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Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan Sets Stage for Global Expansion and Innovation
Hong Kong's Chief Executive outlines a strategic vision for 2026-2030 that aims to bolster international competitiveness, accelerate Northern Metropol...

Heart and Alzheimer's Associations File Amicus Brief to Defend Texas Dementia Research Initiative
The American Heart Association and Alzheimer's Association have filed an amicus brief supporting the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Tex...

BRICS Summit Highlights China's Development Philosophy and Its Resonance in the Global South
At the 2026 BRICS Summit, China's development philosophy and the importance of multilateral cooperation resonated with Global South nations, emphasizi...

CCHR: Dr. Thomas Szasz's Warning Against Involuntary Hospitalization Now UN Human-Rights Doctrine
CCHR reports that Dr. Thomas Szasz's decades-long campaign against involuntary psychiatric hospitalization is now reflected in United Nations human-ri...

ECU Poll Shows Cooper Leading Whatley by 7 Points in North Carolina Senate Race
A new ECU Poll reveals Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley 46% to 39% in the North Carolina Senate race, with the economy as the to...

FRM² Calls for Legal Reform to End Systemic Silence in Postpartum Psychosis Care
FRM²'s new article reveals how privacy laws silence families during postpartum psychosis crises, prompting demands for legislative action to create a ...

Cultural Cycle Brings Holy Grail Heritage to Seven Teruel Municipalities
The Way of the Holy Grail Cultural Association is hosting a seven-town cultural cycle in Teruel to promote local heritage and the historic route, supp...

Kyra's Law Passes New York Legislature, Poised to Reshape Custody Cases Involving Abuse Allegations
New York's passage of Kyra's Law would require judges to prioritize credible domestic violence or child abuse claims in custody decisions, potentially...

New Guide Offers Donors a Roadmap for Evaluating Military and Veteran Nonprofits
A new donor guide helps individuals assess military and veteran nonprofits by focusing on financial transparency, independent ratings, and measurable ...

Washington DC Launches "kNOw DV" Campaign to Combat Domestic Violence Through Faith and Police Collaboration
The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office hosted the launch of Washington DC's "kNOw DV" campaign, bringing together police, clergy, and commu...

LaborLab Launches Union-Buster Search Tool and Cost Calculator to Empower Workers
LaborLab's new tools expose the $1.7 billion union-avoidance industry by centralizing data on anti-union consultants and law firms and estimating the ...

Donating to Nonprofit Local News Outlets Critical as Commercial Media Abandons Local Coverage
A press release urges readers to donate to nonprofit local news outlets to ensure reliable, local coverage during the 2026 midterm elections, as comme...

11th Belt and Road Summit Closes with Over 60 MoUs and Focus on Central Asia and Middle East
The 11th Belt and Road Summit concluded with over 6,200 participants from 70 countries, facilitating more than 60 MoUs and highlighting Hong Kong's ro...

11th Belt and Road Summit Opens in Hong Kong, Driving Global Business Expansion and Emerging Market Opportunities
The 11th Belt and Road Summit opened in Hong Kong, bringing together over 100 officials and business leaders to advance high-quality Belt and Road coo...
Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit Draws 6,200 Leaders, Secures $3.1 Billion in Deals
The 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong attracted over 6,200 global leaders and resulted in more than 60 agreements worth over US$3.1 billion, high...

Trump's Data Center Push Faces Voter Backlash as 69% Oppose Local Projects
A new poll reveals that 69% of Americans oppose AI data centers in their communities, putting President Trump at odds with public opinion as tech gian...

China Denies US Allegations of Large-Scale AI Theft Amid Pre-Summit Tensions
China's rejection of US accusations of industrial-scale AI theft highlights escalating tech tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, with potential rami...

US and EU Diverge on AI Regulation at G20, Creating Challenges for Tech Firms
At the G20 meeting, the US advocated for lighter AI regulation while the EU pushed for stronger oversight, highlighting a transatlantic divide with si...

Australia Weighs Requiring Social Media Algorithms to Be Opt-In
Australia is considering a mandate that would require users to actively opt into social media recommendation algorithms, a move that could reshape pla...

ADM Endeavors Secures Two City Uniform Contracts, Including Its Largest Municipality Yet
ADM Endeavors' subsidiary Just Right Products has been selected for two city uniform contracts, one with a city exceeding 1 million residents, pending...

No Agenda Episode 1900: Bessent's Financial War on Iran, Flock Surveillance, and January 6 Pipe Bomber Revelations
The milestone episode of the No Agenda podcast dissects Treasury Secretary Bessent's sanctions on Iran, privacy concerns over Flock cameras, new evide...

No Agenda Episode 1901: Surveillance, AI Hype, and Mail Ballot Legal Battles
The latest No Agenda episode dissects the proliferation of Flock Safety camera surveillance, the AI hype cycle versus 'vibe coding', and the contentio...

25 Years After 9/11: A Call to Reclaim America's Better Self
Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this article highlights the unity and service that emerged from tragedy and urges Americans to recapture t...

Global Push for Social Media Bans on Minors Faces Implementation Challenges
Countries enacting social media bans for minors, such as Australia and Malaysia, encounter significant hurdles in enforcement and age verification, pr...

Federal Judge Rules Pentagon's Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Unlawful
A federal court decision against the Defense Department's ban on Anthropic underscores legal limits on punitive actions, offering reassurance to AI fi...

CCHR Urges Patients to Question Psychotropic Drug Risks as Violent Incidents Highlight Labeling Gaps
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls for greater transparency and prescriber accountability regarding violent and suicidal side effects of ps...

ADM Endeavors Secures Orders From 8 Fire Departments, Expanding Public-Safety Vertical
ADM Endeavors expands into the public-safety market with orders from eight fire departments, following its return to profitability and new facility op...

Open Door, Narrow Path: Why Washington's AI Talent Strategy and Its Own Visa Pathways Are on a Collision Course
New federal policies urging AI talent attraction clash with restrictive visa rules and AI-driven vetting, pushing researchers toward self-petition rou...

Tighter Rules, Bigger Numbers: How the Trump Administration's EB-1A Overhaul Sets Up a 2027 Opportunity Window
The EB-1A green card path is facing stricter adjudication standards, but a potential visa spillover in 2027 could create a strategic window for prepar...

Trilogy Metals Secures $35.6M U.S. Government Investment for Alaska Copper Projects
Trilogy Metals has finalized a $35.6 million strategic investment from the U.S. Department of War to advance its Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects, marking...

Families Rights Matter² Act: A Legislative Push to Reform Crisis-Care Systems After Clancy Tragedy
In response to the tragic deaths of the Clancy children, the Families Rights Matter² Act aims to reform crisis-care by mandating family notification, ...

Supreme Court Allows Trump Mail-In Voting Restrictions as No Agenda Marks Studio Milestone
Adam Curry's No Agenda Show episode 1898, featuring first in-studio co-host Matt Long, dissects the Supreme Court's emergency order on mail-in voting ...

New Study Challenges Core Theory Behind Electroshock Therapy, Fueling Calls for Ban
A University of Houston study contradicts the long-held 'shunting theory' that the scalp buffers the brain from ECT's electric current, showing that m...

David Pomeranz Brings Music and a Message of Religious Freedom to Hollywood's 'Heart & Soul' Concert
At a Hollywood concert celebrating Filipino culture, David Pomeranz performed and introduced a documentary about a landmark religious-freedom case, hi...

New Book Challenges Readers to Question Prevailing Narratives on Free Speech and Identity
Dean Goodman's 'Lies, Damned Lies and the Radical Woke Left' invites readers to critically examine controversial topics shaping modern society, emphas...

25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorated in Times Square Through Remembrance, Service and Hope
New York City marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a commemoration in Times Square that honored victims and first responders while emphasizing hum...

CCHR Relaunches 'Prescription for Violence' Documentary Amid Growing Scrutiny of Psychotropic Drug-Induced Violence
The relaunch highlights the link between psychiatric drugs and violence, urging toxicology screenings in mass violence cases, following Tennessee's pi...

Florida's 2026 Property Tax Amendment: Key Changes and Implications for Homeowners and Investors
Florida's proposed constitutional amendment, CS/HJR 1-F, could significantly expand homestead exemptions and lower assessment caps for non-homestead p...

Proposed Federal Grant Rule Changes Threaten U.S. Tech Leadership, Experts Warn
The Special Competitive Studies Project warns that proposed OMB rule changes to federal research grants could undermine American innovation and compet...

SPARC AI Expands U.S. Public Safety Push with GPS-Independent Drone Navigation Technology
SPARC AI Inc. is strengthening its presence in the U.S. public safety sector by establishing a dedicated federal and public safety team to advance its...

US to Require Partners to Pick Sides in Global AI Race
The United States is planning to warn nations that joining a US-backed AI partnership may be incompatible with participating in a competing Chinese in...

New Novel 'The Guardian Angel Murder' Explores Secrets and Power in Small-Town America
Barbara Dolan's latest mystery novel examines the hidden lives of community leaders and the personal struggles behind public decisions, offering a tim...

No Agenda Returns: Curry and Dew Dissect Midterm-Driven News Cycle Amid USS Lincoln Scandal
Adam Curry's return to the No Agenda podcast with guest Rob Dew exposes how the upcoming midterms shape media narratives, from the USS Lincoln morale ...

Venezuela and Opposition Agree to Repatriate 31 Tons of Gold from London
The Venezuelan government and opposition have reached a historic agreement to repatriate 31 tons of gold from the Bank of England, potentially funding...

Former Fauci Adviser Pleads Guilty to Covid Concealment Conspiracy
Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conceal pandemic-related documents, highlighting ongoing legal sc...

Trump’s Crypto Venture Gets Conditional Approval for Bank Charter
A federal banking regulator has conditionally approved a bank charter for a crypto company linked to President Trump, potentially expanding its operat...

