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Economists and Investors Concerned About Potential AI Bubble
AI could be facing a bubble, as analysts suggest that investors should rescind and sell their stocks, simply because AI’s growth is unsustainable. Wall Street has already started to sell off its stocks, essentially tumbling around 10 percent of Micron…
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The United Nations Is Falling Behind on AI
The UN General Assembly has actively tried to address global concerns on AI, particularly in national security. However, the United Nations has achieved very little as there is a notable disconnect between multilateral action and the international necessity to regulate…
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South Sudan Dissolves its Transitional Government, Igniting Election Concerns
South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly’s number of seats has been cut from 650 to 270, while the state parliaments have gone from 100 to 58. Now, experts fear that President Kiir’s decision to remove the government will compromise the freedom…
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The Trump-Jinping Summit: Trade and Tensions
On September 24th, 2026, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met to discuss international trade, tensions, and technology. Though the meeting was largely positive in tone, the lofty nature of its propositions left major questions open as it has been criticized…
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How the United Nations General Assembly Addressed the War in Iran
The U.S.-Iran war has seen no deal been made, leaving the future of Iran uncertain. At the UNGA, the delegations of both nations met in private for over three hours as Political pressure is building in both America and Iran.
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Supreme Court Green-Lights Federal Voter Database
On September 25th, the Supreme Court issued an unsigned emergency order allowing the Trump administration to use a Department of Homeland Security citizenship-verification system. The decision was 6-3 along party lines and a part of a larger legal battle as…
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Capturing the Regulator: the Playbook AI Leaders are Using to Stay Dominant
Large and rival AI companies Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google Deepmind all outwardly agree on one issue: AI safety. Some leaders argue for increased AI development, while others advocate for regulation. Skeptics of these actions warn they could result in…
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States Move to Make Data Centers Pay Their Own Power Bill
Electricity costs are rising higher than ever before. Electric utilities applied for record rate hikes totaling $18.6 billion in the first six months of 2026 alone. This brings into the question: who is supposed to pay for the poles, wires,…
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Courts Rule on Trump’s Attempts to Block the Press
On September 18th, President Trump announced on Truth Social that he was banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. The ban quickly reached beyond the briefing room and now nearly 50 news organizations have also the three…
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From Sanaa to Riyadh, a Truce Collapses and Crude Climbs
The Houthi militia in Yemen claimed responsibility in Saudi Arabia’s capital. Saudi Arabia’s military coalition confirmed a ballistic missile had been aimed at the capital and said it was intercepted, along with attempted strikes on Yanbu, Taif, Baysh and Farasan.
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Opinion: AI Poses a Major Threat to U.S. Ethics and Infrastructure
The US has spent a total of $7.2 billion dollars on AI, making AI one of the most significant commodities the U.S. has invested in. However, deepfakes, academic ethics, and concerns over integrity plague investment.
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Deadly Flash Flood Along Nepal-China Border Leaves 2,500 Missing
On August 26, a massive flood swept across the Nepali districts of Nuwakot and Rasuwa. The Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river valleys created mud and debris that buried infrastructure, leaving at least 616 deaths, 2,500 people missing, and more than…
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Water Levels in Panama Canal Dropping Due to Climate Change
The Panama Canal, primarily being freshwater, is one of the most crucial chokepoints as an estimated 1.75 trillion dollars worth of goods pass through the canal annually. However, water levels are receding due to climate change, and it is imperative…
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Bill Gates Sounds the Alarm on AI and the Future of Work
On August 26th of this year, Bill Gates published an almost 6,000 word essay highlighting the escalating problem about artificial intelligence. He emphasizes how AI can move to physical occupations, including law and customer service to medicine, software development, and…
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How Henry Nowak’s Murder Tore Britain Apart
Just last Monday, six months after eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak’s passing, Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum requirement of 21 years served. This sentencing has brought renewed attention to Nowak’s murder in Britain.
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Japan’s Pacifist Protests Clash With Takaichi’s Military Agenda
A pacifist sentiment has been intensifying across Japan, with thousands of protestors holding posters with the words “No War” on them. Demonstrations have extended far beyond Tokyo, reaching Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and other major cities as public participation continues to…
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EU Migration Pact to be Enforced
Learn about the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. It will be enforced on June 12, 2026, after a two year long implementation period. The pact is a set of ten interrelated EU laws which span the whole range…
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Colombia’s Runoff Becomes a Fight Over Fear and the Future
Colombia’s heated presidential election headed to a runoff on Sunday, preliminary official results displayed. On June 21, Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella will face left-wing candidate Ivan Cepeda.
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Ebola Spreads Faster Than The Congo Can Respond
The Ebola outbreak has deeply impacted the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the Bundibugyo strain, a fatal virus with no approved treatment, continues to rapidly spread.
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Electricity Costs Continue to Rise for U.S. Consumers, Here’s Why
As electricity costs increase and American households struggle to keep up, policymakers have explored multiple reforms to address global conflicts, local policies, and the structure of energy corporations.
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Russia Begins New Wave of Attacks with Fatal Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
The Russo-Ukrainian War has driven global tensions and created a humanitarian crisis. Russia now occupies 20% of Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin has escalated the war by launching one of his most dangerous offenses yet.
