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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 […]
Science
Presidents of both parties have launched military action without Congress declaring war − Trump’s bombing of Iran is just the latest
Presidents of both parties have launched military action without Congress declaring war − Trump’s bombing of Iran is just the latest President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites without consulting Congress has sparked debate over whether he violated Article 1 of the US Constitution, which gives Congress the power to declare war. The […]
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Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains Millions of Americans protested against President Donald Trump’s authoritarianism and expansion of executive power on June 14, 2025, in rallies organized under the “No Kings” banner. The protests were largely peaceful, but some incidents of violence did occur, […]
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Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy
Forcible removal of US Sen. Alex Padilla signals a dangerous shift in American democracy US Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on June 12, 2025, after interrupting her remarks and being handcuffed by federal agents. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of members […]
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‘Who controls the present controls the past’: What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public
‘Who controls the present controls the past’: What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public President Donald Trump’s efforts to rewrite America’s official history are deeply Orwellian, as they aim to suppress the voices of historically excluded groups and create a glorified narrative that reflects his own power. The Trump […]
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