Caravan Magazine

A journal of politics and culture

Month: July 2024

War

The Calm Before the Swarm: Drone Warfare at Sea in the Missile Age

The U.S. Navy is still far from a revolutionary shift toward a fleet fully integrated with autonomous platforms. While the Navy is exploring the role of unmanned systems in future combat scenarios, the reality is that the transition to a…

Willie Brown on Kamala Harris: “She’ll Deport My Ass”

Since Kamala Harris ascended to the vice presidency, her former boyfriend and political mentor, Willie Brown, has had a go-to line: “She’ll deport my ass.” It’s a phrase he delivers with his signature chuckle, but as time passes, Brown, now…

Canada’s Quiet Concern: Is America Heading Toward Civil War?

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to meet President Joe Biden at the G7 summit in Italy, it’s unlikely that a serious discussion about the potential for a U.S. civil war will emerge. However, Canada’s government is quietly considering…

Harris Chooses Comfort Food: Will America Bite?

Vice President Kamala Harris made her 2024 campaign debut alongside her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, on Tuesday night. The event wasn’t just a rally but an illustration of why Harris chose Walz to join her ticket. Contrary…

How to Prepare for Tornado Season: Staying Safe in an Active Tornado Year

This year has seen one of the most active tornado seasons in recorded history in the U.S. Between January and June 2024, there were around 1,250 tornadoes, ranking third for the most tornadoes in that period, just behind 2011’s 1,398…

Elon Musk to Relocate X, SpaceX Headquarters to Texas in Bold Move

Elon Musk has announced that both X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX will relocate their headquarters from California to Texas. This decision adds to the billionaire’s ongoing efforts to align with the political right, marking a significant shift away from the…

War

Musk Relocates X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas, Continuing Shift Toward the Right

Elon Musk has announced plans to relocate the headquarters for both X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX from California to Texas, marking a significant move in his ongoing efforts to align himself with the political right and distance himself from the…

How to Identify Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion: A Life-Saving Guide

This summer, the U.S. has experienced record-breaking temperatures and prolonged heatwaves, pushing tens of millions of residents in the West under excessive heat warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS). As the mercury continues to rise, so do the risks…

Toxic Metals Detected in Tampons: What You Need to Know

A groundbreaking study from the University of California, Berkeley has revealed the presence of harmful metals, including arsenic and lead, in commonly used tampons. These metals could pose serious health risks for users, raising concerns about product safety and the…

Cameo CEO Steven Galanis on Rebuilding, Embracing Influencers, and the Future of Fame

In a world where personalized connections with celebrities can feel rare, Cameo has turned a simple concept into a global phenomenon. Through short, personalized video messages, the platform allows fans to request everything from birthday wishes to personalized roasts from…

Biden Skeptics Grapple with a Defining Moment

As members of Congress reconvene in Washington and global leaders gather for the NATO summit, the future of President Joe Biden’s campaign hinges precariously on the resolve—or lack thereof—of his critics within his own party. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.), a…

Mark Zuckerberg Intensifies the Debate on AI’s Future with Open-Source Push

In an era where the battle over AI’s future is reaching a fever pitch, Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has intensified the debate by advocating for open-source AI development. In a bold move, Zuckerberg released a manifesto alongside Meta’s new series…