Ancient hawk-sized bird with raptor-like legs discovered in Montana Cytech Daily
The forgotten war that created America american conservative
Explosive pollen wars: plants compete for pollinators’ pollen space Phys.org
Climate/Environment
Taxes on European frequent fliers could collect €64 billion a year – study guardian
Carbon taxes alone cannot solve climate change dollars and sense
Nuclear power could solve America’s electricity needs. But at what cost? floodlight
water
Concerns about looming water cuts in Joburg sowetan live
Less than 40% of Europe’s surface water is healthy: report sensible
pandemic
Review: Stanford University’s ‘Pandemic Policy’ Conference Pandemic Accountability Project
Africa
Strengthening relations between the United States and Angola: Significance of Biden’s visit Security Research Institute
When justice means impunity africa is one country
canada and india row
Did India support Poièvre as leader of the Chinese Communist Party after Brown criticized Prime Minister Modi? Dougald Lamont’s Substack
The India-Canada-US triangular relationship deserves honest political dialogue indian punch line
China?
China urges India to carefully handle Taiwan issue after opening Mumbai office channel news asia
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Markets dissatisfied with Chinese government’s 6 trillion yuan stimulus package asia times
Concerns and Prospects of the People’s Bank of China’s Market Engagement – Analysis eurasia review
China boosts funding for housing projects to support struggling sector Reuters
syrakistan
US attacks Houthi weapons storage facility in Yemen NBC News
Use of B-2 bombers against Yemen indicates US panic: Yemeni intelligence source Al Mayadeen
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Qatari Prime Minister says Gaza ceasefire talks won’t happen for several weeks doha news
Biden envoy tells aid groups Israel is too close to ally for US to suspend arms politiko
Can Biden quell Bibi? seymour hersh
Topsy-Turvy in the Middle East: The basis for total victory Gatestone Institute
Gazan doctor killed by Israel no longer receives emails from his sister common dreams
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Scholz: “Israel can always rely on German arms supplies” Cradle.
“That’s the symbol of Germany”:
💥 Turmoil in Europe brings uncertainty. Estel Tedesca’s Ministra, Annalena Barbock, Verdi, the Conservatory and Freedom of All Establishments, Consensus in Crisis, Israel’s Frontline Activities… pic.twitter.com/TcRm6arR9P
— Paolo Mossetti (@paolomossetti) October 15, 2024
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Resistance pact signs Israel’s death warrant delinquents of the world
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Did the CIA collaborate in the assassination of a high-ranking Hezbollah official? Y Net News
Prime Minister Netanyahu: Russian ‘cutting-edge’ weapons discovered in Lebanon Asharq Al Awsat
Israel bombs municipality in southern Lebanon, killing mayor during relief effort meeting cradle
UNIFIL says Israeli tanks fire on Lebanese peacekeeper observation tower Al Jazeera
16 UNIFIL member states call for “maximum pressure on Israel” answer
Europe’s Hamas network exposed European Leadership Network. Good to know that these pro-Israel groups are wary of these “threats” to Europe.
old blighty
Russia suspected of planting device on aircraft that caused UK warehouse fire guardian
British troops stand by to defend Estonia from Russia under new deal independent person
discord in europe
Global chip stocks lose $420 billion after ASML sales warning bloomberg
“ASML faces further restrictions in China as the Dutch government bows to US pressure.” Bits and chips. From August 29th there is still a close relationship.
Serbian demonstrators rally to oppose Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project Mining.COM
Isn’t Europe the West? Landmark: Journal of International Dialogue
A new war that’s not so cold war
The Grand Poobah’s not-so-grand victory scheme revealed thinker simplicius
Ukraine – The truth about the high number of disabled people alabama moon
U.S. to focus on training young Ukrainian pilots in F-16 pilot training program – WSJ ukrainska pravda
Australia donates 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine ABC News
US announces $425 million in additional military aid to Ukraine semaphore
Another main presenter of The Great Game: Dmitry Sims. gilbert doctorow
Barad Banks
Why ‘Good Enough’ won’t win the fight against bank fraud Pimunto
Trump assassination attempt
Man arrested with gun near Trump rally sues sheriff, falsely claiming he was called a threat palm springs desert sun
Kamala
Harris’ strange hawkish stance on Iran Eunomia
Harris aims to lure out winning Republicans with FOX interview Deutsche Welle
Deshabille Democratic Party
antitrust law
What do pork, quartz, and brine have in common? Art Cullen’s Notes
Blue Cross Blue Shield pays largest settlement in U.S. antitrust healthcare history: $2.8 billion healthcare not covered
A.I.
AI-powered social media manipulation app promises to ‘shape reality’ 404 Media
Automated driving on farms: Self-driving tractors aim to fill agricultural labor shortages Agricultural experience diving
boeing
When will Boeing’s Starliner carry astronauts again? NASA still doesn’t know space dot com
imperial collapse watch
US Navy Demonstrates Innovative Progress Loading Technology That Could Redefine Naval Warfare captain
US Air Force continues to ‘turn around’ with cutting-edge hypersonic missile program military watch
Globe of Academy
FOIA File: University of California racket news
University of California: Fighting its proud speech tradition Matt Taibbi, Racquet News
basil
class war
Public calls for simultaneous strikes for the first time in four years workday magazine
Aggression, capitalism, and international law: missed opportunity or structural constraint? current legal issues
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