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Other Sciences
What is an oligarchy? Is the United States ready to become an oligarchy?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In his farewell address, outgoing US President Joe Biden warned that “an oligarchy of extreme wealth, power, and influence is forming in America that literally threatens our entire democracy.” The comment suggests that in President Donald Trump’s second term, it will be billionaires, not the people, who will shape public policy. There is certainly evidence that…
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Space & Cosmos
Bezos’ Blue Origin ready for first orbital launch next week
In this handout photo provided by Blue Origin, a New Glenn rocket is seen during a high-temperature fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, Florida, Dec. 27, 2024. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin is scheduled to launch its first orbital rocket next week, marking a pivotal moment in the commercial space race currently dominated by…
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