The chatbots split into cliques and boosted the most partisan voices. A handful of “influencers” also quickly dominated the conversation, according to a study published last Tuesday by researchers at the University of Amsterdam. The researchers built a minimal social network with no ads, no recommended posts, and no algorithm deciding what users see. They […]
In a dramatic escalation of Global Military tensions, Russia is advancing its nuclear capabilities by developing air-to-air nuclear missiles, expanding its tactical nuclear forces and working on new strategic weapons, according to a recent U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report. According to the 2025 report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Russia has introduced an […]
YouTube is starting a U.S. pilot of an AI-driven age verification system to better differentiate between adult users and minors. The system analyzes users’ viewing histories—not only declared birth dates—to determine age and apply relevant content restrictions. AP News Summary of Key Details Future Projections & Implications 1. Expansion & Global Rollout If effective, YouTube […]
Two people have been confirmed dead and at least 10 others injured following a series of explosions on Monday at the Clairton Coke Works, U.S. Steel’s coking facility in Pennsylvania. The blasts occurred around 10:51 a.m., followed by a fire and secondary explosions, sending thick black smoke across the Mon Valley region. First responders and […]
On August 11, 2025, the High Court in London ruled against the Wikimedia Foundation in its legal attempt to contest regulations under the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA). The challenge focused on the Act’s Categorisation Regulations, which could reclassify Wikipedia as a Category 1 service—subjecting it to the strictest regulatory burdens, including mandatory identity verification […]
President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and placed the city’s police department under federal control, launching an unprecedented effort to take charge of the nation’s capital. “This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we’re going to take our capital back,” Trump said during a news conference at the White House, where he […]
Reuters reports that U.S. military officials are preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., following President Trump’s emergency declaration aimed at addressing rising crime and homelessness in the capital. Though details of his justification remain unclear, the deployment is part of a broader federal response as authorities seek to reassert public […]
For decades, history textbooks in American classrooms have presented a selective version of technological progress—one that often centers white inventors while leaving out the significant contributions of Black innovators. This omission is not accidental. It reflects systemic racism, discriminatory patent laws, and the cultural tendency to simplify history into neat narratives that favor dominant groups. […]
Blending its poignant history, cultural resurrection, and current pursuit of justice: The origin: Silas White’s vision In 1957, a formidable Black entrepreneur named Silas White purchased the former Elks Lodge building at 1811 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica with the intention of establishing the Ebony Beach Club—a welcoming beachfront retreat for Black families during the […]
On the shores of South Carolina’s Sea Islands, the voices of the past echo through sacred songs preserved by Gullah Geechee elders. These spirituals, born from the pain and resilience of enslaved Africans, are being lovingly safeguarded by a group of elders who see their music not just as art, but as a living legacy. […]