I lit up the track on the starting grid, right before the race kicked off 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wL0JLQlsIC
— Sarah Lezito (@sarahlezito) June 9, 2025
Largest-ever supernova catalog provides further evidence dark energy is weakening Space.com
Quantum Scientists Have Built a New Math of Cryptography Quanta Magazine
Scapegoating the Algorithm Asteriskmag.com
COVID-19/Pandemics
Other nations had a pandemic reckoning. Why hasn’t the US? Christian Science Monitor
Physicians Leaving Medicare Remains High After the Pandemic, Raising Concerns About Workforce Stability Managed Healthcare Executive
Trends in obesity defined by body mass index among adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic Canadian Medical Association Journal
Climate/Environment
Air pollution raises risk of dementia, say Cambridge scientists The Guardian
Climate chaos is threatening Pakistan’s food security. Can it adapt in time? SCMP
Boykoff: In the time of global climate cooperation, the US stands out as a pariah Daily Camera
China?
China offered a “huge” bus for the whole EU delegation. For the first time, they were not greeted by any high ranking officials, the lowest diplomatic protocol ever.
Compare that with the highest level of ceremony to welcome the General Secretary & President of Vietnam in 2024 https://t.co/Y18OZrggko pic.twitter.com/VCPFKUiopz
— wrenevans (@wrenevans217208) July 25, 2025
China’s Maglev train just hit 404 mph in under 7 seconds and it’s not even at full speed
pic.twitter.com/XygJJyCZRE— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) July 26, 2025
Taiwanese voters reject a bid to remove lawmakers from a China-friendly party NPR
China’s Baby Bonus: Can Cash Incentives Convince Young Chinese to Have Kids? Barron’s
This cliff side swing in China.
— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) July 13, 2025
South of the Border
Mexico issues warning telling citizens it is now UNSAFE to travel to popular US state Daily Mail
Brazil scrambles as U.S. tariff deadline looms, talks stall Reuters
Milei tames inflation, but Argentines still struggle to afford basics Al Jazeera
Africa
The Surprising Durability Of Africa’s Colonial Borders Noema
Ancient Migration Routes That Were Swallowed by the Sea Once Led Ancient Humans Outside of Africa Discover
Africa Becomes A Premier Destination For UltraLuxury Tourism Travel and Tour World
European Disunion
Hungary’s Orban says he will not back EU budget unless funds released Reuters
European Union-China summit: sharp tensions between Beijing and Brussels World Socialist Web Site
Europe is significantly boosting its defense spending. Can the continent become a military superpower? Northeastern Global News
Old Blighty
The Ulsterisation of English politics Unherd
A UK Government Order Threatens the Privacy and Security of All Internet Users Internet Society
The children of Gaza are starving.
Not because the world couldn’t help, but because the world refused to help. pic.twitter.com/cogopcMAMB
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) July 26, 2025
Israel v. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran
Israeli children caught on camera stomping on Gaza-bound aid
A disturbing act that symbolizes the dehumanization of an entire population. Food for the starving, treated with contempt. pic.twitter.com/zkv83Txpdr
— Zohran Mamdani (@zohranmamdani) July 26, 2025
Gaza is true test of humanity.
What’s happening is sooo brutal.
A whole nation is locked up and deprived of everything.
Governments instead of taking action to stop it, they push it further, supply arms, funding and extend time by bla bla speeches.
Move to end the GEN0C!D pic.twitter.com/8JNO7lrdTm— Faris Ali (@FarisMhdAli) July 26, 2025
Israel Is Changing the Legal System Governing the West Bank To Accelerate Annexation: Report ScheerPost
Trump team rethinks Gaza strategy after six months of failure Axios
Syria, Israel hold talks in Paris over conflict in southern Syria’s Suwayda Al Jazeera
New Not-So-Cold War
No NATO for Ukraine is key to jumpstarting stalled talks Responsible Statecraft
US, China confront each other on Ukraine at United Nations Reuters
The incessant noise of the Shahed drone is driving Ukraine to despair El Pais
Big Brother Is Watching You Watch
UK Online Age Verification Triggers Chaos, Site Bans, VPN Surge Reclaim the Net
Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Windows Ads, Privacy Issues, Unwanted AI WebProNews
Altman warns of privacy issues while using ChatGPT for certain purposes Cryptopolitan
Imperial Collapse Watch
Trump vs. homelessness LAist
Nashville mother seeks justice for son who died from fentanyl overdose in private prison News Channel 5 Nashville
Trump 2.0
Trump bids to release Epstein grand jury files – what secrets might they hold? The Guardian
Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit AP
Wall Street analysts believe Trump’s trade deals are going to be ruled illegal by the SCOTUS Cryptopolitan
Trump wins again: Columbia’s $200 million fine will reshape higher education | Opinion USA Today
Musk Matters
Elon Musk is threatening to put third-party candidates on the ballot. Democrats are giddy. Politico
Tesla investors are growing wary of Elon Musk’s futuristic promises CNBC
Elon Musk fires back at Trump’s claim that his companies will still enjoy subsidies Business Insider
Democrat Death Watch
Democrats tumble in new poll Politico
Ousted DNC Vice-Chair David Hogg’s Plans To Remake Dem Party Are Falling Flat Tampa Free Press
Immigration
In rush for immigration arrests, a shift by ICE to ‘incredibly aggressive’ tactics, advocates say Maryland Matters
More immigrants will fight deportations alone as Trump ramps up enforcement Axios
Our No Longer Free Press
The FCC’s Paramount/Skydance Decision Aims To Reshape Broadcast Journalism by Bureaucratic Fiat Reason
Fired ABC Reporter Terry Moran Claims Trump Plans to End Press Freedom and Must Be ‘Stopped’ Breitbart
Mr. Market Is Moody
Would a weaker dollar be a good thing for the US? The Hill
Famed market bear Albert Edwards warns of an ‘everything bubble’ in US stocks and home prices that could soon pop Business Insider
Apollo’s Torsten Sløk warns of continued deterioration in quality of CPI data Seeking Alpha
AI
Watch: A themed event focused on the development of the AI industry was held in Shanghai on July 26 when the World Artificial intelligence Conference kicked off. During this event, the “2025 AI Persons of the Year” were announced. This gathering, which combines technology and… pic.twitter.com/r8BIY9EgxW
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) July 26, 2025
China proposes global AI cooperation body to guide tech development Andolu Agency
Tech companies building massive AI data centers should pay to power them The Hill
Would you ever swap human artists for AI in your playlist Fox News
Huawei shows off AI computing system to rival Nvidia’s top product Reuters
The Bezzle
AI-fueled crypto scams are booming, up 456% — and no one is safe, expert warns NY Post
UnitedHealth says it’s under federal investigation for civil fraud AP
Guillotine Watch
This is the Sultan of Brunei.
He owns 600 Rolls-Royces, and his palace has 1,788 rooms.
Here are 6 ridiculous facts about the world’s most expensive lifestyle: pic.twitter.com/lLggCnGbQx
— The Forex Complex (@TheForexComplex) April 2, 2025
The stunning $310,000,000 Jubilee superyacht – built for the late Emir of Qatar and now for sale 💦😮 pic.twitter.com/nTnLvUpLgL
— Earl Karanja (@Earlsimxx) June 12, 2018
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