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As the US government flirts with becoming more directly involved in yet another war, Democrats are largely in support or complain of procedural process. They do not criticize the empire nor challenge the military-industrial-technology complex. Former President Barack Obama recently took time away from his busy cashing-in schedule to warn about the dangers of authoritarianism. He made no mention of war. That was entirely unsurprising, but provides a nice jumping off point to our current stage of imperial collapse. Not only did he, much like Trump, ride opposition to foreign wars into office only to change his mind once in…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The Trump administration has launched a major reorganization of the U.S. fight against drug traffickers and other transnational criminal groups, setting out a strategy that would give new authority to the Department of Homeland Security and deepen the influence of the White House. The administration’s plans, described in internal documents and by government officials, would reduce federal prosecutors’ control over investigations, shifting key decisions to a network of task forces jointly led by the FBI and Homeland Security…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Struggling Gatekeepers: In the face of some $44 billion a year in pig-butchering scams conducted by Asian crime syndicates, U.S. banks have failed to prevent mass scale money laundering. Black Market Bank Accounts: Chinese-language Telegram channels offer to rent U.S. bank accounts to pig-butchering scammers, who use the accounts to move victims’ cash into crypto. One Address, 176 Clients: Bank of America allowed hundreds of unverified customers to open accounts, prosecutors alleged, including 176 who claimed…
Why training videos are important In an age dominated by AI, immersive technology, and the constantly measured range of attention, it’s fascinating to dismiss training videos as yesterday’s solution. But that’s a mistake. Videos are one of the most effective ways to teach new skills, provide consistent messaging, and reach a decentralized workforce. People are wired to learn through stories and observation. The process unfolds, looking at the body language, and replicating these nonverbal cues in a text-based format – auditory tones – is difficult. In fact, videos bring unique power. You can humanize your content. It’s not just about…
Unlock Editor’s Digest Lock for FreeFT editor Roula Khalaf will select your favorite stories in this weekly newsletter.Mainft has a story about Stablecoin, backed by a new Rouble called the A7A5, and a new exchange called the Grinex.Despite Western sanctions in Russia, established by the fleeing Moldovan oligarchs and Russian defense sector banks, the new cryptocurrency token, designed to allow cross-border payments, moved around $9.3 billion in just four months after its launch.One of that much of its curiosity is the size of this Russian crypto venture.As reported in this work, around 1.2 billion A7A5 tokens are circulating, equivalent to…
Thomas Neuberger. Originally published on God’s Spies Responsible Centcom Area (Source: Wikimedia) “Kurira is especially close to Israel, even by the standards of other American officials.”- Huffington Post Who will be in charge? Who is really in charge of all these wars, the US or Israel? Which client state is it, which is the master? Questions arise, but not because they are being asked, but rather a scholarship is assumed and no one can agare. Many claim that the tail (Israel or Netanyahu) is waving the dog. Jeffrey Sachs is one of many who have this opinion. Others like Michael…
Chinese Prime Minister Li Qian spoke at the annual “Samada Boss” event at the 2024 World Economic Forum in Darian, China.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTianjin, China – Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on Wednesday called on other countries to cooperate in trade despite rising tariffs and other barriers.”Globalization is not reversed,” he said through an official English translation.He added that engaging in the international economy is a way of “reshaping rules and order,” and called on the country to follow the “right” path.Li did not specifically comment on US tensions or the Israeli-Iran conflict. He spoke throughout the opening…
Bank employees count Chinese yuan (ren yuan) or yuan memos next to the US dollar notes of Kashkorn Bank in Bangkok, Thailand on January 26, 2023.Athit Perawongmetha |ReutersChina is devising more ways for foreign institutions to use the yuan as international trust in the US dollar lurking.The move is aimed at challenging the greenback, experts said. The timing is advantageous as the US dollar index fell by more than 9% this year. Meanwhile, the offshore yuan has strengthened its dollar by more than 2%.In a sign that Beijing’s determination is growing and seducing the world from the dollar, in a…
Washington, DC, June 24, 2025 – The U.S. Immigration Council honors 11-year-old Lurie, attending Chapin School in New York City, and celebrates her 28th Celebrate America Creative Writing Contest Award. Lou’s poem, “American Poetry,” tells the story of his grandparents’ escape from Vietnam during the war and explains how he calmed down as a refugee in a small town in Louisiana. Although they initially encountered hostility and suspicion, her grandmother became one of the first Vietnamese American teachers in the community, helping to raise a greater sense of belonging among neighbors by sharing family spring roll recipes. Lou still makes…
What role do modern learning leaders play in organisational success? Today’s learning leaders wear many hats, ranging from being a guide to L&D’s localization to being a professional in educational design to create more meaningful training programs. This ebook highlights the role of a company’s L&D leader, its core competencies essential to success, and the importance of aligning learning with business goals. Identify practical strategies to help your team achieve maximum potential by adopting technology and building solid relationships within the organization. E-Book ReleaseThe evolutionary role of corporate learning leaders Move beyond traditional roles and begin shaping the future through…