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PowerMargaret Thatcher's Son Tried to Spark a Coup in Africa
The bizarre story of Mark Thatcher: from failed racing driver to international arms dealer to coup plotter, and how his mother's power repeatedly saved him from consequences.
PowerThe Green Run: Hanford’s Secret Radioactive Release
In 1949, the U.S. government deliberately released radioactive iodine over rural Washington to test Cold War monitoring systems—without telling the communities below.
PowerGovernments Are Still Sterilizing People
Forced and coerced sterilization never ended. From Indigenous women in Canada to detainees in ICE custody, governments worldwide continue controlling reproduction through medical systems.
PowerHow Companies Spy on Their Employees
Explore how workplace surveillance software tracks employees through keystrokes, webcams, GPS, and biometrics. Learn about the scale of monitoring, its psychological impact, and the legal landscape.
PowerThe Brutal Reality of Gulf War Illness
Thousands of Gulf War veterans fell ill with mysterious symptoms after the 1990-91 conflict. Decades later, the fight for recognition continues.
PowerThe Camelford Water Poisoning: Britain’s Worst Mass Contamination
In 1988, 20 tonnes of aluminium sulphate were dumped into Camelford's drinking water supply. South West Water Authority told 20,000 residents it was safe. Decades later, nobody has been held properly accountable.
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PowerThe BBC Monster Nobody Talks About
How Stuart Hall, the celebrated BBC broadcaster and OBE recipient, became one of Britain's most prolific child sex offenders—yet remains largely forgotten compared to Jimmy Savile.