Former US official Mike Benz claims USAID has trained musicians like Dua Lipa and Pussy Riot to spread political narratives, influencing public opinion and destabilizing governments. He alleges the Pentagon funds the music industry, shaping cultural narratives through USAID's music diplomacy programs.
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Kolkata supplied human skeletons globally for two centuries. This trade flourished during British rule and continued after Indian independence. Skeletons were sourced from unclaimed bodies and grave robbery. The industry faced bans, yet persisted. Young Brothers was a key exporter. Millions of skeletons were shipped from Kolkata until a final ban in 1985.
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The Golden State Warriors may trade Draymond Green to the Los Angeles Lakers. This trade could bring the Warriors Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, and others, along with future draft picks. The Lakers would get a strong leader in Green, helping ease pressure on LeBron James. This trade could benefit both teams in the upcoming season.
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Elon Musk doesn’t have children. He has a legion. That’s what he calls his sprawling brood, borrowing the term from Roman military units known for conquest and expansion. The mission? To out-breed the collapse of Western civilisation. The method? Unclear. But one text from Musk to a baby mama suggests “we will need to use surrogates” to “reach legion-level before the apocalypse.” As you do.
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