Researchers Use AI to Determine the Secret Language of Dogs Gizmodo (Dr. Kevin)
Why auroras look better on your iPhone camera than the naked eye ZMEScience (Dr. Kevin)
Answer from Chuck L:
I saw this gentleman, Tim, at Boston’s Logan airport with a sister he had been visiting. It was evident that he was deaf and blind, as I could see him using his hands to hear his words.
When he got on the plane he was given a seat in the middle of me. The… pic.twitter.com/kAGrUuNDN5
— Malaak Safa (@MalaakSafa) June 6, 2024
It’s amazing! A 97-year-old WW2 vet is returning to Normandy to reenact his D-Day jump. 🫡🫡 pic.twitter.com/ITfNPXs7fO
— Pizza Pepe (@RealPizzaPepe) June 6, 2024
Sandwiches #99: Kabuli Burger ButtonDown (Randy K)
Why developing vaccines for viral diseases is so challenging BBC (Dr. Kevin)
Bird flu first detected in Iowa dairy herd Cedar Rapids Gazette (Robin K)
#Covid 19
The 9th Circuit ruled that the ‘Covid vaccine’ is NOT a vaccine. Plaintiffs can now use this as cases move forward.
Tie, Pfizer and Moderna. He is guilty of mass murder. pic.twitter.com/uZEbt5zU6q
— Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) June 8, 2024
Covid is a crippling event for many people. pic.twitter.com/dZ1W4UF5CE
– potato🥔 (@pot8um) June 8, 2024
Climate/Environment
Increased violence and extreme weather caused by climate change are exacerbating food problems, with more than one in four children facing severe hunger, according to a UNICEF report. Financial Times
China?
The Chengdu govt has now opened the airfield Hope to raise this up to 600m
A major departure from China’s previously reluctance to open up airspace for public use pic.twitter.com/cnUg4zTubJ— tphuang (@tphuang) June 6, 2024
World’s Largest Solar Farm Goes Online In China Electrek
China’s Homeowners and Bankers Trapped in Mortgage Mess Bloomberg
EU-China trade war begins as EU welcomes Japan to fight common rival Euractiv
Tokyo Government Develops Its Own Dating System to Combat Falling Birth Dates
New Caledonia, ‘No Confidence’ With France After Violent Protests New York Times
Is Shell’s exit from Nigeria premature to avoid legal obligations? openDemocracy
The breakup of Europe
Emmanuel Macron: ‘Europe could find itself stagnant’ if far-right wins EU elections Euronews
Germany will recruit new people, ration food and turn railway stations into bomb shelters in time of war, according to the government’s new preparations for a future conflict with the Russian Telegraph.
Man attacks Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Copenhagen street Politico
Old Blighty
Sunak’s D-day failure is a disaster for the campaign – and a sign that he has forgotten the latest Guardian
South of the Border
Milei Begins to Cut Energy Subsidies for Low-Income Argentinians… heading for a tough fiscal winter.
Gaza
🇾🇪🇺🇸 New photos of alleged damage to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) after a Yemeni missile attack #Hawuti.
The pictures clearly show extensive damage to the deck.
An American warship is said to be tied up in a port in Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/Kuxh819HZ5— Roberto (@UniqueMongolia) June 6, 2024
Israel is on the brink of a second war. Benjamin Netanyahu is under pressure to take the war to Hezbollah New Statesman
‘Horrifying’: Israel’s War on Gaza Again Destroys Climate, Study Finds Open Majority
The New Cold War
Putin gives first official overview of Russian losses since SMO began, + more from SPIEF Simplicius
West near point of no return in Ukraine conflict, clash with Russia – Orban TASS (guurst)
“Freedom of Judgment” in the case of Russian retaliation Gilbert Doctorow. Text summary of key points above.
RUSSIAN PUBLIC OPINION CRIES FOR END-WAR OBJECTIVES John Helmer
France will send Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine and train Guardian pilots. Detailed discussion on Alexander Mercouris’ Friday show.
The American ambassador in Kyiv said that Ukraine now has the right to integrate American citizens if they have a second – Ukraine – The High War on citizenship (Micael T)
Visiting Zircons.. Andrei Martyanov (guurst)
Big Brother Watching Watching
When Big Brother Holds All the Cards… Free Technology (Micael T)
Meta faces many complaints in Europe about AI training programs with user data Register
✈️ Liquids limited to 100ml at UK airports and due to security concerns
– The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 8, 2024
Imperial Collapse Watch
Patriotism Destroyed America Paul Craig Roberts
World War 3 has already started. The West could fall without a shot from the Telegraph
Better Defense With Technology? War and Socialism (Micael T)
Patrick Lawrence: Opening the US Diplomats’ Eyes Consortium (Chuck L)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the USA Counterpunch (Randy K)
Trump
Trump Unveils New Kind of Racism With Chuck Schumer Insult New Republic (crazy)
NY v. Trump: Judge reveals Facebook post showing judge discussed verdict before Fox trial (Kevin W)
Biden
Daughter’s Testimony Rocks Hunter Biden Trial Axios
The upper ones
5 revelations from the recent financial disclosure of Supreme Court judges The Hill
US Supreme Court justices reveal Bali hotel stays, Beyoncé tickets, book deals Reuters (Kevin W)
5 Convicted of Government Fraud Endangered Cash Gift Fund New York Times. Mark G:
It’s an improved version of what I saw MN refugee communities doing back in the ’90s: actively working through grifts with grant money, government grants and tax breaks.
They are very careful how they write about this because the words are insulting to the communities involved. If you read to the end you will see Somali names. Too many corners cut and outright stealing.
I have worked with these communities, I consider myself a collaborator but I am very concerned to see how MN NGOs work, inviting people to steal. I have already mentioned that there are private organizations that work to help small people establish NGOs.
Abortion
Exemption from the US federal embargo is not accidental. Uncertainty point Guardian (Dr. Kevin). IMHO this shows a lot of wisdom on the part of the legislators. The language was vague because it was intended to be broad.
US doctor charged after reporting on RT baby transfer procedures (Kevin W)
Ours is No Longer Free
How to spot a deepfake: detection tool maker shares key tips for The Guardian (Dr. Kevin)
Boeing Diversified Aircraft
Boeing Passenger Jet Almost Crashed Due to Software Glitch Independent
Debt bites hard, and it chews, and it chews, and it chews The Associated Press (Robin K)
Bezzle
Rot-Com Bubble Edward Zitron (Micael T)
EV decline, Hertz fire sales take used Teslas ‘unchangeable’ $25,000 price CNBC (red)
Real Estate Investors Will Be Wiped Out of Debt-Spurred Bet on Wall Street Bloomberg
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