Human life, a divine gift, is a complex and evolving journey. We grow, adapt, and learn to live in societies, experiencing joy, happiness, and liberty. Yet, Google’s AI reveals a ‘Trilogy of Suffering, Learning, and Regretting’ that we all encounter. This ‘Trilogy’ is not a negative cycle, but a series of opportunities for growth, self-awareness, and shaping future decisions. It is a reminder of our power and responsibility to shape our future.
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The New York Times reported April 16 that the Trump administration has decided not to approve an attack on Iran for now. Apparently, those in the administration who are not convinced an attack would eliminate Iran’s nuclear program, and who worry about a wider war, have prevailed over hawks who want the attack to go ahead in conjunction with Israel.
With so much talk about President Trump’s first 100 days in office in his second term, it seemed appropriate to compare and contrast his 100 days to the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who initiated the 100-day miracle that saved a failing nation after President Herbert Hoover brought us the Great Depression.
The rising spiral of world military spending provides a striking example of how highly national governments value armed forces. In 2024, the nations of the world spent a record $2.72 trillion on expanding their vast military strength, an increase of 9.4 percent from the previous year. It was the tenth year of consecutive spending increases and the steepest annual rise in military expenditures since the end of the Cold War.
They call them “costed platforms.” The phrase sounds dull, bureaucratic. But inside it is a quiet radicalism. A spreadsheet with a soul. An arithmetic of empathy. Because to cost a platform is to admit there are limits; not to our dreams, but to the lies we tell in their name.
BLACKPRESSUSA.COM NEWSWIRE — To those companies who do embrace the inclusion of their diverse consumer base, we say this: Stand with us not just in words, but in deeds. Show your commitment by investing in our communities, supporting our businesses, and partnering with Black-owned media companies that have long carried the mantle of truth, justice, and advocacy.
So, Black people are in the bleachers, watching the town halls and rallies. And the participants in these angry protests are all White. In less than two months, Trump supporters are experiencing buyer’s remorse, as the president’s approval ratings have tanked. He is underwater between 8 and 12 points on the economy, tariffs, and firing federal employees. That represents a 20-point shift. Most Americans do not place a high priority on foreign affairs. However, they recognize that discussing bombing maneuvers on a signal app reeks of incompetence, is unacceptable, and dangerous. Americans disapprove of that action by a margin of 75%.
Chess is far more challenging than a game of checkers. It requires a higher level of cognitive thinking. A Chess game’s objective is to capture the opposing player’s King. Once a player’s King faces capture, the conquering player yells, “Checkmate.”
America’s Slide into Tyranny Is No Longer Hypothetical
Recently the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s attempts to prohibit and chill lawful efforts to ensure that Black students are afforded equal educational opportunities. The Education Department issued a “Dear Colleague” Letter on Feb. 14, followed by a “Frequently Asked Questions” document on Feb. 28 and a certification requirement on April 3 — all of which include factual inaccuracies and misinterpretations of civil rights laws and threaten the termination of critical public education funds. The defendants named in the suit are the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor.