Eyes everywhere: The AI surveillance state looms
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence have led to incredible innovations, but they have also raised significant concerns. Powerful AI systems may already be shaping our culture, identity, and reality. As technology continues to advance, we risk losing control over how these systems affect us. We urgently need to consider the growing role of AI in […]
Big Brother’s bigger brother: The Five Eyes’ war on your freedom
“Please think about the children.” Few phrases are more effective at dismantling rights and silencing dissent. This is the ultimate rhetorical Trojan horse, one that bypasses rational debate and smuggles in devastating and inhumane policies. Historically, the cry “save our children” has been a powerful tool for creating moral panic that systematically erodes civil liberties. […]
Trump eyes an end to new windmill production under second term, says they are ‘driving the whales crazy’
President-elect Donald Trump is envisioning a future without new wind energy projects under his administration, arguing that the power sources are economically unrealistic and harm marine life. President Trump has long criticized the use of wind power as a major form of energy production, but his recent comments raise the possibility that the incoming administration […]
MicroStrategy Eyes $2 Billion Stock Offering to Supercharge Bitcoin Stash – Bitcoinist
The US-based development and business intelligence company plans to implement a strategy to acquire significant cryptocurrency investments and advance plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings. Despite collecting a huge amount of BitcoinMicroStrategy plans to use the estimated $2 billion generated from the preferred stock offering to increase its BTC holdings. 21/21 plan micro strategy announced […]
North Carolina mother, Ria Faggart, mistakes nail glue for eyedrops, glues eyes shut
Women may make a painful mistake by picking up the wrong product and have to wait two months to open their eyes. A North Carolina woman accidentally picked up nail glue instead of eye drops. Before she realized her mistake, she squirted some glue into her eyes and closed them. Video taken by the woman's […]
Kristin Cavallari wants to ‘live in the energy’; Paul McCartney eyes new album: 2025 New Year’s resolutions
The new year is a time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future. Hollywood's biggest stars spoke about their hopes for 2025 and how they will grow and improve in the coming year. Among them is musician Paul McCartney, who told fans in a Q&A on his website that he “hopes […]
Kim Jong Un pushes for ‘toughest anti-US’ posture yet as Trump eyes revived bromance
North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un recently told top officials in the pariah kingdom that he would launch his country's “harshest anti-American counterattack ever”, state media said. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's indications that he will continue to reach out to North Korea, Kim remains obsessed with expanding U.S. influence in the region, and North Korea's […]
Former Trump ambassador eyes Senate return, potentially setting up key swing state campaign rematch
Rye, New Hampshire – exclusive – Scott Brown is on the move. A former senator from neighboring Massachusetts and a 2014 Republican candidate for the Senate seat in New Hampshire, he later served as U.S. ambassador to New Zealand for four years during President-elect Trump's first administration. He is seriously considering running for office and […]
Solana Eyes $200 Breakout: Is a Parabolic Run to $263 Imminent? – The Crypto Basic
Is Solana (SOL) ready for another breakout event in 2025 and a rally towards all-time highs? Bitcoin has rebounded significantly over the past 24 hours, adding momentum to the altcoin segment. Solana’s market price has increased by 2.17% in the past 24 hours as the altcoin situation improves. Despite negative returns over the past 7 […]
USD/INR rises ahead of holiday-shortened trading week, eyes on possible RBI’s intervention – FXStreet
The Indian rupee lost momentum to an all-time low in early European markets on Tuesday. A weakening offshore Chinese yuan, strong demand for US dollar from importers and rising oil prices are weighing on the Indian rupee. Intervention by RBI may help limit local currency losses. The Indian rupee (INR) extended its decline to near […]