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Extremism
The internet has fundamentally reshaped politics, allowing the far-right to effectively spread extreme ideas and conspiracy theories, often leveraging financial incentives and influencer culture. This shift is mainstreaming once-fringe concepts like 'remigration' and 'the great reset,' blurring the lines of acceptable discourse and posing risks of real-world violence.
Technology
Explore how BJ Fogg's 2003 book foretold the addictive nature of smartphones, leading to widespread screen time anxiety, social media's role in increased societal anger, and the alarming potential of future AI companions.
Politics
Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, igniting a battle over the central bank's independence and the future of US interest rates. Trump, who has fiercely criticized Powell for refusing to cut rates, believes Warsh will be a loyal leader, but the nomination faces significant hurdles and questions about Warsh's true policy stance.
Obituary
Catherine O'Hara, the beloved Canadian comedic actress known for her iconic roles as Kate McCallister in 'Home Alone' and Moira Rose in 'Schitt's Creek,' has passed away at 71 after a brief illness.
Investigation
House Republicans have threatened contempt charges against the Clintons in the ongoing Epstein probe, as the Justice Department released three million pages of documents, including mentions of Donald Trump, while denying any protective redactions.
Immigration
Since January, thousands of ICE agents have descended upon Minneapolis, leading to violence, disappearances, and widespread confusion. Amidst the chaos, residents are mobilizing, sharing stories of resistance and the evolving tactics used to confront ICE operations, from legal observation to community-wide alarm systems.
Wildlife
A Los Angeles resident's life was turned upside down when he discovered a massive 550lb black bear had moved into the small basement beneath his house, leading to a bizarre and challenging eviction.
Cinema
Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, 'The Chronology of Water,' is an uncompromising, impressionistic arthouse film adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir, exploring themes of pain, loss, memory, and female desire. Starring Imogen Poots, it's described as a 'punk rock arthouse movie' that challenges conventional storytelling and tackles 'heavy shit' often ignored in cinema.
Protest
Bruce Springsteen's latest protest song, 'Streets of Minneapolis,' offers an unambiguous condemnation of the Trump administration's actions, explicitly targeting DHS and ICE. Unlike traditional protest songs, it sacrifices metaphor for raw urgency, naming victims and directly confronting perceived injustices, signaling a potential renaissance in explicit political music.
Film
Kristen Stewart discusses her raw and challenging directorial debut, 'The Chronology of Water,' an experimental arthouse film adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir. Alongside star Imogen Poots and Thora Birch, Stewart delves into the film's difficult financing, its unapologetic exploration of female pain and desire, and the industry's bias against women's confessional stories.
