News

Merz to Become Chancellor Despite AfD Gains as German Election Result Sets Up CDU-SPD Coalition

Merz to Become Chancellor Despite AfD Gains as German Election Result Sets Up CDU-SPD Coalition

adminFeb 24, 20251 min read

Merz to Become Chancellor Despite AfD Gains as German Election Result Sets Up CDU-SPD Coalition

The German federal election saw a dramatic surge for the AfD, the FDP crashing out of parliament, and the BSW narrowly missing the threshold, paving the way for a CDU/CSU-SPD Grand Coalition while sidelining both right and left-wing challengers.
Wales Becomes First UK Testbed for Citywide AI-Powered Facial Recognition Surveillance

Wales Becomes First UK Testbed for Citywide AI-Powered Facial Recognition Surveillance

adminFeb 24, 20251 min read

Wales Becomes First UK Testbed for Citywide AI-Powered Facial Recognition Surveillance

Cardiff’s new AI-powered facial recognition network is a step toward permanent mass surveillance.
RFK Jr. Prepares To Dismiss Vaccine Advisors

RFK Jr. Prepares To Dismiss Vaccine Advisors

adminFeb 24, 20251 min read

RFK Jr. Prepares To Dismiss Vaccine Advisors

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing to dismiss a number of vaccine advisors as he begins shaking up the Department of Health and Human Services
German Elections: 14,000 Votes Could’ve Changed History

German Elections: 14,000 Votes Could’ve Changed History

adminFeb 24, 20251 min read

German Elections: 14,000 Votes Could’ve Changed History

Germany’s far-left BSW lost by a mere 14,000 votes, but they may challenge the election result in the nation’s top court.
EU’s ‘Democracy Shield’ Faces Backlash Over Sovereignty Concerns, Double Standards, and Proposed Intelligence Agency

EU’s ‘Democracy Shield’ Faces Backlash Over Sovereignty Concerns, Double Standards, and Proposed Intelligence Agency

adminFeb 24, 20251 min read

EU’s ‘Democracy Shield’ Faces Backlash Over Sovereignty Concerns, Double Standards, and Proposed Intelligence Agency

Opponents argue the initiative is a tool for political gatekeeping, not just election integrity.
Two Thousand Jobs at USAID To Be Cut

Two Thousand Jobs at USAID To Be Cut

adminFeb 24, 20251 min read

Two Thousand Jobs at USAID To Be Cut

The Trump admin will cut 2,000 jobs at USAID and place nearly all remaining staff worldwide on administrative leave