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Modern Monetary Theory film proves finding the cash isn’t the problem | The National
Timing is everything. A month from the UK Budget day, understanding “fiscal space” and made-up terms like “fiscal black holes”… Source: Modern Monetary Theory film proves finding the cash isn’t the problem | The National Continue reading Modern Monetary Theory film proves finding the cash isn’t the problem | The National
Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing Things About You Just by Looking at Your Face
Michal Kosinski, Stanford psychologist, claims that AI programs can detect people’s IQ, sexual orientation, and politics by scanning faces. Of course rights groups are attacking the research and not the fact that the researcher is demonstrating the dangerous things AI can be used for. Source: Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing … Continue reading Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing Things About You Just by Looking at Your Face
Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet – The Washington Post
July was also the hottest month on record for dozens of other cities in the western United States, including Sacramento, Las Vegas and Portland, Ore. Source: Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet – The Washington Post Continue reading Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet – The Washington Post
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The Costs Of The Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Researchers are taking a look at the economic costs of shooting in the Orlando nightclub. Meanwhile, those affected personally are fretting about their bills. One victim was quoted $20,000 that’s he’s responsible … Continue reading The Costs Of The Pulse Nightclub Shooting
Who is Mike Pence? (Part 1 of VP Series)
On Friday July 15 Donald Trump tweeted out to the world that his running mate for the 2016 election would be the current governor of Indiana Mike Pence. This choice came as … Continue reading Who is Mike Pence? (Part 1 of VP Series)
After Yemeni’s 13 Years in Guantánamo, Freedom for the Soul Takes Longer
Ahmed Abdul Qader, released a year and a half ago, said: “I cannot live my life regularly. I try, but it is like part of me is still at Guantánamo.” “People tell … Continue reading After Yemeni’s 13 Years in Guantánamo, Freedom for the Soul Takes Longer
Hillary Clinton: ‘I accept your nomination’ – CNNPolitics.com
Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday with “humility, determination and boundless confidence in America’s promise,” taking her place in history as the first woman to lead a presidential ticket. Clinton may … Continue reading Hillary Clinton: ‘I accept your nomination’ – CNNPolitics.com
IMF admits disastrous love affair with the euro, apologises for the immolation of Greece
The International Monetary Fund’s top staff misled their own board, made a series of calamitous misjudgments in Greece, became euphoric cheerleaders for the euro project, ignored warning signs of impending crisis, and … Continue reading IMF admits disastrous love affair with the euro, apologises for the immolation of Greece
Who really won the legal battle between Philip Morris and Uruguay? Lawyers
The tobacco giant has to pay $7m to the South American nation of 3.4m people in a dispute over cigarette adverts. But the case could still set a worrying precedent This is … Continue reading Who really won the legal battle between Philip Morris and Uruguay? Lawyers
Report: Turkey shuts down media, fires more troops
The Turkish government continues to take action against soldiers and institutions after this month’s failed coup attempt. Source: Report: Turkey shuts down media, fires more troops – CNN.com Erdogan began by attacking … Continue reading Report: Turkey shuts down media, fires more troops
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Biden and Kaine take aim at Trump – BBC News
Is disrespect to Trump an effective way to gain support for Clinton? Do insults, jokes, and sarcasm make these fine men any better than Trump? Why must they fall to his level? … Continue reading Biden and Kaine take aim at Trump – BBC News
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On Alliances: Are They Necessary for Good Diplomacy? By Kaitlynne Sanfilippo
When one or more countries ally with one another, they can agree to act as economic and/or military partner, ensuring mutual benefit to all involved. However, when a superpower such as the United … Continue reading On Alliances: Are They Necessary for Good Diplomacy? By Kaitlynne Sanfilippo
This is why Europe’s war against terrorism is ineffective – Business Insider
The attacks in France, coupled with violence in Germany and Belgium, show that Europe’s efforts to work together to fight terrorism have been ineffective. Europe’s unity issue stems from the fact that … Continue reading This is why Europe’s war against terrorism is ineffective – Business Insider
Hollande: French church attacked ‘in name of’ ISIS – CNN.com
One of two suspects in a church attack that left a priest dead in northern France was known to anti-terror authorities, a French prosecutor said Tuesday. France has suffered three terror attacks … Continue reading Hollande: French church attacked ‘in name of’ ISIS – CNN.com
Syriac Catholic Archbishop Critical of Western position in Syrian Conflict
Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Hassaké-Nisibi. Interview with the Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Hassaké–Nisibi (northeastern Syria), Mgr Jacques Behnan Hindo, who speaks about the daily fears and anxieties they experience. He criticizes the position of several Western countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and France in the … Continue reading Syriac Catholic Archbishop Critical of Western position in Syrian Conflict
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