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commentary Americans are fondly remembering the kinder, gentler music club swindles of decades past Published August 21, 2026 12:00PM (EDT) Pearl Jam spoke out against Columbia House’s practices in the 1990s (Getty Images) Even if you aren’t old enough to remember the heyday of Columbia House, you’re probably familiar withContinue Reading

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In the early 2000s, research carried out by biologist Lynne Sneddon revealed a striking pattern. Rainbow trout injected with a weak acid in their lips rubbed their mouths against the tank, rocked from side to side, and ignored food they would normally snap up. But when the fish were given morphine, theyContinue Reading

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Atlanta community organizer Bassey Etuk opened a community defense workshop in June with a stark observation, and heads nodded around the crowded room. “Atlanta was a sanctuary city until the governor of Georgia made it illegal in 2009. Now Atlanta is Cop City,” he said.  From California to Kenya, wheneverContinue Reading

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The U.S. and South Korea have their annual joint military drills (Ulchi Freedom Shield) from August 17-27, focusing on countering the threat from North Korea of drones and cyber-attacks. Traitor 47 said on Sunday that he had ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, accordingContinue Reading

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Western universities and laboratories are on the frontlines of a battle over talent and technology. This assertion may seem like scaremongering, but when cold hard facts are considered, it is unfortunately true. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is undertaking an unprecedented assault to obtain scientific and technical research from theContinue Reading

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A Ukrainian drone maker is taking its battle-tested technology to a European factory floor. Ukrainian producer Airlogix has agreed with Finnish technology company Innokas to establish a joint venture in Finland, the company reported. Under the “Build with Ukraine” initiative, the partnership will manufacture uncrewed systems based on Airlogix’s UkrainianContinue Reading

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Australian police have charged a 27-year-old Russian-Australian man with foreign interference after alleging he joined Ukraine’s armed forces to obtain military information for Russian intelligence, the ABC reported. Russia has repeatedly sought to obtain information about Ukraine’s military through espionage and intelligence operations as it continues its full-scale invasion. TheContinue Reading

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The all-British, much anticipated boxing showdown between Fury and Joshua was scheduled for November., Fury says fight with Joshua looks unlikely with venue yet to be agreed The all-British, much anticipated boxing showdown between Fury and Joshua was scheduled for November. Former world heavyweight champion Tyson ⁠⁠Fury has said hisContinue Reading