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Trafficking, Tariffs and Trade Wars
In the grand chessboard of global economics, tariffs are making a comeback as countries look for ways to protect their local industries, but they're also stirring up quite the debate.

Senate Hearings - Grandstanding instead of Grilling
It's Senate Appointment Hearings Season and the nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and Kash Patel, faced a gauntlet of questions designed less for enlightenment and more for political theatre.

Rock Against Retirement
Even in 2025, where the digital soundscape is dominated by the ephemeral beats of auto-tuned pop and synthetic rap, the resilience of rock music's elder statesmen to keep on rocking is nothing short of miraculous.

Europe Seeks a New Mojo
In the quaint, cobblestoned streets of Brussels, where the aroma of waffles mingles with the scent of bureaucracy, the European Union has embarked on yet another quest to reclaim its once-celebrated competitive edge with the release of "The Competitive Compass" blueprint.

Auschwitz Liberation at 80 - the Scars of Inhumanity
On January 27, 1945, the Red Army entered the gates of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a name that would become synonymous with the darkest chapter of human history. Today marks the 80th anniversary of that moment.

Oscars 2025: Big Screen demands attention from Little Screens
In a world where the average attention span is shorter than a goldfish's memory, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has once again decided to remind everyone that film, that ancient art form, still exists, by announcing the nominations for the 97th Oscars

Taxing Times Spent Waiting for the Taxman
In a world where the only thing that seems to be more certain than death is taxes, the UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has apparently decided to make the latter an even more unpleasant experience a Parliamentary report reveals.

Time to Rediscover Sociability?
The vibrancy of the local pub, once a cornerstone of community life, has dimmed, as the landscape of social interaction seems to be shifting, with traditional venues like pubs and restaurants witnessing a decline in patronage. Can we rediscover our social soul?

Presidential Pardons: Balancing Justice against Favors For Friends
Pardons from both Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump spark a fierce debate over the integrity of the pardon process, as both leaders have used their power in ways that appear to favor personal connections over judicial impartiality.

American Excitement for Trump brings European Angst
The inauguration of Donald Trump, marked by the notable absence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, serves as a curious harbinger of the shifting dynamics between the U.S. and Europe. This absence, while not overtly dramatic, whispers of a possible deeper recalibration in transatlantic relations.

TikTok might be Reprieved in Overtime
As debates over a potential ban on TikTok in the United States loom, one must consider the app's extensive impact on news consumption and public opinion. With its unique blend of entertainment and information, TikTok has become an influential player in shaping how Americans engage with news.

The Biden Balance Sheet
The latest Gallup poll sheds light on President Joe Biden's administration, revealing widespread disappointment among Americans, particularly in areas directly impacting family life and economic stability—education, race relations, and immigration.
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