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Has a human ever been raised by an animal?

Has a Human Ever Been Raised by an Animal? The Enigmatic World of Feral Children The question of whether a human has truly been raised by an animal is a complex one. While documented cases of genuine animal rearing are largely mythical, some individuals, ofte…

The News Flicker·August 8, 2026

Iran thinks the US will let it keep the Strait of Hormuz

Iran thinks the US will let it keep the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's leaders believe that sooner or later the United States will have to accede to their control over the Strait of Hormuz. That would mark a victory in the five-month war, as the critical waterway carries a fifth of the world's traded oil and gas in peacet…

The News Flicker·August 8, 2026

Justice Samuel Alito confirms he's staying on the Supreme Court

Justice Samuel Alito confirms he's staying on the Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is confirming that he’s staying on the nation’s highest court for another term. The 76-year-old Alito addressed the situation in an interview published Friday in The Wall Street Journal’s editorial section. It comes weeks af…

The News Flicker·August 7, 2026

Trump administration renews push to fire Lisa Cook from the Fed

Trump administration renews push to fire Lisa Cook from the Fed

The Trump administration is moving ahead with its efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, two months after the Supreme Court allowed her to retain her job while she fights the president’s effort to terminate her over mortgage fraud allegations tha…

The News Flicker·August 7, 2026

Deterrence and The Spectacle of Punishment

Deterrence and The Spectacle of Punishment

Podcast Transcript The idea of crime and punishment dates back to the earliest human societies.  As societies have evolved, so too have punishments, transitioning from overt, public forms of discipline to more discrete methods.  Whether it be public floggings…

The News Flicker·August 7, 2026