10 micro-exercises as effective as a 20 minute walk The Telegraph
I tried to train my color vision. Here’s what happened to Sequencer Mag
Climate/Environment
Dual energy and climate degradation Environmentalist
Smoke, out: cities discuss fossil ad ban, echoes tobacco war Narwhal
Mt. Fuji receives first snowfall of the season, Kyodo latest news
An epidemic
California, Washington reports multiple cases of suspected H5 CIDRAP bird flu
Bird Flu Diseases Can Spread From Cat Owners To Their Pets Newsweek
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Long COVID and recovery from Long COVID: quality of life impairment and cognitive decline at a median time of 2 years after initial infection BMC Infectious Diseases
Africa
Carbon markets and the new chaos African World Review of the Political Economy of Africa
The US pivot to Africa is not working Erik Prince, Asia Times
India
With Their Strike, Samsung Workers Bring Forward the Question of Industrial Democracy
The Koreans
IS. Korea stages live-fire missile training after NK launches missiles Yonhap
US approves possible sale of warning plane to South Korea Channel News Asia
China?
China’s asset purchases are on the rise, threatening to squeeze bank profits Business Times
Meng Xiaosu on the mystery of China’s housing policy: too little socialism East Is Read
China must open up further to fight rising neutrality: Business Times prime minister
China’s provinces are pressuring workers to meet targets as the end of the year approaches South China Morning Post
Henan Foxconn workers reportedly fainted after being scheduled to work 20 days in a row with only one day off, according to the China Labor Bulletin.
The US election could shape China’s long-awaited stimulus package: analysts South China Morning Post
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Fear and Admiration in Communist China’s National Symbols: Journal of International Dialogue
Intelligent China Policy: An Interview with the Un-Diplomatic Paul Heer
US pro-Taiwan policy to continue regardless of election outcome: NSB Focus Taiwan
Harris or Trump, the Philippines sits well with America Asia Times
Old Blighty
UK budget: small sum for collapse, asbestos-ridden schools WSWS
Sinking Ship New Left Review
How Trump’s victory leaves Starmer alone on the world stage The Independent
Boris Johnson was ‘kicked out’ of the US election process for linking his book to Politico
O Canada
The Liberal poster boy goes full Zionist Counterfire
A list of 900 Nazi war criminals will not be released by Ottawa’s The Globe and Mail
The breakup of Europe
Germany: Avalanche of Layoffs, Tens of Thousands of Workers Falling into Poverty Pluralia
Syracistan
The loyalist government of Israel celebrates as Trump claims victory over Reuters
Netanyahu’s plan to take down Gallant: Maariv Al Mayadeen. Comment:
Even in this event, it seems that Gallant’s failure as defense minister is not the reason for his dismissal. Instead, Netanyahu’s main motivation appears to be Gallant’s role in recruiting members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community known as the Haredim, steps he and…
– Mouin Rabbani (@MouinRabbani) November 5, 2024
Who is Gideon Sa’ar, Israel’s new foreign minister? The New Arab. Comment:
Here are his replacements: pic.twitter.com/paon6XfSHv
— Hamza Yusuf (@Hamza_a96) November 5, 2024
Police investigating ‘criminal incidents’ since Gaza war linked to Prime Minister’s office Times of Israel
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Israeli settlers acquire hundreds of high-quality firearms to ‘prepare for war’ in West Bank The Cradle
Israel withdraws several brigades from southern Lebanon after destroying dozens of Cradle cities
IOF strikes Syria’s al-Qusayr with new violence Al Mayadeen
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The US ambassador warned of the ‘consequences’ of approving the Occupied Territories bill – 90 minutes later Micheál Martin said it would be reviewed instead of passing The Ditch.
S&P may downgrade Israel again this week at the Globes
The New Cold War
Trump Vows to ‘Stop the Wars,’ Says Nothing About Ukraine During Victory Speech Kyiv Post
The war in Ukraine beyond the Trump-Harris election. Comment:
Official Kremlin comments:
– A telephone conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is possible; the Russian president is open to contact and discussion;
– The Kremlin will draw conclusions about Trump’s presidency from his first statements in the context of Russia and…
– Russians with Attitude (@RWApodcast) November 6, 2024
Stalemate over, Russia advances, EU war economy Duran (Video). Mercouris and Christoforu discuss how Trump will be blamed for Ukraine.
Neocons Circling Trump Campaign Consortium News. Since October. 22, still.
How the War in Ukraine Could Go Nuclear – Foreign Affairs
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Ukraine reports first clash with North Korean troops Deutsche Welle
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The commander of Azov criticized Zelensky: We do not have access to Western weapons, we defend the country with blood Telegrafi. About Azov:
Azov set an example for all the far-right about how to preserve “standards” and sit at the same table with powerful decision-makers who promoted the political rhetoric of “protecting democracy” during the biggest war in Europe since 1945. To become a respected participant in “democratic dialogue”,… pic.twitter.com/nc2ZvyM7zS
— Marta Havryshko (@HavryshkoMarta) November 5, 2024
Movie Review: How the CIA Threatens and Scares Kids – “False Vaccine” –
The Caucasus
Russia warns against Armenia-Azerbaijan peace ‘deal’ promoted by West Bne Intellinews
2024
Trump wins the presidency for a second term, ending an unexpected comeback by The Hill
Big red shock: Taken from Axios on Trump’s election night
Republicans won control of the Senate. What does that mean USA Today
Dow futures rise more than 900 points as Trump closes with victory and GOP turns on Senate fortune
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The Billionaire-ification of the US Election Atmos
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The 2025 Project Is More Powerful Than You Think Lever. Comment:
Also lost in the debate is that Democrats have already implemented elements of Project 2025 including Project Willow and repealing NEPA through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 — and they’re not done with NEPA yet.
– Dubbs4ClimateJustice (@ArogersWright) November 3, 2024
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A few charts to explain the Harris loss Polygraph
Harris wins the Jewish vote, loses in America’s Arab capital, Ynet. Comment:
Essentials of karmic justice:
– Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) November 6, 2024
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WHY OUR FOREIGN POLICY IS UNDER POPULIST FIRE A Foreign Policy That’s Right in Focus
Russia has declared war on the US Democracy Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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What the US Air Force Doesn’t Want You to Know on Election Night Common Dreams
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Israel, Blackmail and President Husseini
Democrats en Déshabille
Frustrated Democrats see House as ‘only hope’ The Hill. Comment:
🇺🇸 Democrats have spent 4 years trying hard to get “moderate” Republicans to break away from Trump.
The result? 94% of Republicans voted for Trump – exactly the same as in 2020, while the Democratic vote declined.
(With @CNN) pic.twitter.com/3ZakCLOC1p
— Lefties Stats 🍉🏳️⚧️ (@LeftieStats) November 6, 2024
2:
Economic insecurity + complete absence of analysis of the current system + complete lack of a comprehensive countermeasure = distant victory. Everywhere, not just in the US.
— Julia Steinberger (@JKSteinberger) November 6, 2024
3:
Kamala lost almost every university town in Michigan… I wonder if all your student voters were tear gassed to cause an election 🤔
— General Strike 🍀(Terrence Daniels) (@Terrence_STR) November 6, 2024
2024 US election: After not endorsing Harris, Rashida Tlaib claims victory in Michigan Middle East Eye
Abortion
Six states expand abortion protections as Florida vote fails BBC
Academe qualifications
Universities in the Dark Ages: Beyond the Scourge of Neoliberal Fascism Counterpunch
The AI
The Pentagon confirms the deletion of contract records related to Project Maven All-Source Intelligence
The Vatican’s Anime Mascot Is Now A Sexual Sentient AI 404 Media
Not being trusted
Yes, There Are Unfaithful Voters in a Big Swing District by Matt Stoller
Class War
Slavery, labor, and the accounting origins of the Tech Bubble
Whose Children Are They? Archedelia. Good read.
How should a person mourn the death of a person who served an oppressive regime? The phone
Henry Kissinger Requests Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. He Will Not Find Another One. Politics. (Kevin W): “What about the Memorial Toilet Block?”
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