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Slopaganda: US, Iran deploy AI slop as weapons of war

In early March, a week after the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the White House posted a video of real American attacks mixed with clips from popular movies, television series, video games and anime. Iran and its sympathisers responded to the strikes by flooding social media

Professional homecare services for long-term care, 2024

In 2024, 8.5% of people in the EU lived in households where at least one member needed long-term care due to health problems. Among EU residents living in households where at least one member reported a need for long-term care, 28.3% received professional homecare services.

Middle East war: ceasefire reactions

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory. Here are reactions from across the globe: - South Korea - South Korea welcomed the ceasefire and hoped it would bring about the safe passage of all vessels, including its own, through

The gift card Israel uses to buy US weapons

The Trump administration expects US taxpayers to fund not only its own military adventurism but Israel’s as well. Ending American subsidies for Israel’s wars is one reason why Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

Drought parches Florida

Florida is among the wettest U.S. states, but that doesn't mean it is drought-free. Nearly all of Florida faced at least "moderate" drought, and nearly 80% faced "extreme" conditions in April 2026, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Unusually dry conditions