In 1960, America had around 18,000 nuclear weapons. It also had detailed plans for how to use them.Had it implemented them, 275 million people in the…

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And so it is confirmed.After Super Tuesday, it seems clear that the presidential election of 2024 will be a rematch—the first time a former president…

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A constitutional perk enjoyed by all modern French presidents is the right to dump his prime minister when in need of a fresh start.So Emmanuel…

Even by the pace of the tech world, the events over the weekend of November 17th were unprecedented.On Friday, Sam Altman, the co-founder and boss of…