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“Dystopic As F**k”: This Website Lets AI Bots Rent Humans

February 6, 2026

The AI era already feels like a dystopian fever dream straight out of a bad sci-fi novel, but leave it…

Staying Single Long-Term May Be Bad For Your Well-Being

February 5, 2026

A new study shows that long-term singles experience a sharper decline in life satisfaction over time and feel lonelier and…

AI-Generated Text Is Overwhelming Institutions

February 5, 2026

In 2023, the science fiction literary magazine Clarkesworld stopped accepting new submissions because so many were generated by artificial intelligence. Near as…

Japan Is Normalizing: Risks To The Yen Carry Trade

February 4, 2026

“Japan Bond Meltdown Sends Yields to Record High on Fiscal Fears,” read a January 2026 Bloomberg article. Headlines like this,…

Up To 800 ‘Dark Fleet’ Vessels Operating Worldwide: US Coast Guard

February 3, 2026

Up to 800 “dark fleet” vessels under sanctions are operating worldwide and only a small percentage have been interdicted, a…

Waymo Closes In On Uber And Lyft Prices, As More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis

February 2, 2026

Robotaxis have been more expensive with longer wait times. A study by Obi suggests that may be changing. This article…

There Is No Nuclear Genie Going Back In The Bottle With North Korea

February 2, 2026

Several Bulletin articles discussed the recent movie, A House of Dynamite, about a single missile coming from the Pacific toward Chicago. In the rather…

Authority vs. Influence: The Planning Commission’s Dilemma

January 30, 2026

Understanding the planning “pyramid” and how commissioners can use their position to shape better outcomes. This article was written by…

Why Too Much Phosphorus In America’s Farmland Is Polluting The Country’s Water

January 30, 2026

When people think about agricultural pollution, they often picture what is easy to see: fertilizer spreaders crossing fields or muddy…

London PR Firm Rewrites Wikipedia For Government And Billionaires

January 29, 2026

Founded by Keir Starmer’s comms chief, Portland helps rich clients ‘protect their reputation’ – with a shady, off-the-books service. This…

Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan Flights To Resume After 14 Years

January 29, 2026

Bangladesh and Pakistan are to resume direct flights after more than a decade, Dhaka’s national airline said on Thursday, as ties…

Mapped: U.S. Cities With The Most Remote Workers

January 29, 2026

While the national average share of remote workers sits at 15%, some cities far exceed that level. This map ranks…

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