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A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream
A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream A proposed mega-merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery could give Donald Trump even more influence over US media, shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream. The merger would […]
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Trump’s radical argument that he alone can interpret vague laws fails its first court test in dismissal of Fed governor
Trump’s radical argument that he alone can interpret vague laws fails its first court test in dismissal of Fed governor President Donald Trump has fired Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, sparking a legal battle over his authority to interpret vague laws and challenging long-standing beliefs about presidential power. The case raises fundamental questions about […]
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Personal power v. socialized power: What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about modern CEOs
Personal power v. socialized power: What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about modern CEOs Two types of power motivation exist: personal power (dominating others) and socialized power (benefiting others), according to psychologist David McClelland’s “two faces of power” theory. A study analyzed the language used by CEOs in interviews and conference calls, using […]
📰 News
Exactly what is in the Ivy League deals with the Trump administration – and how they compare
Exactly what is in the Ivy League deals with the Trump administration – and how they compare The Trump administration has reached deals with several Ivy League universities, including Harvard, Columbia, and Brown, to end government inquiries into their treatment of Jewish students and other practices on campus. The deals require these universities to pay […]
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I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation
I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation A heat dome led to extremely hot temperatures (upwards of 100°F) during a family camping trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The author needed to find ways to stay cool and powered up without access to electrical or water […]
💻 Technology
What is Laura Loomer?
What is Laura Loomer? Laura Loomer, a 32-year-old online personality with no government experience, has been accused of influencing White House decisions. According to ABC News, at least 15 individuals were ousted from Trump’s second administration due in part to Loomer’s tweets and actions. Loomer’s influence is seen as unprecedented by Washington veterans who grew […]
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Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them
Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about authoritarian rulers thousands of years ago, analyzing the Persian invasion of Greece and its outcome. The Greek victory over Persia was attributed to the fact that many Greek city-states had representative governments, which […]
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If everyone in the world turned on the lights at the same time, what would happen?
If everyone in the world turned on the lights at the same time, what would happen? If everyone in the world turned on their lights at the same time, it would create a huge surge in electricity demand, which power plants would need to respond to quickly to avoid a system crash. The impact of […]
🔬 Science
Roman Empire and the fall of Nero offer possible lessons for Trump about the cost of self-isolation
Roman Empire and the fall of Nero offer possible lessons for Trump about the cost of self-isolation Nero’s rise and fall from power offer lessons for President Trump about the cost of self-isolation and ignoring honest advice. The Roman Emperor Nero surrounded himself with loyal, but ultimately self-interested, advisers who encouraged his delusions and failed […]
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Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons
Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons Uranium is a surprisingly common element that plays a crucial role in modern energy, medicine, and geopolitics, but its power is often misunderstood. Uranium-235, an isotope of uranium, is the key to nuclear fission, which releases large amounts […]
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