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Prince Harry's Royal Status

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, reportedly feels "abandoned" by his family due to his ongoing exile from royal duties. According to British royal expert Hilary Fordwich, Andrew is no longer important to the monarchy…

Esports World Cup Final

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman both attended the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup in Paris. This marked a significant appearance for MBS, who is trying to position Saudi Arabia as a…

Taliban Rule in Afghanistan

18-year-old woman seeks a divorce from her husband, citing months of abuse and beatings, in a meeting with Governor Abdullah Sarhadi, a former Taliban commander. The woman, who is covered in a full-face veil and sunglasses, argues calmly…

Ambassador Bridge Expansion Controversy

Matthew Moroun, the owner of the Ambassador Bridge, met with Canadian government officials in Ottawa on April 7. The meeting was private and has raised questions about transparency at the border. Moroun, who is based in Michigan, discussed…

Libertarianism and Culture

Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch's Remnant podcast interviews Jesse Walker, a prominent libertarian thinker. The two discuss various topics including libertarianism, the myth that there are only left and right ideologies, and conspiracy…

Cannabis Use Among Americans

17% of American adults say they smoke marijuana, which is tied with the previous record high set in 2023 and represents a significant increase from 2013, when only 7% reported using pot. Meanwhile, cigarette smoking has reached an all-time…

Gaza Food Shortage Debunked

The Free Press, a publication, has revisited the issue of images used as evidence of famine in Gaza. A year ago, the publication found that 12 widely-shared images claimed to show children suffering from famine were actually related to…

Ancient Marketing Practices Discovered

Scientists have discovered that branding has been around since the Bronze Age, specifically in the form of Qurayyah Painted Ware pottery from ancient Saudi Arabia, which is now estimated to be 3,200 years old. This style of pottery was…

China's Coal To Liquid Shift

China has developed technology to convert coal into liquids, which is increasing its economic value by 700%. The largest coal-to-liquids plant in the world, built by China Energy Group Ningxia Coal Industry Co Ltd, began full operations…

Francis Fukuyama's Philosophy

Francis Fukuyama, a senior fellow at Stanford University and author of "In the Realm of the Last Man", recently discussed with Yascha Mounk the importance of building things with one's hands in an era dominated by big tech. According to…

FLIPR Midterm Election Forecast

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, September 4, 2026, that the state's new congressional map could not be used in November's midterm elections. As a result, the state has reverted back to the old map from 2024. This decision may…

Global Challenges Beyond Economy

A growing number of Americans are dissatisfied with their personal lives, leading to a decline in happiness and an increase in suicide rates. According to various surveys, American confidence in the country's direction crashed hard during…

Olympic Torch Relay Delayed

Heather Cox Richardson, an American writer, appears to have taken a break from writing to share a personal experience on her website or blog, Letters from an American. She mentions having heard rumors that people need a break and then…

Private Boys Schools Reform

Sydney's private boys schools are facing criticism for lacking gender equality on their governing boards, despite calls to prioritize consent education and female leadership following allegations of sexual harassment and assault made by…

India-Gulf Trade Talks

India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, held talks with Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in Riyadh on August 23, 2026. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen India-GCC relations and…

Animal Cruelty Scandal

On January 1, police in Brookfield, Wisconsin made a high-risk traffic stop on Interstate 94 after a Flock Safety camera flagged a vehicle as connected to a Milwaukee homicide investigation. The car was stopped at gunpoint and its…

Thames Water Financial Crisis

Thames Water's lenders are planning to overhaul the company's board if their rescue bid is approved, amid growing calls for the water supplier to be nationalized. Thames Water's creditors have revealed plans to appoint four new directors…

War in Eastern Ukraine

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday that Canada will impose "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs on American exports in response to a trade deal that fell apart at the last minute. The deal failed due to a U.S. attempt to restrict…

Researcher's Opioid Study Criticized

Dr. Craig Towers, a high-risk obstetrician in Knoxville, Tennessee, found himself treating an unusually large number of pregnant women addicted to opioids, including many who were suffering from withdrawal symptoms themselves. Despite the…

AI and Creative Process

The CHI Conference, a gathering of artists and designers, highlighted concerns about the impact of AI on creativity. A tool designed to accelerate imagination can also limit it by presenting polished answers before original ideas have…

Journalist Government Censorship

Pentagon officials have confirmed that US Central Command (CENTCOM) maintains a secret blacklist of journalists who are not trusted or are deemed unfavorable. The existence of this list was revealed by Richard Allee, an executive assistant…

Ancient Eruption Destroys Cities

On August 24, one of the most infamous volcanic eruptions in history occurred when Mount Vesuvius erupted in Italy, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under a thick layer of ash, pumice, and rock. Thousands of people died…

Man Attacks Country Ambulance

Brian Charles Parfitt, 26, was given a suspended sentence and a $100 fine for headbutting an ambulance windshield while naked in Boulder, Western Australia on December 7 last year. The incident left the paramedics inside terrified and…

Open Thread

Scott Alexander's website Astral Codex Ten is looking for organizers for its college meetups, particularly at MIT, Claremont, and several other top universities. The group, which also has an unofficial subreddit and Discord server, hosts…