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For several decades, Azerbaijan and Armenia have fought over a disputed region in the Caucasus Mountains. Although numerous attempts at peace have been made, none have succeeded (EuroNews, August 8, 2025). Now, through a deal brokered by the United States, both parties are excited about a future peace between their two nations.

According to a recent social media post from workers of Israel’s Temple Institute, efforts continue unabated to find what Jewish authorities might consider an “unblemished” red heifer, indicating the failure of a batch of specimens brought to Israel from Texas in 2022 to pass examination. The recent disqualification of the last of these five red heifers represents a setback for the Temple Institute’s preparations.

Social media algorithms use accumulated data about user behavior and choices to decide what shows up in users’ feeds, pushing verified posts to the top, maximizing user engagement, and enabling targeted advertising.

The United States dollar has been the global reserve currency for decades, but its recent weaponization is moving nations to seek alternatives. One of the potential alternatives that is gaining world attention is the “unit” currency being considered by BRICS nations, though it remains in the theoretical stage. However, the European Union already has the euro, and some leaders are calling for efforts to raise its profile as an alternative global currency.