POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Pentagon Arms All DC National Guard Members Amid Escalating Domestic Deployments

The Pentagon’s decision to arm every national guard member deployed in Washington DC marks one of the most aggressive escalations of domestic military posture in modern U.S. history. Announced just days after an ambush shooting near the White House that left one guard member dead and another critically wounded, the directive represents a shift toward […]

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Broader Threats, Global Factors & Climate Implications of Putin’s Warning to Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent statement — that a war initiated by Europe would end so decisively that “there would be no one left to negotiate with” — represents one of the starkest warnings issued since the start of the Ukraine conflict. While intended as a deterrent, the message signals deepening geopolitical instability and raises […]

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Taliban Conduct Public Execution in Khost as Global Condemnation Mounts

Overview of the Event On Tuesday, the Taliban conducted a public execution in a stadium in Khost, Afghanistan, marking the 11th such execution since the group regained power in August 2021. The individual executed had been convicted of murdering 13 members of a single family, including several children. According to the Taliban’s Supreme Court, the […]

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Starbucks Settles $35 Million NYC Scheduling Case as Strike Pressures Intensify

Starbucks will pay approximately $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City baristas after city investigators concluded the company violated the city’s Fair Workweek Law, which guarantees predictable schedules, access to additional hours, and protections against last-minute shift changes. The agreement, announced by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, arrives at a […]

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The Franklin Controversy, Political Fallout, and Legal Stakes

The controversy erupted after U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted an edited mock book cover featuring Franklin the Turtle — a cherished Canadian children’s character — firing a bazooka at alleged drug traffickers. The attempt at humor, tied to ongoing U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, set off a wave of criticism […]

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Implications of the South Korea IP Camera Hack & How to Protect Against Similar Attacks

The recent arrest of four individuals in South Korea for hacking more than 120,000 Internet Protocol (IP) cameras reveals a significant global vulnerability in consumer surveillance technology. While this case occurred in South Korea, its implications extend far beyond national borders. IP cameras—used for home security, baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and small business oversight—are now […]

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Trump Signals Possible Land-Based Anti-Drug Strikes in Venezuela

President Donald Trump indicated during a Thanksgiving call with U.S. service members that the administration may soon begin land-based actions against alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking networks. His remarks follow heightened military activity in Latin America and new terrorism-related designations targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and senior officials. This analysis outlines the context, legal considerations, risks, and […]

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Italy Approves Landmark Femicide Law

Italy has taken a historic step in the global fight against gender-based violence with the approval of a new law that explicitly introduces femicide into the nation’s criminal code and mandates life imprisonment for those convicted. Passed on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the legislation carries broad symbolic weight at […]

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Dismissal of the Georgia Election Interference Case Against Donald Trump

The dismissal of the Georgia 2020 election interference case marks the end of the last remaining criminal prosecution of Donald Trump related to his efforts to overturn the presidential election. It is a legal and political moment with major implications — not only for Trump, but for state-level prosecutorial authority, the limits of election-related accountability, […]

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The Washington, D.C. National Guard Shooting and Its Fallout

The shooting of two newly sworn-in National Guard members in Washington, D.C., allegedly carried out by Rahmanullah Lakanwal — an Afghan national evacuated to the United States under Operation Allies Welcome — has sent shockwaves through U.S. political, military and immigration systems. The incident is not only violent and tragic, but also deeply entangled with […]

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