Pro-Trump narrative

Bolton's indictment exposes a grave betrayal. He illegally transmitted over 1,000 pages of top-secret documents via personal email to unauthorized relatives, risking U.S. intelligence on adversaries like Iran. This hawkish insider's recklessness, tied to his anti-Trump book, endangers lives. Accountability prevails — no one is above the law.

Anti-Trump narrative

Bolton's sham indictment reeks of Trump-era vengeance. The third Trump foe charged in weeks — after James Comey and Lisa James — this Espionage Act farce revives a 2022 probe dropped under Biden. Bolton, a whistleblower on Trump's abuses, faces inflated claims of "diary" sharing amid an Iranian hack. It's authoritarian payback, not justice, silencing dissent.

Nerd narrative

There's a 29.9% chance that Pete Hegseth will be the first to leave Donald Trump's cabinet, according to the Metaculus community.

Left narrative

Zohran Mamdani emerged as the clear winner of Thursday’s debate, staying calm, focused on affordability, and avoiding major missteps. Cuomo struggled to land any knockout blows, appearing clinical and off-balance, while Sliwa brought bravado but failed to gain traction. Mamdani also moderated his hard-left positions, emphasizing his readiness to work with businesses. This performance, centered on affordability and cost-of-living issues that matter most to New Yorkers, likely solidifies his double-digit lead and maintains his front-runner status.

Right narrative

Andrew Cuomo dominated the NYC mayoral debate with practical solutions and authentic leadership while exposing Zohran Mamdani as a fake politician. Mamdani's practiced smile and constant disavowals of his radical past prove he's an untrustworthy actor whose economic policies make zero sense. Cuomo showed he has his mojo back and deserves to be mayor. Sliwa now just needs to drop out, or he risks handing the mayor’s office to a smug, deceitful opportunist who will economically ruin New York.

Cynical narrative

Thursday’s NYC mayoral debate was a disaster for the city. Voters faced a former governor ousted over scandal, a radical nepo candidate with no experience who despises the police and courts terrorists, and an underdog who cares but has no path to victory. No real leadership was on display, leaving concerned New Yorkers with little reason for optimism.

Nerd narrative

There's a 97.2% chance that Zohran Mamdani will be elected Mayor of New York City in 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Pro-government narrative

Sheikh Hasina deserves the death penalty for orchestrating the brutal massacre of 1,400 innocent protesters during the July-August uprising. Audio recordings prove she directly ordered security forces to use lethal weapons and shoot protesters wherever they found them. This hardened criminal clung to power through mass murder and shows zero remorse for her crimes against humanity.

Government-critical narrative

The trial against Hasina is a political vendetta masquerading as justice. Sheikh Hasina transformed Bangladesh into a modern success story through visionary leadership that delivered real progress for millions. Her achievements include the Padma Bridge, Metro Rail, 100 economic zones and community clinics that reached every doorstep. Without her steady hand, Bangladesh now faces uncertainty under an extremist-enabling interim government.

Techno-optimist narrative

Plug-in hybrids still deliver meaningful environmental benefits by electrifying thousands of kilometers annually and reducing tailpipe emissions by 55% compared to conventional cars. PHEVs with longer electric ranges achieve 12,20,000 kilometers of annual electric driving, matching typical car usage patterns. Real-world performance varies significantly by market, with some regions achieving over 50% electric driving.

Techno-skeptic narrative

Plug-in hybrids are a costly environmental scam that emit nearly five times more CO2 than official tests claim while delivering only 19% emissions reduction over regular cars. These vehicles burn fuel even in electric mode and cost drivers an extra $500 annually in hidden fuel consumption. At an average price of $55,700, PHEVs cost $15,200 more than cleaner battery-electric alternatives.

Nerd narrative

There's a 50% chance that at least 81.5% of U.S. car sales will be all-electric in 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Pro-Israel narrative

Israel's precision strikes demonstrate superior military capabilities that even the U.S. and Saudi Arabia haven't matched against the Houthi terrorists. The elimination of top Houthi commanders like al-Ghamari represents a major blow to Iran's proxy network and disrupts the terrorist organization responsible for attacking civilian areas and disrupting global Red Sea trade. These successful operations showcase Israel's advanced intelligence gathering and operational excellence in dismantling the command structure directing hundreds of attacks against Israeli cities.

Anti-Israel narrative

Israel's brutal campaign has murdered scores of civilians, including dozens of journalists in Yemen alone, marking a systematic pattern of targeting civilians and silencing journalists across the region. The assassination of Yemeni military leaders fighting in solidarity with Palestinians exposes Israel's escalating war crimes while Yemen's resistance operations continue unabated. These strikes against legitimate resistance forces supporting Gaza demonstrate the Israeli regime's desperate attempts to eliminate opposition through terror tactics that violate international law.

Nerd narrative

There is a 25% chance that Maersk will resume shipping in the Red Sea in 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Left narrative

Peru's latest president faces immediate chaos as deadly protests expose the country's broken political system. Violence erupted within days of taking office, and protesters stormed Congress and clashed with police in scenes that killed at least one person. The cycle of instability continues as corruption scandals and crime overwhelm yet another failed leader.

Right narrative

Strong leadership emerges as Peru's new president takes decisive action against rampant crime plaguing the capital. Local mayors unite behind bold security measures, including life imprisonment for illegal possession of weapons and emergency protocols. Real solutions are finally being proposed to restore order and safety to Lima's streets.

Narrative A

Madagascar's military takeover is a genuine people's revolution where youth protesters finally found military allies willing to stand with them against a corrupt regime. The Gen Z-led demonstrations against chronic poverty, water outages and government corruption gained unstoppable momentum when Colonel Randrianirina courageously joined the cause. This awakening of the people promises real change after decades of failed leadership.

Narrative B

Madagascar's military coup is another unconstitutional power grab that undermines democratic governance and regional stability. The African Union rightfully suspended the country, while the U.N. condemned this illegal seizure of power that violates constitutional order. International isolation and diplomatic consequences will only worsen conditions for ordinary Madagascans who deserve legitimate democratic leadership, not military rule.

Nerd narrative

There's a 99.9% chance that there will be a successful coup d’état in Africa before December 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Democratic narrative

This typhoon shows how important EPA grants are for combating climate disasters, and Trump is choosing to cut the very environmental projects created to help villages like Kipnuk. Hopefully, after watching homes washed away and thousands of indigenous people displaced, the administration will reconsider its policy of gutting desperately needed EPA grants.

Republican narrative

The most important fact is that the canceled Kipnuk grant, part of former President Biden's green energy regime, wouldn’t have stopped Typhoon Halong's devastation, as construction timelines lagged. The program was also riddled with fraud, funneling billions to Biden-allied nonprofits. Trump's EPA wisely canceled these wasteful contracts, saving taxpayer dollars from misuse and ensuring funds for legitimate Alaskan infrastructure.

Establishment-critical narrative

Both sides have let Americans down. Democrats' rigid emissions quotas and gas bans, often tied to elite-driven green agendas, ignore practical tradeoffs like local economic needs. Republicans' outright denial of climate risks dismisses real threats, leaving communities like Kipnuk exposed. Both sides shun common-sense solutions — such as pragmatic adaptation and balanced energy transitions — favoring polarized posturing over protecting vulnerable towns from escalating disasters.

Republican narrative

Federal judges are unconstitutionally blocking Trump's legitimate executive authority through dubious nationwide injunctions. Chicago is facing deadly violence, yet Pritzker continues to foolishly reject federal help. The judicial resistance must be stopped through congressional action and executive power.

Democratic narrative

The Trump administration routinely lies about Chicago being in open rebellion to justify unnecessary military deployment. Federal courts have correctly blocked National Guard troops after finding the government's claims to be unreliable. This is an important constitutional stand for the states to take.

Pro-establishment narrative

King Charles was right to strip these titles, resulting in the disgraced prince finally facing personal punishment. These ongoing scandals, ones of a hideous nature, embarrass the monarchy and erode public trust. With almost 70% support for removing his Duke of York title, this move respects not only U.K. public sentiment, but also Epstein and Andrew's alleged victims. Andrew's decision to step down will help him honor his mother's legacy as he tarnishes his own.

Establishment-critical narrative

Whether you look at it from a left- or right-wing perspective, the British monarchy has been disgraced for a long time. Prince Andrew's scandals are just one part of a broader royal embarrassment. From historical imperial atrocities to modern missteps, like Meghan Markle's media ploys and Prince Charles's political stances, the monarchy's reputation is tarnished. Stripping Andrew's titles won't erase centuries of moral failures or the ongoing decay of royal relevance.

Narrative C

While politically and socially significant, this latest decision should not be interpreted as proof of guilt. Institutions often act preemptively to protect their reputations, especially under public pressure, without a judicial determination of wrongdoing. Until proven otherwise in a court of law, Prince Andrew remains entitled to the presumption of innocence.

Nerd narrative

There's a 7% chance that King Charles III will abdicate the throne of the United Kingdom before Sept. 9, 2032, according to the Metaculus prediction community.