Children's sudden fear of voice assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa appears to stem from a combination of psychological, social, and technological factors that intersect with the increasingly eerie role these devices play in their environment. While not universal, growing unease among younger users can be traced to a few key trends:   1. Anthropomorphism Gone Too Far Children are wired to see the world through imaginative lenses, often giving toys and gadgets personalities and emotions—a process known as anthropomorphism. But with devices like Alexa and Google Assistant, this natural tendency collides with real, responsive technology, and the results can be unsettling. When a device not only "talks back" but appears to anticipate commands, interrupt conversations, or activate spontaneously, the line between pretend and real becomes blurred for a child. What once seemed like a fun interaction turns eerie when the assistant starts behaving in ways that ...

“In the black world, that is, in the covert world, there aren’t any ‘good guys’ – just varying degrees of evil.” …..  1940s and 1950s, the Israeli regime targeted Jews in Iraq to pressure them into emigrating to Israel. Yes, this is a claim that has circulated among historians and political analysts, particularly in discussions about the exodus of Iraqi Jews to Israel in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Here's a balanced overview of what is known, along with the more controversial claims: Historical Background Between 1949 and 1951 , nearly 120,000 Jews emigrated from Iraq to the newly established State of Israel, a movement known as Operation Ezra and Nehemiah . This was one of the largest and most dramatic Jewish exoduses from an Arab country. Before this, Iraq had one of the oldest and most vibrant Jewish communities in the world, with roots going back over 2,500 years. By the 1940s, Baghdad was home to about one-third of Iraq’s urban population , and Jews were integrated into ...

  John Travolta gave "Grease" fans the thrill of their lives when he dressed up as Danny Zuko for a surprise appearance at a screening of the hit 1978 movie musical. The 71-year-old actor shared a pic on Instagram that showed him wearing a leather jacket and a slicked-back pompadour to make a cameo at a June 27 "Grease" sing-along at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The two-time Oscar nominee included a video of him strutting onstage at the event, where he stunned his original "Grease" co-stars Didi Conn, Barry Pearl, Kelly Ward, Michael Tucci and director Randal Kleiser. The Brutal Truth June 2025 The Brutal Truth Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.

As of June 2025, six patients have received this implant,  and their stories are a testament to the human spirit .  Noland Arbaugh, a quadriplegic and Neuralink’s first recipient, isn’t just playing video games—he’s rediscovering freedom, controlling a computer at a record-shattering nine bits per second, twice the previous BCI best.  The Brutal Truth June 2025 The Brutal Truth Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976: Allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.

The United States has just enacted the largest debt ceiling increase in its history—a fiscal move that has caught the attention of global investors. Among the first to react are institutional investors in Taiwan, who have begun selling off U.S. Treasury bonds at the fastest pace since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial analysts report that the rapid offloading of bonds by Taiwanese entities is a direct response to growing concerns about the sustainability of American debt and long-term fiscal policy. This shift is especially significant because Taiwan has historically been one of the more stable holders of U.S. government debt. However, as the American national debt approaches unprecedented levels, concerns over inflation, rising interest rates, and the weakening strength of the dollar are prompting even longtime allies to reconsider their exposure. While U.S. officials argue that raising the ceiling was necessary to prevent default and preserve economic stability, in...