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“Empire of AI” author Karen Hao on how Silicon Valley’s young AI companies parallel colonial empires of old. The post AI’s Imperial Agenda appeared first on The Intercept.

“ICE is doing whatever they can to be undetected, and so anything we can do to chip away at that.” The post ICE Drives Unmarked Cars. This Public Database to Tracks Their License Plates. appeared first on The Intercept.

Just before Christmas, I wrote an article on the so-called “Super flu” that was breaking out across the UK, headlined simply: Experts agree: There is no such thing as “Super Flu” Even the most cursory of actual reading of mainstream sources made it quite clear: there is no such thing as “super flu”. The current …

Nearly a year after the Supreme Court tossed his death penalty conviction, Oklahoma is struggling to retry Glossip. The post It’s 2026. Why Is Richard Glossip Still in Jail? appeared first on The Intercept.

Trump has aimed to turn American workers against their immigrant colleagues. Labor leaders say it backfired. The post American Labor Needed Unity. Then Came Trump’s Immigration Crackdown. appeared first on The Intercept.

Before alleging fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community, right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley built a following with anti-immigrant clips. The post Right-Wing YouTuber Behind Viral Minnesota Fraud Video Has Long Anti-Immigrant History appeared first on The Intercept.

Elected Democrats haven’t done nearly enough to oppose attacks on gender-affirming care. They risk being on the wrong side of history. The post Trump Spent 2025 Making Trans Lives Unlivable. It’s Time for Democrats to Defend Them. appeared first on The Intercept.

Prosecutors for the Trump administration have been quick to bring charges against ICE protesters. They’ve also been quick to lose the cases. The post The Feds Keep Prosecuting Protesters Against ICE — and Losing appeared first on The Intercept.

“When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the …

The December 24 drone strike in Venezuela is the latest in a long tradition of CIA interventions in Latin America — which often lead to destabilization and blowback. The post CIA Was Behind Venezuela Drone Strike, Source Says appeared first on The Intercept.

Publication of research results, theoretical propositions and scholarly essays is not a free-for-all. As shown by the dogmatism around climate change and Covid-19, sceptics struggle to get papers in print. The gate-keeper is the peer-review system, which people take for granted as a screening process to ensure rigour in scientific literature. But it is not …

The lobbying group is taking a quieter approach this midterms cycle, but it’s still seeking to keep Congress in Israel’s pocket. The post AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won’t Give Up Its Influence. appeared first on The Intercept.

The commercial enterprise that controls Russians’ biometric data has introduced new ways to use your face as a form of ID, resulting in unprecedented levels of safety and convenience in the Russian Federation. Russians young and old are already reaping the benefits of their country’s “digital transformation”—including very, very young Russians. The Russian government is working on …

“They have a big plant or a big facility where the ships come from. Two nights ago, we knocked that out. We hit them very hard.” The post Did Trump Just Confess to Attacking Venezuela? appeared first on The Intercept.

“The long-term vision is to financialize everything and create a tradable asset out of any difference in opinion.” The post These Apps Let You Bet on Deportations and Famine. Mainstream Media Is Eating It Up. appeared first on The Intercept.

I wanted to share this amusing but cautionary video this Sunday night. Without giving too much away, this video explores something we have discussed before – the danger AI poses, not to jobs or humanity – but to our perception of reality. And, yes, this is the kind of thing that would usually go in …

Goldman was among a clutch of Democrats who voted for an NSA spy program, despite warnings about Trump’s return to power. The post Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. Now His Primary Opponent Is Hitting Him for It. appeared first on The Intercept.

For years, I’ve shared names of former soldiers implicated in atrocities with the Pentagon. It’s shown no interest in punishment until Mark Kelly dissed Trump. The post My Quest to Make the Pentagon Care About the Crimes It Covered Up appeared first on The Intercept.

From the neoreactionary accelerationists of the Dark Enightenment to the AI-spun social credit web of the NEONERDS, today author and researcher Iain Davis takes us on a whirlwind tour of his new book, The Technocratic Dark State. Show notes and sources are available HERE.

The pro-police group wants the Justice Department to investigate a reformist prosecutor for violating the civil rights of against American citizens. The post Cop Group Alleges “Discrimination” by Prosecutor for Being Too Nice to Immigrants appeared first on The Intercept.

The Illinois congressional candidate turned her campaign office into a mutual aid hub. The post Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People appeared first on The Intercept.

The latest in our “hey, that’s kinda interesting…” season for the Christmas week is this fascinating documentary on the music industry from youtuber Barely Sociable. There’s a lot of fascinating talking points covered, but to me by far the most interesting was the notion that the charts are rigged, and the industry can create “number …

Trump cast the Nigeria strikes as an assault on those “who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.” The post War on Christmas: Trump Announces Wave of Airstrikes Targeting ISIS Militants in Nigeria appeared first on The Intercept.

Our successor to This Week in the Guardian, This Week in the New Normal is our weekly chart of the progress of autocracy, authoritarianism and economic restructuring around the world. 1. How the EU saved Christmas It’s as predictable and as it is dull, but “bird flu” is here to increase the cost of poultry …

For a brief period, the pause in Israeli violence gave us a sense of normalcy. Then the airstrikes started again. The post Reuniting With Family in Gaza During the Break Between Bombings appeared first on The Intercept.

In the great British tradition of ghost stories at Christmas, we want to share this video on Christmas Eve. “The Doll’s Ghost” by American author F. Marion Crawford was first published in 1897. It is read by Tony Walker of the Classic Ghost Stories podcast, who is a brilliant reader with a great voice. In …

LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman is playing politics by raising the specter of the death penalty for the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner. The post Prosecutor Floating Death Penalty for Nick Reiner Knows It’s an Empty Threat appeared first on The Intercept.

After Trump’s plan for Gaza went into effect, governments seemed eager to return to the status quo. The post International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened? appeared first on The Intercept.

And they stand to make millions more in cash bonuses for surveilling and tracking immigrants in service of ICE’s deportation machine. The post 10 Companies Have Already Made $1 Million as ICE Bounty Hunters. We Found Them. appeared first on The Intercept.

It is now clear that Thomas Matthew Crooks was not acting alone last Saturday when he shot President Trump at the Butler Farm Show Grounds in Connoquonessing Township, Butler County PA. Since there are almost no lone gunmen that conclusion should not terribly surprising. It’s also clear that in a reprise of the assassination of

Every poll published so far in the British General Election campaign has shown Labour well in the lead, with margins of between roughly 15 and 25 per cent over the hapless Tories. Some of these have been MRP mega-polls with over 20,000 people contacted. The Tories are in full retreat, restricting campaigning to seats with

Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel? Shakshuka is an African-inspired dish with a rich history as it spread its influence to another country a long time ago, Israel. The Ottoman Empire and other North African nations enhanced the original influence of the traditional shakshuka recipe. North African Jewish immigrants that came

Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack In the exciting world of online casinos, few are as alluring and intriguing as blackjack. Known for its blend of skill and chance, this thrilling card game has enthralled players for centuries. While mastering the basic rules and strategies of blackjack is essential, understanding how to manage your bets

How to Identify GI Bill Fraud   The US government offers incentives and benefits for veterans who have served their country. Many of these benefits, including those under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, are tied to higher education and the costs associated with pursuing a degree. These benefits are designed to help veterans continue to advance

«You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge”, and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent». (Holy Bible – Psalm 90) by Fabio Giuseppe Carlo Carisio UPDATE ON JULY,

According to unconfirmed reports, yesterday Israel sent troops into Ukraine to fight the Russians for Zelensky’s army; both soundly defeated in short order. This kind of action seems to be a hopeless endeavor as the Russian Federation’s apparent complete weapons superiority (so far) seems to assure RF victory in the Ukraine.

Shipping to Poland from the US: Navigating Customs Clearance A few key steps are crucial When ensuring your international shipment reaches Poland without a hitch. First, pack your items carefully and accurately label them with the recipient’s address. It’s also vital to verify that what you’re sending isn’t on the list of prohibited items. Completing

The battle doesn’t always end when our soldiers return home. For many US veterans, the transition back to civilian life brings with it a new kind of warfare – one against addiction. This silent struggle often goes unnoticed, yet it is as real and challenging as any faced on the battlefield.   In a society

The return home for veterans, often portrayed as a hero’s welcome, is a journey of complexities and challenges. As they transition from the structured life of military service to the civilian world, veterans face myriad adjustments that can be both daunting and disorienting.   This article delves into the realities of life for veterans returning