October 31, 2025
Science & STEAM SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Texas Sues Tylenol

On 28 October 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging that they engaged in deceptive trade practices by marketing Tylenol (acetaminophen) as safe for pregnant women, while allegedly concealing evidence of links between its use and developmental disorders—specifically autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty

Food-Aid Program at Risk Amongst Shutdown

As the U.S. federal government shutdown extends into its fourth week, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the nation’s primary food-aid safety net supporting more than 41 million Americans — is facing a potential interruption of benefit payments for November 2025. While October benefits remain funded under previously allocated resources, the United States Department […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

The Financial Elite’s Quiet Power: Following the Money to BlackRock

In the vast and intricate web of global finance, few names carry as much weight as BlackRock. With over $10 trillion in assets under management, this financial behemoth is often cited as one of the most influential institutions in the world. Yet for many outside the financial sector, BlackRock remains a mystery—its power largely invisible, […]

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A I GLOBAL SPEAK POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

AI Could Cause 99% of All Workers to Be Unemployed in the Next Five Years, Says Computer Science Professor

A recent statement by a computer science professor has reignited a long-simmering debate about the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence. The professor warned that rapid advances in AI could displace up to 99% of workers within the next five years, raising questions about the future of employment, economic stability, and human purpose in an increasingly […]

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A I GLOBAL SPEAK Science & STEAM SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Shocking AI That Broke the Internet: DeepSeek’s Disruption of 2025

In the crowded and highly competitive world of artificial intelligence, few stories have jolted the industry like the arrival of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup whose open-source models have not only rivaled but in some cases outshined offerings from American tech giants. In early 2025, the release of DeepSeek-R1, powered by the company’s DeepSeek-V3 model, sent […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Science & STEAM SDG 10: Reduced Inequality SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Africa’s Continental Internet Exchange: Google’s Worst Nightmare

Africa’s internet story is usually told through cables laid by global giants and traffic routed through far-off hubs in Europe. But imagine a different backbone: a Continental Internet Exchange (CIX) that stitches together Africa’s national IXPs into one fabric—so content created in Lagos reaches Nairobi without a round-trip to Frankfurt, and a fintech API in […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 10: Reduced Inequality

Rare Photos of Black Wall Street—Before the Flames

Long before the sirens and smoke of 1921, Greenwood—the Black business district of Tulsa, Oklahoma—was a portrait of audacity. On bustling Greenwood Avenue, weekend crowds drifted past grocers and tailors, pressed into the vestibules of churches on Sunday, and queued for evening shows at the Dreamland Theater. The rare photographs that survive from those years […]

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GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

They Built America Like a Racket: The Secret History of Empire, Intelligence, and Organized Crime

They Built America Like a Racket In a world where history is often sanitized for textbooks, this documentary rips the veil off America’s rise to global dominance—not as a beacon of democracy, but as a sprawling empire built on covert deals, criminal alliances, and shadow wars. The Premise “They Built America Like a Racket” argues […]

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A I GLOBAL SPEAK Humanity LEARNING MINDS Science & STEAM SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

“Breakthrough Brain Chip Integrates Lightning-Fast Processing with Wireless Connectivity”

In a groundbreaking leap for computing technology, researchers at Cornell University have unveiled the first-ever “microwave brain” chip—a revolutionary processor capable of simultaneously handling ultrafast data and wireless communication signals. This innovation, detailed in Nature Electronics, marks the debut of a true microwave neural network, fully integrated on a silicon microchip and powered by analog […]

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A I GLOBAL SPEAK POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES Science & STEAM

Beijing’s first World Humanoid Robot Games open with hip-hop and martial arts

Beijing Launches First World Humanoid Robot Games with Dazzling Display of Tech and Talent Beijing made history this week as it hosted the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, a three-day spectacle that kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony blending hip-hop, martial arts, and futuristic flair. Held on Thursday evening, the event showcased the latest […]

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