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When Democracy's Guardians Became the Threat
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When Democracy's Guardians Became the Threat

Trump administration raids Georgia election offices in unprecedented federal intervention. Former law enforcement officials warn of authoritarian tactics as the government they once served targets the electoral system they protected.

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs While Spending $75M on Melania Documentary
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Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs While Spending $75M on Melania Documentary

Amazon faces backlash for massive layoffs while investing $75 million in Melania Trump documentary, raising questions about priorities and political motivations.

AI Agents Are Creating Religions on Social Media While Memecoin Traders Cash In
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AI Agents Are Creating Religions on Social Media While Memecoin Traders Cash In

30,000 AI agents communicate on Moltbook, creating digital religions and communities while humans watch. Related memecoins surge 7,000% as crypto traders bet on viral AI ecosystem.

Why the Doomsday Clock Stands at 90 Seconds to Midnight
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Why the Doomsday Clock Stands at 90 Seconds to Midnight

Nuclear threats, climate change, and AI risks converge as humanity faces its greatest existential challenge. Can we step back from the brink?

The $5,000 Electric Car Is Here (Sort Of)
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The $5,000 Electric Car Is Here (Sort Of)

Used EVs are hitting rock-bottom prices, with some models available for under $5,000. But there's a catch—range anxiety becomes range reality at this price point.

Trump Administration Arrests Journalists, Crosses New Line on Press Freedom
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Trump Administration Arrests Journalists, Crosses New Line on Press Freedom

The DOJ arrested two journalists covering a church protest on legally dubious charges. What does this mean for American democracy and press freedom?

Why Epstein Sent Thousands to Mandelson's Husband
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Why Epstein Sent Thousands to Mandelson's Husband

Jeffrey Epstein's financial ties to Peter Mandelson's husband reveal the deep web of connections between the convicted sex offender and UK political elite, raising new questions about influence and accountability.

FBI Informant Claims Jeffrey Epstein Had a 'Personal Hacker
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FBI Informant Claims Jeffrey Epstein Had a 'Personal Hacker

A confidential FBI informant revealed in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein employed an Italian hacker who developed zero-day exploits and sold cyber weapons to governments and terrorist groups.

Nuclear Watchdog Sounds Alarm as Ukraine War Threatens Global Safety
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Nuclear Watchdog Sounds Alarm as Ukraine War Threatens Global Safety

IAEA holds emergency session as Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid raise fears of nuclear catastrophe. Expert missions inspect critical infrastructure amid winter warfare.

Japan-South Korea Defense Pact Signals New Cold War Lines in Asia
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Japan-South Korea Defense Pact Signals New Cold War Lines in Asia

Japanese and South Korean defense ministers agree on joint military exercises and annual meetings, marking a historic shift in bilateral relations with China clearly in their crosshairs.

When Gun Rights Meet Federal Authority
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When Gun Rights Meet Federal Authority

The Alex Pretti shooting reveals deep contradictions in how gun rights advocates respond when Second Amendment meets federal law enforcement reality.

Catherine O'Hara's Death Reminds Us What We Lost in Plain Sight
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Catherine O'Hara's Death Reminds Us What We Lost in Plain Sight

From Home Alone to Schitt's Creek, Catherine O'Hara's genius wasn't in being loud—it was in finding the extraordinary within the ordinary. Her death at 71 forces us to reckon with how we value subtlety.