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Trump: Considering Occupying Kharg Island.
When Israel and the US decided on 28 February to take military action against Iran, they were in for a shock, or so it seems. The policy of decapitation of enemy leadership has always been Israel's policy. Countless leaders that Israel regards as enemies have been assassinated in this way. Whether from Mossad, the IDF, the Israeli Air Force, whatever. The US, of late, has also adopted this policy. The reasoning being that killing the leaders of an enemy organisation or country will cut off the head of the snake. The problem with that is the snake grows another head. When Israel killed Hezbollah Chief Hasan Nasrallah, yes, it shook the group to its very foundations. But the group under a new leadership is battling Israel in Lebanon now as we speak.
By Nicholas Bishopabout 6 hours ago in The Swamp
7 Best Entrepreneur Books to Read in 2026. AI-Generated.
Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with opportunity, risk, and constant learning. Every successful business starts with a vision, but turning that vision into reality requires more than ambition—it demands knowledge, strategy, and the insights of those who have walked the path before.
By Diana Merescabout 6 hours ago in BookClub
The $6.4 Billion Phone Flip: Why You’re Holding Your Android Longer and Getting Paid More for It
1. Introduction: The Treasure in Your Desk Drawer For years, the conventional wisdom of mobile hardware economics was simple: a smartphone was a rapidly depreciating asset, destined to gather dust in a desk drawer once its two-year contract expired. However, the fiscal landscape of 2025 has effectively disrupted the traditional depreciation curve. That "old" device in your drawer isn't just a relic of last year's tech; it has become a high-yield financial instrument.
By Tech Horizonsabout 6 hours ago in Futurism
Abhijit Mahankale: Strengthening Digital Presence Through Strategic Social Media Management. AI-Generated.
In today’s connected world, almost everyone is present online in some form. Businesses, professionals, and individuals all use digital platforms to share ideas, promote work, and communicate with others. Despite this widespread presence, not everyone is able to create meaningful impact. Some accounts grow steadily and build strong engagement, while others struggle to maintain attention. The difference often lies in how digital presence is approached.
By Thetribunemediaabout 6 hours ago in Motivation
The impact of post-pandemic addiction trends on the profitability of rehab facilities
Evolving Landscape of Addiction After the Pandemic The post-pandemic era has ushered in a profound transformation in addiction patterns, reshaping both societal health dynamics and the economic framework of rehabilitation facilities. Subtle behavioral shifts, once peripheral, have now become central concerns. This evolution has created a paradoxical environment—one of heightened demand yet increased operational complexity. Rehabilitation centers are no longer mere treatment hubs; they are adaptive enterprises navigating a volatile healthcare ecosystem.
By Fida Hassainabout 6 hours ago in Journal
Captain De Cuellar and His Adventures
The Spanish Armada set sail to land ashore on English soil. 100 galleons with 1,000 Iberian sailors on each to land in England, in the belly of the beast. They were foiled at sea and fled journeying around the Hebrides, the last survivors were dogs, washed ashore on the West Coast, terriers that would over the centuries be westies named “Jock” posing for shortbread tins. The rest of the crews landed at Streedagh Beach, Sligo. The Gallowglass enlisted by the English took their claymore to the Spanish swines and let the beach wallow in their blood, bespectacled with Latin bodies. Few were saved for being Catholic and the rest were on the run, they ventured north and it was Captain De Cuellar who ventured to Connaught and Ulster, precariously not knowing when each night might be his last. The souls he lost on his watch haunting his every step, their spirits and blood soaking into the land and people, the black hair of the west, the strength to repel the English on the rocks and ground, through famine and purposeful pain and passing. The millions of skeletons that would perish and the language that would fervently remain; the shadow of the nation would be seeping with blood of sacrifice like a bog of an ancient bard, or a fighter who was a Milesian sparring with the supernatural force, the Tuatha De Nannan. As the clock would be covered and the death would be celebrated with a wake - De Cuellar was petrified by these lands, and he wrote his journal, begging for help from the king abroad.
By Karl McBeathabout 7 hours ago in Art
The Planet Nine Hypothesis: A Hidden Giant at the Edge of Our Solar System
For decades, astronomers believed the architecture of our Solar System was largely settled: eight planets orbiting the Sun, with smaller bodies distributed across regions like the asteroid belt and the Kuiper Belt. Beyond these, the distant Oort Cloud was thought to mark the outer boundary of the Sun’s gravitational influence. Yet, in recent years, this seemingly complete picture has been challenged by a compelling and mysterious idea — the existence of a hidden world known as Planet Nine.
By Holianyk Ihorabout 7 hours ago in Futurism
