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Economist Jeffrey Sachs: U.S.-Israeli "War of Choice," Assault on U.N. Charter Could Lead to WWIII
Jeffrey Sachs argues that current U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran constitute a 'war of blatant aggression' and a 'war of choice' that flagrantly violates the UN Charter, pushing the world towards a potential World War III and economic calamity.
As U.K. Arrests Ex-Prince Andrew, Will U.S. Authorities Hold Anyone Accountable over Epstein Ties?
The UK's unprecedented arrest of former Prince Andrew for misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein highlights a stark contrast with the perceived lack of accountability for powerful figures in the US connected to the same scandal.
"Journalism Deserves Better": Ex-Washington Post Staffers Slam Billionaire Bezos for Gutting Paper
Former Washington Post staff criticize Jeff Bezos for laying off over 300 journalists, gutting critical international and local coverage, and betraying the paper's mission, while he was seen partying in Paris.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Directs Local Police to Investigate "Rogue, Reckless" ICE Agents
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order directing local law enforcement to investigate and document alleged illegal activities by federal immigration agents, aiming to create a national model for accountability against perceived federal overreach.
“Empire of AI”: Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World
Journalist Karen Hao exposes how Silicon Valley's 'scale at all costs' AI development mirrors historical colonialism, extracting resources, exploiting labor, and threatening democracy while consolidating power.
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