Are people projecting racist stereotypes onto squirrels? Complete history of sapiens
Climate/Environment
We are cooked by climate: 2024 is virtually certain to be the hottest year on record ZME Science
‘Apocalypse’ Antarctic glaciers melt sooner than expected, raising calls for geoengineering Phys.org
Small cuts in beef production in wealthy countries could reduce carbon emissions for years, research shows Agricultural experience diving
130,000 people protest against Spain’s flood response, anger spreads to Valencia anadolu agency
pandemic
B.C. teenager believed to be Canada’s first case of bird flu vancouver sun
Bird flu outbreak worsens in Tulare County across California, raising concerns about workforce and trade visalia times delta
India
mart of all commerce london book reviews
Africa
US cancels $1.1 billion in Somalia’s debt in ‘historic’ financial deal guardian
When the IMF and World Bank visited my father A review of the political economy of Africa. Explanation:
I am incredibly grateful to my close team, Martin, Lewis, Margiatta, Tatiana and Matthew, for their tireless support during the AGM. They make everyday work so much fun. @tpecherkina24 pic.twitter.com/9TJdYN4yZ0
— Gita Gopinath (@GitaGopinath) October 27, 2024
China?
China as a model development partner Africanist perspective
old blighty
Starmer appoints national security adviser who negotiated secret deal to free genocide Pinochet squawk box
discord in europe
EU’s first move to avoid President Trump’s tariffs: We may be able to buy more US gas politiko
Germany commemorates 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Deutsche Welle
german theology of salvation critical muslim
syrakistan
UN finds majority of women and children identified as Gaza war dead new arab
Cell phone towers and water pipes: A closer look at Israel’s growing foothold in Gaza Wynette. Explanation:
According to YNet, Netanyahu, Smotrich and Ben Gvir are waiting for the hostages to die. The Gaza hostage crisis will be resolved “naturally and tragically.”
They will then use these deaths as a further pretext to permanently occupy and establish Jewish settlements in Gaza, YNet states. pic.twitter.com/9ISDHaNzn3
— William Van Wagenen (@WVanwagenen) November 9, 2024
Shin Bet warns Prime Minister Netanyahu hours before October 7th attack begins tikun olam
Local reporting invalidates Israeli claims supporting war with Iran drop site
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Iran denies plotting to assassinate President Trump, calls for trust-building with US france 24
President Trump wants to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. anadolu agency
Israeli settlement named after President Trump, residents see opportunity after election AP
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UK, US airstrikes Yemen, including Sanaa Al Jazeera
Yemen deals a major blow to Israel’s Nevatim base. Harvesting the new MQ-9 Al Mayadeen
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Preparing the reader to accept the genocide in the Lebanese “stronghold” impartial
Online media banned in Lebanon craig murray
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Dutch king says his country has failed its Jewish community with attacks by soccer fans like those during World War II independent person
What really happened in the Amsterdam “pogrom”? Thomas Fudge. Explanation:
Sky News has edited and re-uploaded a new version of a video about the violence in Amsterdam, claiming that the previous edits “did not meet Sky News’ standards of balance and fairness”.
In other words, they changed the content to be more sympathetic to the Israeli mob they incited… https://t.co/bP8HEbZoAJ pic.twitter.com/ZY6xHkZfE5
— Wyatt Reed (@wyattreed13) November 10, 2024
Just in case: Mossad operatives join Maccabi Tel Aviv FC’s trip to Amsterdam Jerusalem Post. From November 5th there is still a close relationship.
A new war that’s not so cold war
US to deliver over 500 Patriot interceptors for NASAMS system to Ukraine, WSJ report Kiev Independent
missile race policy tensor
EU prepares 15th round of sanctions against Russia targeting foreign-made parts Kiev Independent
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President Putin signs mutual defense treaty with North Korea Reuters
North Korea enters the war: Should Ukraine win World War III on its own? Royal Institute for Defense and Security Studies
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Trump ally: Ukraine focus on ‘achieving peace and stopping murder’ guardian
The game is over: Putin has the upper hand, Trump and his advisers are at a disadvantage. gilbert doctorow
Trump administration transition
Trump expected to fire Lina Khan, Wall Street blind to upcoming merger boom common dreams
Susie Wiles Lobby Firm Helps China’s ZTE Evade Sanctions li fan
Asian investors chasing Trump set their sights on trade war winners bloomberg
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Could Rick Scott replace Mitch McConnell? Senate Republican leadership race intensifies Newsweek. Explanation:
NEW: Tucker Carlson endorses Rick Scott for Republican Senate Majority Leader, defeating Mitch McConnell.
“What the hell is going on in the U.S. Senate?” Tucker asked X.
“Hours after Donald Trump won the most decisive mandate in 40 years, Mitch McConnell orchestrates a coup against his policies… pic.twitter.com/dA9C1sBlRx
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 9, 2024
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President Trump says Haley and Pompeo have no intention of joining his administration the hill
Pentagon officials discuss how to respond if President Trump issues controversial orders CNN
After all, the Trump team is expected to accept federal transition assistance politiko
Accountability for Nazi Crimes: Lessons for Democratic Transition political journal
Biden administration
When I wore Antony Blinken’s skin. africa is one country
Postmortem in 2024
Patrick Lawrence: Non-Voter Notes shear post
Democratic insider pleads with Team Harris not to campaign with Liz Cheney rolling stone
2024 US Election: Inflation, Immigration, and Identity next recession
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Why doesn’t anyone know the real reason Trump won? TNR. Deck: “It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t the inflation or anything. It was how people perceived those things, and that points to one overwhelming answer.”
Glenn Greenwald: Democrats blame Latino and black voters for Kamala’s loss System update (video)
Black people across the country are receiving racist text messages about being enslaved. futurism
A.I.
thoughts don’t count internal exile
health care?
The urgent need for social justice in mental health care mad in america
imperial collapse watch
The case of multipolarization in Eurasia Glenn Diesen, Glenn’s Substack
basil
Creator of crypto mixer “Bitcoin Fog” sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison gizmodo
a dangerous bet The Baffler: “Big expectations for Polymarket.”
class war
Shame on Elon enablers disconnect
The Machiavelli of the Market: Entrepreneurs Against Democracy LPE project
This week’s skeleton North Korean defector
Antidote (via):
Bonus (via Chuck L):
I don’t know what’s going on here, but it was the best thing I’ve seen today! pic.twitter.com/xjQJ2eKzQU
— Nature is amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) November 8, 2024
See yesterday’s link and antidote. here.
