very impressive!Toad’s psychedelic toxins could treat depression, anxiety New Scientist (Dr. Kevin)
Most extreme solar storm in 20 years brings beautiful aurora borealis Washington Post (Fergy)
Most dementia patients “return” before death, but the reason is unknown Science Alert (Chuck L)
Infected Blood: Hundreds of Victims Live With Hepatitis C Undetected BBC
Climate/Environment
US Republican state sues EPA over strict power plant emissions regulations crude oil price
The world’s biggest vacuum has just opened, sucking climate pollution out of the atmosphere.Here’s how it works CNN (Kevin W). It seems to be under the umbrella of The Bezzle.
Future population collapse in East Asia Foreign affairs. Important sections:
The impact on China ensures that East Asia’s loss becomes Washington’s geopolitical gain. But the fetters on democracy in East Asia will pose problems for the US government. These states will become less attractive partners for the United States as the need for partnership with the United States increases.
China?
China-Philippines maritime diplomacy approaches complete collapse Asia Times (Kevin W)
US plans to impose 100% tariff on electric vehicle imports from China Financial Times (Kevin W). Although the small car costs less than $10,000, it is still not enough to kill demand. Of course, there may be other costs to meet U.S. safety regulations.
discord in europe
Parallel realities in Europe: C02 and degrowth Money Circus (Michael T)
Remember what East Germany’s last propaganda regime was | Professor Dan Bedners YouTube
old blighty
Sunak says it will take time for people to feel better. BBC (Kevin W). This is why the Conservative Party lost so badly.
Gaza
The United Nations General Assembly decides that the State of Palestine is eligible for and should be recognized as a member state of the United Nations.
UNGA further recommended that the Security Council reconsider the issue.https://t.co/xWc4QO8ruV pic.twitter.com/6dEl4ps8pp
— United Nations (@UN) May 10, 2024
UN General Assembly asks Security Council to admit Palestine BBC
Attention: Israeli ambassador opposes UN resolution giving more rights to Palestinians PBS. As Lambert puts it, “The Israeli ambassador is completely insane and[his family blogging]are childish and disgusting.”
Spain, Ireland and Slovenia plan to recognize Palestine on May 21st: EU’s Borrell anadolu agency
Australia must vote for Palestine at the UN Australian Jewish Council
Yemen’s strategic expansion into the Mediterranean Sea cradle
Gaza war: Hamas ramps up fighting as aid dries up under Israeli blockade middle east eyes
Tonight, Israeli residents twice set fire to the area surrounding UNRWA’s headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem.
This occurred while personnel from UNRWA and other UN agencies were on the premises.
No employees were killed or injured, but the fire caused significant damage… pic.twitter.com/ZqHFDNkiWC— Philip Lazzarini (@UNLazzarini) May 9, 2024
The real reason Israel invaded Rafah Mondo Weiss
Israel begins demolishing 47 Bedouin homes without providing promised replacement housing Haaretz (Dr. Kevin). Be even more malicious for its own sake.
Unable to confirm:
BREAKING NEWS: Belgian TV suspends Eurovision to cover Israeli genocide:
“This is a trade union action. We condemn human rights violations by Israel. Moreover, Israel is destroying press freedom. That is why we will suspend the broadcast.”
🇵🇸🔥 pic.twitter.com/9JRQlEEir4
— Sarah (@sahouraxo) May 9, 2024
“The largest student movement of the 21st century”: Pro-Palestinian protests spread to campuses around the world anadolu agency
American Jewish supremacy problem Mark Wolk (Michael T.)
A new war that’s not so cold war
Special report: Russian troops break through Kharkov border thinker simplicius
Massive protests in Armenia, opposition demands Prime Minister Pashinyan’s resignation Anti-Spiegel. Michael T: “Good! Instead of Russia getting into a multi-front war, it looks like the US and EU will fight a multi-front war in Georgia and Armenia.”
imperial collapse watch
The coming entropy of our world order Nomea (Michael T.)
Empire executives explain why this new protest movement scares them Caitlin Johnston (Kevin W)
I put in a wonderful 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/03TLZlX8W9
— Censored Men (@CensoredMen) May 9, 2024
End of US power, de-dollarization, BRICS Anne Pettifor (Michael T.)
playing cards
🇺🇸Missouri’s Bailey investigates Justice Department over Trump prosecution
It filed a FOIA request covering all communications between the Justice Department and prosecutors, arguing that the case against Trump “appears to have been conducted in coordination” with the Justice Department.
Bailey: “We have everything… pic.twitter.com/K2EjWDiZBp
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 10, 2024
biden
Biden faces impeachment over Israeli arms withholding RT (Kevin W)
2024
Don Samuels has made it this far and is running for Congress. Minnesota reformer. Mark G:
A staunch supporter who will once again face Ilhan Omar after losing the 2022 primary by just 2 percentage points. I think it’s in Omar’s favor that this is a presidential year, since Samuels is a borderline weirdo candidate who is like the Minnesota Nice version of Rev. Al Sharpton, with deep Republican financial backing. I think so.
supremes
How originalism undermined the law slate (fur)
police state surveillance
IRS targets people who threaten Washington’s ‘ability to govern’ Ken Clipperstein (Chuck L). Note that the Biden administration is grappling with the kind of authoritarianism that the “Save Democracy” camp is projecting onto President Trump.
New law turns police into ‘super-citizens’ American Prospect (user friendly)
A.I.
OpenAI model behavior guidance takes NSFW AI into account The Register (Chuck L)
BOFH: AI boss is just the first of many bosses The Register (Chuck L)
basil
friction Planet: Critical (Michael T).important
guillotine watch
CalPERS considers vote against Exxon CEO in protest of climate change lawsuit Financial Times. I really don’t know where he is.
class war
Woman found living inside Family Fare sign in Midland midland daily news
University as a factory Branko Milanovic (Mikael T.).important
General Welfare Amendment: Restoring the Legal Basis of the Preamble Vote No2BigDough. I’ve identified an important angle, but I’m not sure if there’s a way to get there.
An immediate antidote. Frank L.: “Bryce strolling along a spring ridge in southwestern Montana.”
And bonus:
Best babysitter..🦧😍 pic.twitter.com/7b0AGA54bO
— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) May 5, 2024
Second bonus (Chuck L):
Please stop scrolling for a moment. 👇🏻🐝 pic.twitter.com/EJde2fBC5P
— Deb 🌻 🟧 (@DontCallMeDebby) May 8, 2024
See yesterday’s link and antidote. here.
