Ancient Hawk-Sized Birds With Raptor-Like Feet Discovered Montana SciTech Daily
The Forgotten War That Made America American Conservative
Pollen wars erupt: Plants fight for pollen space from pollinators Phys.org
Weather/Environment
A tax on frequent flyers in Europe could raise €64bn a year – The Guardian study
A Carbon Tax Alone Will Not Solve Climate Change Dollars and Sentiments
Nuclear power can solve US electricity needs. But what is the cost? Floodlight
Water
There is still a water cut at Joburg Sowetan Live
Less than 40% of Europe’s surface water is healthy: Report Down to Earth
An epidemic
UPDATE: Stanford’s “Pandemic Policy” Conference Project on Accountability
Africa
Strengthening US-Angola relations: the importance of Biden’s visit Center for Security Studies
If justice means not punishing Africa
The Canada-India Row
Trudeau Explains Modi Meeting, Says ‘Five Eyes’ Intel Made ‘Incredibly Clear’ India Involved in Nijjar Killing Cell
Did India support Poilievre as CPC Leader after Brown criticized Modi? Substack by Dougald Lamont
The India-Canada-US triangle is worthy of an honest Indian Punchline political discussion
China?
China urges India to handle Taiwan issue carefully after opening of Mumbai office, Channel News Asia
China’s Precautionary Measures in EU Tariff Dispute China’s Diplomatic Precautions in EU Tariff Dispute Expert
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The market is not satisfied with Beijing’s 6 trillion yuan stimulus Asia Times
Concerns and Prospects for PBoC Market Cooperation – Eurasia Review Analysis
China raises funds for housing projects to support sector Reuters
Syracistan
US raids Houthi weapons depots in Yemen NBC News
The use of B-2 bombers against Yemen shows US panic: Yemeni source Al Mayadeen
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There have been no talks on a ceasefire in Gaza for weeks, Qatar’s Prime Minister told Doha News
Biden envoy tells Israel aid organizations to be too close to US to freeze arms Politico
Netanyahu’s Likud Group Issues Invitation to Event Titled ‘Preparing to Resolve Gaza’ Haaretz
IS BIDEN BIBI IN? Seymour Hersh
Topsy Turvy in the Middle East: The Case for Total Victory Gatestone Institute
No More Texts From My Sister, Gaza Doctor Killed by Common Israeli Dreams
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‘Israel can always count on German arms deliveries’: Scholz The Cradle.
“That’s what Germany stands for”:
💥 La sinistra europea è traversarata da fratture semper più insanabili. Qui la ministra degli Esteri tedesca, Annalena Baerbock, dei Verdi, un movimento verde semper più legato all’establishment conservatore e liberista, in crisi nei consensi, di fronte agli attacque israeliani… pic.twitter.com/TcRm6arR9P
— Paolo Mossetti (@paolomossetti) October 15, 2024
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Resistance Pact Shows Israel’s Death Warrant Global Delinqunts
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Did the CIA help assassinate a top Hezbollah official? Ynet news
Netanyahu: Russian ‘State of the Art’ Weapons Found in Lebanon Asharq Al-Awsat
Israel bombs south Lebanon municipality, kills mayor during Cradle rally
UNIFIL says an Israeli tank fired at a military observation post in Lebanon Al Jazeera
16 EU countries in UNIFIL urge ‘greater pressure on Israel’ ANSA
Hamas Network in Europe Exposed European Leadership Network. It is good to know that these pro-Israel outfits are looking at these “threats” to Europe.
Old Blighty
Russia is accused of planting a device on the plane that caused the UK warehouse fire The Guardian
UK troops have been deployed to defend Estonia against Russia under the new Treaty of Independence
More than half of parents in London use food pantries, survey finds: ‘Is this the world we live in?’ Big Problem
The breakup of Europe
Global Chip Stocks Clear $420 Billion After ASML Bloomberg Sell Warning
“ASML faces more restrictions in China as Dutch government gives in to US pressure” Bits & Chips. As of Aug. 29, is still germane.
Serbian protesters protest against Rio Tinto’s lithium mine project MINING.COM
Is Europe not the West? Landmarks: Journal of International Dialogue
The New Cold War
Grand Poobah’s Defeat Plan Presented by Simplicius the Thinker
Ukraine – The Real Story of High Disability Numbers Alabama Month
US to focus on training young Ukrainian pilots in its F-16 pilot training program – WSJ Ukrainska Pravda
Australia offers 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine ABC News
The US announces another military aid of $ 425 million for Ukraine SEMAFOR
Another main presenter of The Great Game: Dmitry Simes Gilbert Doctorow
Water Banks
Why ‘Enough Is Enough’ Won’t Win Banks’ Fight Against PYMNTS Fraud
Trump’s Assassination Attempts
A man held at gunpoint near a Trump rally is suing a federal judge, saying he was falsely labeled a threat by the Palm Springs Desert Sun.
Kamala
Harris’ Bizarre Hawkishness on Iran Eunomia
Harris wants to attract the winning Republicans in the Fox and Deutsche Welle interview
Democrats en Déshabille
It’s a nightmare for Democrats, even if Harris wins Vox
Not being trusted
What do pig, quartz and saline solution have in common? Art Cullen’s Notebook
Blue Cross Blue Shield to Pay Largest in US Antitrust Health Care History: $2.8 Billion HEALTH CARE IS NOT COVERED
The AI
AI-Powered Social Media Manipulation App Promises to ‘Shape Reality’ 404 Media
Driving automation on the farm: Self-driving tractors look to fill farm labor shortage Agriculture Dive
Boeing
When will Boeing’s Starliner astronauts fly again? NASA still doesn’t recognize Space.com
Imperial Collapse Watch
US Navy Showcases Game-Changing Reload Technology That Could Redefine Naval Warfare gCaptain
US Air Force Continues ‘Flip-Flop’ in Leading Hypersonic Missile Program Military Watch
Academe qualifications
FOIA Files: University of California Racket News
University of California: At War with Its Culture of Pride Matt Taibbi, Racket News
Bezzle
Trump-Touted Crypto Website Crashes As Token Sale Goes Live, With Just 1.7% Of Tokens Sold
Class War
The Call Is Out For Mass, Once-in-Four-Year Magazine Workday Strikes
Aggression, Capitalism, and International Law: Missed Opportunities or Structural Obstacles? Current Legal Issues
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