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Latest Posts
November 8, 2026
Can the Attorney General Choose Where Federal Prisoners Go? What the 2026 BOP Policy Actually Allows
Katrina Vide
A May 6, 2026 change to Bureau of Prisons policy expressly recognizes the attorney general’s authority to select or change a federal prisoner’s institution. But…
November 7, 2026
Why Do Americans Distrust Muslims? What 25 Years of Research Shows
Elle Dayan
Personal contact with Muslims is associated with more favorable views, but it cannot explain America’s deep partisan divide over Islam. Twenty-five years of surveys, experiments,…
November 7, 2026
Can an Online Ad Install Spyware Without a Click? The AdFection Investigation Explained
Elle Dayan
A major investigation found that an Israeli advertising intermediary helped deliver spyware through ordinary online ads, without a click. The evidence also exposes mass device…
November 6, 2026
Chuck Schumer vs. Bernie Sanders: The Record Behind the Senate Leadership Fight
Sherafgan Khan
Democrats have won back the Senate. Now comes the harder question: what has Chuck Schumer’s leadership accomplished for ordinary Americans, what decisions deserve scrutiny, and…
November 5, 2026
Long Beach and Los Angeles Port Strike Threat: What Workers, Vessel Crews and Shippers Need to Know
Sherafgan Khan
About 250 ILWU Local 26 watchmen have authorized a strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Their dispute could affect cargo operations,…
November 4, 2026
Why Hakeem Jeffries Should Not Be Speaker of the House
Sherafgan Khan
Democrats’ 2026 victory puts Hakeem Jeffries on course to become Speaker. But his record on Medicare for All, incumbent protection and the political power of…
November 3, 2026
Did Scientists Explain 85% of Autism? What the New Microexon Study Actually Found
Sherafgan Khan
Researchers have uncovered overlooked genetic changes that may contribute to autism. The discovery is important, but it does not explain 85% of cases. Here is…
November 3, 2026
Can You Run a 744B AI Model on a Laptop? RAM, SSD Speed, and Real Costs
Sherafgan Khan
Colibrì ran the 744B model on a 25 GB laptop without a discrete GPU, but the original setup needed 83 to 167 minutes for 500…
November 2, 2026
Does Israel Have a Right to Exist? What the Question Really Means
Elle Dayan
Israel is an internationally recognized state, and its people have rights. That does not settle its borders, constitutional identity, or the status of Palestinians. The…
November 2, 2026
Cacao vs. Cocoa: What to Use for Hot Chocolate, Baking, and Homemade Chocolate
CDX Sherafy
Cacao and cocoa come from the same plant, but their labels do not tell the whole story. Learn what actually matters for hot chocolate, brownies,…
November 1, 2026
Haley Stevens Endorsed Mike Rogers After Backing Abdul El-Sayed. What Changed?
Sherafgan Khan
Haley Stevens endorsed Abdul El-Sayed after losing Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, then reversed course and endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on November 1. This sourced timeline…
October 31, 2026
Can Black Holes Create Stars? What JWST Found in a 200,000-Light-Year Trail
Sherafgan Khan
A massive black hole may have escaped its galaxy and left a 200,000-light-year trail of young stars. Here’s how that could happen, what JWST actually…