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World events read through mundane astrology. Every decode carries the event chart it was written from.
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24 results for “revenge of the nerds”
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Democrat Takeover of Texas Threatens Biden-Style Migrant Flood
A dispatch claims a Democrat won the Texas governor's race and predicts an end to Operation Lone Star, but offers no election results or policy proposal.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Okinawa governor calls for review of U.S.-Japan troops pact in wake of woman's murder
Following a woman's murder, Okinawa's governor says he will request a review of a pact viewed as favoring the U.S. military in Japan.
- 8 min
- Japan
Military / WarBehind The Veil
The Experts Are Taking Their Revenge Again
A November 9 dispatch argues that Washington disregarded intelligence during the Iran war and is facing the consequences.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Is Hegseth the New Rumsfeld?
A Nov. 9 dispatch raises a comparison with Donald Rumsfeld and questions about congressional scrutiny, but cites no specific conflict or hearing.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Uganda begins pulling troops out of Somalia
Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia after US funding cuts, raising concerns about security support for Mogadishu amid an insurgency.
- 8 min
- Somalia
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
TIM GRAHAM: The blue wave brought a tidal wave of praise from TV networks
Tim Graham says ABC, CBS and NBC praised Democratic midterm winners, describing their coverage as a “tidal wave of praise.”
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
How a Soldier’s Beating Helped Desegregate the Military – Mother Jones
A Mother Jones account revisits a police beating that blinded a returning WWII soldier and Orson Welles’ live radio inquiry into the case.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Levin: Alaska ‘Decoy Dan’ an Effort ‘to Steal the United States Senate from the American People’
On Fox News Friday, Levin called an Alaska figure “Decoy Dan” and alleged an effort to “steal” the U.S. Senate.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
U.S. Convicts First Woman Accused of Joining Islamic State
Halima Salman, 27, was convicted of joining the Islamic State and receiving military training in Syria. The court and sentence were not specified.
- 8 min
- Syria
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Why is voting important? Beyond the basics of what makes your midterm election vote matters so much
Midterm votes can shape control of Congress, governorships and ballot measures, even when the president is not on the ballot.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Midterms unleash what may be the nastiest barrage of attack ads yet
U.S. midterm campaigns feature AI-made attack ads and personal smears. An October 26 chart offers a symbolic view, not evidence of their impact.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Marlow: The GOP Is Losing the Messaging War; Here’s How They Win
On his show, Marlow critiques GOP messaging ahead of the midterms. The available excerpt does not establish his full recommendation or its impact.
- 10 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
“The School That Became a Grave”: Jeremy Scahill on U.S Bombing of Minab, Killing 120+ Iranian Kids
An investigation featuring Jeremy Scahill examines a reported February U.S. bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh children's school in Minab, Iran.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Where things stand after Iran's new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran signals de-escalation for sanctions relief and security guarantees as UN and Europeans shape steps; markets watch for verification and timing.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hague Group: South Africa Leads Coalition Against U.S./Israel’s “Unilateral Bullying” of the ICC
Coalition challenges U.S.-Israel pressure on the ICC, urging states and civil society to defend the Court’s independence during UN week in New York.
- 8 min
- Netherlands
Military / WarBehind The Veil
In photos: Key takeaways from day one of the UN General Assembly
World leaders opened the UNGA in New York with speeches on wars, aid access, cease-fires, and AI governance, setting the tone for talks this week.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The United Nations looks broken. Is it?
World leaders meet in New York to tackle security, humanitarian strain, and reform, with outcomes judged on implementable frameworks over grand statements.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The great local government shake-up
Ministers halt devolution deals and boundary changes, delaying governance reforms as reviews continue and councils await next steps.
- 8 min
- England
Military / WarBehind The Veil
9/11 changed the U.S.; Can we change back?
On the 25th anniversary, a New York dispatch weighs whether the U.S. can unwind post‑9/11 norms and pursue oversight, transparency, and balanced security.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
JONATHAN TURLEY: Talarico brings a touch of Trotsky to the Texas Senate race
Turley spotlights resurfaced video of James Talarico criticizing capitalism as tied to White supremacy, sparking national debate late in the Texas race.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump: Iran Regime ‘Getting Weaker and Weaker by the Day’
Trump says Iran’s regime is weakening amid tensions and economic strain. Tehran’s response could sway regional risk, markets, and deterrence signals.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Freedom 250 Grand Prix attendees talk about American pride in the midst of historic event
Fans celebrate motorsport and the U.S. semiquincentennial as President Trump takes a ceremonial lap at the Washington, D.C. event.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight
Late vote in Washington secures Blanche as Attorney General, but spending and policy packages slip to post-recess talks amid tightened timelines.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Tensions rise in Iran war with threat of new strikes
U.S. and Israeli planning reportedly advances toward potential Iran strikes, heightening military alerts, maritime risks, and market volatility.
- 7 min
- Iran