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Image: NSA The National Security Agency (NSA) will start sharing stories about some of the agency’s past missions in a new podcast. Dubbed No Such Podcast, the podcast will initially focus on foreign signals intelligence and cybersecurity in the first two episodes, both of which will be available to listen to starting tomorrow, September 5th. For years, the work of the NSA has been a closely kept secret. Then, in 2013, former agency contractor Edward Snowden leaked secret information about surveillance programs like PRISM and Boundless Informant. Outrage and intense debate over the agency’s actions quickly followed, and it continues to this day. Now, we’ll find out what the NSA chooses to reveal in interviews with its experts. The pilot episode of... Continue reading…

Illustration: The Verge X has won an appeal to block parts of California’s content moderation law, which requires social platforms to publicly post policies against hate speech and misinformation, as well as submit semiannual reports on their enforcement efforts. A federal appeals court decided on Wednesday that the reporting aspect of the law likely violates the First Amendment, as reported earlier by Bloomberg Law. In the lawsuit, filed against California last year, X alleged the state’s social media law violates free speech because it “compels companies like X Corp. to engage in speech against their will.” A California judge later denied X’s request for a preliminary injunction of the law, arguing that the enforcement reporting requirement doesn’t appear to... Continue reading…

The ancient city of Perperikon, a sprawling and partially rock hewn site, nestled in the Eastern Rhodopes of Bulgaria, continues to offer glimpses into its rich, multi-layered history with each new excavation. Recently, two pagan altars were unearthed, one of which was used for sacred winemaking and the other for animal sacrifices. These discoveries, announced by Professor Nikolay Ovcharov, the head of the excavation team, shed light on the religious practices of the site’s inhabitants during the Roman period. Both altars are located in the southern quarter of Perperikon, an area now identified as the "sacra" or sacred zone, which housed several temples and served as a center for worship, reports Bulgarian National Television. The Great Mountain Citadel of Perperikon and the Dionysian Cult People Practiced Anti-Vampire Rituals in Bulgaria Until Three Decades Ago Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeRead Later 

The Mongol Empire's rise and expansion across Eurasia were influenced by various factors, including the critical role played by shamans within Mongol society. These spiritual leaders were deeply rooted in the animist traditions of the Mongols, serving as intermediaries between the natural and supernatural worlds. Shamans, known as böge for men and idugan for women, were believed to possess the power to communicate with spirits, predict the future, and influence events such as military campaigns. The Pax Mongolica: When the Mongols Brought Peace to Europe and Asia The Mysteries of the Enaree: The Androgynous Shamans of the Scythians Their responsibilities included interpreting omens, conducting rituals, and advising the khans on significant decisions. Before any major military action, shamans were consulted to determine the likelihood of success, often using methods like scapulimancy—reading the cracks in burned sheep shoulder blades. This practice not only guided the khans but also instilled confidence among the Mongol warriors, assuring them of divine favor. Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later 

The left-leaning legal watchdog Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed an amicus brief Wednesday with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals requesting that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon be removed from the classified documents case.

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., this week called on Congress' Joint Economic Committee to hold hearings on the Chinese economy and the country's economic policies in a manner similar to what the panel did in the 1990s with the Soviet Union.

Kamala Harris will head to Pennsylvania Thursday to begin intensive preparations for Tuesday's debate against Donald Trump. Her prep team includes Washington, D.C-based attorney Karen Dunn, who helped Harris prepare for the vice presidential debate in 2020.

The Biden administration seized Kremlin-run websites and charged two Russian state media employees in its most sweeping effort yet to push back against what it says are Russian attempts to spread disinformation ahead of the November presidential election.The measures, which...

A new poll shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris among veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, highlighting a shifting but significant support base for the former president ahead of the upcoming election, The Hill reported.