The NBC News story reports that UPS has begun disposing of or destroying U.S.-bound international packages that repeatedly fail to clear customs under newly tightened tariff and import rules. Many packages are being held or destroyed after three failed attempts to submit required customs paperwork. These disruptions stem from the Trump administration’s abrupt end to […]
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Youtube to Settle $24.5M Dollar Lawsuit to Trump for Jan 6th Account Suspension
YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump and his campaign over the suspension of his account after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. YouTube, owned by Google, suspended Trump’s channel days after the riot, citing ongoing risks of violence. The suspension prevented him from posting […]
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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
Panic: G7 Banks Blocked AfroGold Transfers – African Union Hits Back with $1 Trillion Lawsuit
In recent weeks, tensions between African financial institutions and Western powers have escalated following the alleged blocking of international transfers linked to AfroGold, a pan-African digital asset backed by gold reserves. According to reports, several major banks in the G7 countries restricted or froze transactions involving AfroGold, citing regulatory concerns and anti-money laundering safeguards. The […]
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SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
China’s Master Plan: Shaping the Future
Over the past several decades, China has moved from being a largely agrarian society into one of the world’s most powerful economic and geopolitical actors. Behind this transformation lies what many observers describe as a carefully crafted “master plan”—a combination of long-term economic strategies, technological ambitions, and global partnerships designed to secure the country’s position […]
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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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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
I Worked at Palantir: The Tech Company Reshaping Reality
When I joined Palantir, I expected to work on advanced data analytics; what I witnessed was something far more transformative—technology that doesn’t just interpret the world, but actively reshapes it. Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Stephen Cohen, and Joe Lonsdale, Palantir began as a secretive startup with CIA backing, dedicated to fighting […]
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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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“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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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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SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
AfriNet: Africa’s Vision for a Sovereign Digital Future
In an era where digital sovereignty is becoming a cornerstone of national policy, AfriNet emerges as a bold initiative to reshape Africa’s online landscape. Conceived as a government-controlled search engine, AfriNet represents a strategic move by African nations to reclaim control over their digital infrastructure, data governance, and information dissemination. A Homegrown Alternative to Global […]