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Why Chess Should Be a Required Skill for Presidents and World Leaders

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In a world of high-stakes diplomacy, economic uncertainty, and military brinkmanship, one ancient game stands out as a powerful metaphor for leadership: chess . More than just a pastime of intellectuals and strategists, chess is a discipline that demands foresight, patience, courage, and adaptability—traits that are essential for anyone entrusted with the fate of a nation. So, what if presidents, prime ministers, and world leaders were trained in the art of chess? Not as a public relations stunt or photo op, but as a serious tool for sharpening their decision-making skills. Here's why chess might just be the skill every head of state needs. ♟️ Strategic Thinking Over Short-Term Reactions In chess, every move must be part of a larger plan. Success comes not from reacting impulsively but from anticipating your opponent’s responses, preparing defenses, and setting traps. Sound familiar? It's what great leaders do daily—balancing urgent demands with long-term goals. Leaders who thi...

Trump addresses nation after US strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

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Watch as President Donald Trump delivers a national address after U.S. military strikes on Iran nuclear facilities. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home.… pic.twitter.com/AqCLmaLYJb — The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 21, 2025 Trump is now bombing Iran. Here are multiple clips of Trump campaigning against endless wars, Middle East conflicts, and boasting that he will stop World War III. pic.twitter.com/dabDTfUqw4 — PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) June 22, 2025 So the balance of world peace is tilted by a multiple bankrupted reality show host because he's fearful of recordings of him having sex with under-age girls would be released. This is what could lead to World War III? pic.twitter.com/rn2nSxrEEv — Anthony Pesec ...

‘No Kings Day’ protests to take place across California on June 14

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Multiple nationwide “No Kings Day” demonstrations are planned for June 14, which is also Flag Day and when the Trump administration will stage a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. June 14 is also President Donald Trump's birthday. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports on June 13, 2025. “I can guarantee you there will be millions of people out on 'No Kings' day." Story: https://t.co/zwLxTBiqDV pic.twitter.com/rbIxHw9NLb — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) June 14, 2025 Today, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Army, I had the honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at @ArlingtonNatl . The Tomb and the cemetery are a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by courageous Americans before us, who fought to… pic.twitter.com/VjfGSUuVJH — Secretary of the Army (@SecArmy) June 14, 2025

'America Has No Kings' - Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury

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"Here in America, there are no kings." Rep. Stansbury: “Here in America, there are no kings, and we reject people who believe they are…Two-thirds of Americans, according to the polling yesterday, are opposed to what Donald Trump is doing with both immigration and the deployment of the military in our communities. Here in America, there are no kings. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/QyXQG7fnPU — Rep. Melanie Stansbury (@Rep_Stansbury) June 12, 2025 Rep. Stansbury: “Here in America, there are no kings, and we reject people who believe they are…Two-thirds of Americans, according to the polling yesterday, are opposed to what Donald Trump is doing with both immigration and the deployment of the military in our communities.… pic.twitter.com/2KrGmuvoPL — The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) June 12, 2025 Join us & help build a Fil-Am online community. Please leave a comment, and  click to follow our website   LA .pinoybuilt.com. Join one of our sites in California: Los Angeles , Sacramento...

Watch: Documenting Hate: New American Nazis (full documentary)

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In this 2018 documentary, FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate a neo-Nazi group that has actively recruited inside the U.S. military. FRONTLINE and ProPublica present an investigation into white supremacist groups in America – in particular, the neo-Nazi group, Atomwaffen Division. This joint investigation shows the group’s terrorist objectives and how it gained strength after the 2017 Charlottesville rally. Atomwaffen Division (AWD) is a terroristic neo-Nazi organization that formed out of Iron March, an influential fascist forum that went offline in fall 2017. Atomwaffen is also known as and tied to The Base. pic.twitter.com/Rll4YuYYnd — Badd Company (@BaddCompani) February 7, 2023

Fighting For Recognition #HappyVeteransDay #FilipinoVeterans

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Cenon Audencial was a guerilla with the Philippine Resistance Movement turned second lieutenant in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Far East in the early 1940s. Like many of the 260,000 Filipinos who fought and served under and alongside the U.S. military during World War II, Audencial may never be recognized for his war efforts because of lost documentation. Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable). In 1946 after World War II concluded, President Harry S. Truman signed the Rescission Act, which provided Filipino soldiers would be stripped of their statuses as U.S veterans, effectively denying them their rightful benefits. It was one of the greatest injustices in U.S history. In 1946 after World War II concluded, President Harry S. Truman signed the Rescission Act, which pr...

"Rice is Rice" | Jo Koy : Live from Seattle

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