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Steven Witkoff: From Real Estate Mogul to Middle East Envoy

The journey of a Bronx-born real estate mogul who became Trump's controversial Middle East envoy

The Strange World of Chinese Alien Abductions: Nothing Like the West

The article explores the uncomfortable possibility that these radical differences might mean Chinese and Western experiencers aren't encountering the same phenomenon at all - whether due to cultural interpretation, different types of anomalous events, or something even stranger.

The Emerging Global Gas Cartel Landscape and US Involvement

An analysis of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum's evolution toward a cartel structure, Russia-Iran gas cooperation, and the surprising US role in global gas pipeline politics.

Simon Phoenix

May 25

4 min

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Discord's Terms of Service: What You're Really Agreeing To

With over 150 million monthly active users, Discord has become one of the world's largest communication platforms. But behind the friendly interface and community-focused branding lies a complex legal framework that significantly impacts user rights. Most users click 'agree' without reading the fine print, but Discord's Terms of Service contain several provisions that fundamentally alter your legal rights and relationship with your own content.

simon-phoenix

May 27

4 min

Steven Witkoff: From Real Estate Mogul to Middle East Envoy

The journey of a Bronx-born real estate mogul who became Trump's controversial Middle East envoy

simon-phoenix

May 27

5 min

The Strange World of Chinese Alien Abductions: Nothing Like the West

The Emerging Global Gas Cartel Landscape and US Involvement

An analysis of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum's evolution toward a cartel structure, Russia-Iran gas cooperation, and the surprising US role in global gas pipeline politics.

Simon Phoenix

May 25

4 min