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Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split
Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is being stretched — if it breaks, numerous armed groups may be drawn into messy split Venezuela’s civil-military alliance is fragile and may break down if Chavista leadership acquiesces to US pressure, leading to potential armed conflict. The situation is further complicated by the presence of numerous armed groups, including colectivos, gangs, […]
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Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy The US cannot “run” Venezuela through military force alone, as it cannot create political authority or legitimacy. The Trump administration’s move to govern Venezuela by force reflects a broader trend in US foreign policy that relies […]
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Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power Rising electricity prices are expected to continue, with average U.S. residential electricity prices rising 7.4% from September 2024 to September 2025, and government analysts predicting prices will outpace inflation in 2026. The nation’s energy grid is facing a significant […]
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Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever
Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever The proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix or Paramount would lead to the resurgence of entertainment oligopolies, making it harder for consumers and creatives. The history of Hollywood’s oligopolies dates back to the 1920s, when studios […]
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What Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t tell you about ‘Operation Northwoods,’ the false flag operation he loves to denounce
What Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t tell you about ‘Operation Northwoods,’ the false flag operation he loves to denounce Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s accounts of “Operation Northwoods” leave out his father’s role in drafting false flag operations to go to war with Cuba. The Pentagon drafted “Operation Northwoods” in March 1962, a menu of pretexts […]
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DOGE is no more, and in its wake, only chaos
DOGE is no more, and in its wake, only chaos DOGE (Digital Government Executive Office) was dissolved eight months before its charter expires due to the power vacuum left by Elon Musk’s departure from his role as head. Musk’s tenure as head of DOGE was marked by controversy, including a physical altercation with Treasury Secretary […]
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Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid
Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid The US power grid is facing a crisis due to supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices, and limited materials, which threaten reliability and increase costs. The shortage of high-voltage transformers, circuit breakers, transmission cables, and other critical equipment is causing delays in construction projects, with lead times reaching […]
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Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Trump’s agenda
Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Trump’s agenda Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Donald Trump’s agenda, which has seen a barrage of unilateral presidential actions since his second term began. Trump’s actions have been justified by invoking the unitary executive theory, a conservative thesis that calls […]
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Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades – now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone
Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades – now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone The US Supreme Court will hear a case on whether presidents can impose sweeping import duties using a Cold War-era emergency law, raising questions about accountability and democratic ownership. The shift in power […]
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You wish your phone had the Oppo Find X9 Pro’s battery life
You wish your phone had the Oppo Find X9 Pro’s battery life The Oppo Find X9 Pro boasts an impressive battery life, lasting up to three full days on a single charge. The phone’s battery was put to the test by letting it run continuously for extended periods, with results showing remarkable endurance. When pushed […]
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