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Scientists were surprised to find giant sharks hunting each other in a world-first study The Independent
How economists improve their morning routine FT
The weather
Summer 2024 could be hottest on record, EU climate watchdog says Reuters
Five charts: How climate change is driving up global food prices Carbon Brief
‘My jaw dropped’: Bat loss linked to human infant mortality Science. Stake: “In areas where bat populations were crashing, farmers sprayed more pesticides, and infant mortality increased.”
Water
AI’s thirst for water is alarming, but the Register may solve it
Syndemics
Tess Finch-Lees: If parents don’t fight to protect children from Covid in schools, no one else will The Irish Independent:
When the mask was dropped in the “mild Omicron’s” phase of the epidemic, Cara continued as a masked person at school to protect her vulnerable mother, who was undergoing chemotherapy. It was tolerable until a child psychiatrist said on national radio that some girls would continue to cover up anyway “to hide acne”.
His words were used to torture him. Cara left, but without the support of teachers she struggled. His parents begged the school to use the Hepa filter they bought. The school refused.
Cara ended up returning to school uncovered, caught Covid and infected her mother. It killed him. Cara hurts herself because she criticizes herself. Since then he has not gone to school.
Research shows that more than 70pc of Sars-CoV-2 infections in households started with a child.
Who is afraid of public health? Closed Form
Russian disinformation campaign working to undermine confidence in US Covid-19 vaccines CNN
China?
Can globalization survive the US-China rift? FT
Replacing Russia’s T-90 in World Markets: China’s High Tech VT-4 Tank Excels in Trials on Algerian Military Watch
Made by Revolution Perry Anderson, London Reivew of Books. Zhou Enlai.
America Loses Southeast Asian Foreign Affairs
Analysis: Malaysia visits Russia and invites Putin to ASEAN summit, but ‘bold’ move could ruffle feathers
India
The brutal rape and murder of a doctor in India raises concerns about violence against women Channel News Asia
What the killing of Hindu youth by Indian cow vigilantes tells us about Modi 3.0 Al Jazeera
Africa
Game meat for hungry communities in South Africa Al Mayadeen
Syracistan
Netanyahu’s Map Shows Israel ‘From River to Sea.’ It’s Not an Accident Haaretz. Here it is:
Israel to classify West Bank as ‘battle zone’ amid dramatic expansion of Israel Hayom
ICC prosecutor says world leaders ‘intimidated’ him over Israeli arrest warrants The Cradle
US Peace Despite American Attack on West Bank Prem Thakker, Zeteo
The breakup of Europe
New Prime Minister Barnier vows to deal with the ‘anger and complaints’ of the French France24
What is the value of democracy if those in power ignore it? Funding the Future
****** The chief executive of Deutsche Bank is urging Germans to work hard to pull the country out of its economic fortunes
Hello Old Blighty
The Labor Cabinet has taken over half a million in donations from private health promoters in the Canary Islands
The black Labor outfit is planting Starmer rivals in positions of power across Westminster, including the once-part Civil Service Daily Mail.
Key features of Palantir’s Federated Data Platform have no legal basis, lawyers tell NHS England The Register
Under Tony Blair’s leadership — things can only get better
Something New Left Review
The New Cold War
Ukraine Needs a New Foreign Policy
When will the war in Ukraine end? Responsible statecraft
Glenn Diesen – The Rise of Ukrainian Casualties in Brave New Europe
As War Continues, Vacancies in Ukrainian Society Widen Radio Free Europe
****** Russians are stepping up offensive on Vuhledar and won’t slow down anytime soon Institute for the Study of War
Go inside a Ukrainian drone training facility known as a ‘kill house’ by CNN. Comment:
CNN produced a new piece about the 3rd Assault Brigade of the Neo-Nazi Azov organization, without hinting about the true nature of this “elite” unit. This time CNN interviewed its deputy commander Rodion Kudryashov, a founding member of the Azov Battalion. pic.twitter.com/qcQd5HCt9R
— Moss Robeson 🇵🇸 (@mossrobeson__) September 5, 2024
****** Michael von der Schulenburg, Ruth Firmenich – EU must change course in Ukraine, or risk isolation from Brave New Europe
Why the West ignores Mongolia’s refusal to arrest Putin and what consequences it will bear for Brave New Europe
South of the Border
Chinese immigrants flock to Mexico in search of jobs, a future and, for some, a taste of AP freedom
The Biden administration
The Feds are investigating the frequent flyer programs of American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United CBS
2024
The final column of the election in the unofficial Columbia Journalism Review
Republicans are setting the stage for national challenges if Trump loses the PBS election
Putin says Russia ‘supports’ Harris after Biden exits TASS
Democracies en deshabille
Mayor Eric Adams Faces Crisis As US Investigation Reaches Inner Circle NYT
Our Popular Free Resources
Internet Archive Loses Appeal in Big Wired Copyright Case
FT CEO John Ridding on the ‘three moments’ that changed everything – and what’s next Press Gazette
A digital clock
Ilya Sutskever’s AI startup raises over $1 billion for Axios
Weaves is the trusted Werd I/O growth trading platform
****** Regular use of cell phones linked to heart disease risk Study findings
Do Call Bans Help Students Perform Better in School? American science
Gunz
Students help drag a teacher who had been shot back to class after a gunman opened fire at Apalachee High WSB
The father of the Georgia school shooting suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities told CNN
Vance calls for increased school security after shooting: ‘I don’t like that it’s a fact of life’ The HIll
Zeitgeist Watch
Solo party: Restaurants cater to AP’s growing number of solo diners
Everyone In The Restaurant Is Jealous Of The Toddler Who Wears Pajamas And Looks At The Onion iPad
****** How Dating Apps Contribute to the Demographic Crisis Kyla Scanlon, Kyla’s Newsletter
Imperial Collapse Watch
Preparing Americans for War with Russia Ray McGovern, Consortium News
Overweight Ford F-750 Jumps From Historic Wooden Bridge On Maine Drive
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