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The image shows a colorful, abstract representation of a human profile, symbolizing neurodiversity. The person’s head and neck are composed of interlocking jigsaw puzzle pieces in various bright colors, such as red, yellow, green, blue, and orange. The puzzle pieces forming the head extend outward, suggesting complexity and diversity within the brain. The use of different colors highlights individuality and the unique ways people's minds work. The background is a solid blue, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the puzzle pieces. The image reflects themes of mental health, cognitive differences, and embracing neurodiverse thinking.

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New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters wave the national flag during a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak issue, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (Salman Ali/PTI via AP)

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Spain fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York's Times Square, Saturday, July 18, 2026 (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

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JUNE 16, 2026: A person reads a news report on a smartphone regarding the temporary restriction of Telegram in India ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Authorities said the measure was introduced to curb examination-related fraud, paper leaks and the spread of misinformation during the conduct of the test. (Photo by Waris Nissar/Sipa via AP Images)

India’s Telegram Ban Cleared a Threshold Nobody Tested, and the Executive Moved On

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A group of shareholders of Samsung Electronics Co. hold a rally criticizing a tentative wage agreement struck between the company and its labor union near the home of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, May 21, 2026. The letters read "Unjustified transfer strike." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Workers in Asia Are Fighting for Protections as AI Threatens Jobs

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This image depicts clusters of various mushrooms growing on a network of surveillance cameras against a dark green textured background.

India is Building Surveillance Infrastructure on Broken Data and Bad Policing

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India’s Aadhaar Shows Foreign Dependencies Reach Beyond US-China

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A sign opposed to data centers is held during a protest against AI data centers in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

No Data Centers in Anyone's Backyard

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In this photo illustration, the Telegram logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen with the Indian flag in the background. (Photo by Thomas Fuller / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)

India’s Telegram Ban Was Temporary. The Power Behind It Is Not.

Indian Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses a press conference during AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

India's Telegram Ban Risks Normalizing Platform-Wide Blocking

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