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Timeless Tips for “Simple Sabotage” From the CIA
In 1944, the OSS (the precursor to the CIA) produced a document called the Simple Sabotage Field Manual (PDF). It was designed to be used by agents in the field to hinder our WWII adversaries. The CIA recently highlighted five tips from the manual as timelessly relevant: 1. Managers and Supervisors: To … Continue reading Timeless Tips for “Simple Sabotage” From the CIA
Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’ – The New York Times
The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening. Source: Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’ – The New York Times Continue reading Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’ – The New York Times
Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch
Meta will no longer have any fact-checkers in the U.S. come Monday, according to Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan. Will be adopting a community notes style system like the one on x.com. Source: Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch Continue reading Meta officially says goodbye to its US fact checkers on Monday | TechCrunch
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Democrats got millions more votes – so how did Republicans win the Senate?
Senate electoral process means although Democrats received more overall votes for the Senate than Republicans, that does not translate to more seats In the United States, each state gets 2 senators per … Continue reading Democrats got millions more votes – so how did Republicans win the Senate?
Comparing U.S. and Brazilian Elections Shows How Rampant Voter Suppression Is
Brazil’s elections are plagued by virtually none of the problems that mar the credibility of U.S. elections year after year. Why? Even Brazil with all the bad political stuff going on, with … Continue reading Comparing U.S. and Brazilian Elections Shows How Rampant Voter Suppression Is
It takes three times more energy to mine Bitcoin than gold
According to newly published research, mining cryptocurrency takes nearly twice as much energy than mining gold, platinum, and copper, on average. And all of this waste is simply because the creators of bitcoin did not understand how money works, thinking it should be based on some commodity, like gold! You mine bitcoin … Continue reading It takes three times more energy to mine Bitcoin than gold
Joseph Stiglitz: ‘America should be a warning to other countries’ | Inequality
In the lead-up to his Australian visit, the renowned economist warns of the triple threat of rising inequality, the undermining of democracy and climate change The growing gap between the rich and … Continue reading Joseph Stiglitz: ‘America should be a warning to other countries’ | Inequality
Trump border deployments could cost $220 million, Pentagon sees no caravan threat
A Pentagon risk assessment that the caravan did not pose a threat to the U.S., according to a source. This person also said that the caravan would take about a month and … Continue reading Trump border deployments could cost $220 million, Pentagon sees no caravan threat
The Best Way to Protect Democracy Is to Practice It
So vote. Source: Opinion | The Best Way to Protect Democracy Is to Practice It – The New York Times Continue reading The Best Way to Protect Democracy Is to Practice It
Wall Street Moves to Gut Post-Crisis Rules
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve proposed a major rollback of bank liquidity requirements imposed on Wall Street after the 2008 financial crisis. The bankers are getting everything they want, like they always … Continue reading Wall Street Moves to Gut Post-Crisis Rules
Most Americans aren’t financially healthy despite booming economy, survey finds
Unemployment is low and the economy is growing at a healthy pace, but about three-quarters of Americans have financial problems, according to a survey released Thursday by USC and the nonprofit Center … Continue reading Most Americans aren’t financially healthy despite booming economy, survey finds
How to Punish Voters
The prosecution of individual voters for fraud is a trend that seems intended to intimidate. “prosecutors have increasingly brought criminal charges against black voters & community activists for small technical infractions.” There … Continue reading How to Punish Voters
Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970, major report finds
The huge loss is a tragedy in itself but also threatens the survival of civilisation, say the world’s leading scientists If we weren’t too busy fighting stupid wars, even economic wars, we could be addressing this. Source: Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970, major report finds | Environment | … Continue reading Humanity has wiped out 60% of animals since 1970, major report finds
Lean left: is America ready for a wave of Bernie Sanders-inspired socialists?
A slew of leftwing Democrats are running in the midterms – but some believe it’s too soon for a full-scale embrace of progressive ideas If the Democrats continue to be timid and keep chasing the “middle” that really isn’t the middle anymore.. it’s more to the right, then they will lose the … Continue reading Lean left: is America ready for a wave of Bernie Sanders-inspired socialists?
How to make the economy great again: raise pay
Raising pay works. Trucking industry players have been complaining for a few years about an acute shortage of labor in their industry, as demand for trucks rises but people resist launching a … Continue reading How to make the economy great again: raise pay
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