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How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs

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Two years after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, families of the victims filed suit against Binance, a major cryptocurrency platform that has been plagued by scandals.This post was originally published on this site

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Doubts about women in combat don’t stand up to history

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Germany has unveiled plans to introduce voluntary military service. From January 2026, all 18-year-old men will be required to complete a questionnaire asking if they are interested and willing to join the armed forces. Women […]

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Two superpowers, one playbook: Why Chinese and US bureaucrats think and act alike

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The year 2025 has not been a great one for U.S.-Chinese relations. Tit-for-tat tariffs and the scramble over rare earth elements has dampened economic relations between the world’s two leading economies. Meanwhile, territorial disputes between […]

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What makes people welcome or reject refugees? What research in Germany reveals

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Across the EU, immigration is one of the most divisive topics in politics today. Germany, a country once known for its “Willkommenskultur” (welcome culture), is a case in point.This post was originally published on this […]

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Can AI strengthen democracy and improve collective decision-making? Q&A with Professor of Computer Science

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Ariel Procaccia is the Alfred and Rebecca Lin Professor of Computer Science at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). His work combines mathematics, computer science, and AI to develop […]

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Science has always been marketed, from 18th-century coffeehouse demos of Newton’s ideas to today’s TikTok explainers

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People often see science as a world apart: cool, rational and untouched by persuasion or performance. In this view, scientists simply discover truth, and truth speaks for itself.This post was originally published on this site

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Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use

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President Donald Trump is making full use of his pardon power. This year, Trump has issued roughly 1,800 pardons, or nearly six times the number he issued during the four years of his first term. […]

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From civil disobedience to networked whistleblowing: What national security truth-tellers reveal in an age of crackdowns

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Across the world, governments are tightening controls on speech, expanding surveillance and rolling back rights once thought to be secure.This post was originally published on this site

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To connect across politics, try saying what you oppose

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When engaging in a political discussion, talking about what you oppose instead of what you support may make others more open to your views, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.This post was […]

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Global Rights Project report spotlights continued troubling trends in worldwide inhumane treatment

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Global human rights are in decline according to the findings of a recent study by researchers at the University of Rhode Island’s Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies.This post was originally published on this site

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  • 2026 will require brands to balance AI and authenticity

    The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has just announced its annual Word of the Year, and for the first time, two words were selected: “authenticity” and “agentic AI.”This post was originally published on this site
  • Could Settlers of Catan make you a better strategist?

    Christmas is just around the corner, and you might be wondering how to spend those long, lazy afternoons. If you’re tired of the same old Monopoly, perhaps it’s time to try Settlers of Catan.This post [...]
  • Why shoppers buy fast fashion even if they disagree with it

    Every December, many shoppers plan to buy fewer things and choose more sustainable options. Yet as the month goes on, spending rises and fast fashion becomes hard to resist. Christmas has become a moment when [...]

Highlights

  • China’s durian craze has turned this tropical fruit into a tool of diplomacy
  • Instacart ends AI pricing test that charged shoppers different prices for the same items
  • 2026 will require brands to balance AI and authenticity
WHAT’S NEW
  • What does the November jobs report mean for workers and the economy? Q&A with professor of economics
  • How much does it cost to end rough sleeping? An Australian-first study may have just found out
  • Many shoppers take a strange comfort of buying now and paying later—but it can come with a sting after Christmas
  • Refugees living outside camps make significant gains in self-reliance
WHAT’S INTERESTING
  • There’s little evidence tech is much help stopping school shootings
  • Hidden bias gives ‘swing state’ voters more influence over US trade policy
  • Report challenges climate change as sole trigger of Syrian Civil War, exposing governance failures in drought response
  • Support for scientific funding doesn’t have to be partisan—but scientists must make the case, says new study
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