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The Israel-Hezbollah conflict is escalating and IDF warns it's just the start
informed Summary
- The Israeli air force is bombing Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after the militant group fired rockets at military bases and border towns in Israel. The strikes have resulted in "great achievements" but there is still a "long way to go," according to Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, Israel Defense Force Chief of Staff.
World Affairs3 min read - Vice
How Russia is erasing all traces of its queer people
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- The Russian Supreme Court has banned the international LGBTQ+ movement and labeled it as an extremist group, leading to increased violence against queer people in Russia. Those suspected of not being cisgender or heterosexual, or speaking out about queer rights, can face a two- to six-year prison sentence.
Politics6 min read - Vice
I made it out of Gaza. Now I'm fighting for a second chance at life
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- Salma Shurrab, a 22-year-old former dentistry student from Gaza, has been using journaling as a coping mechanism during the war against Israel. She managed to escape to Egypt in December, leaving her family behind. Her university was bombed, leaving her without any records of her academic career.
World Affairs6 min read - Vice
I'm a digital nomad. It's not as fun as it looks
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- The number of digital nomads, or remote workers who choose to be location-independent, has increased by 131% since 2019, with 17.3 million workers in the U.S. now identifying as such. This trend is driven by rising rents and the increasing unaffordability of settling down.
Personal growth5 min read - Vice
The Christmas card is dead. Or is it?
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- Despite the rise of digital communication, many young people still enjoy sending and receiving physical Christmas cards. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that two-thirds prefer physical cards over digital ones, including most millennials and Gen Z respondents.
Culture5 min read - Vice
Trump’s latest courtroom defeats are a really big deal
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- Two recent court rulings have dealt a significant blow to former President Donald Trump's argument that he cannot be held legally accountable for actions taken during his presidency. These rulings also set important precedents for future presidents.
Politics3 min read - Vice
IPad kids are getting out of hand
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- Members of Generation Alpha -- those born between 2010 and 2024 -- have been exposed to digital devices their whole lives. Eloise Hendy of Vice expresses is worried about these children's behavior and their ability to interact with the real world.
Tech6 min read - Vice
Crypto crashed and everyone's in jail. Investors think it's coming back anyway
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- Despite a series of scandals and fraud charges against major figures in the cryptocurrency industry, some investors remain hopeful about the future of crypto.
Finance3 min read - Vice
Good news: Your brain can recover from heavy drinking
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- A U.S. study has found that the brains of people with alcohol use disorder showed significant structural improvements after approximately 7.3 months of abstinence, demonstrating the brain's ability to self-repair.
Science2 min read - Vice
Why 'following the money' isn't enough to stop organised crime anymore
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- Organised crime gangs are increasingly using international networks of professional money launderers to clean illicit cash, making it difficult for investigators to trace the money. These networks, known as International Controller Networks, use informal money transfer systems that are completely anonymous.
World Affairs7 min read - Vice
Guys who sit down to pee: Why?
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- A recent YouGov survey revealed significant differences between countries in the habits of men who sit vs. stand while peeing.
Culture4 min read - Vice
Wall Street Embraces AI Despite Risks of Catastrophe
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- Wall Street is increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in various areas including retirement portfolios, client interactions, trading decisions, legal, fraud, cybersecurity, loans, claims, and email management. Vanguard, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase are among the firms using AI.
Tech8 min read - Vice
Delay in Gaza operation decision has some Israelis questioning Netanyahu’s leadership
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- For more than two weeks, Israeli tanks and troops have been preparing to invade the Gaza Strip, but the operation has yet to start, leading to questions about the resolve of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The Gaza-based militant group killed more than 1,300 Israeli soldiers and civilians and kidnapped at least 200 more in an attack on Oct. 7.
World Affairs6 min read - Vice
Israel is stretched thin and Hezbollah knows it
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- The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is carrying out a growing number of small-scale attacks against Israeli positions along the border, showing a willingness to confront Israel for the first time since 2006. This comes as Israel prepares for a ground operation into Gaza.
World Affairs6 min read - Vice
The McDonald’s global empire is tearing itself apart over Israel-Palestine
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- McDonald's franchises in Israel and across the Middle East have been issuing statements and making donations in response to the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. A franchise in Israel endorsed the Israel Defense Forces and pledged to donate meals to those involved in the state's defense.
Business3 min read - Vice
Generative AI is a disaster, and companies don’t seem to really care
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- AI-generated content tools, such as Microsoft Bing’s Image Creator, have been used to generate inappropriate and offensive images. Users have created images of copyrighted characters in violent or inappropriate scenarios, and 4chan users have used the tools to create racist images.
Tech4 min read - Vice
A music critic reviews AI songs
Editor's Note
AI-generated music can borrow the voices of major artists like Kanye West, Taylor Swift and Drake. But are the songs actually any good? A music critic weighs in for Vice.
Culture5 min read - Vice
Inside the Discord where thousands of rogue producers are making AI music
Editor's Note
Vice delves into the cultural debate surrounding AI music, with some creators hailing it as a way to make music more accessible, while industry professionals accuse them of copyright infringement.
Culture11 min read - Vice
A total amateur may have just rewritten human history with bombshell discovery
Editor's Note
Hundreds of caves decorated with Paleolithic art include unexplained dots and dashes, but this team believes they have deciphered one to find "the first known writing in human history". Vice reports.
News5 min read - Vice
The taste of water, explained by water sommeliers
Editor's Note
Did you know the 'minerality' of water can be as unique as human fingerprint? Vice spoke to 'water sommeliers' who can tell you which meal goes best which which type of water.
Culture4 min read
