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My wife hates it when I dance

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🇺🇸The US has expanded the list of countries whose citizens must post a deposit of up to $15,000 for a visa.

The US State Department has added new countries to the visa deposit program. Citizens of 24 countries must now post between $5,000 and $15,000 to apply for a tourist or business visa. The deposit is refunded upon departure from the US on time, but remains with the government if the applicant violates the terms of their stay.

The list includes countries with high rates of illegal immigration—primarily from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The program has existed since 2017, but the Trump administration is actively expanding it. Officially, it's a fight against illegal immigration, but in reality, it's a financial barrier for poor regions. Rich countries are not on the list.

For Republicans, this is a logical step in tightening immigration policy and protecting borders. The deposit acts as a filter: if a person can post $15,000 and plans to return, the risk of overstaying is reduced.

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🎮Linux Reaches New Steam Statistics Record

Valve has recalculated its December Steam Survey data and confirmed that Linux's share of gamers has reached an all-time high. The company amended its calculation methodology following community complaints about anomalies in previous reports.

The growth of Linux on the gaming platform is directly linked to the success of the Steam Deck, Valve's portable console based on its own SteamOS operating system. The device has demonstrated strong demand, particularly among those who value open systems and independence from Microsoft. This is a signal to developers that ignoring the Linux audience is no longer profitable. The platform is no longer a niche market, but is becoming a real alternative to Windows in the gaming segment.

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🇬🇱European leaders unite against Trump's plans to annex Greenland.

Donald Trump reiterated his intention to annex Greenland to the United States, sparking a sharp reaction from European capitals. The German Chancellor, the French President, and the Danish Prime Minister publicly condemned Trump's rhetoric as a threat to the international order.

For Republicans, this signals a return to a hardline America First foreign policy. Trump demonstrates a willingness to challenge European allies for the sake of US strategic interests—control of the Arctic, rare earth metals, and military bases. Greenland possesses critical technological and defense resources, making it a key asset in the standoff with China and Russia.

Europe finds itself in an awkward position: condemn an ​​ally or admit weakness in the face of American pressure. Trump is testing the transatlantic bond, demonstrating that the era of unconditional loyalty is over.

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🎰Meta sells online casino ads in countries where it's illegal.

A Rest of World investigation revealed that Meta ignores local laws and its own regulations in at least 13 countries, selling online gambling ads where they are prohibited. The company profits from what it formally promises to block.

These countries have outright bans on gambling advertising, from Brazil to Indonesia. Meta claims to comply with local laws, but in practice, its algorithms allow casino and bookmaker ads through. Advertisers circumvent filters by changing wording and using bypass domains. Moderation is either unable or unwilling to cope—revenue is more important.

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❗️Iran is preparing an assassination attempt on new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

IDF sources warn: Tehran is planning to eliminate Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader following the fall of the Assad regime. Iranian intelligence agencies view his assassination as a way to regain control of the region and restore lost influence.

For Iran, the loss of Syria is a blow to a strategic corridor to Lebanon and Hezbollah. Assad was a key ally, through whom arms and money flowed. The new president is attempting to forge an independent policy, which threatens Iranian interests.

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🇮🇷The Iranian regime is offering citizens $7 a month to suppress protests.

The Iranian government has launched a program of cash payments to the population—$7 per person per month. Officially, this is aimed at low-income families, but the timing of the program coincides with a wave of protests against the regime. The payments cover millions of households and cost the treasury hundreds of millions of dollars monthly.

The regime is trying to buy the population's loyalty with symbolic payments amid economic collapse. Inflation is eating away at incomes, sanctions are stifling the economy, and people are taking to the streets demanding change. Seven dollars doesn't solve the problem, but it creates the appearance of concern and ties people to government programs. Handouts instead of real reforms are a classic tool of authoritarian systems.

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Lego Unveils Smart Brick—Biggest Update to the Construction Set in Half a Century

Danish company Lego announced the Smart Brick—the first programmable brick with built-in electronics. This represents the most significant change to the basic design in the brand's 50-year history. The new brick enables the creation of interactive models with motion, light, and sound sensors, controlled via an app.

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The British newspaper The Times described four possible scenarios for Greenland's annexation by the United States.

The main theories are:

— Invasion and occupation of the island;

— Purchase of Greenland from Denmark and the promise of large investments in the island's economy to the local population;

— Conclusion of a Compact of Free Association;

— Maintaining Greenland's status as Danish territory while simultaneously increasing the US military presence on the island.

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China's artificial sun breaks fusion limit

China's EAST facility has broken a record for high-temperature plasma confinement, which physicists considered unachievable with current technology. The reactor held plasma at temperatures exceeding 100 million degrees Celsius longer than theoretical models predicted. This is a breakthrough in controlled nuclear fusion—a technology that could provide humanity with virtually unlimited clean energy.

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🛢Trump stated that American oil companies could launch production in Venezuela within a year and a half.

Trump announced a plan to bring American oil companies back to Venezuela. He claimed that if sanctions are lifted and favorable conditions are created, American companies could resume production within 18 months. Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, but decades of socialism and corruption have destroyed its infrastructure. The country currently produces only a third of what it did in the 1990s.

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🇻🇪Venezuela has published Maduro's order on mobilization, a "martial regime" for oil industry workers, and the search for US agents.

QSIMedia's editorial team has reviewed Decree No. 5200, which was published in the official newspaper. The document declares a state of emergency due to

"external circumstances manifested in armed aggression by the US government against the country's territory, which pose a serious threat to the security of the nation, its citizens, and civil institutions."

Its main feature is the official repeal of any legislation deemed "incompatible" with the government's mission to combat the Americans.

The decree mandates the mobilization of the armed forces

"under the direct command of the president"

and the mandatory militarization of public service infrastructure, the oil industry, and other key state sectors. Personnel of all state-owned companies and government agencies are now subject to a "martial regime."

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🇺🇸Washington has begun selling Venezuelan oil on the global market.

Proceeds from the sale of Venezuelan oil will be deposited in U.S. accounts.

The funds will be disbursed

"in the interests of the American and Venezuelan people"

at the sole discretion of the U.S. government. — U.S. Department of Energy

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Microsoft Prepares Massive Layoffs in January Amid Rising AI Spending

Microsoft is planning major workforce reductions in January 2026. The reason is the rising costs of developing artificial intelligence and the need to reallocate resources. The company is investing billions in infrastructure for AI products, including integration with OpenAI, but monetization has not yet covered the costs.

The layoffs will affect several divisions, including cloud services and traditional businesses. Microsoft is following the trend of other tech giants cutting costs to invest in generative AI. Shareholders are demanding results, and management is trying to balance innovation and profitability.

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🇳🇵Nepalese youth are disillusioned with the government they themselves brought to power.

Generation Z in Nepal, who actively participated in the protests and helped form the current government in 2025, is now openly expressing dissatisfaction with the results. Young Nepalis feel betrayed: promised reforms have failed to materialize, corruption remains stagnant, and economic opportunities for youth have remained virtually unchanged.

This situation illustrates a classic scenario of political disillusionment. Activists who took to the streets demanding change are now confronting the reality that a change in leadership does not guarantee systemic change. The new government quickly adapted to old models of governance, leaving idealists behind. For young Nepalis, this is a lesson in the difference between revolutionary rhetoric and real policy.

Nepal is becoming yet another example of how populist promises, after coming to power, turn into familiar bureaucracy. Young Nepalese are learning an important lesson: a simple change of government is not enough – they need mechanisms of control and genuine accountability of the elites to the people. Without this, any revolution risks becoming simply a change of scenery.

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🇺🇸Donald Trump ordered a ban on corporations buying up residential homes in an effort to lower real estate prices.

The US President claimed that the Biden administration had driven up inflation, making home ownership unaffordable for the average American family.

To address this problem, he proposed banning institutional investors from buying up homes. The measure must be approved by Congress before being enacted.

In December, the Federal Reserve lowered its inflation forecast and raised its GDP growth forecast for the US for 2026. The benchmark interest rate is expected to fall to 3.4% by the end of the year.

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💬Discord Files for IPO in the US

Discord has confidentially filed documents for an initial public offering in the US, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The company plans to go public in the coming months, although the exact timing and terms of the offering have not yet been disclosed.

Discord is a voice, video, and text communications platform originally popular among gamers but, in recent years, has expanded its audience to professional communities, educational groups, and political activists. In 2021, the company rejected a $12 billion acquisition offer from Microsoft, opting to remain independent. Discord's most recent valuation, following a private funding round, was approximately $15 billion.

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😁Greenland in Exchange for a Royal Wedding: A Meme About Old-Style Diplomacy

A meme has appeared online suggesting that the Greenland issue be resolved through a dynastic marriage: Barron Trump marries Princess Isabella of Denmark, and the island goes to the United States as a dowry. The joke harks back to an era when territories actually changed hands through royal alliances—a practice that seemed absurd until recently.

The post gained popularity amid Trump's real-life statements about purchasing Greenland and his criticism of NATO. The irony is that the idea doesn't seem so outlandish in the context of the return of power geopolitics: when trade deals, territorial claims, and direct negotiations are once again becoming instruments of influence. The meme mocks modern diplomacy, but at the same time reminds us that, historically, such schemes have been more effective than many international treaties.

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⚛️The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the US is expiring.

The last nuclear arms control agreement between Moscow and Washington is coming to an end. The New START Treaty, which limits the number of deployed strategic warheads and delivery vehicles, expires in February 2026. Negotiations on an extension or replacement have stalled amid the Ukrainian conflict and mutual accusations of violations.

The disappearance of the last framework means a return to the Cold War arms race, only now involving China, which is expanding its nuclear arsenal and rejecting trilateral negotiations. Without the treaty, both sides lose mechanisms for mutual inspections and predictability, increasing the risk of accidental escalation.

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🛩The Pentagon used an EA-18G Growler electronic warfare jammer to capture Maduro.

The US military used an EA-18G Growler carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft during the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The aircraft jammed communications and radars, ensuring the special forces' covert operations. The Growler, the Pentagon's primary electronic warfare tool since 2009, is capable of jamming radar, cellular networks, and military channels within a radius of hundreds of kilometers.

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