There are three kinds of lies, as the old saying goes: lies, damned lies, and statistics. But it takes a particular brand of scoundrel—the kind who wears a suit of grievance and a hat of hollow pride—to take a perfectly good percentage and stretch it until it snaps the neck of the truth.
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Are We Your Best Friends?
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The hallway smells of bleach and a heavy, quiet finality. Today, the echoes of barking have softened into a rhythmic, hollow thrum.
The Good Boy’s Last Walk: The leash clicks. My tail gives a reflexive thump against the concrete. For a second, the old hope flares up—is this the car ride? The park? The “forever” they whispered about when I first arrived? Continue reading
Venezuela’s Rare Earth Resources
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The focus on Venezuela’s resource wealth extends far beyond its vast oil reserves. The mineral Coltan, known in its refined form as Tantalum, represents a critical strategic vulnerability for the United States, placing Venezuela’s Orinoco Mining Arc squarely within the Pentagon’s defense planning.
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The Impact of Hate Speech on Community
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When hateful rhetoric spreads, whether online or offline, its damage extends far beyond the direct victims. We find that hate speech fundamentally threatens the bedrock of society—community cohesion. It actively works to fracture social relationships, erode shared democratic values, and deepen existing societal divisions, making it one of the most common ways of spreading divisive rhetoric on a global scale. This is why international bodies, including the United Nations and UNESCO, view the fight against hate speech as critical to advancing peace, human rights, and sustainable development. Continue reading
Slavery Sparked America’s First Opioid Wave.
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Before the headlines about OxyContin, before the fentanyl crisis took over the streets, and way before the Sackler family became a household name, America was already battling a massive opioid beast. We think of the opioid epidemic as a modern tragedy, but the blueprint was written over 150 years ago, right in the smoke and blood of the Civil War.
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Life Deletes Erro
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Good evening. Tonight, we turn our attention to a complex and evolving story involving one of the most prominent figures in technology, Elon Musk, and the platform he now helms, X, formerly known as Twitter. We’ll explore the documented connections between his personal statements, his background, and the concerning rise of white nationalist content and misinformation on the platform. Continue reading
Meski Afro-Latin Fusion Oasis
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Meski: Draymond Green’s Afro-Latin Fusion Oasis Ignites San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA – The city’s culinary landscape just got a vibrant jolt. The grand opening of Meski was in March 2025. More than just a dining destination, Meski is a powerful statement, an urban investment spearheaded by NBA star Draymond Green, designed to ignite cultural revitalization and foster community in the heart of San Francisco.
Federal Marijuana Law Fuels the Trucking Labor Gap
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The U.S. trucking business is bleedin’ drivers, and it ain’t no mystery why. We got a mess right here in this country where what’s fine in your home state can get you fired by Uncle Sam. Folks are legalizin’ that marijuana left and right, but the federal government. The one that gives out them CDLs still treats marijuana like the devil’s lettuce. That head-buttin’ between state and federal law is the biggest darn reason our trucker pool is dryin’ up, causin’ a big ol’ hole in our supply chain.
Elon’s Shuffle: Shades of Silicon and Steel
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Elon’s Shuffle: Shades of Silicon and Steel. He said he was gone. Packed up the blues, the hustle, the high-wire act from California, chased the Texas sun. The headlines, they played that tune loud: “Exit Left, Stage West.” But listen closely, cats. The Bay it never really gave up the ghost. Not for all of him.
The Healing Hustle, Healthcare’s Big Money Problem.
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Yo, let’s break it down. At its heart, medicine is supposed to be about one thing: keeping people healthy. It’s a mission. But on the streets of the healthcare world, that mission is constantly clashing with a powerful hustle: the push for profit. We’re talking about the big players—insurance giants, drug companies, medical device makers, and even the top-dog specialists—all in a system where the bottom line can sometimes shout louder than a patient’s needs. This ain’t just a local issue; it’s a global struggle between care and cash. Continue reading