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Thai Rights Lawyer’s 2004 ‘Disappearance’ Unsolved

For more than two decades, nine different Thai prime ministers have failed to bring those responsible for the enforced disappearance of prominent human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit to justice. Official investigations established that S

Taiwanese chip giant's investments in U.S. stir 'silicon shield' security worries

C.C. Wei, the CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is shown at left and accompanied by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and David Sacks, U.S. President Trump's AI and crypto czar, at the White House on March 3. Tr

Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' U.S. tariffs, prime minister says

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures during a press conference in Sydney, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Dean Lewins/AP hide capti

It’s Time to Prepare for Armageddon (or at least hide in the Shed): Ferguson is Back

Neil Ferguson, possibly the most laughable inept scientist, is back. He recently predicted that dairy herd outbreaks of avian influenza will continue to be a significant public health challenge. Dr. Vernon Coleman recalls what he said abou

Syria imposes curfew after its worst clashes since the Assad regime ouster

Syrian security reinforcements deploy in Latakia, Syria, on Friday. Omar Albam/AP hide caption DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria's new government sent in

Monthly jobs report to be released. And, the White House to host a crypto event

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Measuring Shared Knowledge in Group Discussions Through Text Analysis

This study addresses the challenge of quantifying shared knowledge in group discussions through text analysis. Topic modeling was applied to systematically evaluate how information sharing influences knowledge structures and decision-making

The European Union Decides to Rearm

The flag of the European Union flies at the EU headquarters during the Special European Council to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defence, in Brussels on March 6, 2025.

South Korean fighter jets drop bombs in the wrong place, injuring 8 people

Rescue members work at a bomb accident site where a South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area during training, in Pocheon, South Korea, Thursday. Yonhap/

Untangling the Roots of Wild Foods

For centuries, the gifts of nature have been thoughtfully nurtured according to seasonal rhythms, and foods now deemed “wild” have been cultivated with the same devotion as a cherished garden. This truth challenges the prevailing notion of

As Canadians cancel trips due to Trump, the U.S. tourism industry could lose billions

People take pictures with the Las Vegas sign in that city on July 29, 2023. Tourism industry leaders warn that recent actions by the Trump administration may be causing a drop in Canadians traveling to the U.S.

UK House of Lords has opened an inquiry into the Starmer’s agreement with Zelensky

The House of Lords has opened an inquiry into the agreement the UK government has signed with Ukraine. To this end, the House of Lords’ International Agreements Committee is currently calling for evidence seeking answers to various questio

Hall of Mirrors

The shock being experienced in Washington D.C. since January 20 is exposing gaping holes in the fantasies we told ourselves were rock-solid truths—lasting for whole (gasp) generations!. It is also important to admit that this is democracy w

Arab and Muslim voters helped deliver Michigan to Trump. They're not all happy so far

Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, North America's largest mosque Sarah McCammon/NPR hide caption Until November, Faye Nemer never voted fo