter chaos X’s new “About This Account” feature has been rolled out with inaccuracies, causing chaos among users. The feature, which includes country of origin and “based in,” has been criticized for its lack of accuracy, particularly for older accounts. Users have taken to X to accuse […]
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Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits Chromium is considered an essential nutrient despite having no proven health benefits, and most people get it from their cookware rather than food. The idea that chromium is essential for human health stems from flawed studies in rats in the 1950s, which […]
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Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence
Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative activist, author, and media personality who rose to prominence at 18 by founding Turning Point USA, a conservative youth movement. Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, grew into a national force, claiming chapters at over 1,000 campuses, […]
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Tucker Carlson asks Sam Altman if an OpenAI employee was murdered ‘on your orders’
Tucker Carlson asks Sam Altman if an OpenAI employee was murdered ‘on your orders’ Tucker Carlson asked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman if an employee, Suchir Balaji, was murdered on his orders during an interview this week. Balaji had released statements online and in a New York Times article criticizing OpenAI’s use of copyrighted data, which […]
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What damage did the US do to Iran’s nuclear program? Why it’s so hard to know
What damage did the US do to Iran’s nuclear program? Why it’s so hard to know The US military’s attack on Iran’s nuclear site at Fordo on June 21, 2025, resulted in significant damage, but the extent of the damage is disputed among intelligence analysts and officials. The US Air Force dropped a dozen ground-penetrating […]
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Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a lot more than other Americans
Mexican flags flown during immigration protests bother white people a lot more than other Americans A recent survey experiment found that Americans are more bothered by protesters waving the Mexican flag than the U.S. flag during immigration protests, but this difference disappears when looking at subgroups. White respondents were significantly more likely to be bothered […]
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What is reconciliation − the legislative shortcut Republicans are using to push through their ‘big, beautiful bill’?
What is reconciliation − the legislative shortcut Republicans are using to push through their ‘big, beautiful bill’? The reconciliation process, created by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, allows the party in power to pass sweeping changes to taxes and spending with a simple majority vote. The current budget debate centers around Senate Republicans’ “One […]
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An Avatar of Legendary Novelist Agatha Christie Teaches a Course at BBC
An Avatar of Legendary Novelist Agatha Christie Teaches a Course at BBC Agatha Christie’s avatar has been created for an online course on BBC Maestro, priced at $105, to teach her own craft and share her writing expertise. The avatar was created with permission from Christie’s family, who manage her estate, but some academics argue […]
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Trump’s white genocide claims about South Africa have deep roots in American history
Trump’s white genocide claims about South Africa have deep roots in American history President Donald Trump has claimed that there is a “genocide of white people” taking place in South Africa, where Black South Africans are allegedly targeting white farmers due to their race. The claim has deep roots in American history, dating back to […]
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