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Fungus-controlling robot harnesses the unique power of nature Science Daily (Kevin W)
Avian influenza continues to rage among cattle and poultry Farms and Dairies (Robin K)
#COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus Disease)
CDC’s new coronavirus map released pic.twitter.com/BmWhFmu69B
— Kananaskis Yeti (@kananaskinyeti) September 7, 2024
They actually say he died. #LongCorona
There are many more, but they are rarely documented as such because they occur outside the acute phase of the illness. More honesty and transparency is needed.
May the soul of Sergio Mendes rest in peace.https://t.co/M21k16jWhM
— Science nerd who manages cat populations 🔬 (@catladyactivist) September 7, 2024
Climate and Environment
Electrocuted birds burst into flames and start forest fires Gizmodo
can’t believe it #September The temperature #Europe Tomorrow, some areas are expected to be 12°C above average for this time of year. Temperature records continue to be broken. #climate Global warming is occurring at an unprecedented rate, making mitigation measures urgently necessary. 🌍🔥 #ClimateCrisis pic.twitter.com/GWwmOoq3gO
— Peter Dynes (@PGDynes) September 6, 2024
Western US heat wave breaks temperature records Guardian
Extreme heat will have long-term impact on Asian economies Bloomberg (Massachusetts)
An unexpected line of defense during heatwaves: food banks Grist
China?
Midstream companies pull out of China, but Germany invests moree Asia Times (Kevin W)
The US made the Netherlands an offer they couldn’t refuse. Counterpunch (Kevin W)
China warns students that “beautiful women” and “good-looking men” could become spies NBC
Is China’s economic crisis making its people obese? First post: Chinese people are more likely to have diabetes than normal weight Caucasians.
Africa
UN Secretary-General warns lack of access to debt relief in Africa could lead to social unrest Reuters
Fuel shortages and rising prices cause traffic jams in NigeriaFrom the BBC
South of the Border
How a startup utopia became a nightmare for Honduras Foreign Policy (Master’s)
European Separation
The Metsola exception: the President of the European Parliament and her lobbyist husband Politico (Kevin W.)
In Germany, the accounts of an AfD politician who won the Thuringian state elections were frozen by his bank. Machine translated version of Anti-Spiegel. Michael T:
It’s almost as if they really want to help the AfD run the country. As the Radio War Nerds pointed out, nothing helps fascists like a victim mentality. Also, think of Hollywood’s underdog vs. big villain films, where the script is written so that you root for the underdog through the villain’s evil intent.
Germany’s firewall against the far right is not working The Washington Post
Bank Robbery! Berlin Allows Schools and Citizens to be Looted Nachdenksite (Micael T)
Germany faces ‘shattering’ jobs crisis Financial Times. An article from a few days ago but still relevant.
Old Brittany
UK lifestyle: 22.8 million people said they would struggle to afford food and other essentials, including paying their mortgage, rent or childcare. International Affairs (Michael T)
Labour sets out to eliminate hereditary aristocracy BBC (Kevin W)
South of the Border
Gaza
‘Days of terror’: Palestinians in Jenin describe horrors of 10-day Israeli invasion Mondoweiss
Inside Jenin’s brutal siege +972 (Glust)
White House calls for investigation into Aychenur Egi murder, saying it is “deeply disturbed” The Guardian. Where were they for Rachel Corrie?
‘No liquidity’: Punitive Israeli measures hit West Bank National News
BinanceThe recent freezing of Palestinian cryptocurrency wallets #Gazaaid to the dire situation and Israel’s financial blockade.
The use of digital financial tools as a means of oppression must end, and Binance must make its actions clear. Read our full statement:https://t.co/bDq0SwmDjt
— Skyline International for Human Rights (@skylineforhuman) September 6, 2024
Nazareth faces economic collapse as war ravages tourism Media Line
* * * Riyadh forcing Yemeni plane back is ‘irresponsible escalation’: Sanaa Al-Mayadeen
* * * Israeli police intelligence chief resigns, continuing wave of resignations Cradle
The atmosphere on campus after the camp is crazier than you can imagine. https://t.co/odfNSYOP12
— Yukon Cornelius 🇵🇸 (@NeedlesEye) September 6, 2024
Banning Fascist and Zionist Activities: A Dialogue with Hindu Andheri Venezuela Analysis (Robin K)
Caucasus
Iran urges Russia to “refrain” from supporting Baku corridor plan through Armenia Asbarez
Armenia signals it wants to withdraw from nuclear agreement with Russia EurasiaNet
Kosovo citizens urged to avoid Serbia amid threat of roadblocks Pristina Insights
A new cold war
SITREP 9/6/24: Aftermath of Poltava raid reverberates, hardships continue Simplicius
Ukraine Situation Report: Ukrainian Commander Reveals Lack of Strategy Behind Kursk Invasionn Alabama Moon
FT: How G7 leaders are in hot water over Ukraine loans International Situation
Lies have consequences Tarik Cyril Amar (Michael T.)
Canada would ‘help Russia’ if it released list of Nazis, says Ukrainian activist RT (Kevin W)
Militarization of Scandinavia and the Future of War Glenn Deesen (Robin K., Michael T.)
Shiraksta
Empire Collapse Watch
Notes on Japanese Political Economyr Wolfgang Streeck, Journal of Keynesian Economics (Anthony L). I’m only part way through it, but it’s a very good article.
Machine stopAurélien. Another important piece.
The Ring of the Nibelung: Early Philosophy John Michael Greer (Chuck L.)
Don’t lose sight of imperialism Venezuela Analysis (Robin K)
Kamala
Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he will vote for Harris NBC
More than 90 business executives and 100 law enforcement officials endorse Harris Reuter (Kevin W.)
2024
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is losing the ad war in North Carolina North Carolina Guardian (Furzy)
Immigration
Governor Gavin Newsom kills California bill that would help illegal immigrants buy homes Politico (Kevin W.)
The press is no longer free
Afraid of my own shadow Scott Ritter (Michael T.)
Department of Justice Thwarts Russian Government-Sponsored Covert Foreign Malign Influence Operations Targeting People in the U.S. and Other Countries Department of Justice. Link to affidavit. Micael T:
https://en.interaffairs.ru/article/british-life-style-22-8-million-people-said-they-would-have-difficulty-affording-food-or-other-esse/.
Guns
Court rules California can ban guns in parks and bars but not in hospitals The New York Times (Dr. Kevin)
Boeing’s disintegrating plane
Boeing Starliner returns to Earth without NASA astronauts Associated Press (Furzee)
artificial intelligence
Government tests find AI is worse than humans at summarizing information in every respect Crikey.com (Denmark)
Basil
Private equity’s favorite borrowing tool draws new scrutiny Bloomberg
Class struggle
The global economic recovery has weakened workers’ statusFinancial Times
Drug company charges $80,000 for Hepatitis C treatment; it costs $78 to manufacture Ian Welsh (Michael T)
Port unions unanimously support strike as concerns grow over U.S. supply chain CNBC (Kevin W)
Antidote of the day. Ann M.: “This year’s swan family. The graceful young ones are growing fast. They were so tiny in May, but now they’re as big as their parents. Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI. August 25, 2024.”
Bonus (Chuck L):
Very patient and kind!
What is the crow doing?pic.twitter.com/3Ehcrf0QBw
— Figen (@TheFigen_) September 6, 2024
And a second bonus (Chuck L), proving that male lions aren’t always lazy.
Her partner answered the phone.
pic.twitter.com/rR3yTm070l— Science Girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) September 5, 2024
See yesterday’s link and Antidote du Jour here.
