Kenya relocates 50 elephants to larger park Associated Press (Fergy)
Scientists discover ‘negative time’ in bizarre quantum experiment where photons leave the atom before entering it ZMEScience (Dr. Kevin)
When did the Roman Empire fall? antigone
#COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection)
Detection of new coronavirus infection from exhaled breath nature
Climate/Environment
World fails first review of COP renewable energy targets politiko
As Minnesota’s pheasant season approaches, trees threaten grasslands and the wildlife they support. Star Tribune (Robin K.)
China?
China to tax ultra-wealthy people for overseas investment profitsbloomberg
China’s deflationary pressures mount as investors seek more stimulus financial times
South Korea
canada and india row
India, Canada expel diplomats on murder charges BBC
What’s behind Canada’s new accusations against India? India Today (Kevin W)
Violence continues despite curfew in Martinique, France: “Last night was scary” Le Monde
south of the border
Venezuela: Maria Colina Machado accelerates collapse of far-right Justice First Party Orinoco Tribune. Robin K: “That’s such a shame!”
discord in europe
Europe’s time to defend its position in a brutal world is coming to an end. bloomberg
Poland to suspend asylum rights as ‘hybrid war’ escalates on border with Belarus politiko
From Politico’s Morning EU Newsletter:
VDL hosts deportation centers: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU should consider legislation for “points of return” in third countries to speed up the removal of illegal migrants. letter to uppercase Ahead of EU leaders’ immigration gabfest later this week.
Adjustment of deportation policy: In a letter released to the media on Monday night, von der Leyen said the EU was not effective in removing illegal immigrants. Only about one in five non-EU nationals who were ordered to leave the EU actually did so. Addressing this requires “a new legal framework to strengthen our capacity to act,” von der Leyen said, adding that the EU’s efforts to harmonize its failed deportation policy in 2018 He added that reconsidering it would be an immediate priority for the next immigration commissioner.
To the mainstream: Proposal for third country deportation center along Italy’s controversial lines New initiative to send migrants to Albaniacould mark another radical shift in the EU’s approach to migration. Just last week, As reported by PlaybookInterior Commissioner Ylva Johansson downplayed the possibility of establishing concentration camps, adding that no one had formally proposed this. Von der Leyen has now, in writing, pointed to Italy’s Albania efforts as an opportunity to “actually draw lessons from this experience.”
old blighty
The era of energy rationing approaches in the UK telegraph
Mr Reeves hints at raising employer national insurance as critics say breach of manifesto Guardian (Kevin W)
London councils at financial ‘breaking point’ BBC
UK farmers forced to cut food production to survive, NFU warns financial times
israel vs resistance
Israel will do what it has to do. It was always planned like this Alastair Crook (warning from many readers). Extensive quotes from Michael Hudson and Nima’s interview. Link to NC transcript.
This is an audit of the ongoing genocide in Gaza madras courier
Starmer and Lamy today sanctioned Iran 🇮🇷 for its missile attack on Israel 🇮🇱 in retaliation for the pager attack that killed more than 40 Lebanese 🇱🇧 and injured 3,500 others.
Last night, Israel 🇮🇱 burned a Palestinian 🇵🇸 alive in a tent.
Nothing has been said by Starmer or Lamy. pic.twitter.com/rmSis5Y8pl
— Howard Beckett (@BeckettUnite) October 14, 2024
Germany asks Israel to sign ‘genocide clause’ – Media RT (Kevin W)
US arms dealer sees ‘record profits’ in Israel’s year-long genocide in Gaza and war against Lebanon Orinoco Tribune (Robin K)
There is simply no red line at all. Craig Murray (Anthony L)
Smotrich: “We will continue to rectify and legalize (illegal outposts) and establish de facto (Israeli) sovereignty (in the West Bank).”
Following the Israeli government’s Security Cabinet vote in favor of establishing mobile shelters in illegal West Bank outposts (… pic.twitter.com/1m4EMDHfVt
— BM (@ireallyhateyou) October 14, 2024
Israel is turning northern Gaza into a murder cage Jeremy Scahill
🧵Started a third thread about the case of an Israeli soldier arrested for raping a Palestinian in the Sde Teyman concentration camp.
Today’s Haaretz Newspaper:
“Prosecutors have described in graphic detail the abuses allegedly committed by the soldiers and the resulting… https://t.co/Xhf82cIKam pic.twitter.com/81NoPdl04e
— BM (@ireallyhateyou) August 22, 2024
* * * All the news reports about the Binyamina attack fail to mention that it is a military base and that all 67 injured were IDF soldiers.
Making it appear that Hezbollah attacked civilians is clearly an attempt to continue to justify the US-Israeli war in Lebanon. https://t.co/BVwYvTf7qZ
— Sana Saeed (@SanaSaeed) October 13, 2024
Israel just won the war crimes of the century award. The IDF used chemical weapons against UN peacekeepers. https://t.co/R5FzMK6Qa6
— Yanis Varoufakis (@yanisvaroufakis) October 13, 2024
* * * Israel rushes supply of anti-missile shields Financial Times. lead story. Yesterday, independent media was all about the article “US to supply THAAD (ineffective because there aren’t enough missiles).” This lead story is a little broader. Up to 100 U.S. soldiers are required to operate the THAAD system. How long will it take to get to Israel? THAAD’s arrival and installation are the steps that will determine speed. Israel will not attack Iran until it is installed. Remember, it’s not just the limited protection it provides that is important, but the US military as a tripwire. If it has a radar, I think it will need to be transported by sea, but that will take time. What do our readers have to say? Will this (or could it be) so long that retribution extends beyond the election? On the flip side, Judge Napolitano reports near the beginning of a new interview with Jeffrey Sachs: Israel’s Channel 14 reported that the attack would take place before the US election.
Israel assures US it will not attack Iranian oil and nuclear facilities, officials say wall street journal
Iran condemns new US oil sanctions as ‘illegal and unjust’ Wion
Iran’s foreign minister says there is ‘no red line that must be crossed’ in conflict with Israel Poiltico
False report of missile shipment to Russia used to sanction Iran alabama moon
syrakistan
At least 11 people killed in tribal clashes in northwestern Pakistan guardian
A new war that’s not so cold war
Bild: Prime Minister Scholz does not agree with President Zelenskiy’s call for support for Ukraine and does not appear to have any intention of handing over heavy equipment to the country
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is touring Europe to propose a “victory plan” and seek urgent support for the fight… pic.twitter.com/iVdBINyCDt
— Nexta (@nexta_tv) October 13, 2024
It’s fat and stupid. Why is NATO good (for us)? Marat Kailin
Militarization of Scandinavia and the Great Northern War 2.0 Glenn Diesen (Michael T.)
All’s well that ends well between Russia and Iran Indian punch line. Bhadrakumar is very uneven. Just a week ago, he insisted that Israel would not attack Iran. I’m not sure I buy the thesis here that Mr. Pezeshkian is still meaningfully driving the bus on Middle East policy (by the way, if he’s not, that means he can’t be an interlocutor). Pezeshkian was one of the loudest voices calling for the United States to refrain from retaliating against Iran, citing the possibility of normalization. Since then, Mr. Pezeshkian has eaten a lot of crow and had to admit that the United States lied to him. Some pundits have suggested that Pezeshikian is fading to the point of exit. Military decisions are the authority of the supreme leader.
playing cards
Trump press conference: Insults against America, wild claims, and apocalyptic views Los Angeles Times (Fergy)
Kamala
What polls actually show about black men’s support for Kamala Harris New Yorker (fur)
CNN tells Harris not to talk about economy Dean Baker. Robin K: “Protect the Biden Economy!!!”
2024
Big jump in early voting turnout breaks records across Wyoming Cowboy State Daily. A significant increase in voting levels was already predicted by readers across the state.
2024 Kansas Voter Suppression Scandal: Government and Social Media Team Up to Stop Engagement Mant Kansas Reflector (Robin K)
Helen/Milton Aftermath
Johnson says FEMA is not spending most of its $20 billion in disaster relief. just news
Federal flood maps underestimate risk in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helen Washington Post (Fergy)
The scale of damage caused by Hurricane Milton revealed WSWS
Our press is no longer free
FBI knocked on my door Ken Clipperstein (Fergie)
Liberals are losing their minds over the Elon Musk issue Jonathan Turley
high-altitude flight surveillance
Energy activity in District 10 further declines Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (Robin K)
Missouri local group threatens lawsuit over PFAS in meat processing sludge Missouri secessionists. Robin K: “Missouri isn’t the only state with meatpackers.”
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack diverges on future career plans and regulatory ‘revolving door’ Explore the Midwest. Robin K: “Okay, about last week. This guy needs to be exposed as often as possible.”
A.I.
Google signs deal with nuclear startup to power AI data center End Gadget (Kevin W)
basil
Man who accidentally transferred $527 million in Bitcoin sues local government to recover Bitcoin: Report CoinDesk (Kevin W)
you can’t be friends with rock stars Ed Zitron (Michael T.)
Video: Elon unveils ‘Robovan’ and ‘CyberCab’ CNN (Fergy)
class war
Poor people in the Global South should not give subsidies to the IMF Economic Policy Research Center (Robin K)
Congress underfunds tribal colleges by $250 million annuallyr ProPublica (Robin K)
The immediate antidote (via):
And bonus:
Pacifist 🐈 pic.twitter.com/BvfGhQYhIT
— Content to heal your depression🌻 (@Catshealdeprsn) October 14, 2024
See yesterday’s link and antidote. here.
