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How the War on Terror Laid the Groundwork for American Autocracy
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How the War on Terror Laid the Groundwork for American Autocracy

An analysis in The Economist argues that the post-9/11 war on terror expanded executive power, weakened oversight mechanisms, and normalised extraordinary government authority for Americans. The authors contend that these structures created fertile ground for later authoritarian tendencies in the United States. The piece was published in the magazine's "By Invitation" section on 2 June 2026.

Did the war on terror permanently damage America's democratic institutions?

Hacker News · 3h ago · Source ↗
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Gelof exits game after Chapman steps on his hand at second base
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Gelof exits game after Chapman steps on his hand at second base

Oakland Athletics infielder Zack Gelof was forced out of Tuesday night's game in the second inning after suffering a gruesome hand injury. Giants' Matt Chapman accidentally stepped on Gelof's right hand with his cleat during an awkward tag play at second base. The severity of the injury was not immediately confirmed.

Should MLB introduce stricter rules to protect players at second base?

ESPN · 13min ago · Source ↗
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Casillas's 2010 World Cup Final Shirt Stolen from Madrid Museum
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Casillas's 2010 World Cup Final Shirt Stolen from Madrid Museum

A shirt worn by Iker Casillas in the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa has been stolen from Museo Legends in Madrid. The theft was discovered during a routine inspection. The museum confirmed the item is missing but has not released any further details about the circumstances.

Do sports museums do enough to protect their exhibits?

WP SportoweFakty · 30min ago · Source ↗
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June 2025 loan consolidation rankings: cheapest banks for Polish families
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June 2025 loan consolidation rankings: cheapest banks for Polish families

A comparison of nine Polish banks' consolidation loan offers was conducted for a married couple with two children seeking to combine existing debts and borrow an additional 20,000 PLN. Banks were ranked by total loan cost, with differences between the top offers being relatively small. The ranking reflects June 2025 conditions following recent market adjustments.

Is loan consolidation a good way to improve household finances?

Bankier.pl · 30min ago · Source ↗
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Poland's KSeF e-invoice system set for major expansion, ministry confirms
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Poland's KSeF e-invoice system set for major expansion, ministry confirms

Poland's Ministry of Finance has announced significant changes to the National e-Invoice System (KSeF), aiming to expand it beyond a simple document issuance and storage tool. New features for businesses are planned, though specific implementation dates have not yet been confirmed. Many entrepreneurs are still adapting to the current version of the system, which was recently made mandatory.

Does Poland's KSeF system genuinely make running a business easier?

Bankier.pl · 30min ago · Source ↗
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Leslie Jones: SNL Always Typecast Her as Angry – It Was Frustrating
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Leslie Jones: SNL Always Typecast Her as Angry – It Was Frustrating

Actress and comedian Leslie Jones told "The Sam Sanders Show" that SNL writers repeatedly typecast her as the angry, aggressive character, which she found deeply frustrating. She felt the roles didn't reflect her true comedic range. Jones was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for several seasons.

Do SNL writers have a diversity problem in roles for Black female cast members?

Variety · 31min ago · Source ↗
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EU court banned interest on credited loan fees – Polish banks preparing settlements
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EU court banned interest on credited loan fees – Polish banks preparing settlements

The Court of Justice of the EU ruled in April 2025 that banks cannot charge interest on amounts used to cover consumer loan costs such as commissions and fees. Thousands of Polish loan agreements were structured this way, making them non-compliant. Polish banks are now preparing settlement offers for affected customers who had non-interest costs added to their loan principal.

Should banks automatically refund customers without requiring them to file claims?

Bankier.pl · 30min ago · Source ↗
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Used car prices in Poland up 17–42% year-on-year, AAA Auto data shows
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Used car prices in Poland up 17–42% year-on-year, AAA Auto data shows

Used car prices at Polish dealerships have risen sharply year-on-year, by 17% in the Małopolska region and over 42% in Lower Silesia, according to AAA Auto data. In nominal terms, buyers are paying between nearly 7,000 and 17,500 PLN more per vehicle compared to a year ago. May brought another small price correction, but the market remains far more expensive than twelve months earlier.

Are high used car prices in Poland the result of dealer speculation?

Bankier.pl · 30min ago · Source ↗
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Colombia Through to Last 32 After 1-0 Win Over DR Congo at World Cup 2026
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Colombia Through to Last 32 After 1-0 Win Over DR Congo at World Cup 2026

Colombia secured their place in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Zapopan. It is their second win of the tournament. In the other Group K match, Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0.

RMF24 · 39min ago · Source ↗
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XTB CEO: KNF fined us 20M PLN and plans to restrict CFD access for investors
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XTB CEO: KNF fined us 20M PLN and plans to restrict CFD access for investors

Omar Arnaout, CEO of XTB – Poland's largest brokerage – has criticised the instability of Polish financial regulations and unequal competition with foreign brokers. Poland's financial regulator KNF fined XTB 20 million PLN and is planning to restrict retail investors' access to CFD contracts on stocks and ETFs. Arnaout also revealed that Germany, not Poland, will receive the largest share of XTB's marketing budget in 2025, as the firm aims to add one million clients in a single year.

Is KNF right to restrict CFD access for Polish retail investors?

Bankier.pl · 30min ago · Source ↗
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Cinkciarz.pl bankruptcy: 200M PLN in debt, 7,500 creditors, legal battle over jurisdiction
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Cinkciarz.pl bankruptcy: 200M PLN in debt, 7,500 creditors, legal battle over jurisdiction

The bankruptcy of Polish currency exchange platform Cinkciarz.pl involves nearly 200 million PLN in debt owed to 7,500 creditors, against only 20 million PLN in secured assets. Company president Marcin P. was in the United States evading arrest while a legal battle over bankruptcy jurisdiction played out in Poland. The debtor attempted to transfer the case to a US court and have the bankruptcy administrator dismissed, while rumours circulated about hidden bitcoin holdings.

Does Polish law adequately protect creditors in major corporate bankruptcies?

Bankier.pl · 30min ago · Source ↗
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Ghana Hold England to 0-0 Draw at World Cup – Celebrations in the Streets
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Ghana Hold England to 0-0 Draw at World Cup – Celebrations in the Streets

Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup, sparking celebrations in the streets back home. The result was seen as a major achievement for the Black Stars. England failed to break through Ghana's defence throughout the match.

Is Ghana's 0-0 draw with England a success or a missed opportunity?

Al Jazeera · 39min ago · Source ↗
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Ancelotti Confirms: Neymar to Play in Brazil's Third Group Game vs Scotland
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Ancelotti Confirms: Neymar to Play in Brazil's Third Group Game vs Scotland

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar will be available to play in Brazil's third group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup against Scotland. The star forward's return has been eagerly anticipated by fans and the coaching staff alike.

Should Ancelotti start Neymar immediately in Brazil's lineup?

WP SportoweFakty · 39min ago · Source ↗
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North Korea Launches 5,000-Ton Destroyer, Kim Vows Two Warships a Year
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North Korea Launches 5,000-Ton Destroyer, Kim Vows Two Warships a Year

North Korea has commissioned a new 5,000-ton destroyer into its navy. At the commissioning ceremony, Kim Jong Un announced that the country plans to build two surface warships of the Choe Hyon class or larger every year. He also stated that North Korea intends to arm its navy with nuclear weapons.

Should the international community respond more firmly to North Korea's naval buildup?

Rzeczpospolita · 46min ago · Source ↗
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Poland vs Belgium in Nations League Tonight at 20:00 – Leon and Popiwczak Return
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Poland vs Belgium in Nations League Tonight at 20:00 – Leon and Popiwczak Return

Poland's men's volleyball team opens the second leg of the Nations League in Gliwice tonight, having lost twice in China. Coach Nikola Grbić welcomes back key stars Wilfredo Leon, Jakub Popiwczak and Marcin Komenda. Poland face Belgium at 20:00, with the match broadcast on Polsat Sport.

Can Poland win the entire Gliwice Nations League leg with Leon and Popiwczak back?

Interia Sport · 45min ago · Source ↗
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Ronaldo Scores Twice, Becomes First Player to Score at Six World Cups
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Ronaldo Scores Twice, Becomes First Player to Score at Six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 at the 2026 World Cup. With those goals, he became the first player in history to score at six different World Cups. It is the latest record in the Portuguese star's remarkable career.

Is Ronaldo still essential to the Portugal national team?

Al Jazeera · 45min ago · Source ↗
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France's buildings and AC aversion leave it exposed to deadly heatwaves
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France's buildings and AC aversion leave it exposed to deadly heatwaves

A heatwave sweeping France is exposing the country's lack of climate-change preparedness, according to researcher François Gemenne. He warns that the issue is only treated as a crisis during heatwaves, and urges urgent renovation of buildings alongside a cultural rethink of France's aversion to air conditioning. Without systemic reform, future heatwaves will prove increasingly deadly.

Should France mass-install air conditioning in public buildings?

France 24 · 49min ago · Source ↗
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Scottish Fans Take Over Another US City Ahead of Brazil Clash
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Scottish Fans Take Over Another US City Ahead of Brazil Clash

Scottish fans dressed in kilts and playing bagpipes have taken over another American city ahead of Scotland's final group game against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. The fans also stole the show at a baseball game, entertaining players so much they reportedly wanted to pay the fans for their support. Scottish fan culture is making a big impression across the United States.

WP SportoweFakty · 46min ago · Source ↗
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Danish piglet export cuts threaten Polish pig farmers with supply shortfall
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Danish piglet export cuts threaten Polish pig farmers with supply shortfall

Poland's pig farming sector faces a serious supply risk as Denmark signals plans to cut piglet exports and focus on domestic fattening and processing. Wiesław Różański, head of the Union of Meat Industry Producers and Employers, warns that many Polish farms could suffer acute shortages of animals for fattening. The shift could significantly disrupt Polish pork production.

Should Poland reduce its dependence on Danish piglet imports?

Interia Biznes · 50min ago · Source ↗
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North Pole Dome in Australia dated as Earth's oldest asteroid impact crater at 3bn years
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North Pole Dome in Australia dated as Earth's oldest asteroid impact crater at 3bn years

Researchers have identified North Pole Dome in Australia's Pilbara region as Earth's oldest known asteroid impact crater, dating it to over 3 billion years ago. The discovery could reshape understanding of the early bombardment of Earth by space objects. It marks a major breakthrough in the study of our planet's geological history.

The Independent World · 50min ago · Source ↗
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Larry David calls Trump's White House UFC event a "travesty," embarrassing to be American
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Larry David calls Trump's White House UFC event a "travesty," embarrassing to be American

Larry David is promoting his new HBO show "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America," timed to the US 250th anniversary. He sharply criticised President Donald Trump's decision to host a UFC fight at the White House for the celebration, calling it "a travesty" and saying he "was embarrassed to be an American." He also praised Barack Obama for his "perfect" comedic timing.

Was a UFC fight at the White House an appropriate way to mark America's 250th anniversary?

Variety · 52min ago · Source ↗