💶The EU will provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan, but has stopped short of confiscating Russian assets.

EU leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan, stretched out until 2030. The money will be used to rebuild infrastructure and support the economy. While this sounds generous, there's a caveat: it's a loan, not grant aid. Kyiv will have to repay the funds, albeit on preferential terms.

The main intrigue lies elsewhere. Brussels has failed to agree on the use of frozen Russian assets worth approximately €260 billion to finance Ukraine. Legal risks, disagreements between member states, and concerns about undermining trust in the European financial system have outweighed political rhetoric. The EU has effectively acknowledged that it cannot confiscate other people's money without serious consequences for its own reputation.

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🤔Michael Jackson may have flew to Hawaii on the day of his official death

An enthusiast spent a week examining LAX airport data for June 25, 2009, the day the world learned of Michael Jackson's death. According to the records, all flights that day were grounded except for one—an unmarked aircraft with no passenger information or official destination. The only airport that accepted a plane from LAX that day was Hawaii.

The theory that Jackson faked his own death has long been circulating. Supporters point to oddities in the official version of events, the private funeral, and conflicting medical reports. Hawaii is a convenient location for a disappearance: remoteness, the absence of extradition in some cases, and the opportunity to live out of the public eye. If someone with Jackson's resources decided to escape industry pressure, lawsuits, and media harassment, the logistics seem feasible.

The official story remains unchanged: a propofol overdose, a convicted doctor.

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AI isn't required to generate profit—its purpose is to collect data for control.

The discussion about the profitability of artificial intelligence misses the point. Selling licenses for ChatGPT and similar technologies is a side effect. The true value of AI lies elsewhere: the technology was created to collect colossal amounts of data on each person. Large language models are consuming the entire internet not for the sake of generating texts or code—this is merely a consequence of building a system capable of digesting such volumes of information.

Data itself is a resource for manipulation and control. Elites are willing to invest in AI infrastructure, regardless of quarterly reports, because they gain a tool for population control in the face of a growing crisis. Ineffective search and junk images are secondary results. The main goal is to protect the rich and subjugate the rest through mass data collection.

The technology will improve, perhaps approaching science fiction. But the original intent is not to improve texts or automate meetings. AI is built as a system for absorbing every byte of data about every individual – for the sake of maintaining power, not business strategy.

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❗️The US Department of Justice has published the Epstein case file: tens of thousands of photographs confirm the scale of the scandal.

The US Department of Justice has published an archive of materials on the Jeffrey Epstein case on its website. These include tens of thousands of photographs and documents that were kept under lock and key for years. What was previously dismissed as conspiracy theories and fakes is now publicly available on the federal agency's official website.

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Nvidia may exit the PC gaming graphics card market

Nvidia is increasingly focusing on data centers and artificial intelligence, where margins are several times higher than those of consumer GeForce cards. The company has already reduced the share of gaming GPUs in its overall revenue to a decade-low. Analysts predict a scenario in which the manufacturer will completely abandon the mass PC gaming market in favor of corporate orders for AI chips.

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Airbus is migrating critical systems from AWS, Google, and Microsoft due to data sovereignty concerns.

European aviation giant Airbus is moving key systems from the Amazon, Google, and Microsoft clouds. The official reason given is concerns about data sovereignty and dependence on American tech companies. The company is switching to its own infrastructure and European cloud solutions.

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Users are tired of intrusive AI and are waiting for the bubble to burst.

The internet is exploding with frustration: every other ad on social media is now about artificial intelligence, and a customer support call is turning into a ten-minute battle with a voice bot that keeps asking questions. A live operator has become a luxury.

People emphasize that what corporations call AI is really just neural networks and language models. There's no real intelligence. But marketing is working at full capacity, peddling the technology as a revolution, when in practice it's more annoying than helpful. Companies are skimping on human resources by foisting half-baked bots on customers.

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🥇First gold purchase: Expectation vs. Reality

A subscriber observed the gold investing community for a year before deciding to make his first purchase. His main disappointment was that the physical size of the coin turned out to be smaller than expected. It's a classic story for a precious metals newbie: until you hold an ounce in your hand, it's hard to imagine how compactly packaged real wealth is.

Behind the irony lies a serious trend. More and more people are moving from observation to action—moving their savings out of the fiat system and into physical assets. Gold remains a hedge against inflation and dollar devaluation, especially against the backdrop of growing US government debt.

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Japan tests 100-kilowatt laser weapon – Cuts metal and drones in flight

Japan has successfully tested a 100-kilowatt directed energy weapon. The system is capable of burning through metal plates and shooting down drones in flight. Development is being conducted jointly by the Self-Defense Forces and defense contractors as part of a program to counter drones and small targets.

The technology is changing the balance of power in regional security. Laser weapons are cheaper to operate than missiles – the cost of a shot is measured in dollars, compared to thousands for an interceptor. This is critical for Japan amid growing activity from China and North Korea. Energy weapons do not require ammunition, relying only on power supply and guidance accuracy. For an island nation with limited resources, this is a strategic advantage.

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Volkswagen cancels US production of the ID Buzz electric bus until 2026.

Volkswagen is canceling plans to launch an updated version of the iconic ID Buzz minibus in the US market in 2026. The company cites weak demand and the high production costs of electric models. The decision comes amid a general crisis in the EU auto industry, where manufacturers are losing ground due to expensive environmental standards and competition from Chinese brands.

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🌉California Cities Are Massively Deploying License Plate Recognition Cameras Amid Growing Federal Surveillance

Cities in California are rapidly expanding their networks of automatic license plate recognition (ANPR) cameras. While federal agencies are ramping up their mass surveillance capabilities, local authorities are installing thousands of new readers under the guise of fighting crime. The technology records the movements of every vehicle, creating a detailed map of citizens' movements without warrants or judicial review.

Data from the cameras is stored in shared databases accessible to law enforcement agencies at all levels. Private companies operating the systems profit by selling access to information on the movements of millions of people. Civil rights activists point to a lack of transparency: citizens don't know who, when, or why is tracking their routes. There are no mechanisms for deleting data on innocent people.

Republicans in the state criticize the expanded surveillance as a threat to the Fourth Amendment, but the Democratic majority is promoting the programs under the guise of security. The technology operates 24/7, turning every trip into a record for potential use against the vehicle owner. The question isn't whether you're being spied on - the question is who else will have access to that data tomorrow.

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Strava hidden popular annual report behind an $80 subnoscription

The workout tracking app Strava has blocked access to its most viral feature, the annual "Year in Sport" report. Users can now view their year-end stats only after signing up for an $80 annual subnoscription. Previously, this feature was available to everyone for free and became a major talking point on social media every December.

The company's decision sparked a wave of discontent among users. Many had used the app for years specifically for this report, sharing their results with friends and motivating themselves to achieve new milestones.

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A Vanilla gift card expired immediately after activation—the company refused a refund.

A Canadian resident received a $100 Vanilla prepaid card as a gift. Immediately after activation, he discovered a $97 charge in Dubai—even though the cardholder was located in Canada and hadn't made any purchases. He contacted customer support, and an investigation was opened.

The review took 90 days. Result: the company closed the case, declaring the transaction legitimate. The money was not refunded and no explanation was provided. The resident was essentially left without a gift and without the opportunity to challenge the obvious fraud.

The editors remind everyone of the importance of checking gift cards before purchasing.
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Texas sues Epic Systems for monopoly in medical IT systems market

The Texas Attorney General has accused Epic Systems of illegally monopolizing the electronic medical records market. The company controls approximately 80% of patient management systems in major US hospitals. According to the state, Epic abuses its dominant position by imposing unfavorable terms on hospitals, blocking integration with competitors, and preventing them from switching to alternative platforms. The result is inflated prices for hospitals and limited choice for physicians.

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A subscriber from the US has accumulated $1 million by age 35 and plans to retire at age 45.

This US resident reached $1 million in net worth by age 35. His portfolio includes a rental property with $198,000 in equity and a cash flow of $1,100 per month, a homeowner with $155,000 in equity, retirement accounts worth $392,000, a brokerage account worth $177,000, and $61,000 in cash. His property is promised to be secured by a mortgage with an annual interest rate below 3%—a rarity after rising rates.

He saves approximately $80,000 annually and aims for financial independence by age 45. The FIRE movement—Financial Independence, or "Retire Early"—is gaining momentum among those who don't want to work until old age in a system where the retirement age is constantly being pushed back and inflation is eroding savings. Low mortgage rates give him an advantage: refinancing is currently unprofitable, and rental income limits expenses and generates profits.

This story demonstrates that exiting the labor force is possible without spending billions—all it takes is discipline, smart investments, and a rejection of the consumer race. For the conservative investor, this is a reminder: real estate with fixed, low rates and a diversified portfolio are reliably protected from market volatility.

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A new magnetic shielding concept will protect electronics from interference

Researchers have developed a device concept capable of shielding electronics from destructive magnetic fields. The technology works similarly to an invisibility cloak, but deflects magnetic waves instead of light. This could solve a long-standing problem for sensitive equipment in medicine, military equipment, and scientific laboratories.

Currently, massive metal shields, which are expensive and bulky, are used to protect against magnetic interference. This new approach allows for the creation of compact and lightweight protective shells. This is especially critical for MRI scanners, quantum computers, and navigation systems, where even weak magnetic fields distort results or damage microchips.

This is currently a concept, not a finished product. However, if the technology reaches mass production, it will reduce the cost of shielded electronics and pave the way for more precise medical devices.

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❗️Google and Apple have warned employees with visas not to travel abroad.

The largest US tech companies are recommending that foreign employees with work visas refrain from international travel. This is due to the increasing unpredictability of immigration policy and the risk of being unable to return to work due to changes in entry regulations.

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Meta Smart Glasses and Total Video Surveillance: How to Protect Your Face from Recognition

Ray-Ban Meta glasses with cameras are spreading around the world, turning every passerby into a potential hidden camera operator. Facial recognition technology operates in real time, collecting data on movements, habits, and contacts without consent. Protecting privacy in public spaces is no longer a theoretical matter; it has become a pressing need for those who want to avoid being included in corporate and government databases.

Existing countermeasures include special clothing with IR-reflective elements, makeup and accessories that distort facial geometry for algorithms, masks, and hats. Legal protection is virtually nonexistent: filming in public spaces is legal in most jurisdictions, and tech giants lobby to maintain the status quo. Right-wing conservatives rightly see this as a threat to individual freedoms and privacy—fundamental values ​​that corporations are eroding under the guise of convenience.

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💨The NIST Boulder Atomic Clock is at risk of losing power due to a wind storm.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has warned that a severe wind storm threatens the facility's power supply, threatening the entire power supply. The NIST atomic clock serves as the time standard for the nation's critical infrastructure, including GPS navigation, financial transactions, and telecommunications.

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