Also, Denmark labels the US a security risk
| | | | WHAT WE'RE WATCHING | | 1. ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark labeled the US a security risk. In a report released this week, the Danish intelligence services highlighted US tariffs and its aggressive posture toward Greenland as evidence of American antagonism. Relations between America and Denmark have soured as President Trump has pushed for Greenland to become a US territory. | 2. ๐น๐ญ Thailand and Cambodia have resumed a ceasefire. After the initial ceasefire — brokered by President Trump — broke down, the former invaded, capturing a Cambodian village. But Trump has now announced that both sides have again agreed to stop fighting. | 3. ๐ฏ๐ต Japan conducted military drills with the United States. The drills come amid rapidly increasing tensions between China and Japan over the latter's statements on defending Taiwan. Previously, America had urged caution on Japan's part — but the drills indicate that may be changing. | 4. ๐ญ๐ณ Honduras' election result is still unclear. President Trump's last-minute endorsement of a conservative candidate helped launch him into first place — but just barely. The Socialists, who came in a distant third place, are alleging fraud and backing the second-place centrist, as slow counting continues and recounts loom. |
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| | | INSIDER RADAR | Brigitte Macron blasts feminist protesters | | Insiders behind the paywall: Brigitte Macron, Al Carns, Viktor Orbรกn, Narendra Modi, and Benjamin Netanyahu. |
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| | | HOAX TRACKER | European economist says the US economy is not better than Europe's | |
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| | | QUICK AND IMPORTANT | Politico crowns Europe's "most powerful person" | |
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| | | THE MAIN STORY | Australia bans social media for minors | | _WHAT'S HAPPENING_ | Australia's left-wing government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, passed a ban via his large majority. A meteoric rise in depression — especially among young girls — and a raft of recent "sexploitation" cases have brought the dangers of social media to the forefront…
| | Exclusive analysis and uncensored facts behind the paywall: Why Australia banned social media for minors, how other countries may follow, and why the US remains divided over free speech and child safety. |
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| | | _JOIN THE DISCUSSION_ | Should kids under 16 be banned from social media? | |
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| | | MEDIA BIAS SPOTTER | How left and right outlets frame Australia's social media ban for minors | | | Mentioned behind the paywall: CNN, The BBC, The Daily Wire, and The European Conservative. |
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| _THE DAILY DEBATE_ | ๐ Is banning social media for kids common-sense safety or government overreach?Want your comment to be featured? Be sure to include your name. | |
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| POLLS RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY | Was Congress right to weaken the Muslim Brotherhood bill? | ๐จ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ ✅ Yes, for diplomatic reasons (141) ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ ❌ No, it should've stayed tough (989) ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ ๐ค Unsure (92) | ✅ Yes: "The initial bill would have stifled quick negotiations." — John ❌ No: "I am a huge Trump supporter, but I wonder if creating relationships with the Gulf states is more about his legacy than national interest." — James ๐ค Unsure: "Terrorist organizations need to be called out and defunded nationally and internationally." — Anne | | | | 1,222 votes |
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