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Feb 9, 2026

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6 min read

The man who called the Moon a "distraction" just made it Plan A

Mars can wait.

The man who called the Moon a "distraction" just made it Plan A

Feb 6, 2026

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5 min read

Thailand's democracy loop: win the vote, lose the government, repeat

3 parties dissolved. 3 PMs sacked. Same election, new coat of paint.

Thailand's democracy loop: win the vote, lose the government, repeat

Feb 5, 2026

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4 min read

Nike Hit Its Diversity Targets. The Feds Hit Back.

The feds are using Nike's own success as evidence against it.

Nike Hit Its Diversity Targets. The Feds Hit Back.

Feb 4, 2026

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5 min read

Musk merges his rocket company with his money pit.

xAI burns $1 billion a month. SpaceX just signed the cheque.

Musk merges his rocket company with his money pit.

Feb 3, 2026

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5 min read

AI Built a Social Network. You Can't Post.

37,000 bots organised in one week. Humans can only watch.

AI Built a Social Network. You Can't Post.