Videos Show Leeches Can Jump in Pursuit of Blood NYT
Goldman signals the end of an era in private equity with Bloomberg’s big hire
Is the era of the mega equity deal over? FT
Exclusive: Andreessen Horowitz plans to launch private equity fund, documents show Fortune
The weather
Bill Gates says don’t worry about AI increasing power, technology will adapt to the Register. Thembi: “Then it’s okay.”
Big IT Platforms Want Power From Nuclear Plants, But Don’t Want To Build Their Own Neutron Byte
Water
Hoping for a miracle to save the Ogallala Aquifer? Prepare a new Dust Bowl. The Kansas Reflector
Syndemics
Stop Mask Ban Book Campaign đź“Ł Anti-mask was always a black money campaign. Groups of People. Comment:
“Oh, were you in a car accident? That’s too bad. I’ve been in a car accident, actually I’ve had three confirmed accidents. They were all kind to me, because you know I take vitamin D and exercise regularly. No, I’m not wearing a seat belt, I have to live my life.”
— The Yeti of Kananaskis (@kananaskinyeti) June 30, 2024
Tour de France teams are on edge as Covid-19 rears its ugly head MSN (MV).
CDC Advises on Updated COVID Vaccine for Everyone Over 6 Months of Age US News
Two chickens tested positive for bird flu at the San Francisco live bird market CBS
China?
Xi Jinping of China praises the importance of ‘Panchsheel’ to end international conflicts
****** China is asking scientists from all nations to study the lunar samples, but notes the obstacle with the US AP
Comment: China’s mission to the moon shakes up geopolitics Channel News Asia
****** China-Russia ‘Axis’ Full of Diplomat
China rejects hate speech against Japan Pekingnology
‘Like the Kennedys and the Bushes’: Indonesian president-elect Prabowo’s family business empire draws parallels, worries Channel News Asia
India
Analysis: Delhi airport roof collapse highlights infrastructure challenges Modi Channel News Asia
Syracistan
Harrison Mann on Escalation in the Middle East Forever Wars
Three Israeli Army Soldiers Explain Reason for Refusing to Continue Serving in Gaza Haaretz
****** Israel Legally Links West Bank Foreign Policy
Message From the West Bank: ‘Help in Terrible Days’ Nicholas Kristof, NYT
****** Fighting rages in northern Gaza as Palestinian forces ambush Israeli forces Al Jazeera
The breakup of Europe
French Far Right Holds Strong Lead Ahead of Vote: What to Watch Bloomberg
The New Cold War
Drones attack Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant in Russia Lipetsk Ukrainska Pravda
Motorcycles and Mayhem in Ukraine’s East NYT
Putin says Russia may resume global deployment of intermediate-range ballistic missiles Reuters
IMF issues revised deal with Ukraine: most funding conditions met Ukrainska Pravda
How Russia’s Elites Make Peace and War Foreign Affairs
Global Election
Iran’s presidential election is headed for a run among the minority who voted for BNE Intellinews
The ANC lost badly in the MR Online election
2024
Biden campaign says debate ‘didn’t change horse race’ The Hill. A musical interlude. Comment:
Actual testing: @JoeBiden the nominee of the Democratic Party, who was chosen by the voters in primaries across the country. Unless @POTUShimself, he decides to quit—which he won’t—that argument is settled.
The ongoing discussion was timely last year, when few wanted to…— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) June 29, 2024
Biden assures donors that he can still win the BBC election. Currently:
A Biden campaign email with advice to supporters on how to talk to “your scared aunt, your MAGA uncle, or other important Podcasters” following the debate: pic.twitter.com/WHkuTZWJFS
– Will Steakin (@wsteaks) June 29, 2024
Calls for Biden’s Impeachment Are a Sign of a Healthy Democratic Party in the Atlantic. Comment:
What I still don’t understand is why so many Democrats are upset with Joe Biden for not leaving office, against them and the DNC for putting him there. It’s not his fault that he chose him against the other options (Same goes for R’s and Trump, but most R’s are right about their choice). 🤷🏽‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/aCSFmeLuEI
– Jerome Adams (@JeromeAdamsMD) June 29, 2024
Biden lacked oomph, but the transcript tells a different story on The Hill
The Supremes
The Supreme Court hits Chevron, reducing the power of the federal agency and the Justice’s decision of Jan. 6 defendant SCOTUSblog
What SCOTUS recently did on broadband, the right to repair, the environment, and more The Verge
Conservatives Take Another Big Step to Consolidate Supreme Court Power NYT
A digital clock
ChatGPT incorrectly claims Trump-Biden CNN debate had 1-2 minute delay
‘Skeleton Key’ attack unlocks worst of AI, says Microsoft The Register. Deck: “A simple jailbreak warning can bypass safety precautions in large models.”
Gemini’s data analysis skills aren’t as good as Google claims TechCrunch
Who won the presidential debate: X or Threads? TechCrunch
The Largest Social Media Site Craigslist (Yes, Craigslist) Slate
Health care
The shocking story of how the Alzheimer’s ‘cabal’ thwarted progress toward a cure for decades STAT
Mastermind of Major Healthcare Marketing Fraud Gets 7.5 Years in Prison WSJ
Walgreens Plans Major US Store Closings; Tumble Shares WSJ
The sad reason my daughter doesn’t remember seeing Taylor Swift live – and why you could be the next Independent
Assange
Assange’s story is over. What have we learned? The hill. What did we learn?
Like Julian Assange, I Know What It Feels Like to Be Persecuted for Journalism James Risen, The Intercept
Zeitgeist Watch
It’s not the end of the vortex right now:
An extremely detailed view of Saturn’s North Polar Vortex taken by Cassini. [NI]
📸 NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI/CICLOPS/Kevin M. Gill pic.twitter.com/JiwFikqIkq
– Curiosity (@MAstronomers) June 29, 2024
Why You Should Walk So Much Inside the New Airport Areas View from the Wing
Class War
Hayek, The Accidental Freudian Corey Robin, The New Yorker. Good read.
An American scientist says that a perfect cup of tea includes salt and NBC of lemon
The Case of Bad Edible Coffee
Antidote du jour (Softeis – CityAM):
See yesterday’s links and the Antidote du Jour here
