A new international treaty bans the use of autonomous "killer robots" on the battlefield, but major military powers refuse to sign. #KillerRobots#AI#Disarmament
Walk the historic "Inca Trail" to "Machu Picchu," Peru, a 4-day trek through cloud forests and past other Inca ruins, culminating at the Sun Gate. #IncaTrail#Peru#SunGate
Discover the ancient ruins of the Roman city of "Jerash" in Jordan, one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns, with its oval plaza, colonnaded streets, and theaters. #Jerash#Jordan#RomanCity
Stand in awe beneath the towering "Giant's Causeway" in Northern Ireland, a UNESCO World Heritage site of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. #GiantsCauseway#NorthernIreland#Geology
The global strategic reserve of rare earth elements is tapped for the first time to counteract a politically motivated export embargo. #RareEarths#StrategicReserve#Geopolitics
Relax in the natural hot springs of "Arenal Volcano" in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, with views of the iconic conical volcano and surrounded by rainforest. #Arenal#CostaRica#VolcanoViews
A "data dividend" law passes, requiring tech companies to pay users a small monthly fee for the right to collect and monetize their personal data. #DataDividend#Privacy#Compensation
Global attention turns to the Pacific as major powers navigate renewed tensions over territorial claims and freedom of navigation. #Geopolitics#SouthChinaSea
The smell of fresh pretzels (Brezel) and strong coffee near the Hauptbahnhof in Frankfurt. A perfect German morning ritual. #Frankfurt#Brezel#GermanLife
The dread of the "we're updating our terms and conditions" email. A long document you'll never read that governs your digital life. #TermsAndConditions#Powerlessness#Privacy