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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

DOGE and U.S. Social Security Data: Who May Be Involved, Who Is at Risk, and Who Stands to Benefit

Reporting by The Guardian that data linked to U.S. Social Security records may have been accessed, aggregated, or circulated within online DOGE-associated networks has raised renewed concerns about data security, political advocacy, and the real-world consequences of digital activism colliding with sensitive government information. While many details remain contested or unclear, the episode highlights vulnerabilities […]

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Humanity POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

U.S. Set to Exit the World Health Organization: Links to Project 2025 and What It Could Mean for America’s Future

The United States is set to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2026, according to reporting by Reuters. The decision marks a major shift in U.S. global health policy and has prompted renewed debate over international cooperation, domestic public health preparedness, and the country’s long-term geopolitical standing. The move also aligns closely with […]

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Humanity Police - ICE POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

ICE Under Intensifying Scrutiny: Death in Custody, Warrantless Home-Entry Claims, and Child Detentions — Oversight Gaps and What Citizens Can Do

Three recent reports—an ICE custody death ruled a homicide, a newly revealed internal memo asserting power to enter homes without a judge-signed warrant, and the detention of a five-year-old child in Minnesota—have converged into a broader national debate about how U.S. immigration enforcement is being conducted, how much oversight exists, and what consequences (if any) […]

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Humanity Police - ICE POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

The 7-Day Notice Fight: What the Law Was Meant to Do, Why a Judge Wouldn’t Block DHS’s New Policy, and What It Means for ICE Agents and Detainees

A new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy requiring seven days’ notice before members of Congress can visit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities has become a flashpoint after Minnesota lawmakers were turned away from an ICE facility days after a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent. The dispute centers on what federal law […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Travel & Tourism

Global Energy Deal Ends — What It Means for U.S. Prices, Why It Collapsed, and the Long-Term Risks Ahead

According to recent BBC reporting, a major international energy agreement that helped stabilize global oil markets has come to an end, raising new uncertainty about fuel prices, inflation, and economic planning in the United States. While the deal had limited direct control over U.S. policy, its collapse underscores how interconnected global energy markets remain — […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES SDG 13: Climate Action

U.S. Military Posturing, Arctic Power Shifts, and Global Political Implications

Recent reports that the U.S. Department of Defense has placed 1,500 Arctic-trained airborne troops on standby amid escalating tensions involving Greenland have reignited global debate over Arctic security, sovereignty, and great-power competition. While the move does not indicate an imminent invasion, it underscores Greenland’s growing strategic importance and highlights how climate change, resource access, and […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Why Disclosure Took Years, Whether Records Are Complete, and What Comes Next

The release of long-awaited records related to Jeffrey Epstein has renewed public scrutiny over transparency, accountability, and the limits of the U.S. justice system. According to reporting by The Guardian, the Trump administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has now released a substantial tranche of Epstein-related materials — but questions persist about whether these constitute all […]

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Media & Entertainment POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

From Trademarked Catchphrases to Deepfake Scandals: How AI Is Reshaping Online Safety, Identity, and Abuse

Growing concerns over artificial intelligence misuse are moving rapidly from abstract warnings into concrete legal, cultural, and safety challenges. Two recent developments — actor Matthew McConaughey’s move to trademark his famous catchphrase to protect it from AI misuse, and mounting warnings from UK authorities and researchers about AI-generated deepfakes — illustrate how generative AI is […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Minneapolis Residents Describe Federal Agent Surge as an “Invasion” — What It Signals for Other U.S. Cities and States

Residents and local officials in Minneapolis say the city feels like it is under an “invasion” following a sharp and visible increase in the presence of federal law enforcement agents, according to reporting by NBC News. Armored vehicles, heavily armed officers, and large-scale enforcement operations have appeared across neighborhoods, prompting fear, confusion, and anger among […]

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Humanity POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

U.S. Sees First Negative Net Migration in Half a Century — Economic Shock or Strategic Reset?

For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States has experienced negative net migration, meaning more people left the country than entered it during the most recent measurement period, according to ABC News and U.S. Census–based analysis. This reversal marks a significant demographic shift with wide-ranging consequences for states, industries, and long-term […]

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