The medicines of the future lie in animals of the past Sequencer Mag
Black holes: protectors, not destroyers Cytech Daily
New technology that turns urine into water may finally eliminate the need for diapers for astronauts ZME Science
Climate and Environment
Drought, desertification and heatwaves: climate crisis hits Sicily hard Euronews
“The sea took everything”: How Italy’s coasts were reclaimed Al Jazeera
Hunger was already bad enough, and then Beryl struck. Texas Observer
Unexpected severe drought hits parts of North Carolina, wiping out crops Carolina Public Press
Pandemic
Avian flu has not affected overall milk production or prices, but that could change Harvest Public Media
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Biden resigns despite contracting COVID-19, saying: ‘We have overcome COVID-19’ Don’t panic!
‘Are you serious?’: Big Island mayor shocked as third car crashes into harbour Hawaii News Now.
Africa
Turkey, Niger agree to strengthen energy, defense cooperation Reuters
Turkey eyes Niger uranium to expand nuclear power generation Business Insider Africa
Japan
Five Trump 2.0 Nightmares for Japan Asia Times
China?
China surprises by cutting key interest rates to support fragile economy Reuters. Commentary:
4/4
Further weakening demand: Some argue that lower deposit rates discourage short-term savings and encourage more consumer spending, but this seems closer to belief than the Chinese data suggest.— Michael Pettis (@michaelxpettis) July 22, 2024
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Philippines says it has reached agreement with China to avoid clashes in disputed waters Al Jazeera
Shiraksta
Netanyahu thinks Joe Biden is already a lame duck Politico: “Netanyahu and his aides appear to think they can run out the clock before Trump returns to the Oval Office in January.”
Ceasefire: The only way to prevent polio epidemic among infants in Gaza and Israel Haaretz
IDF vaccinates Israeli soldiers against polio after high levels of virus found in Gaza sewage Haaretz
Israeli construction signals ‘long-term’ occupation of Gaza-Egypt border Cradle
Israel considering proposal to install ‘moderate Islamist’ puppet government in Gaza Drop Site
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Ben Gvir urges PM to warn US that he will destroy Palestinian Authority if far-right ministers are targeted with sanctions The Israel Times
Two American activists injured in attack by Israeli illegal settlers in the West Bank Anadolu Agency
Israeli forces destroy Palestinian shopping center in Jerusalem Anadolu Agency
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Yemen prepares for ‘long war’ with Israel Cradle
Security forces thwart Hamas terror plot ordered from Türkiye Jewish News Syndicate
Turkey denies Israeli accusations of arms supply to Hamas as “lies” Al Arabiya
European Separation
Eurozone recovery losing momentum, poll shows bne intel news
Oh Canada
Companies ask court to keep details of exports to Israel secret Maple
Old Brittany
Concerns grow over the proliferation of ‘low-profile’ late-night slot machine parlours in the UK Parents
A new cold war
Kremlin reacts to Biden’s withdrawal from US presidential election RT
House Speaker: Biden has created problems for the world and our country State Duma. “He realized he would not be re-elected and ran away without waiting for the elections. He should be held responsible for the war that broke out in Ukraine, the destruction of the economies of European countries, and the policy of sanctions against Russia and other countries. He has blood on his hands.”
European leaders look like complete fools for following Biden into a war with Russia. They finally realized they are the ones left with the mess. It’s time to change course on Ukraine. Accept defeat and make peace with Russia. Let Zelensky and NATO walk into the sunset hand in hand 👋🏻
— Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) July 22, 2024
Speaking of that confusion:
There is currently an AZOV battalion in Europe recruiting soldiers here in Western Europe. They are currently in Belgium and will be in Rotterdam, Holland this week. This is outrageous! Why, why, why, I don’t understand. https://t.co/SdjuKxivU1
— 🇷🇺 RainDance™ 🇷🇺 🇸🇾 (@RealRainDance) July 19, 2024
Europe steps up efforts in long-running war in Ukraine Responsible national governance
Causation, Moral Responsibility, and NATO and Russia’s War in Ukraine Gordon Hahn, Russian and Eurasian Politics
What a Trump-brokered Ukraine peace deal would look like Gilbert Doctorow
Poland urges EU to prioritize cooperation with US to counter Russian ‘disinformation’ Eura Active
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Russia claims its fighter jets prevented U.S. bombers from violating its border over the Barents Sea Eura Active
Biden
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
result:
It’s official: Democratic voters had no say in the 2024 presidential election.
— Walter Kirn (@walterkirn) July 21, 2024
Republican response:
If Joe Biden does not have the cognitive capacity to seek reelection, he certainly does not have the cognitive capacity to remain commander in chief.
How can Democrats who are pressuring him to drop out of the presidential race argue in good faith that he should remain in office?
— JD Vance (@JDVance1) July 19, 2024
Remember:
Biden is one of the worst war criminals of the century and has silently supported genocide in Gaza for the past nine months. Someone who actively supports the genocide of children is not a “good” or “decent” person.
— Assal Rad (@AssalRad) July 21, 2024
2024
Obama supports open nomination process, Clinton endorses Harris Politico. Obama full story statementExplanation:
#2024Election With Hillary and Bill Clinton endorsing Harris, but Obama hinting that the Democratic convention should decide on a nominee, divisions within the Democratic Party are likely to deepen between now and November. Is the Democratic Party headed for collapse?
— Dr. Jack Rasmus (@drjackrasmus) July 21, 2024
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Now that Biden has withdrawn, what happens next? POLITICO
Delegate Tracker: Harris off to a strong start on path to 1,986 votes The Hill
Vice President Kamala Harris issues statement on Biden’s withdrawal WSPA
Trump says Kamala Harris is easier to beat than Biden Reuters
Biden’s campaign finances: What happens if he leaves office? CNBC. From July 11th, still relevant.
Kamala Harris’ fundraising surge comes as Biden drops out of the race Axios
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Biden gives up on reelection, loses endorsements from Pritzker, Durbin and Duckworth Capitol News Illinois
Michigan Governor Whitmer issued a statement following Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 election. Click on Detroit. I don’t support Harris.
Gretchen Whitmer joins Harris campaign call with staff Politico. He personally endorsed Harris during the call, according to a “person familiar with the conversation.”
Josh Shapiro endorses Harris after Biden drops out The Hill
California Pollsters Endorsing Gavin Newsom A semaphore. Then immediately: California Governor Gavin Newsom endorses ‘fearless’ Kamala Harris Axios
Senator Manchin considers running for president as a Democrat Anadolu Agency
Harris
Tough on Israel, stable on NATO: What will Harris’ foreign policy be like? New Arab
Trump
Chart Book 300: Vance, Trump, and the Shifting Coalition Behind Republican Economic Policy Adam Tooze, Chart Book
The violent promise of Vance Politics Undiplomatic
The Supremes
Facing Democratic scrutiny, Alito backer Paul Singer gives $10 million to Republicans Sludge
artificial intelligence
Meta trains AI on public Instagram posts; Latin American artists can’t opt out Rest of the World
Explained: AI chatbots are coming to your phone, whether you like it or not Channel News Asia
LAPD warns residents of surge in burglaries using Wi-Fi jammers to disable security cameras and smart doorbells Tom’s Hardware
California officials say the largest courthouse in the US was hit by a ransomware attack AP
Crowdstrike
The crowd fights back Michael Roberts’ Blog
Boeing
Despite fraud allegations, Boeing awards contract to supply E-7 aircraft to U.S. Air Force Interesting Engineering
Empire Collapse Watch
The meaning of freedom and security Alex Cranor’s Trend Compass
Police State Surveillance
Texas Plantation Prisons: 200 Years of Secret Labor Texas Observer
Court upholds Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era lifetime voting ban bolt
Renowned free press
A Times reporter leaked a list of problematic sheriffs, and the Sheriff’s Department investigated her. Los Angeles Times
Basil
Author of “The Metaverse: How It Will Revolutionize Everything” Changes Title After Publication Futurism
Class struggle
Engineers enjoying lunch Baffler
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