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Nigeria Cybercrime: Voodoo Juju Oaths Force Young Men Into Fraud
Nigerian cybercrime 'hustle kingdoms' force young men into fraud using voodoo juju oaths, not physical chains. New research reveals spiritual coercion traps recruits aged 16-32 in West African scam academies.
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Social Media Overtakes News Websites as Top Source in 2026
Social media and video platforms have overtaken news websites as the primary news source for the first time, according to the 2026 Reuters Institute Digital News Report. Trust hits a record low of 37% while AI chatbot usage...
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Middle East Shock: Geopolitics Becomes Top Global Risk in 2026
The February 2026 Middle East escalation triggered a 72% executive risk perception shift, Strait of Hormuz closure, $126 oil, and forced central banks and corporations into a new era of resilience planning.
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Mexico Surpasses China as Top US Trade Partner in 2026
Mexico surpassed China as the top US import source in 2026, with exports reaching $475.6B. Driven by tariff volatility, friend-shoring, and risk-optimized supply chains, this marks a historic trade realignment. Learn how 65%...
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Ebola Outbreak 2026: Cases Surge Past 1,000 in DRC and Uganda
Ebola outbreak 2026 in DRC and Uganda surpasses 1,000 cases with 247 deaths. No vaccine exists for the rare Bundibugyo virus. International funding pledged but slow to arrive. Latest updates on containment efforts.
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Cuba's Biggest Economic Reforms Since 1959: What Changes
Cuba's National Assembly approved 175 sweeping economic reforms, including privatization of state enterprises, private banking, and real estate development, marking the biggest shift since 1959. The reforms aim to rescue the...