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Prince William Meets Saudi Crown Prince During Visit to At-Turaif District. Content Warning.
Introduction Britain’s Prince William met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an official visit that included a tour of the At-Turaif District in Diriyah. The meeting drew international attention due to the prominence of both figures and the broader context of relations between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. While brief in public detail, the visit highlighted cultural heritage, diplomacy, and ongoing engagement between the two countries.
By Saad 7 days ago in FYI
Constructive Criticism
People always say they’re open to constructive criticism, but they usually mean they’re open to praise. It doesn’t take much pride and ego swallowing to accept praise; even Donald Trump can do it. However, constructive criticism may need a grain or two of sugar going down.
By Harper Lewis7 days ago in Writers
Where are you, my love? I miss you so much. I've spent a lifetime waiting for you.
As early as 1541 at first contact by Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, there were reports that the Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains widely spoke a sign language to communicate across vast national and linguistic lines.
By John Adam7 days ago in Art
Ghislaine Maxwell Signals Willingness to Speak as Clemency Talk Re-enters Public Debate. AI-Generated.
Introduction The case surrounding Jeffrey Epstein continues to cast a long shadow over politics, law, and public trust. A new development has brought renewed attention to the matter after Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer stated that she is prepared to speak openly about her role and knowledge of Epstein’s activities if former U.S. President Donald Trump were to grant her clemency. The statement, made during a live media appearance, has reignited debate over accountability, transparency, and the use of executive power.
By Saad 7 days ago in The Swamp
The artificial intelligence wave is shaking up tech companies and reshaping power dynamics on Wall Street
The plunge in technology company stocks on Wall Street this week reflects the growing impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to have on the sector. While AI fueled historic valuations in recent years, its rapid advancement is now generating fear among investors and driving strategic shifts.
By Omar Rastelli7 days ago in Journal
The U.S.–China Tech Race: Why the World Might Be Looking at It All Wrong. AI-Generated.
For the past decade, the narrative dominating global headlines — from Washington to Beijing to Brussels — has been the so-called tech race between the United States and China. It’s often portrayed as a high-stakes sprint where only one superpower can win, shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, biotech, and advanced technologies. But this familiar framing might be misleading — and not just overly simplistic. In reality, the competition is far more complex, strategic, and interconnected than a zero-sum race, and understanding it accurately matters for policymakers, investors, and everyday citizens alike.
By Adil Ali Khan7 days ago in The Swamp
Walls Before Me
I. The wall before me rise to heights unknown. So high I can’t see its top, So high I can’t reach the top. II. It’s days like these
By Dean Traylor7 days ago in Poets
Emergency Services
Emergency Services They made six calls that night. Six false emergencies, spaced just far enough apart to feel clever. Laughter pressed into sleeves, invented panic, then the click of disconnection. The operator stayed calm every time. Calm made it feel harmless. He went home believing the night had been wasted on nothing.
By Marie381Uk 7 days ago in Fiction
From Checkout Counter to CEO Mindset: How Early Retail Experience Builds Lasting Entrepreneurial Confidence
Early retail experience often begins as a necessity rather than a career choice, yet its long-term impact is far greater than many realize. Working in retail places individuals directly inside a real business environment at a stage when confidence is still forming. Every shift presents clear expectations, from meeting sales goals to supporting a team and representing a brand. These early responsibilities show how daily decisions influence business outcomes, planting the first seeds of entrepreneurial confidence.
By Michael Kazma7 days ago in Education
Fantasy
Fantasy Fantasy is not escape. It’s rehearsal. It’s the place we go to practice wanting without apology. Before the world told us
By Flower InBloom7 days ago in Poets
India–Pakistan Tensions and the Proxy War Claim: Context, Concerns, and Consequences. AI-Generated.
Introduction Relations between India and Pakistan remain among the most sensitive and closely watched in global geopolitics. Recent remarks by Pakistan’s defence minister accusing India of waging a proxy war have again brought tensions into public focus. Such statements carry weight, not only domestically but also across the region, where history, security concerns, and unresolved disputes continue to shape policy and perception.
By Saad 7 days ago in The Swamp
THE LEATHERMAN
In the mid-1800s, residents of rural New York and Connecticut began to notice something strange... not all at once, and not dramatically.
By Veil of Shadows7 days ago in Humans