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Old Ice Age relic that can exile key cards in any Commander game
gaming11 days ago

Old Ice Age relic that can exile key cards in any Commander game

An Ice Age artifact called Jester’s Cap can exile cards from an opponent’s library; with recursion or reanimation (e.g., via Toph, the First Metalbender or other artifact-reanimators) it can repeatedly remove threats, potentially crippling a Commander deck. The piece compares it to other exile options (Extract, Sadistic Sacrament, Grinning Totem) and notes that in Commander the payoff is often limited by redundancy in decks. Despite its age and a low price (~$0.39), it’s rarely played (EDHREC shows under 5,000 decks), making it a surprising but risky tactic.

Women Resisting Taliban Crackdowns and the Crisis Facing Girls in Afghanistan
world3 months ago

Women Resisting Taliban Crackdowns and the Crisis Facing Girls in Afghanistan

Women in Afghanistan are risking their lives to protest Taliban restrictions, with some recording videos of their defiance that have gone viral, leading to brutal crackdowns and arrests. Despite facing severe repression, including detention and threats, they continue to resist through symbolic acts and underground protests, highlighting ongoing gender persecution under Taliban rule.

Assad Allies Plan to Reclaim Syria
world3 months ago

Assad Allies Plan to Reclaim Syria

Former Syrian regime leaders, including top spymasters and generals, who fled after Assad's regime collapsed, are secretly plotting to undermine the new government and potentially retake control, with some supporting armed insurgencies and lobbying efforts in Washington. Their true threat level remains uncertain amid internal disagreements and ongoing instability in Syria.