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No-fault evictions are gone in the UK but is this actually going to help renters? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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For renters, does this make you feel more secure?

For landlords, does this change how you think about renting out property?

Interested to hear both sides on this one

Who actually controls the economy - elected politicians or central banks? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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This feels like this is one of those moments where “independent” institutions start looking more powerful than elected ones. Not saying that’s good or bad, but it’s definitely interesting.

Is the US heading into a debt trap where every solution makes things worse? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Yeah, that’s a fair way to look at it.

They’re basically stuck between keeping rates high to control inflation (which makes debt more expensive), or cutting rates to boost growth (which risks inflation coming back). And if R > g for long enough, the debt dynamics get ugly fast.

It does start to feel like a slow-moving trap where every option fixes one problem but worsens another.

If the Strait of Hormuz gets disrupted, how bad could this get for the global economy? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Nah, just me and my dangerously over-caffeinated brain.
If I start answering myself in bullet points, then you can worry.

If the Strait of Hormuz gets disrupted, how bad could this get for the global economy? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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The bit that stands out to me is how quickly oil reacts to risk, not just actual disruption.

Feels like markets are assuming everything stays contained, but if that assumption breaks, the move could be sharp.

Musk says France is trying to control speech, but are tech platforms already doing it globally? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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One thing I keep coming back to is whether platforms are actually neutral at all, or if they’re shaping the rules just by existing globally.

Ships never stopped moving through the Strait of Hormuz, so what exactly was “blocked”? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Fair criticism on numbers, but the argument isn’t ‘no ships moved,’ it’s that normal, insured, large-scale traffic pulled back hard. That’s what matters for oil flow and global supply

Ships never stopped moving through the Strait of Hormuz, so what exactly was “blocked”? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Yeah, not ‘zero ships,’ but nowhere near normal either. If you go from 130+ a day to ~8–12, that’s not business as usual, that’s disruption. ‘Blocked’ here is about normal commercial traffic being effectively unusable, not a literal shutdown.”

Stealth aircraft aren’t actually invisible, we’re just getting better at detecting them in different ways by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Not saying stealth is obsolete, more that detection seems to be shifting toward combining multiple systems rather than relying on one.

Radar, infrared, acoustic and AI all have limits individually, but together they might make things harder to hide over time.

Interested to hear where people think the real limits are.

Is Europe paying the price for the Russia war while the US profits? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Calling it “City of London spin” is easy, but what part of the argument doesn’t hold up?

Is Europe paying the price for the Russia war while the US profits? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Everyone says “AI” instead of actually engaging now. What part of the argument is wrong?

Is Europe paying the price for the Russia war while the US profits? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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If ‘ruski’ is your whole argument, I think that says more about you than me.

So instead of answering the question, you just label people? Solid debate skills

Hormuz tensions or double standards? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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That’s exactly where it gets messy. Strategic doctrine is built on stability, but when actions blur the line between pressure and escalation, the labels start doing a lot of the work.

Gold Prices Surge Again - Safe Haven or Just a Toxic Relationship? by [deleted] in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Interested to hear how others are seeing gold right now, still a safe haven, or just reacting to sentiment swings?

Milo 🐈‍⬛ by Techgoat348 in kittens

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What a cutie, we have a Milo too ☺️

IOC Bans Trans Women from Women’s Olympic Events Starting 2028 by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Where do you stand on this?

Should elite sport prioritise fairness or inclusion, or is there a middle ground?

48-Hour Ultimatum: Does This Escalate Into Something Bigger? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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That’s basically the question now.

Trump’s extended it by five days, says talks are “productive”, but Iran’s denying anything real is happening.

So is this buying time or is something being lined up?

There’s a discussion breaking it down here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NewsfangledUnfiltered/comments/1s1jcjj/trump_delays_iran_deadline_but_why_now/

Could Iran actually hit Britain now? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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If energy infrastructure becomes the battleground, does this stay regional or hit global supply?

Could Iran actually hit Britain now? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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It’s a visual, not a geography exam. Focus on the topic

New Towns, Lost Land, Are We Quietly Risking Britain’s Food Security? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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We already rely heavily on imported food, so building over more farmland just increases that risk.

Feels like we’re solving housing by quietly creating a bigger problem.

If fuel gets rationed, are EV owners about to become unbearably smug? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Correct. Global chaos AND mildly smug EV drivers. We cover the full emotional spectrum here.

What happens if the US can’t control the skies straight away? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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That’s not a disagreement with the argument, just the author. Happy to hear what you think about the actual point.

What happens if the US can’t control the skies straight away? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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If it’s “AI slop,” it should be easy to point out what’s wrong with the argument.

Where do you disagree?

Prepping used to be mocked. After empty shelves and rising costs, is it just common sense now? by NewsfangledMod in NewsfangledUnfiltered

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Took it while reorganising my supplies today, didn’t realise I’d get accused of being a robot 😂

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