August 15, 2023

Squeaky No More

There’s a tacit agreement between Singapore’s rulers and the population: We the People will settle for less freedom in exchange for safety and prosperity, all overseen by a squeaky-clean government with unquestionable moral rectitude. That pact means that Singaporeans can be fined up to $1,000, jailed...

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August 15, 2023

Upping the Ante

Niger’s coup leaders will prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum on charges of “high treason,” the latest defiance by the junta amid international pressure and threats of regional military intervention following last month’s coup, the Guardian reported. On Monday, military officials said they have gathered evidence against...

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August 15, 2023

The Spoiler

Libertarian candidate Javier Milei won Argentina’s primary election Sunday, in a surprise victory that suggests a shift toward the right ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential election, the Financial Times reported. The former TV personality and one-term congressman secured more than 30 percent of the vote,...

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August 15, 2023

Swift Decisions

The Miss Universe Organization cut ties with its Indonesian partner and canceled this year’s Malaysia pageant after contestants accused local organizers of sexual harassment, Sky News reported. Last week, six women alleged that Indonesian organizers forced them to strip naked and undergo intimate “body checks” –...

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August 15, 2023

Extravagant Afterlife

It’s common for ancient royalty to employ bombastic funerary practices: Some were buried with golden treasures, while others were laid to rest in mausoleums filled with thousands of terracotta statues – and alleged booby traps. Now, Chinese archaeologists have discovered the first complete skeleton of a...

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