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Ethan R. Brooks

Ethan R. Brooks is a journalist with over 11 years of experience, specializing in finance, politics, and breaking news. He delivers timely, accurate reporting on market trends, economic developments, and major political events, helping readers stay informed on the stories that matter most.

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Inside Trump’s Path to Power: Authoritarian Tactics Across Two Presidencies

Ethan R. Brooks026 mins

A Pattern Across Two Presidencies The Trump presidency spanning 2017-2021 and 2025-present has drawn sustained scrutiny from democracy scholars, journalists, and institutional watchdogs regarding governance patterns they characterize as authoritarian or anti-democratic. What distinguishes the second term from the first is that many patterns intensified, normalization occurred, and resistance weakened as institutions adapted to previously…

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Pope Warns AI and Military Technology Driving World Into “Spiral of Annihilation”

Ethan R. Brooks07 mins

Pope Leo XIV issued a stark warning Thursday that unchecked investment in artificial intelligence and advanced weaponry is accelerating humanity toward catastrophic conflict. Speaking at Sapienza University of Rome, the pontiff called explicitly for an end to wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, framing these ongoing conflicts as symptomatic of broader technological and moral…

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How to Get Hired for Remote Work Faster: MERCOR’s AI Job Matching Explained

Ethan R. Brooks017 mins

MERCOR is an AI-powered remote job platform that uses intelligent talent matching to help professionals get hired for remote work opportunities faster than traditional job boards. Instead of endless applications, MERCOR’s AI matches your skills to contract and flexible hourly remote work across AI labs, tech companies, and enterprises, with job seekers getting hired in…

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Corporate Tax Avoidance Loopholes: The $2.1 Trillion Problem Hiding in Plain Sight

Ethan R. Brooks023 mins

Multinational corporations are systematically exploiting legal loopholes to avoid paying taxes on approximately $2.1 trillion in profits annually. This isn’t corporate malfeasance in the traditional sense, companies aren’t breaking laws. Instead, they’re operating within a deliberately constructed system of rules that allows them to shift profits to low-tax jurisdictions, minimize their tax liability, and redirect resources…

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Is Gold Still a Good Investment During Inflation and Economic Uncertainty?

Ethan R. Brooks011 mins

For centuries, investors have turned to gold during periods of fear and uncertainty. Empires collapsed while gold retained value. Currencies weakened while gold remained trusted. Financial crises came and went, yet gold continued holding psychological and economic importance across generations. Now, as inflation concerns persist and global economic uncertainty deepens in 2026, interest in gold…

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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): How They’ll Transform Your Money in 2026

Ethan R. Brooks026 mins

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) represent the most consequential transformation in monetary systems since the introduction of fiat currency. Across the globe, governments and financial authorities are moving with unprecedented urgency to develop digital versions of their national currencies. This isn’t theoretical anymore, CBDCs are shifting from research phase to active deployment in 2026, and the…

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Reserve Bank of Australia: How RBA Decisions Affect Your Finances

Ethan R. Brooks017 mins

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia’s central bank, but most Australians don’t understand what it actually does or why its decisions matter to their mortgages, savings, and employment. Understanding the RBA is critical because every major financial decision in Australia, from interest rate changes to employment levels, originates from RBA policy. This guide…

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What Is Quantum Computing and Why Does It Matter?

Ethan R. Brooks014 mins

Quantum computers aren’t faster versions of regular computers, they operate on fundamentally different physics and can solve specific problems that traditional computers cannot solve even with infinite time. Understanding quantum computing is critical because it will reshape encryption, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence within the next 5-10 years. How Do Quantum Computers Differ From Regular…

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