The origin of zebra stripes and the techniques humans stole Nature, Nurture and Nietzsche Newsletter
Japanese Olympic athletes wear suits designed to block infrared rays, but the reason is disturbing ZME Science
A mysterious monolith has appeared in rural Colorado, and you really want to know where it came from? Colorado Sun
Preserved Siberian wolves from 44,000 years ago may harbor ancient viruses Science Alert
Climate and Environment
Antarctic anomaly: 2023’s record-breaking cold contrasts with global warming Cytech Daily
Unbelievable. Hurricane Beryl defied all common sense and became the first ever Category 4 hurricane on record in the Atlantic Basin in the month of June. I cannot stress enough how absurd this storm is. pic.twitter.com/qTuU4H5jlJ
— Nahel Berghertze (@WxNB_) June 30, 2024
Hydrogen-fueled flight pioneer Universal Hydrogen files for bankruptcy Seattle Times
water
When you can no longer hear the beautiful sound of flowing water Ekathimelini
Tanker economy exposed: DTE exposes how water suppliers openly exploit the poor across Delhi sensible
Pandemic
Vaccination and Tolerance of Fascism Don’t panic!
Can anyone think of any outbreaks or disruptive events that may have started early in 2020 and are still ongoing that could have caused this? I’m stumped. 🤔
(Image credit: translator ) pic.twitter.com/AvQm8f9bVa
— Dr. David Berger, absURdiSTe cROnickLer (@YouAreLobbyLud) June 30, 2024
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WHO Multi-country Mpox outbreak: External situation report #34 Avian flu dairy
Africa
Sudan’s RSF claims control of major southeastern city Al Jazeera
Kenya’s President Ruto imposes strict austerity measures, High Court upholds military deployment WSWS
The hidden dangers of Zimbabwe’s informal savings clubs Al Jazeera
Korean Peninsula
North Korea, South Korea, US and Japan military drills show ‘Asian NATO’ developing, say analysts Parents
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles: South Korean military Yonhap News
China?
China declares precious rare earth metals state property POLITICO
China to buy new African mines to lead global green energy revolution South China Morning Post
China’s dominance in critical minerals poses unacceptable risks Lowy Institute. Since March.
Shiraksta
Israel attacks Gaza’s north and south zones, fighting intensifies New Arab
Exclusive: US has sent thousands of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel since October 7 Reuters
Ultra-Orthodox protests against Israeli army enlistment turn violent in Jerusalem AP
Israeli media worried about growing number of soldiers seeking discharge Al Mayadeen
From civilian ‘bubbles’ to Arab coalition, Israel says it’s considering post-war plans for Gaza The Times of Israel. Commentary:
They are talking about dividing Gaza into small concentration camps.
This WSJ article discusses concentration camps. pic.twitter.com/1CPtUzSaV1
— Sana Saeed (@SanaSaeed) June 29, 2024
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Smotrich slams Ben Gvir: ‘Israeli police totally failed’ Al Mayadeen
Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners by ‘shot in the head’ Cradle
‘More terrifying than Abu Ghraib’: Lawyer describes visit to Israeli prison +972 Magazine
Exclusive footage obtained by Al Jazeera shows Israeli forces using Palestinian prisoners as human shields in the Gaza Strip.
They were forced to enter a tunnel while tied with ropes and searched the building with their hands behind their backs and cameras attached to them. pic.twitter.com/f0ZnNCpsHS
— Hamda Salhut (@hamdahsalhut) June 30, 2024
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Iran warns of ‘war of annihilation’ if Israel attacks Lebanon Al Jazeera
Lebanese PM Mikati says country is at war over Israel-Hezbollah clashes New Arab
Iraqi resistance forces target Eilat, vow to support Lebanon in war Al Mayadeen
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Why Egypt’s “New Republic” is on the brink of collapse Middle East Eye
EU signs €1 billion loan agreement for Egypt at investment forum Deutsche Welle
European Separation
Several U.S. military bases in Europe have been put on heightened alert, U.S. officials said. ABC News
Has Marine Le Pen conquered the centrists? Don’t join the crowd
Macron’s party has signalled that it will not withdraw third-party candidates if the non-fascist RN candidate comes from the largest LFI group within the New Popular Front – if they stick to this position, the fascists will come to power. #France Within a week. https://t.co/dpcIA9wNqD
— Martin Pigeon – @Martin_Pigeon@mamot.fr (@marpinoir) June 30, 2024
Some historical significance:
The real patriots were, of course, the French Maquis and the Italian partisans who fought to regain the independence of their countries. How could the successors of Pétain and Mussolini gradually claim patriotism? When you think about it, it’s a surreal story.
— Paolo Gerbaudo (@paologerbaudo) July 1, 2024
Macron:
This passionate, calm and unwavering image of the president is often used as a provocation for possible elections to attack the country with the parliament of the RN (or parliamentary instability), which would be a disaster.
That’s a provocative statement.
— Laurent Bazin (@laurentbazin) June 30, 2024
A new cold war
Russia claims two more villages in eastern Ukraine AFP
“The United States does not consider Ukraine to be a member of NATO today,” President Zelenskyy said. Kyiv Independent
Putin will demand more, so the West must destroy his theory of victory – ISW Ukrainska Pravda
Report: Russia has dropped serious accusations that Ukraine and “foreigners abroad” are supplying it with chemical and radiological weapons capable of making dirty nuclear bombs to be used in false flag operations.pic.twitter.com/bEMkx6QVIh
— Douglas Macgregor (@DougAMacgregor) July 1, 2024
Security forces report detaining provocateurs planning to disrupt and occupy Ukrainian parliament Ukrainska Pravda
Old Brittany
EU in no rush to restart Brexit talks with Labour, say Brussels sources Parents
Brexit buyer’s remorse 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/brKAd2fCG7
— Science is Strategic (@scienceisstrat1) June 29, 2024
Trump
Supreme Court imposes term limits on Trump, leaving immunity decision for Trump unclear The Hill
2024
Senior aides shielded Biden from staff, but couldn’t hide the discussions Axios
Nervous donors wait for polls before voting for Biden Axios
72% of voters say Biden is not mentally fit to serve as president: poll Anadolu Agency
artificial intelligence
Landlords are using AI to demand rent or refuse to repair appliances Futurism
Boeing
US to file criminal charges against Boeing over 737 MAX crashes Reuters
Boeing will get ‘sweet’ plea deal, says lawyer for 737 Max crash victims CNN
Spirit Aero to split up in $4.7 billion stock deal with Boeing Reuters
Astronauts are now trapped in space. Why? NASA chose Boeing The Globe and Mail
China’s rocket static-fire test leads to unintended launch and massive explosion Space News
Antitrust
Monopoly Roundup: What is Chevron Respect and How Important Is It? “BIG” by Matt Stoller
Police State Surveillance
New report finds nearly all deaths in ICE custody over five years were preventable prism
Class struggle
Fury, one of America’s oldest companies, cuts jobs in Midwest to move operations to Mexico: ‘It’s greed’ Daily Mail (CC)
Zeitgeist Watch
The Wire Season 5 “We’re All Alive” Matt Taibbi, Racquet News
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