essay as realm georgia reviews
“Through the Looking Glass,” and “What Zheludev,” among others. (2024) Found there asterisk
Why the World Bank and IMF are more important than ever F.T.
climate
To prepare for tomorrow’s climate, foresters are expanding their activities grist
Research reveals that plants “hold their breath” in smoky environments NPR
syndrome
CDC Avian Influenza Response Latest Information October 18, 2024 Bird flu diary.
Long-term coronavirus infections are having a negative impact on too many children scientific american. meanwhile:
congratulations @RWalenskywinner of IDSA’s 2024 Anthony Fauci Courage Leadership Award.
Dr. Walensky is an inspiration to his colleagues and generations to come by asking tough questions and speaking scientific truth with honesty and patience. pic.twitter.com/Nf74N56r03
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) October 19, 2024
Research on sentinel hosts to monitor future outbreaks like COVID-19 Nature. From the abstract: “The spread of SARS-CoV-2 in animals can evolve independently. To monitor possible outbreaks, we have distinguished several species and genera of surveillance animals: dogs, cats, mink, and deer that need to be monitored to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 infections due to new variants. There is.”
China?
Why U.S. elections are losing their luster for educated Chinese who were once drawn to the democratic process South China Morning Post
China strengthens resource security by increasing strategic mineral and energy reserves South China Morning Post
Prabowo is inaugurated as the 8th president of Indonesia. Urging the people to face challenges with courage channel news asia
US bears unrelated risks in Asia diplomat
syrakistan
Pro-Iranian account leaks purported US information about Israeli attack plans Axios
Top secret leak revealed as Israel prepares to attack Iran ken clipperstein
US investigates unauthorized release of classified documents about Israeli attack plans AP
* * * Prime Minister Netanyahu blames ‘Iranian agents’ for assassination attempt after drone attack on home anadolu agency
Dear Old Blighty
Keir Starmer’s red tape is extremely dangerous funding the future
A new war that’s not so cold war
Four scenarios for ending the war in Ukraine Chatham House
Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies AP
As US elections loom, all talk is of Biden’s Berlin swan song, no action on Ukraine Kiev Independent
There is no anger like having an agent scorned. beyond the wilderness
* * * Armageddon for NATO expansion Gordon Hahn, Russia and Eurasian Politics
Ukraine’s invitation to NATO is unlikely to be imminent responsible national strategy
Ukraine joining NATO without occupied territories is out of the question – Ukrainian official ukrainska pravda
* * * Ukraine – North Korean soldier threat based on US information campaign alabama moon
* * * Mariupol defenders released in major prisoner exchange with Russia newsweek
Ukraine’s General Staff announces that 20,000 conscripts are undergoing training at the same time, up from 35,000 in the past. ukrainska pravda
Investment in Ukraine’s domestic defense industry could help Western countries Gillian Tett, FT
* * * Russia’s real estate market shakes as generous mortgage subsidies end BNE Intelligent News
south of the border
Much of Cuba remains without power – 24 hours after main power plant fails BBC
global elections
Tunisian constitutional vote, turnout at least 27.5%: Election Commission Le Monde
Moldovan president elected, votes for EU path amid rising suspicions of Russian interference france 24
2024
Trump opens Pennsylvania rally by talking about Arnold Palmer’s genitals A.P. Explanation:
JUST IN: Kamala Harris released dating ads on Snapchat and Instagram telling young black men they couldn’t have sex unless they voted for her.
The ads are running near college campuses in key battleground states.
Here’s where it gets interesting. According to the Meta Ad Library… pic.twitter.com/GXs6lkGohw
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 19, 2024
President Trump asked the Pennsylvania crowd, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” fox
Microphone failure: Trump waits on stage for 18 minutes due to ‘technical issues’ USA Today
Kamala Harris’ campaign flexes celebrity endorsements in Detroit and Atlanta Al Jazeera
‘West Wing’ cast follows in Harris’ footsteps in Wisconsin the hill
Two Texas cities are divided between those who vote and those who can vote but don’t. Associated Press
A free world swinging on the edge of a knife Noah Smith, Noah Pinion
supremes
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block EPA carbon capture rules for power plants S&P Global
‘Fat crazy woman’ scores decisive victory for citizen journalists Jonathan Turley, The Hill
the final frontier
supply chain
LA refinery closure increases long-haul demand for Pacific product tankers maritime executives
our famous free news agency
Republicans and young people now trust information from social media almost as much as information from national news outlets Pew Research Center
sports desk
India vs New Zealand: Black Caps record first Test win in India since 1988 Al Jazeera
Reorganization and legitimacy
Pluralism: Blue states should take ‘hard constitutional measures’ Corey Doctorow, Pluralism
imperial collapse watch
class war
Boeing reaches tentative agreement with union to end month-long strike F.T.
estate enigma sherwood news
How to perform a binding analysis tricontinental
Scientists prove that walking without stopping uses more energy than walking continuously guardian
The immediate antidote (Charles J. Sharp):
See yesterday’s link and antidote. here.
