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“We [the Joint Chiefs of Staff] often times in the national security decision-making process or White House meetings — outside of the Pentagon process — will go back and forth between military issues and political issues. And I think it’s incumbent upon us to kind of stay in, you know,Continue Reading

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I always understood Graham Platner’s political appeal, but I wish more people would admit how much aesthetics played a role. The Maine Democrat’s press photo—his ruddy, sun-splashed face, tousled dirty-blonde hair, matching beard, and pecs bursting underneath a fitted black Henley—could easily be confused with the cover of a romanceContinue Reading

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From Skeptical Inquirer: “Have you ever wondered why even smart people fall for hoaxes, pseudoscience, and conspiracy theories? Or why giving people facts doesn’t change their minds? This presentation explores how our brains and social circles can make us vulnerable to false or misleading information and how curiosity and skepticismContinue Reading

Archaeologists have unearthed fourth-century quarters in Egypt, revealing residential and religious structures, including a basilica church. The discoveries, announced Saturday, aim to boost Egypt’s tourism sector, crucial for the economy. The findings in the…Continue Reading