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Elephant teeth: How they evolved to cope with climate change-driven dietary shifts Down to Earth
Honeybees may inherit altruism from their mothers ZME Science
How I Remove Beehives From the Walls of Houses Slate
NASA launches spacecraft to a mysterious metal-rich asteroid Science
Climate/Environment
The EU’s hydrogen plans are a dangerous distraction driven by corporate interests Corporate Europe Observatory
U.S. hands out $7 billion for hydrogen hubs Science
Billions Wasted on Hydrogen Hype Common Dreams
Why are dengue fever cases increasing around the world? Channel News Asia
Water
What happens when America’s flood insurance market goes underwater? Minnesota Reformer
Hydro dams are struggling to handle the world’s intensifying weather Ars technica
How an ancient society in the Sahara Desert rose and fell with groundwater Phys.org
#COVID-19
Reading propaganda like this sends a chill up my spine. Not just because people will believe it and cause harm, but because it signals that we’re still in a precarious situation: the powers that be are promoting covid spread, ignoring post- & long-covid, and giving false hope.🧵 https://t.co/YktoWGSc0O
— Noha Aboelata, MD (@NohaAboelataMD) October 15, 2023
I’ll keep saying it until data suggest otherwise, but there’s growing evidence that Covid causes brain damage. Reacting to traffic signals, accurately reading signs, switching lanes to anticipate obstacles, and staying calm under stress all rely on our executive functions like… https://t.co/X94SBF74qW
— Dr. Sean Mullen (@drseanmullen) October 15, 2023
Syraqistan
Israel stalls Gaza ground invasion over ‘bad weather’ The Cradle
A Ground Invasion of Gaza Is a Disaster Foretold Gideon Levy, Haaretz
Arnaud Bertrand – How Israel Stepped Into A Trap Moon of Alabama
Hezbollah intensifies operations, targets Israeli Merkava tank Al Mayadeen
Storm of Al-Aqsa’ Operation Reveals Weaknesses in Israeli Merkava Tanks Design and Tactics Frontier India
Israel has begun rapid deployment of the laser air defense system Bulgarian Military
I am from Gaza and I am telling you this is a JOKE.
Israel destroyed many water pipes.
Also, without electricity we can NOT turn on the water pumps.
Water in Gaza does not simply run into the taps. We have to fill water tanks about twice a week. https://t.co/yu7iyPsTOc
— Refaat🇵🇸 (@itranslate123) October 15, 2023
Support for Netanyahu plummets since outbreak of fighting, poll finds i24
The roots of Israel’s ethnic cleansing in Gaza Aaron Mate
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U.S., Turkey and Al Nusra vs. Iran, Hezbollah and Syria: Which Parties Are Poised to Intervene If the Israeli-Hamas War Expands? Military Watch Magazine
The US is Moving Quickly to Boost Israel’s Military. A Look at What Assistance it’s Providing Military.com
Into the valley of death sailed the 10,000, aboard aircraft carriers Ford and Eisenhower – sitting ducks for swarming drones & other weaponry not dreamed of by those who made short work of the Charge of the Light Brigade. Perhaps Blinken/Nuland/Austin want that? Or are just dumb?
— Ray McGovern (@raymcgovern) October 15, 2023
U.S. and Israeli officials discuss possible Biden visit to Israel this week Axios
Senate delegation says US involvement in Israel-Hamas conflict is ‘in world’s interest’ The Hill
If Israeli atrocities continue, scope of crisis likely to expand: Iran Al Mayadeen
Graham to Iran: ‘If you escalate the war, we’re coming for you’ Politico
U.S. Embassy Organizes Emergency Evacuation by Ship for Americans Wanting to Leave Israel Haaretz
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UK Labour says Israel has “right” to starve Gaza children The Electronic Intifada
Von der Leyen does not speak for EU on Israel-Hamas conflict, foreign policy chief says Irish Times
EU triples funding to Gaza after a week of mixed messages on Israel crisis Politico EU. From 25 million euros to 75 million.
Germany to use ‘all legal options’ to expel Hamas supporters Anadolu Agency
Israel ‘gone beyond self-defence’ in Gaza, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says, calls to ‘stop collective punishment’ South China Morning Post
By Siding With Israel, India Is Jettisoning Decades of Middle East Statesmanship The Wire
Egypt ‘considers deal to accept 100,000 displaced Palestinians in exchange for US debt relief’ The Telegraph
Border Lines New Left Review
India
India, Japan, and the Strategic Role of Infrastructure Tokyo Review
Ministry of Corporate Affairs Launches Probe into Adani Group’s Two Airports in Mumbai The Wire
China?
Country Garden’s growing debt woes intensify Chinese real estate crisis The Real Deal
China’s recruiters report drop-off in confidence among companies, jobseekers alike South China Morning Post
Blue-collar workers narrate their own lives through popular online videos China Labour Bulletin
Blue-White cooperation? Frozen Garlic. On the upcoming Taiwan election
European Disunion
Exit poll: ruling party win Poland’s election but opposition government more likely Notes from Poland vs. Opposition wins Polish election, according to exit poll Politico EU
A Coming Colour Revolution in Slovakia? Kit Klarenberg, Kit’s Newsletter
Malea: an investigation into the ‘Ndrangheta groups between Calabria and Luxembourg Investigative Reporting Project Italy
New Not-So-Cold War
Is US leaving Ukraine? The Week
Washington Insider: Disarray In US Congress Getting Worse – a Worrisome Omen for Ukraine Kyiv Post
‘You owe us’ – Ukraine tells Germany RT
Zelenskyy calls on local authorities, energy companies and telecom operators to prepare for Russian attacks Ukrainska Pravda
Azerbaijan and Iran join transport corridors’ game in Central Asia Ports Europe
South of the Border
The U.S. military wants to decide where people in Latin America get their news. pic.twitter.com/QcBVNFOOpi
— Kawsachun News (@KawsachunNews) October 13, 2023
O Canada
MLAs From All Parties Profit Off British Columbia’s Housing Crisis The Maple
Imperial Collapse Watch
Big Bonuses, Relaxed Policies, New Slogan: None of It Saved the Military from a Recruiting Crisis in 2023 Military.com
B-a-a-a-a-d Banks
SHE EXPOSED ONE OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST BANKS. THEY RUINED HER LIFE The Real News Network
Biden Administration
Borrowed to the Hilt The Baffler. On Biden admin’s Saving on a Valuable Education program.
Biden-appointed prosecutor rejected Hunter case, raising conflict of interest questions Washington Examiner
Most Americans believe Biden acted ‘illegally or unethically’ in Hunter business dealings: poll Fox News
New evidence may destroy Biden’s defense in his classified documents case Jonathan Turley, The Hill
2024
Trump leads Biden in four of six battleground states The Telegraph
RFK Jr., West independent bids leave both parties fretting about 2024 The Hill
David Shribman: With three months to Iowa, here are 7 questions to consider Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Democrats en déshabillé
Republican Jeff Landry claims back Louisiana’s governor’s office in stunning GOP victory USA Today
Healthcare
How to Enroll Intelligently in Medicare – A Consumers Guide 2024 Informed Comment
AI
AI Designs Little Robots in 30 Seconds and They Keep Sprouting Legs Scientific American
BOSSES DEPLOYING AIS IN VIDEO MEETINGS TO LECTURE EMPLOYEES FOR BAD BEHAVIOR Futurism
A New Tool Helps Artists Thwart AI—With a Middle Finger Wired
Tech
When Might Digital Tech Companies Become Targetable in War? Tech Policy Press
Class Warfare
Humanity in exile Luka Filipović, The Floutist. On four decades of neoliberal reforms.
Ghosts in the Algorithm Compact
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