Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Ukraine's military controls almost 400 square miles of Russia. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Sergey Radchenko of Johns Hopkins SAIS.

The Dark Side of Food Porn

The article discusses how recent releases have perverted the approach of food porn by offering extravagantly composed plates that traumatize rather than tantalize. It delves into three different shows that explore the darker side of food and its relationship with survival and control.

Critique of Kamala Harris' Definition of Freedom by Laura Ingraham on Fox News

Fox News host Laura Ingraham criticizes Vice President Kamala Harris' definition of freedom, accusing Democrats of controlling aspects of people's lives and not truly caring about freedom.

Energy Management in Portland, Oregon

200,000 people in Portland have handed control of their home thermostats to an energy company to manage energy usage during peak hours, raising concerns about personal comfort and reliance on corporations for control over home settings.

Immigration Concerns in Germany

German soccer star Toni Kroos expresses concerns about uncontrolled immigration in Germany, stating that his daughter is safer living in Spain. He believes that Germany has struggled to keep the number of people entering the country at a controlled level.

Montana U.S. Senate Race

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy has a narrow lead over incumbent Democrat Jon Tester in Deep Red Montana, with recent polls showing varying results. The race is crucial in determining control of the U.S. Senate next year.

Increased surveillance and control in China under Xi Jinping's leadership

China's leader, Xi Jinping, is pushing for a system of increased surveillance and control over daily life, inspired by the 'Fengqiao experience.' This involves color-coding residents based on trustworthiness, encouraging neighbors to report on each other, and using technology for widespread monitoring. The goal is to prevent any challenges to the ruling party and maintain control over the population.

Critique of AI Industry by Meredith Whittaker

Meredith Whittaker, CEO of Signal, criticizes AI industry for reliance on mass surveillance and control over lives. She highlights power imbalances and lack of accountability among 'surveillance giants'. Whittaker questions AI's role in climate crisis solutions.