Pro-Trump narrative

This ridiculous war has gone on for too long and should not have started in the first place. Zelenskyy has recognized that and under Trump's leadership, a fair and lasting peace will be achieved.

Pro-Ukraine narrative

We all want this war to end as soon as possible — but peace must be achieved through strength. That means alongside firm security guarantees, Ukraine needs commitments on EU and NATO membership.

Nerd narrative

There's a 50% chance there will be a bilateral cease-fire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by Nov. 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Narrative A

OpenAI's Sora is a revolutionary text-to-video platform, empowering creators to generate strikingly realistic videos within minutes. With intuitive tools and customizable styles, Sora seamlessly transforms simple prompts into cinematic content, democratizing video creation. While still evolving, Sora's potential is immense. It isn't just a tool; it's a glimpse into the future of storytelling.

Narrative B

This technology dazzles with its ability to generate near-photorealistic videos from mere text, but beneath the sparkle lies a troubling reality. By automating creativity, Sora threatens to reduce human artistry to a footnote. In chasing AI-generated wonder, we risk a soulless creative landscape where efficiency eclipses passion and reality itself becomes an unreliable blur.

Nerd narrative

There is a 50% chance that AI will wholly create an original, critically-acclaimed feature film by Sept. 4, 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Left narrative

While many Syrians hope to return home after Assad’s fall, others have built stable lives in Europe and are reluctant to uproot again for an uncertain future in Syria. The anti-immigrant movement of far-right European parties has also gained momentum, but they cannot be allowed to force repatriation before safety is assured. Refugees deserve the choice to return voluntarily and with dignity, free from political pressure and risks to their well-being.

Right narrative

After years of conflict, many Syrian refugees are finally eager to return home, as are the Europeans affected by the past migration crisis. Celebrations among Syrians abroad highlight their hope for rebuilding their country, which is what they should be allowed and encouraged to do. The countries that have welcomed them for a decade must now halt future asylum claims, focus on facilitating refugee returns, and prioritize stability.

Nerd narrative

There's a 50% chance that Syria will no longer be classified as being in a state of civil war by August 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Narrative A

The persistent high injury rates and deaths demonstrate that greyhound racing is inherently dangerous and cruel, marking this ban as a monumental victory for animal rights that reflects growing public recognition that animal exploitation for entertainment is unacceptable.

Narrative B

The greyhound racing industry has made significant strides in animal welfare reforms, with injury rates below Australian averages and lower euthanasia rates than horse racing. This ban is an unnecessary devastation to families and businesses that have dedicated their lives to the sport.

Republican narrative

James' case has no victims, complaints, causation, or injuries and losses. It would be dangerous to permit such an action to remain pending against Trump as it will impede a sitting US president from carrying out his constitutional duties. For the health of the nation, James must stop weaponizing the law against Trump.

Democratic narrative

Trump's upcoming administration has no bearing on the case's outcome. James' case isn't a criminal action — and since the court hasn't imposed any criminal sanction on the defendants — its so-called burdens don't impede the president's official duties in a way that violates the US Constitution. Trump must pay for his repeated and persistent fraud.

Nerd narrative

There's a 2% chance that Donald Trump will be jailed or incarcerated before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Right narrative

These charges represent a politically motivated witch hunt orchestrated by a hostile media and a biased legal system. This sham trial seeks to remove Netanyahu from power through spurious legal grounds rather than democratic means. Israel is in the middle of a major war, yet the left thinks this is an appropriate time to target him, demonstrating their true priorities.

Left narrative

The trial serves as a crucial test for democracy, demonstrating whether a sitting prime minister can be held accountable for alleged crimes committed while in office, particularly regarding the abuse of power for personal gain. Netanyahu is receiving fair treatment, and his tirades regarding a conspiracy against him are baseless.

Pro-Palestine narrative

The only reason Netanyahu is a controversial politician in Israel is because of his obvious corruption and opportunistic political strategy. However, what is not so controversial in Israeli society is the genocide playing out in Gaza. Indeed, for Palestinians, Netanyahu's corruption is irrelevant to the fact that he is just another Israeli leader who seeks to destroy the Palestinian people.

Nerd narrative

There's a 50% chance that Benjamin Netanyahu will cease to be Prime Minister of Israel by July 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Narrative A

It's deeply concerning that many migrants are using Canada as a gateway to enter the US illegally. The US has every right to do what's necessary to secure the border and to coax Canada to up its border restrictions. This isn't just about Trump's tariff threats or homeland security; it's also a humanitarian issue to prevent tragedy for those who risk their lives attempting to illegally cross the border.

Narrative B

Regardless of what action Canada takes to better secure its border with the US, Americans must know that the tariffs Trump is proposing will do as much harm to the US as they will to Canada. Luckily, Americans are starting to realize these tariffs will lead to rising prices domestically. With this growing awareness, there's hope that they'll pressure Trump and his party to back off from their threats.

Narrative A

Lula has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout his life, not only to deal with challenges in politics but also to bounce back from health problems. On top of losing a finger while working in a car parts factory, he had a hypertension scare at the end of his second term, survived larynx cancer, and received a hip replacement. This brain bleed is another issue that he will overcome.

Narrative B

Whether you like Lula or not, his old age and successive health issues are obviously a matter of concern. Posting videos of himself working out does little to appease that — especially as domestic problems mount during his administration and as he fails to attend summits abroad. It's about time for him to realize that Brazil needs a leader who is able to solve problems — if not now, at least in the next presidential term.

Nerd narrative

There's a 44.7% chance that Pres. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be reelected as Brazil's president in October 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Narrative A

This is the fault of climate change. Carbon emissions are leading to hotter and drier climates, leading to larger fires that release more carbon into the atmosphere. Not only are millions of acres of coastal land burning, but toxic smoke is being emitted. Americans don't even have to read climate literature to see and smell the effects of climate change.

Narrative B

Climate change's role in wildfires is exaggerated, often at the expense of other crucial factors — including human-caused ignitions and poor forest management. Leading academic journals — like Nature and Science — favor politicized discourse over truth, leading to false narratives about climate impacts and hindering the development of practical solutions.

Nerd narrative

There is a 50% chance that wildfires will destroy a total exceeding 10M hectares of global tree cover in any year before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.