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Scientists astonished after world-first study finds giant sharks hunting each other Independent

How an economist optimizes his morning routine FT

climate

Summer 2024 will be the world’s hottest on record, EU climate watchdog says Reuters

5 charts: Climate change is driving up food prices around the world Carbon Briefs

‘Stunning’: Bat declines linked to human infant deaths Science. Deck states: “In areas where bat populations have plummeted, farmers have sprayed more pesticides and infant mortality rates have soared.”

water

AI’s thirst for water is alarming, but it may solve itself register

Syndemics

Tess Finch Rees: If parents don’t fight to keep their kids safe from coronavirus in schools, no one will Irish Independent:

When mask-wearing was suspended during the “mild omicron” phase of the pandemic, Carla was the only one at school to continue wearing one, to protect her immunocompromised mother undergoing chemotherapy. It was bearable until a child psychotherapist said on national television that some girls would continue to wear masks anyway, “to hide their acne.”

His words were used to bully her. Carla left the school, but she struggled with the lack of support from teachers. Her parents pleaded with the school to use the HEPA filters they had purchased, but the school refused.

Carla ended up returning to school without a mask, contracting COVID-19 and infecting her mother, who then passed away. Carla blamed herself and began to self-harm. She hasn’t been to school since.

Studies have shown that more than 70% of SARS-CoV-2 infections within households start in children.

Who is afraid for public health? Closed Form

Russian disinformation campaign works to undermine confidence in Covid-19 vaccines being used in the US CNN

China?

Can globalization overcome the US-China conflict? FT

Replacing Russia’s T-90 on global markets: China’s hi-tech VT-4 tank performs well in tests in Algeria Military Watches

Created by the revolution Perry Anderson, London Review of Books. Zhou Enlai.

America is losing Southeast Asia Foreign Affairs

Analysis: Malaysia draws closer to Russia, invites Putin to ASEAN summit but ‘bold’ move could cause controversy Channel News Asia

India

Brutal rape and murder of doctor in India reignites concerns about sexual violence against women Channel News Asia

What the killing of a Hindu teenage girl by cow vigilantes in India says about Modi 3.0 Al Jazeera

Africa

Providing game meat to hunger-stricken areas of South Africa Al Mayadeen

Shiraksta

Netanyahu’s map shows Israel “from the river to the sea.” That’s no coincidence Haaretz. Here it is:

Dramatic escalation of tensions leads Israel to declare West Bank a “combat zone” Israel Hayom

ICC prosecutor claims he received ‘threats’ from world leaders over Israeli arrest warrant Cradle

US remains silent despite attacks on Americans in occupied West Bank Prem Thakkar, Zeteo

European Separation

New PM Barnier vows to address French people’s ‘anger and frustration’ France 24

What good is democracy if those in power ignore it? Funding the future

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The CEO of Deutsche Bank urged Germans to work harder to pull the country out of economic stagnation. luck

Dear Old England

Labour government receives more than $500,000 in donations from private health lobbyists Canary

Labour’s shadow establishment has installed Starmer’s key allies in seats of power across Westminster, including the once-neutral civil servant. Daily Mail

Key aspects of Palantir’s federated data platform lack legal basis, lawyers tell NHS England register

Tony Blair’s leadership theory — things are only getting better FT

Something monstrous New Left Review

A new cold war

Ukraine needs a new storyline Foreign Policy

When will the war in Ukraine end? Responsible national governance

Glenn Deesen – Rising Ukrainian Casualties Brave New Europe

As the war drags on, inequalities in Ukrainian society grow Radio Free Europe

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The Russians are stepping up their offensive towards Vredal and aren’t slowing down anytime soon. Institute for War Studies

Take a look inside the Ukrainian drone training facility known as the “Kill House” CNN. Commentary:

CNN has produced a new propaganda piece about the neo-Nazi Azov Movement’s 3rd Shock Brigade, but without any mention of the true nature of this “elite” unit. This time, CNN interviewed Deputy Commander Rodion Kudryashov, a founding member of the Azov Battalion. https://t.co/sgOFRIJfpu pic.twitter.com/qcQd5HCt9R

— Moss Robeson 🇵🇸 (@mossrobeson__) September 5, 2024

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Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich – The EU must change its policy towards Ukraine or risk fragmenting itself Brave New Europe

Why did the West ignore Mongolia’s refusal to arrest Putin and what are the consequences? Brave New Europe

South of the Border

Chinese immigrants are flocking to Mexico in search of jobs, futures and, for some, freedom. AP

Biden Administration

Federal government to investigate American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United Airlines frequent flyer programs CBS

2024

The final stages of the election in a content moderation vacuum Columbia Journalism Review

Republicans prepare to take on states if Trump loses election PBS

Putin says Russia ‘supports’ Harris after Biden withdraws TASS

Democratic Party Dropped out

Mayor Eric Adams faces crisis as US investigation turns to insiders The New York Times

Famous free press

Internet Archive loses copyright lawsuit Wired

FT CEO John Ridding talks about the three moments that changed everything and his outlook for the future Press Gazette

Digital Watch

Ilya Sutskever’s AI startup raises over $1 billion Axios

Threads trades trust for growth Word I/O

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Regular cell phone use linked to risk of heart disease Research findings

Will banning cell phones help students do better in school? Scientific American

Guns

Gunman opens fire inside Apalachee High School, students drag shot teacher back to classroom WSB

Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested and charged, authorities say CNN

Vance calls for increased school security after shootings: ‘I hate that this is real’ The Hill

Zeitgeist Watch

Solo parties: Restaurants cater to an increase in solo diners AP

Everyone in the restaurant is jealous of the toddler in his pajamas watching the iPad onion

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How dating apps are contributing to the population crisis Kyla Scanlon, Kyla’s Newsletter

Empire Collapse Watch