Who are the Talibros? Meet the content creators braving Afghanistan

A new wave of social media provocateurs, dubbed “Talibros,” are marketing Taliban-controlled Afghanistan as an offbeat travel destination. These content creators repackage the country as a contrarian experience, downplaying human rights abuses and presenting a distorted reality to their audiences. Their content blurs the lines between shock humor and propaganda, exploiting distrust in traditional media.

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ICC Women’s World Cup: Alyssa Healy’s century powers Australia’s 10-wicket demolition of Bangladesh

Alyssa Healy’s second consecutive century, an unbeaten 113, powered Australia to a dominant 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Women’s ODI World Cup. Healy and Phoebe Litchfield (84*) chased down 199 with ease in just 24.5 overs. Bangladesh’s Shobana Mostary top-scored with 66, but Australia’s bowlers shared wickets to restrict them.

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Is college still worth it in the US? Here’s how institutions are fighting to prove their ROI

Amid rising tuition, growing student debt, and a competitive job market, Americans are increasingly questioning whether a college degree is worth the cost. While most bachelor’s programs still offer a positive return on investment, outcomes vary widely by state, discipline, and institution. Colleges are responding with tuition adjustments, career-focused programs, and transparency initiatives to prove…

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