Mysterious goop that washed up on Canadian shores baffles experts guardian
‘Use your power’ Mickey: ‘Jedi’ Rodents use sound to move objects remotely to enhance their sense of smell, research suggests (Press Release) University at Buffalo
Can excessive financialization be curbed without causing the economy to collapse? Charles Hugh Smith, Of Two Minds.
‘I lost £165,000 in one hour to a scam’ – Customer says Revolut has let her down BBC
climate
Our atmosphere turns Sahara dust into minerals that power life science alert
Sahara desert flooding could significantly change future weather forecasts watchers
Monsoon disruption increases flood risk in West and Central Africa Reuters
* * * Analysis: Rising ocean temperatures due to climate change fueled Hurricane Milton’s extremely rapid spread climate central
The world is coming to an end and humanity is on the brink of extinction. telegraph paper
Global warming will increase crop yields in the global north, but decrease them in the global south BNE Intelligent News
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water
Worst drought of the century ravages southern Africa, putting millions at risk Al Jazeera
China?
How big is “big enough” for China’s stimulus package? F.T.
China’s economic illness is serious but not incurable F.T.
Xi’s tightening control over the legislature shows a lack of restraint on power Business hours. Explanation:
The best illustration of China’s political and legal system is still… From center to district level pic.twitter.com/R1MlmeAPg6
— Jean Christopher (Chris) Mittelstaedt (@jcmittelstaedt) October 7, 2024
and:
Who is the most important person in China you’ve never heard of?
These are probably the executives who help Xi Jinping manage the day-to-day operations of the Chinese Communist Party’s politics and policy.
Map your party center with new interactive pieces. @AsiaPolicy Products that decode Chinese politics
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— Neil Thomas (@neilthomas123) October 10, 2024
Progress on key issues remains slow even as ASEAN summit concludes: Analysts channel news asia
India
India expands exports of high-tech products to Russia as Western sanctions shift trade flows BNE Intelligent News
syrakistan
Inside Israel’s secret 20-year plan to attack Iran: Advanced weapons revealed Jerusalem Post
Hezbollah warns of further rocket fire unless Israel stops air and ground attacks Al Jazeera
* * * US urges Israel to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza or risk military aid Reuters. Explanation:
Mr. Klein’s statement was 100% correct. It is simply absurd to describe a country where millions of citizens are denied the right to vote based on their ethnicity as a liberal democracy. I can’t believe we even have to discuss this with people! pic.twitter.com/L1eoiNUjbc
— Finnegan’s Take (@LittleMammith) October 13, 2024
Who is the former Israeli soldier serving as Biden’s special envoy to Lebanon? Zeteo. Amos Hochstein.
American family reportedly bombed by Israel in Gaza, American Muslim groups demand action anadolu agency
German spokesperson says there are no signs of Israeli genocide in Gaza Strip anadolu agency
* * * Transcript of interview in “Dialogue Works”, October 15th Gilbert Doctorow. The type of drone that Hezbollah used to attack Haifa “couldn’t be detected by Israel because it can’t be detected by radar. It has almost no metal parts. It’s made entirely of composite materials.”
UK: Judge says anti-Zionist views ‘deserve respect’ middle east eyes
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Men’s conker world champion discovered with steel chest, suspected of cheating guardian
Labor slams ‘power grab’ with vote to remove hereditary MPs to ‘parachute into cronies’ daily mail
A new war that’s not so cold war
impending betrayal of Ukraine Luci
Ramstein “Victory Plan” meeting postponed until after US election BNE Intelligent News
Ukraine seeks allies’ help against overhyped North Korean threat alabama moon
Ukraine could lose electricity imports from the EU due to violations ukrainska pravda
* * * Sitrep 10/14/24: Russia strengthens links to key regions on eve of Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” announcement Simplicius, Simplicius the Thinker
Russia will regain land lost to Ukraine this summer new york times
* * * Vigilant patrols searching for draft candidates to strengthen Ukraine’s military Al Jazeera. Explanation:
Listen to the cries of draft-age men being dragged into mobilization vans. Ukrainian commanders complain that morale in the Mobiki is at rock bottom and up to 200,000 soldiers have deserted. So many American journalists, hacks and poles cheered on this terrible war. https://t.co/ONesM1SLf2
— Mark Ames (@MarkAmesExiled) October 14, 2024
Where are the Ukrainian F-16 fighters? newsweek
* * * Nord Stream lawsuit: Insurer’s claims are ’embarrassing in their lack of detail’ bud ocean energy
Putin’s children Foreign affairs. Source: “Why Young Russians Don’t Revolt and What It Means for the Future.”
Russia proposes BRICS payment system to break US domination Bloomberg. Explanation:
We received the “Improving the International Monetary and Financial System” report prepared by the Russian Ministry of Finance for the BRICS+ finance ministers. Important points:
– No new currency, not backed by gold, not a commodity basket, not a currency basket, not a unit cryptocurrency scam. pic.twitter.com/uoD9AyXxZP— Kathleen Tyson (@Kathleen_Tyson_) October 14, 2024
south of the border
Supporters of former Bolivian leader Morales block major roads in protest over possible arrest france 24
health care
Georgia faces numerous crises, but the Public Health Commission has not met since May heartbeat atlanta
Clouds of toxic chemicals and lawsuits descend over Atlanta suburbs Charles Pierce, Esquire
digital clock
Lab-grown meat proves to be a grotesque misfortune telegraph paper
WordPress battle escalates as WP Engine plugin is forcibly forked and legal documents fly register
The Merchant of Venice—in code JSTOR Daily
MMT
The boy who cried wolf about government debt (PDF) Lewy Economic Research Institute
the final frontier
‘Following the salt’: A new strategy to find life on Mars JSTOR Daily
imperial collapse watch
America had just lost the war and no one noticed. bent wood
The United States looks weak as it faces wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. But is it just an act? Adam Tooze, Guardian
class war
Why did your Big Mac become so expensive? F.T.
World Bank says poorest countries are in worst financial position since 2006 Al Jazeera
The unknown world of electrostatic ecology Quanta
The immediate antidote (Wald Agarte):
See yesterday’s link and antidote. here.
