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When Congress fails to fund the federal government, hundreds of thousands of workers lose paychecks and public services grind to a halt — a uniquely American crisis that keeps recurring.
Technology
Internet shutdowns are no longer rare emergencies — governments worldwide are deliberately severing or throttling connectivity to suppress protests, c...
Culture
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Science
Fast radio bursts are millisecond-long flashes of radio energy so powerful they outshine entire galaxies—yet their exact cause remained a mystery for...
Science
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Health
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Science
Microscopic metal spikes called lithium dendrites grow inside batteries during every charge cycle, causing capacity loss, short circuits, and fires. N...
Science
From radar networks to hit-to-kill interceptors, ballistic missile defense systems represent one of the most complex engineering challenges in modern...
Science
Wildlife trafficking is a $20 billion criminal industry affecting over 4,000 species. Here is how the illegal trade works, who profits, and why decade...
Technology
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Technology
AI companion apps like Replika and Character.AI are designed to form emotional bonds with users. Here is how they work, why millions find them compell...
Economy
Lebanon divides every government post by religious sect — a system born in 1943 that was meant to keep the peace but has repeatedly produced paralysis...
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