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How Interest Rate Hikes Actually Stop Inflation: The Chain Reaction

What Happened The question of how Federal Reserve interest rate hikes translate into lower consumer prices has puzzled many Americans, particularly as the Fed raised rates from near-zero in 2022 to over 5% by 2023. The confusion is understandable: if higher rates mean savers earn more money, shouldn’t that make people spend more, not less? The answer lies in understanding that multiple transmission mechanisms work simultaneously, and the spending-reduction effects typically outweigh the wealth effects from higher savings returns.

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Data Centers Generate Massive Heat: The Science Behind Cooling

What Happened A Reddit user’s question about data center heat production has sparked widespread discussion about the environmental costs of our digital infrastructure. The query, posted on the popular “Explain Like I’m Five” forum, asks fundamental questions about server temperatures, cooling alternatives, and potential ways to reuse waste heat from data centers. The discussion comes as major tech companies face increasing scrutiny over their water consumption. Google’s data centers alone used 5.

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1.18 Billion People Live Without Electricity, Far More Than Previously Known

What Happened A 2024 satellite study has revealed that the number of people living without electricity is significantly higher than previously understood. While official estimates from international organizations place the figure at 730 million people, satellite imagery analysis suggests the actual number is closer to 1.18 billion — a difference of nearly 450 million people. The discrepancy highlights a fundamental challenge in tracking global energy access: traditional surveys and government reports may not capture the full extent of energy poverty, particularly in remote or marginalized communities.

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Why Taiwan Dominates 90% of Global Chip Production

What Happened A Reddit user’s question about Taiwan’s semiconductor dominance has highlighted one of the most significant economic and geopolitical vulnerabilities in the modern world. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, produces roughly 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors through companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer. This concentration means that virtually every smartphone, computer, car, and modern electronic device relies on chips manufactured on an island that China claims as its territory.

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US Economy Booms While Job Market Stagnates in Unusual Split

What Happened The US economy is currently displaying contradictory signals that economists describe as a “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” scenario. On one hand, financial markets are celebrating with the S&P 500 and other major indices hitting record levels throughout early 2025. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth has surged above 4 percent, indicating robust economic expansion that would typically signal a healthy, booming economy. However, beneath these positive headlines lies a troubling reality: job creation has essentially frozen.

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Brazil Jailed Its Trump-Like Leader After Insurrection. The US Elected Theirs.

What Happened On January 8, 2023, thousands of supporters of Brazil’s right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro violently stormed federal buildings in Brasília, the country’s capital. The attackers invaded the Supreme Court, Congress, and presidential palace, demanding the overthrow of newly elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government. The insurrectionists, like their American counterparts two years earlier, claimed the election was rigged despite no credible evidence of fraud. Bolsonaro had lost the October 2022 presidential election to Lula by a narrow margin but refused to formally concede defeat, echoing Trump’s behavior after the 2020 US election.

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Why Trump's 'Board of Peace' Could Trigger the Next Middle East Crisis

The Peace That Isn’t While Trump spoke of “bringing lasting peace to the Middle East” at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, satellite images revealed a different story. Over 40,000 additional U.S. troops were being deployed to bases across the Gulf region. Aircraft carriers were repositioning. Missile defense systems were going online. The question isn’t whether this is preparation for conflict—it’s when. What’s Really Happening Behind Closed Doors Three key factors are driving this unprecedented escalation:

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The Science Behind Jealousy vs Insecurity in Relationships

What Happened A Reddit user posed a thought-provoking question to the popular ELI5 (Explain Like I’m Five) community, asking about the neurological differences between jealousy and insecurity, and why jealousy can occur even in stable relationships. The post has generated significant engagement, highlighting how many people struggle to understand these complex emotional responses that can impact their relationships. The question reflects a common confusion about two related but distinct emotional experiences that many people face in their romantic partnerships, regardless of the relationship’s overall health and stability.

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Looksmaxxing Goes Mainstream as TikTok Creator Sparks Debate

What Happened The “looksmaxxing” community, previously confined to obscure internet message boards, has gained significant mainstream attention in recent weeks. The movement centers around the belief that men can dramatically improve their physical attractiveness through extreme measures, ranging from specific facial exercises to dangerous techniques like striking one’s face with hammers to supposedly enhance bone structure. Braden Peters, the 20-year-old creator behind the “Clavicular” persona, has become the most visible face of this movement.

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Trump's Greenland Hospital Ship Proposal Rejected by Denmark

What Happened On social media, President Trump announced plans to send the USNS Mercy hospital ship to Greenland, claiming that people there were “not being taken care of” medically. The proposal came without prior diplomatic consultation with either Greenland’s autonomous government or Denmark, which handles Greenland’s foreign affairs. Both Greenland and Denmark swiftly rejected the offer. Greenland’s government emphasized that it has adequate healthcare infrastructure and prefers proper diplomatic channels over social media announcements.

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