Swiss chocolate: scientists cut waste and sugar BBC (Robin K)
FDA Expands Investigation into Ecstasy-Based Drug ResearchArs Technica
Neural networks of religious fundamentalism obtained from brain-damaged patients PNAS (Steve K). Sigh. I’m not a fan of fundamentalists, given their views on the role of women. But studies like this take the premise that religious fundamentalism is a pathology. They ignore that it is generally pro-survival at the larger group/society level. Religious belief and the belief that a higher power supports your actions generally creates internal cohesion and greater tenacity in fights (though of course those who withdraw to some degree or entirely to pursue their faith, like monks, nuns, and the Haredi in Israel, are important exceptions).
France to test ban on mobile phones in schools for under-15s Guardian
#COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus Disease)
Experts say Long Corona is a ‘public health crisis for children’ Salon (Ma)
Climate and Environment
Global temperatures could rise by 25 degrees: Surprising new study reveals CO2 impact is greater than previously thought SciTechDaily (Chuck L)
China announces 3 billion yen subsidy to encourage growth of hydrogen vehicles Hydrogen Fuel News. Robin K: “A friend just came back from China and he says he sees hydrogen fuel cars everywhere.”
The powerful potential of small conservation plots Nomea (Michael T.)
Climate change contributes to harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie Scene from Cleveland. Carla R: “I missed this about 10 days ago, but it’s still informative. But you can’t mention the 2014 algae bloom without mentioning the Lake Erie Bill of Rights (LEBOR)!”
China?
China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles Associated Press (Kevin W.)
China’s restrictions on rare earth elements have caused prices of the key elements used in processors, solar cells and other products to double over the past year. Tom’s Hardware (Michael T)
Leak – CIA Backed Indonesia’s Color Revolution Mint Press (Allen K). Surprising in some ways, not surprising in others.
‘We’ve lost everything’: Bangladesh floods leave 1.24 million families isolated Al Jazia
European Separation
In France, the neoliberal Transition Party is in a state of panic Richard Murphy:
Trump’s contempt for democracy is a legitimate condemnation, but can we be sure that this contempt isn’t also happening closer to home, where Americans are clearly being deliberately denied the opportunity to be represented by the people they want to govern?
Germany will stop illegal immigration without suspending refugee rights: Chancellor Olaf Scholz Anadolu Agency
Economy Minister Harbeck – climate defender or lobbyist? Machine translated by Nachdenkseiten (Micael T)
Campact is the largest donor to the Green and Left parties. Nahadenkhite (Micael T)
The people cannot stand foolish money. Aftonbladet (Michael T.)
Old Brittany
Israeli lobby groups fund 15 new Knesset members ahead of elections Declassified (Kevin W.)
British Prime Minister warns of ‘deep corruption’ at the heart of the country RT (Robin K)
Gaza
Israeli hospital records over 5,000 wounded in fighting with Hezbollah Cradle
Israel announces it will evacuate Palestinians from the northern West Bank in a move similar to that taken in GazAnadolu Agency
Using war as a cover, extremists seize Palestinian land and set up permanent
BBC (Robin K)Since the start of the war, Israel has been trying to lure Gazans to gather information about the resistance. In many cases, they have been ambushed and killed by Israeli troops after being informed of humanitarian aid. Here is one example: pic.twitter.com/Pr5jF8dzSu
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) August 28, 2024
After state television interviewed a family in which one partner was Jewish and the other was not, Israel’s communications minister Translator They said the station’s signage would be replaced with “Zionist” signs and that mixed-race voices would not be featured. https://t.co/v9sG70KjkQ
— David Sheen (@davidsheen) August 27, 2024
Biden warns closing Gaza pier would hurt other aid routes, watchdog says Associated Press
Oil leaks from Greek tanker after Houthi missile attack Oil prices
A new cold war
Kursk, Belgorod, Bryansk — Is Putin gearing up for Istanbul II? John Helmer. Must-read article of the day. Putin is way behind on the consequences of the course of the war. Simply taking the four states that Russia considers Russian would make Russia less secure if it left any meaningful remnants in Ukraine (and here we would say big remnants). But since Putin withdrew the proposed deal from the table at the behest of Foreign Minister Lavrov after the Kursk attack, Putin may be in the middle of an unreasonably long process of recalibration that he undertook when he decided to implement partial mobilization after the Western disruption of the Istanbul talks. It also confirms our hypothesis that Russia may win the war and lose the peace.
Ukraine’s final act New Statesman. Ignacio:
I believe this article can be considered a true expression of the opinion of “moderate liberal” globalists who confuse means and ends and see themselves as the voice of reason while peddling a ton of propaganda. However, his article, mixing his “narrative” with some real, sharp analysis, is far less toxic than the typical RAND and Torygraph BS, but it is still misguided and dangerous. Moreover, Munchau is frequently quoted in NC on financial issues for better reasons, which shows that once rational people are slowly turning into propagandists.
Kiev creates target list for long-range strikes on Russia to persuade Washington Kyiv Post
Lavrov denounces Kiev’s demands for Russia to be allowed to use Storm Shadow as blackmail TASS
Ukraine develops its own cruise missile Alabama Moon
Ukraine will present ‘victory plan’ to US next month, says President Zelensky BBC (Robin K)
US is changing logistics of biological weapons research in Ukraine Anti-Spiegel (Michael T.)
President: Mr. President, why Kursk? Scheerpost. Chuck L: “Mock Presidential Briefing by Former CIA Presidential Briefinger Ray McGovern.”
Empire Collapse Watch
All US military bases are your enemies Orinoco Tribune (Robin K)
John Kiriakou: The Descent into Authoritarianism Cher Post (Michael T.)
Colonel Larry Wilkerson: Is America Doomed to Disaster? Dialogue Works, YouTube. In my opinion, it’s always worth hearing what Wilkerson has to say. He provides early confirmation of our assessment of last weekend’s Israeli-Hezbollah attacks on each other.
Kamala
Journalist who questioned Kamala faces hate crime charges Babylon Bee (Li)
Harris Promises ‘Leadiest’ Military on Earth Ken Clipperstein
Trump
Following the Supreme Court ruling, charges are filed against Trump in election interference case ABC (Kevin W)
Why do so many workers love Trump? Jacobin (Robin K)
2024
Lawsuits fly over election rules and who can vote. Wall Street Journal. Top stories.
Trump said he accepted the rules for the Sept. 10 debate, including muting his microphone. CNN, please help me. It was Kamala who objected to her microphone being muted.
The press is no longer free
I hope you understand everything I said Newsmax Here we explain the military, intelligence and political reasons why NATO seized Telegram and ultimately achieved it by using this new political prosecution against Pavel. pic.twitter.com/eBznYnSqBq
— Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) August 27, 2024
Why Telegram CEO Pavel Durov miscalculated on moderation Financial Times
How Telegram founder Pavel Durov became a martyr in the culture war 404Media (Michael T)
Durov’s arrest is ‘a symbol of dictatorship’ – Tucker Carlson tells RFK Jr. RT
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been arrested, and the woman in the photo appears to have created a complete OSINT disaster.
She posted real-time updates about the hotels she stayed in, the cities she visited, and even the helicopter number she used. pic.twitter.com/xsIhJeWln1
— Tamer Sahin (@tamersahin) August 26, 2024
State media authority takes action against Multipolar following RKI Protocol revelations Multipolarity. Michael T: “European values are being put into practice right now!”
Big Tech: Malaysia won’t let us set our own rules, it’s unfair and we’re not happy register
Awakened Watch
Lowe’s changes parts of DEI policy after legal attack on diversity program and pressure from activists Associated Press (Kevin W.)
Antitrust
Matt Stoller explains exclusivity Ed Zitron
artificial intelligence
California’s AI bill has sparked debate in Silicon Valley, with some tech giants calling it a threat to innovation Yahoo (Building B)
Guillotine Watch
Hundreds of private jets land at makeshift airport for billionaire-friendly Burning Man Business Insider (Kevin W)
Class struggle
Credit card debt soars in New York as working families struggle after pandemic City
There’s a place for everyone Experimental History (Michael T)
Today’s Antidote: Steven T:
I came across a banana slug along US 101 just north of my house. I was surprised to see that it was the same yellow color I often see in Santa Cruz. Most of the ones I’ve seen in Oregon are a more greenish color. They’re cool looking, that’s for sure.
And bonus (Chuck L):
Woman reunites baby bat that fell on the street with its mother
pic.twitter.com/cbCWe9Kr4T— Science Girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) August 27, 2024
Second Bonus (Chuck L):
One of the biggest news stories today is that an ostrich has escaped in Sioux Falls. pic.twitter.com/kiZbYjGS2u
— Tyler Roney (@TylerJRoney) August 27, 2024
See yesterday’s link and the Antidote du Jour here.
