How the Zebra Got Its Stripes – and How People Steal the Trick The Nature-Nurture-Nietzsche Newsletter
Japan’s Olympic athletes will wear clothing designed to block infrared — and why bothers ZME Science
A mysterious monolith appeared in rural Colorado. Do we really want to know where it came from? The Colorado Sun
Siberian Wolf Preserved for 44,000 Years Could Hold Ancient Germs Science Warning
Climate/Environment
Drought-ravaged farmers are destroying crops around the world: ‘They will face total crop failure’ The Cool Down
Antarctic Anomaly: Record-Breaking Cold Contrasts by 2023 Global Warming SciTech Daily
This is not true. Hurricane Beryl continues to defy all logic, now the first June Category 4 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin. I can’t stress enough how ridiculous that storm is. pic.twitter.com/qTuU4H5jlJ
— Nahel Belgherze (@WxNB_) June 30, 2024
Universal Hydrogen, the inventor of the hydrogen-powered plane, passes the Seattle Times
Water
When the sweet sound of running water is no longer in the cabin
Tanker economy exposed: DTE reveals how water suppliers are blatantly exploiting the poor across Delhi Down to Earth
The epidemic
Vaxxing And Resting From Fascism ¡Don’t Panic!
Can anyone think of some type of major illness or disabling event that began in early 2020, and is still ongoing, that could have caused this? I’m stuck. 🤔
(Image from @_CatintheHat ) pic.twitter.com/AvQm8f9bVa
— Dr. David Berger, aBsuRdiSTe cROnickLeR (@YouAreLobbyLud) June 30, 2024
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Mpox outbreaks in many WHO countries : Field Report #34 Avian Flu Dairy
Africa
Sudan’s RSF says it captures a key town in the southeast Al Jazeera
Kenyan President Ruto imposes tough rule as Supreme Court upholds WSWS deployment
The hidden dangers of Zimbabwe’s informal savings groups Al Jazeera
The Koreans
North Korea says tests by South Korea, US and Japan show countries have developed ‘Asian Nato’ The Guardian
IN. Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles: S. Korean Army. Everywhere
China?
The world’s rarest precious metals belong to the country, says China Politico
China will buy another mine in Africa as it will lead the green energy revolution South China Morning Post
China’s dominance over key minerals puts the Lowy Institute at unacceptable risk. Since March.
Syracistan
Israel attacks areas north and south of Gaza, fighting breaks out in New Arab
Exclusive: US has sent thousands of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel since October 7 Reuters
Ultra-Orthodox protest against Israeli conscription order turns violent in Jerusalem AP
Israeli media reported an alarming increase in the number of soldiers demanding the release of Al Mayadeen
From human ‘bubbles’ to Arab coalitions, Israel says it is weighing Gaza’s post-war plans The Times of Israel. Comment:
They talk about dividing Gaza into smaller camps.
This WSJ article discusses concentration camps. pic.twitter.com/1CPtUzSaV1
– Sana Saeed (@SanaSaeed) June 29, 2024
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Smotrich criticizes Ben-Gvir: Israeli police ‘totally failed’ Al Mayadeen
Ben Gvir calls for Palestinian prisoners to be killed by ‘shots to the head’ The Cradle
‘Scarier than Abu Ghraib’: Lawyer recounts visit to Israeli detention center +972 Magazine
Exclusive footage obtained by Al Jazeera shows Israeli soldiers using Palestinian prisoners as human shields in the Gaza Strip.
They were forced to enter the tunnel tied to ropes, search buildings with their hands behind and cameras attached to them. pic.twitter.com/f0ZnNCpsHS
— Hamdah Salhut (@hamdahsalhut) June 30, 2024
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Iran warns Israel of ‘ending war’ if it attacks Lebanon Al Jazeera
Lebanon PM Mikati says country at war between Israel-Hezbollah conflict The New Arab
The Iraqi Resistance targets Eilat, vows to support Lebanon in the Al Mayadeen war
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Why the ‘New Republic’ of Egypt is at risk of being installed by the Middle East Eye
The EU signed an e1bn financing deal for Egypt at the Deutsche Welle investment forum
The breakup of Europe
Several US military bases in Europe are on alert, US officials told ABC News
Has Marine Le Pen defeated the centrists? It doesn’t make sense
Macron’s party has hinted that it will not withdraw its candidates for the 3d post when another candidate other than the fascist RN comes from the LFI (left) group, the largest within the New Popular Front. If they stick to this position, the fascists will become stronger #France per week.
– Martin Pigeon – @[email protected] (@marpinoir) June 30, 2024
In some historical context:
The real patriots were the French maquis and the Italian partisans who fought to restore their countries’ freedom. How is it that the heirs of Pétain and Mussolini can continue to lay claim to patriotism? It’s surreal when you think about it.
— Paolo Gerbaudo (@paologerbaudo) July 1, 2024
Macron:
Cette image du President smileint, tellement cool, tellement rock, alorers qu’il a provocée des élections qui risquent de pousser le pays dans les bras du RN (ou l’instabilité parlementaire) into a disaster.
Almost a provocation.
— Laurent Bazin (@laurentbazin) June 30, 2024
The New Cold War
Russia Wants Two More Homes in East Ukraine AFP
‘The US does not recognize Ukraine in NATO today,’ said Zelensky Kyiv Independent
West must dismantle Putin’s doctrine of victory, as he will demand more – ISW Ukrainska Pravda
REPORT: Russia denies major crimes, says Ukraine and “outsiders,” supplied chemical and radiation weapons capable of making a dirty nuclear bomb for false flag operations.pic.twitter.com/bEMkx6QVIh
— Douglas Macgregor (@DougAMacgregor) July 1, 2024
Security Service reports arrest of rioters and seizure of Ukrainian parliament Ukrainska Pravda
Old Blighty
The EU is in no rush to reopen Brexit talks with Labour, Brussels sources told the Guardian
Brexit buyer’s remorse 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/brKAd2fCG7
– Science Is Strategic (@scienceistrat1) June 29, 2024
Trump
Trump’s immunity decision in the balance as the Supreme Court bans the name The Hill
2024
Top aides shielded Biden from staff, but couldn’t hide the debate from Axios
Panicked donors are waiting to vote before making a call to Biden Axios
72% of voters say Biden is mentally unfit to serve as president: Poll Anadolu Agency
The AI
Landlords NOW USING AI TO HARASS YOU FOR RENTALS AND REFUSE TO FIX YOUR PROPERTIES Futurism
Boeing
US to criminally charge Boeing over 737 MAX crash Reuters
Boeing to get ‘sweetheart’ deal, lawyer representing victims of 737 Max crash says CNN
Spirit Aero to be spun off as Boeing agrees to $4.7 billion stock deal
The astronauts are stuck in space now. Why? NASA chose the Boeing Globe and Mail
China’s static-fire rocket test results in unintended launch and massive explosion Space News
Not being trusted
Monopoly Round-Up: What Is Chevron Deference and How Important Is It? GREAT by Matt Stoller
Police State Watch
Nearly All Deaths in ICE Custody Over 5 Years Were Preventable, New Report Finds Prism
Class War
Fury as one of America’s oldest companies cuts jobs in Midwest as it moves to Mexico: ‘It’s greed’ The Daily Mail (CC)
Zeitgeist Watch
We’re All Alive Season 5 of “The Wire” Matt Taibbi, Racket News
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