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Print Blocking is Anti-Consumer - Permission to Print Part 1

Strategic angle: This is the first post in a series on 3D print blocking, for the next entry check out Print Blocking Won't Work - Permission to Print Part 2 When legislators give companies an excuse to write untouchable code, it’s a dis

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Court appears sympathetic to death-row inmate’s attempt to challenge racial discrimination in jury selection

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court shows support for a Mississippi man contesting racial bias in jury selection.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Ziggy Stardust and Hacky Sack: What life was like the last time we went to the moon

Strategic angle: The Artemis II mission is the first time humans have headed to the moon since 1972. That year also marked the debut of The Godfather and the Egg McMuffin.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: War crimes complaint filed in France over deadly Israeli Beirut airstrike

Strategic angle: The filing argues that the bombing of a civilian building, which killed seven, could constitute a war crime under French criminal law and international humanitarian law.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement

Strategic angle: A flight carrying deportees from the US has landed in Uganda, marking a controversial step in immigration policy.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: German artist sentenced to prison by Russian court for carnival display mocking Putin

Strategic angle: Jacques Tilly faces prison time for his provocative art at Düsseldorf’s Carnival parade.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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UK to host talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Discussions aim to address security and trade concerns in a vital shipping route.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: US banks in Paris heighten security over potential Iran-linked threats

Strategic angle: Citigroup and Goldman Sachs instructed Paris staff to work from home after authorities foiled an explosive attack on a nearby Bank of America branch.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Google and Amazon: Acknowledged Risks, and Ignored Responsibilities

Strategic angle: In late 2024, we urged Google and Amazon to honor their human rights commitments, to be more transparent with the public, and to take meaningful action to address the risks posed by Project Nimbus, their cloud computing

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Members of Iran’s Basij militia mount online intimidation campaign to deter protests

Strategic angle: Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force have been circulating photos of themselves patrolling the streets of Tehran.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: #Crete: Sky turns red as African #dust #storm hits Greek island

Strategic angle: The sky turned red above the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday as strong winds blew in dust from the Sahara in Africa.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: EU and democracy at stake in Hungary parliamentary polls

Strategic angle: Analysts warn of far-reaching consequences if Viktor Orban wins the upcoming election.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: India’s new digital rules tighten the noose on freedom of speech

Strategic angle: Critics warn that new regulations will enhance government control over online expression.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iran's military warns of crushing attacks until adversaries' 'surrender'

Strategic angle: Tehran vows to continue its military actions in the Middle East until the U.S. and Israel face 'permanent regret'.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Severe snow and floods in Italy leave residents trapped and damage infrastructure

Strategic angle: Heavy rain and snowstorms wreak havoc in central and southern Italy, causing significant damage and isolation for residents.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: How long can Iran's asymmetric strategy hold?

Strategic angle: After many years of sanctions, and weeks of US-Israeli bombing, the Iranian regime is shaken — but still very much capable of threatening the region.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school

Strategic angle: The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: SCOTUStoday for Thursday, April 2

Strategic angle: A historic day at the Supreme Court as President Trump attends oral arguments.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

Strategic angle: Narges Mohammadi's brother expresses fears for her life, urging for a hospital transfer.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: What is antifascism?

Strategic angle: The political movement emerged in response to the founding of Italy's first fascist party in the 1920s and has since undergone significant transformations.

Editorial Staff Apr 2