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Social Media Powerhouses Face Juries in Landmark Trial: “It’s Not Addiction”
On February 18, Meta founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg began testifying in the now-infamous landmark social media trial rooted in protecting American youth against dangerously addictive algorithms that may be specifically targeting adolescents.
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Has AIPAC Influence Gone Too Far?
AIPAC has fallen under intense scrutiny by the Democrats due to accusations of covert campaigning, who report that they’ve seen a rapid increase in ads focusing on critical political issues like immigration and healthcare.
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Kenyan Aviation Worker Strikes Finally Over
Earlier this week, the Kenya Aviation Workers Union and the government of Kenya were able to come to an agreement to raise wages and ensure better regulation for workers in the industry after a disruptive 2-day strike.
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Munich Conference Updates
At this year’s 62nd Munich Conference, an international meeting held annually in February, heightened tensions between America and foreign powers were palpable. Topics discussed ranged from China’s Indo-Pacific policy to America’s security guarantees for Ukraine.
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US-Iran Nuclear Talks Progress
President Trump has suggested that his top priority is for Iran to scale back its nuclear program and that it would be “traumatic for Iran” if they refused to comply.
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party Dominates General Election
International observers praised improvements in transparency compared with previous contests. However, economists say the incoming government will face immediate challenges, including foreign exchange pressures and job creation for a young populace.
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The American Responsibility to Cut the UAE’s Involvement in Sudan
The civil war in Sudan is often framed as an internal power struggle. In reality, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has played a large role in aiding the RSF militarily and financially.
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Trump Administration Repeals 2009 Endangerment Finding
The 2009 endangerment finding, which determined that six key greenhouse gases (GHGs) harm human health, was passed during the Obama administration and was the legal and scientific basis that allowed the government to regulate GHGs.
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Bondi Hearing Goes Off The Rails Over Epstein Files
The hearing was one of the most combative in recent memory, with Attorney General Pam Bondi arguing with both Democrat and Republican members of Congress in what could only be described as extraordinary political television.
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Here’s What Democrats Are Demanding in Exchange for DHS Funding
Recent criticism of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created a Congressional crisis over the department’s funding. Since their budget expires February 10th, the Trump administration is confronting a number of Democratic demands for reform.
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Trump Signs EO Limiting Large Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
Donald Trump’s new executive order “Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers” aimed to prevent large companies from buying single-family homes. Yet, some doubt its actual effectiveness…
