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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Putin had to contrive a landslide' because he knows cracks are showing in Russian society | Samantha de Bendern

Vladimir Putin won the Russian election with 87% of the vote, but the high turnout was crucial for the Kremlin's legitimacy.
Opposition candidate Vladislav Davankov's platform focused on peace, freedom of speech, and pragmatism, gaining support from various figures. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 months ago
Video games

That 'Pokemon With Guns' Game Really Wants You To Know It's Not A Scam

PalWorld is an upcoming survival game that combines elements of Minecraft, Fortnite, and Pokémon.
The developers of PalWorld have addressed concerns about the game being a scam and assure players that it is a legitimate game that will be released on January 19th. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
Law

The SCOTUS Power Grab That Could Affect the Trump Cases

Trump-related cases are piling up in the Supreme Court, further damaging the institution's legitimacy.
The Supreme Court has granted itself vast power to shape the law and policy by selectively choosing which cases to hear and which questions to answer. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto prices and related stocks are surging as Bitcoin ETFs set to begin trading

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its decision to allow 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to begin trading on U.S. markets.
Shares in cryptocurrency exchanges and the prices of cryptocurrencies themselves are also seeing a significant increase following the SEC's decision. [ more ]
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