Oil Prices Sink During Global Economic Uncertainty
Oil prices dropped by 4% in one day on September 4th, a nine month low. Oil production had dropped from nearly 959,000 barrels per day on August 26th to around 591,000 barrels per day as of...
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The Influence of Climate Change on Global Migration Patterns
Climate change is increasingly becoming a significant driver of global migration, compelling people to leave their homes due to extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and other climate-related impacts. The effects of climate change, such as...
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Gold Price Hits A New Record; Bars Now Worth $1 Million
Soaring gold prices have sent the cost of a single bar to a colossal new milestone: $1 million. The price of gold is currently at record levels, with spot gold prices having eclipsed the $2,500 per...
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The Curious World of Micronations: Countries That Don’t Legally Exist
In a world governed by international law and recognized borders, a handful of quirky, self-declared nations challenge the traditional concept of sovereignty. These micronations, often formed as playful experiments or expressions of local identity, claim independence...
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Intel’s Decline: A Journey from Dominance to Desperation
In the semiconductor industry, Intel used to be synonymous with innovation for several decades. It was the beast in PC chips, and set the standard for personal computers. But Intel has lurched from challenge to misstep...
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Justice Beyond Borders: The Nuremberg Trials and Prosecution for Modern War Crimes
Hissène Habré, the former President of Chad, was convicted in 2016 for crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture. He alone was responsible for the death of over 40,000 people, from various ethnic minorities. His successful...
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When Luxury Adopts Working-Class Culture
In recent years, the fashion industry has seen a surge in the appropriation of working-class aesthetics, with luxury brands transforming everyday items into high-end fashion statements. This trend raises questions about cultural appropriation, economic disparity, and...
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CrowdStrike Faces Global Backlash Over Massive IT Outage
One of the largest IT outages in history leaves many businesses, government services, and everyday life disrupted returning global last week. The incident, which involved 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices was caused by a faulty software...
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The Influence of Social Media in Modern Relationships
Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, profoundly influencing how we communicate, connect, and interact with one another. While these platforms offer unprecedented opportunities for connection, they also present challenges and...
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Free Speech and Censorship: How is Twitter (now X) doing 18 years later?
18 years ago today, on July 15th, 2006, Twitter was officially launched to the public. The company saw its prominence in 2016 after the election of President Donald Trump, an outspoken user who boosted the platform...
