Why petting your cat leads to dry gas Phys.org
Earth had Saturn-like rings 466 million years ago, new research suggests Space.com
Are you burnt? Your Zoom virtual background may be causing fatigue, says Interesting Engineering study
These Creatures Occupy a ‘Third Realm’ Beyond Life and Death, Scientists Say Science Alert
Climate/Environment
It’s getting worse. Sentinel Intelligence
Microplastics in the Olfactory Bulb of the Human Brain JAMA Network Open
Desert Floods Conceal Hidden Climate Threats SciTech Daily
The US is finally stopping floodplain development, new research shows Grist
Water
Using GPT-4 to generate 100 words consumes 3 bottles of water – AI data centers also raise energy and water bills for nearby residents Tom’s Hardware
An epidemic
Why virologists are starting to panic about bird flu MIT Technology Review
Health Authorities Warn of Monkeypox Monkey Outbreak in Africa Uncontrolled by VOI
Concerned Questions About Lethal American Virus MedPage Today
Africa
African Streams: Russia’s Latest Pipeline of Covert Influence Towards Africa and Stanford’s US Cyber Policy Center. Comment:
Since we were founded less than two years ago, we have tried to reshape the narrative around Africa and African people. In doing so, we seem to have offended some very powerful people. pic.twitter.com/BqeHB2RIGQ
– African Stream (@african_stream) September 19, 2024
The Koreans
US Military Policy Risks Nuclear War on Korean Peninsula
China?
US ‘forgets’ typhoon missiles in Philippines, China warns of Bulgarian military danger
US urges Japan to abandon missile program, ‘will greatly increase regional tensions’ Global Times
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China’s Hinterland Becomes a Critical Datascape NOEMA
Old Blighty
Revealed: Highest pesticide residues allowed in food since Brexit The Guardian
The breakup of Europe
Berlin doubts EU migration policy, but welcomes Albania’s model across Euractiv
Syracistan
Israel is stepping up airstrikes in southern Lebanon amid growing fears of Al Jazeera
Hezbollah leader says pager, walkie-talkie attack is ‘declaration of war’, crosses all ‘red lines’
‘We will not encourage arresting Hezbollah after Israeli terror attacks’: Beirut The Cradle
Gallant says ‘Israel’s course of action will continue’ after Nasrallah’s Ynet speech
Lebanese people speak of fear after pager and walkie-talkie explosion Al Jazeera
The making of Israel’s ‘modern day Trojan horse’ Middle East Monitor
Company Behind Walkie-Talkie Devices Turned into Bombs and Supplies to US Military Lee Fang
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Videos circulating on social media show Israeli soldiers throwing the bodies of three Palestinians, who died in the northern West Bank town of Qabatiya, from the roof on Thursday morning.
The video shows three Israeli soldiers standing on the roof of a building, throwing… pic.twitter.com/j2b8fMyDKt— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) September 19, 2024
White House admits ‘imminent’ Gaza ‘ceasefire’ deal may not happen: Report The Cradle
The New Cold War
EU to raise €35bn loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, says von der Leyen
Power outages in Ukraine to last 4 to 18 hours a day in winter – UN Ukrainska Pravda Report
EU official goes to Kyiv with promise of new energy funds to get Ukraine during winter AP. “The EU is trying to spread energy production through the use of solar panels and other new technologies in Ukraine to make it more difficult for a Russian attack to have a direct impact on the energy grid. It would also help Ukraine become a green economy, [Ursula] he said.”
Revealed: Russia awaited Kursk invasion months in advance, seized documents show The Guardian
September promotion newsletter Events in Ukraine. “270,000 weapons lost or stolen. 200 cases of military destruction. 400,000 immigrants by 2024. $37,000 to avoid the draft. Death and violence. Promotion of minivans and electronic warfare. “
Exclusive: Bullets from India enter Ukraine, raising Russian anger
The Russians are holding dams around Belgorod in preparation for a false flag operation in Ukrainska Pravda. Translation: Ukraine will try to blow up the dams.
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NATO-Russia Dynamics: Prospects for the Re-establishment of Russian Military Power Atlantic Council
MEPs vote to support Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, delivery of Taurus missiles Kyiv Independent
Russia Warns Its Missiles Could Reach US Ally in Three Minutes Newsweek
UK wants US direct involvement in UKRAINE CONFLICT Duran
Estonia shows readiness to attack Russia before it secures NATO UAWire
The Caucasus
Armenia dismantles alleged Russian-backed coup attempt by Eurasianet
Spook Land
Are you a Russian agent? Take John Varoli’s Test, The False Pandemic Vaccine
The Biden Administration
How Biden’s NLRB Raised the Bottom-Up Union (and Why This Matters) in Labor Politics
2024
The Political Economy of Trad Dad Populism Law and Political Economy Project
THE CITIZENS GATHERED TOGETHER AND SAID THEY WILL VOTE FOR SPACE Futurism
Kamala
Meryl Streep, Chris Rock, Ben Stiller Join Oprah Winfrey at Live Event Uniting Zooms Teams Kamala Harris The Hollywood Reporter
“We need some lawyers to handle this Harris rally.”
“OK, the Democratic Party is crawling with lawyers, pick anyone.”
“Good, I got Uber’s lawyer and the guy who stood up for Nestlé’s right to enslave children.”
“Now wait, that looks like a bad idea-” pic.twitter.com/5N2SfGkcoP– David Dayen (@ddayen) September 19, 2024
Lina Khan Doesn’t Need Reassurance And America Hopes
Democrats en Déshabille
Cuomo personally changed the report that the number of COVID-19 deaths was low-down-home, the emails show – contradicting his claim to Congress New York Post.
The GOP Clown Car
‘I’m a black NAZI!’: NC GOP gubernatorial nominee makes series of disturbing comments on sex forum CNN
Imperial Collapse Watch
BRICS Develops Multipolar Economic Architecture Glenn Diesen, Glenn’s Substack. Check out NC here, here, and here for ongoing challenges.
PATRICK LAWRENCE: Defends Humanity Consortium News
States’ Endless Pursuit of Gambling Revenue Is Bad for Everyone’s Boondoggle
Police State Watch
LA Sheriff shuts down gang deputy 3 years after law requires policy. The Watchdog reviewer calls it a ‘bare minimum’ LAist
Academe qualifications
Lawsuits have been filed against UC Irvine students and professors who participated in LAist protests
Our Famously Free Press
Interview on Unherd: On State Department Censorship and Blacklisting Matt Taibbi, Racket News
Declassify RT records so the public can scrutinize management’s claims Freedom of the Press Foundation
‘Genocide Can And Shouldn’t Be Just A Common Story’ FAIR
Health care?
The US’s For-Profit Health Care System—Once Again—Lies Well Among Its Common-Dream Peers
‘Too big to fail?’: A cautionary tale for health systems Becker Hospital Review
‘Failure Wisely’ Can Improve MedPage’s Safer Healthcare System Today
Cigna sues FTC over ‘defamation’ of PBM’s Becker’s Hospital Review report
Patients drop out of treatment after ‘advance payment revisions’ inflate Clear Health Costs
A digital clock
Human Language Analysis Project Shuts Down Because ‘Generative AI Contaminated Data’ 404 Media
FTC Staff Report Finds Major Social Media and Video Broadcasting Companies Engaged in Excessive Surveillance of Users Through Lax Privacy Controls and Inadequate Protection of Children and Youth Federal Trade Commission (press release)
Not being trusted
Amazon’s New ‘Shark Tank’-Style Show Gives Winners Top Pay in Its Store The Wall Street Journal
Dairy farmer profits sink as industry continues to consolidate Investigate Midwest
Class War
Up to a Quarter of Rent Increases Are Due to Big Price Adjustments by Matt Stoller
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