Fri, March 6, 2026
As professor Joseph Stiglitz sees it, AI is not just another technology wave—it’s a force that can erode jobs and hardwire a new era of inequality. That is, unless governments and institutions deliberately push it in a different direction.
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By Yiannis Damellos
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has ascended to the position his father held for nearly four decades, which ended with his death during US-Israeli air strikes. He now inherits an electric chair at the top of a system significantly weakened after the 88-member Assembly of Experts made a decision many Iranians feared—transforming the Islamic Republic into a dynasty. The uncertainty surrounding this new leadership, including potential consequences, adds complexity to an already unstable situation.
At the same time, analysts suggest that any ground attack against Iran by American, Israeli, or Kurdish forces could be countered by robust Iranian defensive strategies, especially in challenging terrains like the Zagros and Alborz mountain ranges, as well as in the vast deserts of Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut. While the U.S. has the capability to deploy bunker busters, operating in this rugged terrain may prove hazardous and could lead to higher American casualties.
Vancouver, BC - In the case of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie, maintaining medical needs is crucial for survival. Unless the motives of those who abducted her are more sinister than extortion, keeping her in good health requires considerable attention. It also offers critical insights into the identity of the abductor and her potential fate.
