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America’s Third Red Scare
Pietro A. Shakarian Trump and the revival of “red-hunting” demagoguery. The post America’s Third Red Scare appeared first on The Nation. Source link
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At Shambhala Music Festival, a Plan To Make Drugs Like Ketamine and MDMA Safer
Most raves turn a blind eye to drugs. At Shambhala, free testing offers peace of mind — but can’t eliminate risk altogether. Source link
What is friendslop? Inside gaming's fastest-growing trend, including the newest hit Big Walk
So-called friendslop games have sold millions over the last few years thanks to their focus on simple-to-learn scenarios, a lower-than-average cost of entry and a willingness to embrace the chaos that emerges when you get a group of friends together to have some fun. Source link
Climate change made Canadian wildfires in N.W.T. and Ontario roughly twice as likely, analysis finds
A new rapid analysis has found that human-induced climate change has made wildfire in the Northwest Territories and Ontario about twice as likely to occur, and it warns that the world must step away from fossil fuels. Source link
Britain's 'exceptionally serious' drought tests a country famous for its rain
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought after what the United Kingdom’s Environment Agency described last week as an “exceptionally serious” dry spell. In July, England received just seven per cent of its average rainfall for the month. Southern England received only one per cent. Source link
Rebalancing or retreat? Canada's peacekeeping legacy fades away
After decades of gradual decline, Canada’s peacekeeping tradition is entering its final chapter. The Defence Department is shutting down four overseas missions and shrinking another, arguing troops are needed elsewhere. Critics warn the move sacrifices a defining national identity and surrenders diplomatic influence to countries such as China. Source link
Little town celebrates 'incredibly explosive' talent's nationally acclaimed novel
The author, poet and visual artist says his childhood was a dichotomy of Queanbeyan’s suburban streets and Canberra’s privileged arts scene. Source link
Tax, gambling and migration fights ahead for Labor
Parliament is yet to resume but the stage has been set for the political fights set to play out next week. Source link
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China. Source link
'Rubbish' tariffs drive Australian company out of the US
Australia’s only silicon producer will exit the US market next week, but the federal government says the Trump administration’s move does not undermine the critical minerals agreement between the two countries. Source link