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Debt, Inflation and the Cost of Politics

May 20, 2026

Scaramucci points out that leaders in the West have promised more than they can deliver, leaving citizens to shoulder a growing debt burden. He notes that the U. S. national debt has climbed to about $39 trillion, surpassing the entire size of the economy and nearing $40 trillion by next election

politics

Why Rare Earth Metals in Central Asia Are Sparking Tension

May 20, 2026

Central Asia’s underground holds some of the world’s most valuable metals. Five countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—sit on vast deposits of rare earths, the minerals needed for phones, wind turbines, and fighter jets. For years, China has been the main supplier

entertainment

Neon Odyssey: A New Space Adventure That Keeps D&D Fans Smiling

May 19, 2026

Avantris Entertainment has launched a fresh Kickstarter that turns the classic tabletop game into a bright, hopeful space saga. Rather than simply slotting fantasy races onto starships, the team rewrote core roles: fighters become soldiers, rogues turn into scoundrels, and wizards are now “gridrunne

education

Farm Adventure Turns City Trips Into Nature Lessons

May 19, 2026

A drive that used to be a quick commute now leads to a whole new world. The Muddy Little Cowboy Ranch is about thirty miles east of Hanover, Colorado. Cell phones barely work there and you can’t order food online. Linda Childers lives off the land. She grows her own vegetables and buys mea

entertainment

Old Theaters, New Battles: How Cities Struggle to Keep Their Cultural Roots Alive

May 19, 2026

Around the world, grand old theaters built in the early 1900s are facing a tough reality. Places once filled with laughter, music, and stories now stand empty or half-forgotten as cities change around them. In Oxford, a small cinema called the Ultimate Picture Palace fights to survive. Opened in 191

politics

Russia’s Future Looks Foggy as Sanctions Tighten

May 18, 2026

Estonia’s top spy says President Putin faces hard choices. The war in Ukraine has slowed, with Russian troops barely gaining ground since 2023. At the same time, sanctions from Western countries are draining Russia’s money supply. The country’s $3 trillion economy fell by 0. 3 % in the firs

politics

Russian Citizenship Offer Sparks Moldovan Alarm

May 18, 2026

Moldova’s leaders have loudly opposed a new Russian plan that would let residents of the breakaway region Transdniestria get Russian passports more easily. The move, announced by President Vladimir Putin, applies to about 350, 000 people in the enclave and removes many of the usual requirements for

celebrities

The man in the giant red hat

May 18, 2026

Boots Riley stands out in Oakland like a walking landmark, not because he's famous, but because his oversized cowboy hat makes him instantly recognizable. At 55, Riley is a veteran artist who's spent decades making films and music that challenge capitalism, but he's most comfortable just talking to

politics

Russia’s Drone Hunt: A Week of Sky Battles Over Europe

May 18, 2026

Last week, Russia’s air defenses worked overtime to shoot down over 3, 000 Ukrainian drones. The numbers came from official reports, showing the biggest clashes happened on May 13 and May 17, with 572 and 1, 054 drones taken out each day. Most of these battles took place over western Russia, where t

business

When a boss fails to act on bullying and then punishes the victim

May 18, 2026

A construction worker in Rio Rancho got promoted in mid-2023, yet some coworkers began targeting him with insults. They used words like “half-breed” and “pocho, ” phrases that mock someone for blending into American life and not speaking Spanish well. The worker, Robert Gutierrez, told his boss this