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The End of the Trump–Musk Bromance and the Whisper of the Epstein Files

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  By: Sahr Ahmed There was a time not long ago when Donald Trump and Elon Musk—two of the world’s loudest and most watched figures—seemed to be on the same wavelength. It wasn’t exactly a friendship, but their alliance had a certain flair. Musk, who had once been sharply critical of Trump, took a surprising turn: he publicly supported Trump’s re-election bid, even put serious money behind it, and unofficially led a “Department of Government Efficiency.” Trump, in turn, praised Musk’s intellect and outsider mindset. For a moment, it looked like the ultimate disruptor duo. Now, that alliance appears to be completely shattered. From Big Beautiful Bills to Big Public Blows: Things took a turn when Congress rolled out a massive spending bill. Trump, proud of what he called a big, beautiful bill, was ready to celebrate a legislative win. Musk? Not so much. He blasted the bill online, calling it a “disgusting abomination” filled with waste and “pork.” He urged his followers to pressure l...
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Overcoming Present Bias With The 5-Second Rule

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  Overcoming Present Bias With The 5-Second Rule By Sahr Ahmed Have you ever taken a New Year's resolution to get in shape, promising that you will regularly take to the gym, just to find yourself looking at your favorite series? This familiar scenario highlights a present prejudice: a cognitive trap in which we rely on immediate pleasures for future prizes. According to research, this prejudice feeds procrastination and hinders our self-discipline, searching for long-term goals that seem overwhelming and sometimes unattainable. In essence, the current prejudice can take us off the road, keeping us trapped in the short-term satisfaction cycle that eventually undermines our overall well-being and success. The phenomenon of the current prejudice has been widely studied, revealing its profound impact on the decision-making process in various sectors of life. For example, in an NGO study, Theneira and NG discovered that debt reduction can improve psychological functioning, indicating t...
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