Although far from the oldest writing we have found, these cylinders are 500 years older than any previously known example of alphabetic script, if that is indeed what they carry.

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Earlier this week, I wrote a column exposing the cancer metastasizing within America’s body politic — a malignancy created and nurtured by the progressive project over the last century. I focused on how this cancer had infected the “eyes and ears” of our nation: the media. From Big Tech suppressing dissent to mass media corrupting public discourse, the disease has eaten away at our ability to pursue the common good through civil disagreement and the free flow of information.But this cancer has deeper roots, spreading into the very organs meant to protect and nourish our republic: our immune system.The 2024 election isn’t just a mandate. It’s a diagnosis.The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration, once acted as the body’s natural defenses. Today, the agencies resemble a compromised immune system — infested with power-hungry elites and corrupted by self-interest.This failure was laid bare during the COVID-19 pandemic, which shredded the last vestiges of trust Americans had in their government. At the center of this catastrophe stood Dr. Anthony Fauci, the epitome of progressive rot — a man who turned his government post into an untouchable kingdom.The Fauci empireFauci’s career should serve as a cautionary tale. As the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, he wielded unparalleled influence, setting pandemic policies that devastated lives and businesses. Behind the scenes, his agency funded gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology — the likely source of the COVID-19 outbreak.Even when confronted with this inconvenient truth, Fauci sidestepped accountability. In 2021, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) exposed his agency’s involvement in funding this dangerous research. Months later, an NIH official confirmed it. Yet Fauci remains unscathed, unaccountable, and celebrated by the elites.When retiring in 2022, Fauci boasted the highest salary of any federal employee — over $400,000 annually. His golden parachute includes a taxpayer-funded security detail at a cost of $15 million and, as revealed by watchdog group Open the Books, hidden royalties from pharmaceutical companies. These revelations paint a damning picture of a man — and a system — that enriches itself at the expense of the American people.The deification of bureaucracyWhen Fauci infamously claimed, “If you’re attacking me, you’re attacking science,” he wasn’t just defending his actions; he was embodying the progressive vision of government: a pantheon of unelected “experts” ruling unchallenged over the masses. Agencies like the NIH, CDC, and FDA, once meant to serve the public, now tower over us like Greek temples, demanding faith while suppressing dissent.This progressive model — centralized control under the guise of expertise — is the cancer undermining our republic. It prioritizes bureaucratic power over individual freedom and accountability. Trump’s election represents a rejection of this model. But a rebellion is meaningless without action.Trump’s window of opportunityThe 2024 election isn’t just a mandate. It’s a diagnosis. Americans are demanding bold action to excise the rot. The federal health bureaucracy must be among Trump’s top priorities. His administration must:Audit the agencies: Investigate the NIH, CDC, and FDA for abuses of power and conflicts of interest.Pursue accountability: Hold figures like Fauci accountable for misleading Congress and the American people.Decentralize power: Transfer authority from federal agencies back to state and local governments.End corporate cronyism: Shine a light on the relationship between Big Pharma and federal agencies.This is the next step in America’s surgery — a treatment that targets not just the tumor but the system enabling its growth.We can no longer allow unelected officials to wield unchecked power. Agencies like the NIH, CDC, and FDA must return to their rightful role: serving the people, not ruling over them. Trump’s presidency offers a rare opportunity to reclaim government of the people, by the people, and for the people.The cancer is deep, but it’s not untreatable. It will take bold leadership in the Trump administration and the courage to challenge the progressive elites who have corrupted our system.Want more from Glenn Beck? Get Glenn's FREE email newsletter with his latest insights, top stories, show prep, and more delivered to your inbox.

It appears that Netflix has chosen to use AI art tools to expand out Arcane's core imagery to fit television resolution better, prompting severe backlash from fans online. In response, the brand lead for Riot Games Music, Alex 'Astryx' Shahmiri has branded the move "disrespectful," confirming that the expanded art has been removed from the League of Legends spinoff show's loading screen. Continue reading Riot blasts Netflix’s “disrespectful” AI use on League of Legends Arcane screen MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, League of Legends tier list

In the pantheon of ‘games we would all like but we might never get,’ Bully 2 is up there now with Half-Life 3, Sleeping Dogs 2, and a new Titanfall. Originally released back in 2006, Bully takes the fundamental GTA formula and ages it down. Instead of a hardened career criminal, you’re tearaway schoolboy Jimmy Hopkins. Rather than robbing banks, you’re dropping cherry bombs in the faculty toilet. Funny, feisty, and with a great soundtrack by Shawn Lee, with Rockstar now focused on Grand Theft Auto 6, Bully’s return seems less likely than ever. But it hasn’t been forgotten completely. An updated version of GTA 5 is coming to PC, and it seems Rockstar may be preparing something Bully related at the same time. Continue reading Ahead of the GTA 5 PC update, Rockstar is quietly working on Bully MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best open-world games, Best sandbox games, Best RPGs

Long gone are the days when a high performance PC required a massive beige case to sit on your desk. This Geekom AX8 Pro shows that the future is small, or in this case, tiny – this mini PC is one of the smallest you can buy right now, small enough to fit in your hand at just 4.3-inches wide. While this top-end Geekom mini PC is small, it's mighty in performance, with the AX8 Pro offering components that make it a great option for daily use. It’s an all AMD affair – the eight-core AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS that powers it is formidable, and while the integrated AMD Radeon 780M GPU won’t be competing with the best gaming PCs out there, it can still handle some modern games at 1080p, as long you choose them carefully. Everything about the AX8 Pro feels high end, from the box it shipped in to the all metal chassis to the impressive performance. I could genuinely see myself using it on a day-to-day basis as a full replacement for my desktop PC, but it’s important to recognize its limitations: this is a daily driver, all-use mini PC, and not one that’s built specifically for gaming. With that in mind, I tested the Geekom AX8 Pro out for a few days, seeing how well it performed in general use as both a work and gaming PC. Continue reading Geekom AX8 Pro Review: an incredibly compact yet capable mini PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

The JRPG is in the midst of making its big comeback to the forefront of the mainstream scene, and a big reason why is the appearance of HD/2D remakes.

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