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World on track to install 593 GW of new solar pv in 2024 : worldnews

Pair of huge plasma jets spotted blasting out of gigantic black hole : worldnews
Pair of huge plasma jets spotted blasting out of gigantic black hole | Black holes | The Guardian Streams are the largest ever seen, measuring 23m light years and with combined power of trillions of suns ... from end to end, a distance that would cross 140 Milky Ways arranged side by side.

Fossil fuel companies invest 4bnlbs in sports to 'greenwash' reputations - report : worldnews
How the west's wellness industry is driving Ethiopia's frankincense trees towards extinction : worldnews

Notorious ‘Predator’ spyware firm Intellexa hit with new US sanctions - ICIJ In November 2023, ICIJ's Cyprus Confidential investigation revealed how Intellexa’s founder, former Israeli military intelligence officer Tal Dilian, and his former partner Sara Hamou used Cyprus as a business hub for their commercial spyware enterprise.
Notorious 'Predator' spyware firm Intellexa hit with new US sanctions : worldnews

Drug trafficking: Dozens arrested as message network dismantled The platform, known as Ghost, was used to facilitate a wide range of criminal activities, including large-scale drug trafficking, money laundering, instances of extreme violence and other forms of serious and organised crime.
Global police sting topples 'Ghost' criminal messaging app : worldnews
Dozens arrested as crime message network dismantled : worldnews

(3) Mick Ryan, AM on X: "The Australian government would rather auction off military equipment than offer it to #Ukraine. A story of parsimony & mean spiritedness towards a country in need by @RichardMarlesMP @AlboMP and @SenatorWong Shameful ... (on eBAY} / X

Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era : worldnews - On the eve of New Zealand's Maori language celebration week, the country's right-wing political leaders ordered public agencies to stop affirmative action policies for Māori people, who are disadvantaged on almost every metric.

U.N. Sees 'Human Rights Abyss' in Myanmar as Military Kills Civilians : worldnews

More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100, most of them women : worldnews ... note that Japan is kinda notorious for pension fraud so the real number is probably much lower. A government audit in 2010 uncovered 230,000 supposedly living Japanese centenarians who were dead or missing.

N. Korea says it test-fired new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying super-large warhead : worldnews


Evidence points to Wuhan market as source of covid-19 outbreak : worldnews



Putin agrees to sign Russia-Iran strategic partnership agreement : worldnews
Putin agrees to sign Russia-Iran strategic partnership agreement : worldnews
(3) MAKS 24 on X: The previous leadership of Russian MoD suggested Putin to conduct a new mobilization, six months later the problem of a shortage of manpower is even more acute, - WSJ - Now, MoD under the leadership of Belousov, is again experiencing problems with a shortage of manpower, which is why Russia cannot organize a major counteroffensive in the Kursk region. More and more people are talking about the inevitability of mobilization. / X
Vladimir Putin Wants Russians To Have 'Sex On Work Breaks' Amid Decline In Birth Rate - News18 : worldnews ... Imagine sitting in a cold, damp trench, waiting to be called for the next meatwave assualt or for a drone to have your number on it, drinking water filtered from an old sock and running out of cigarettes, meanwhile Putin is encouraging your girlfriend to sleep with her coworkers back home.

Satellite Images Show Aftermath Of Devastating Drone Strike In Russia : worldnews
Satellite Images Show Aftermath Of Devastating Drone Strike In Russia Satellite Images Show Aftermath Of Devastating Drone Strike In Russia
Arms depot in Russia's Tver Oblast built to withstand nuclear explosion heavily damaged by Ukrainian drones : worldnews ... Supposedly built for nuclear attacks... destroyed by RC plane. Bravo. ... I heard someone estimate that at least 30% of the building cost they set aside for construction went into the pockets of oligarchs instead of actually building it.
(3) NOELREPORTS on X: Satellite images reveal the aftermath of an attack on the 107th Arsenal of the Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate (GRAU) in Toropets, Tver region. / X

Spouse of Russia's Richest Woman Is Accused Over Deadly Shooting, Interfax Reports : worldnews In a post on Telegram, Tatyana Bakalchuk accused her husband of attempting to seize the office, which is located near the Kremlin.




Georgian parliament passes anti-LGBTQ legislation : worldnews ... Georgia is basically what Ukraine would've become if not for Euromaidan ... remember that ... They had massive protests not that long time ago. Also every Georgian man (and woman) I met were almost as strongly against Russian as we Poles. You can call them whatever you want, but they definitely don't have the political apathy.


India deplores Iran leader's remarks on Muslims: 'Misinformed, unacceptable' : worldnews ... Mahmoud Abbas, returning from China, said they are right to "punish" the Uighurs, because, after all, there were terrorists!





Turkish prosecutors have drafted a new indictment against the country's former main opposition leader, seeking a prison sentence and a political ban for him on charges of insulting a public official : worldnews




Saudi Arabia will not recognise Israel without Palestinian state, says Crown Prince : worldnews ... 40% of KSA GDP is from the oil sector and their population is roughly 4x Israel's. GDP per capita is higher in Israel and the economy is more diversified.


Head of Iran's Supreme Court rebukes female journalist over morality police remarks - at President Masoud Pezeshkian's inaugural press conference : worldnews ... Iran has been named by Freedom House as the world's most oppressive nation for press freedom, with dozens imprisoned in the wake of the 2022 uprising ... In response, Pezeshkian downplayed the seriousness of her remarks, saying, "Are they still bothering you? They were supposed to stop that. We'll tell them to stop."


What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria : worldnews
Exploding walkie-talkies rock Lebanon after Hezbollah pager attack : worldnews
Lebanon's Hezbollah in disarray after second wave of deadly blasts : worldnews
Hezbollah hand-held radios detonate across Lebanon : worldnews
Twenty killed by second wave of Lebanon device explosions : worldnews
Raw anger and real fear on streets of Lebanon after deadly pager and radio explosions | World News : worldnews
Pager attack throws Hezbollah into disarray : worldnews
Pager attack throws Hezbollah into disarray | Reuters Panic, chaos spread as Hezbollah pagers exploded - Leaders used group's fixed line network to communicate - Analyst sees attack as sword through Hezbollah's 'guts'
Hezbollah hides death toll from exploding devices, Radwan force command decimated : worldnews

Hezbollah pagers: British-educated entrepreneur denies manufacturing explosive devices Chief executive of Hungarian firm BAC Consulting accused of designing and making devices that killed 12 and injured thousands in Lebanon
British-educated entrepreneur denies manufacturing explosive Hezbollah pagers : worldnews

Exploding tech 'grey zone' attack on Hezbollah is warning for governments | World News : worldnews ... The suspected conversion by Israel of basic communication devices into bombs to attack Hezbollah demonstrates the deadly and confusing potential of unconventional warfare.


Israel thwarts Iranian plot to assassinate Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, Ronen Bar : worldnews

Economist warns: Israel's war costs could reach 10% of GDP, raising urgent challenges : worldnews
UN approves proposal for arms embargo on Israel : worldnews

Secret single-stage deal could see all hostages released, Sinwar exiled from Gaza : worldnews



Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week : politics

(3) Institute for the Study of War on X: 2/ Russian forces may not have addressed vulnerabilities at many logistics facilities within Russia due to the sanctuary space that restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western-provided weapons have generated / X

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 938, Part 1 (Thread #1085) : worldnews

(3) Euromaidan Press on X: The ability of Ukraine to quickly adapt to the challenges of modern warfare has raised questions about the US Army and its capability to do so as well. / X

(3) NOELREPORTS on X: Ukraine;s Verkhovna Rada voted to rename 327 settlements that had names linked to the Russian Empire or Soviet Union. This move, part of ongoing decommunization efforts, reflects Ukraine's push to shed historical Russian and Soviet influences. The renaming follows a 2015 law outlawing Soviet symbols and a 2023 law banning names tied to Russian figures. Renamed cities include Chervonohrad in Lviv Oblast, which will now revert to its pre-Soviet name, Khrystynopil. / X

(3) Rob Lee on X: ""Despite doubts that Ukraine would be able to maintain the [F-16] jets, Hecker said Ukrainian maintainers are succeeding. 'We’ve trained a lot of Ukrainian maintainers, and from all accounts, when I talk to the instructors that are training them, they catch on very quickly, Hecker said. "I know they're flying. That's good news." Meanwhile, Ukrainian F-16s are likely to be employed mainly in an air defense role as its air force develops the skills and understanding to leverage all its capabilities." / X

(3) Andrzej on X: @RALee85 Ukrainians were the heart of the Soviet military ... Ukrainians in Dnipro, Yuzhnoye/Yuzhmash complex, both designed and produced the most advanced Sviet ICBMs, like R-36M2 / SS-18 Satan - the core of Russian strategic forces today. Both chiefs of space program were Ukainians. / X

(3) Michael McFaul on X: "Russia is using weapons from other countries to kill Ukrainians but somehow it's "escalatory" for Ukraine to do the same? Illogical. / X

(3) Saint Javelin on X: "Professor Timothy Snyder delivers a poignant speech at the hearing organized by the US Helsinki Commission: “Another idea that the Russians have that we’ve accepted is that it’s normal (...) for ballistic missiles to rain down on the city [Kyiv](...) but it's somehow not normal for ballistic missiles from Ukraine to go into Russia." / X






Jewish Mass Grave Uncovered in Belarus : worldnews

Kremlin's war in Ukraine 'a stunning Russian military failure,' British diplomat says the country's significant losses in manpower "paint a bleak picture" & destroying a quarter of the Russian Black Sea Fleet add up to a "stunning Russian military failure." : worldnews
NATO Secretary General does not believe in Putin's red lines regarding Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia : worldnews

New EU defense commissioner: "Peace can be achieved only if Ukraine wins and restores its territorial sovereignty" : worldnews
MEPs vote in support of Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, Taurus missiles delivery : worldnews (EU)

Apple Faces EU Warning to Open Up iPhone Operating System : worldnews

Estonia signals readiness to preemptively strike Russia to defend NATO : worldnews

Finland's president calls for an end to single state veto at UN Security Council : worldnews

MEPs vote in support of Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, Taurus missiles delivery Germany has held back entirely on delivering long-range Taurus missiles, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz repeatedly citing a fear of escalation
Germany to approve 397 million euros in extra Ukraine military aid, letter says : worldnews

Dutch government led by far-right PVV asks EU for opt-out from asylum rules | Netherlands : worldnews

CERN will expel hundreds of Russian-affiliated scientists from its laboratories : worldnews











Poland, Latvia and Romania call for immediate bolstering of air defence on NATO's eastern flank : worldnews

Poland's third-largest city braces for peaking floods : worldnews
Polish army warns looters: high-tech patrols monitor flood zones : worldnews

Swedish children to start school a year earlier in move away from play - Compulsory preschool year for six-year-olds to be replaced with extra year in primary school from 2028. : worldnews
Sweden charges a woman with war crimes for allegedly torturing Yazidi women and children in Syria : worldnews


Switzerland's population crosses the nine million mark : worldnews


Conservationists on Wednesday voiced concern at a fall in the number of butterflies found in the UK, declaring a "butterfly emergency" and calling for greater protections for under-threat species : worldnews


Brazil fires need harsher punishment: environmental police boss : worldnews
Candidate for Sao Paulo mayor clobbered with chair in chaotic debate : worldnews

Venezuela opposition leader says he was forced to sign letter accepting Maduro victory | Venezuela : worldnews ... And that is why Venezuela has the second largest amount of generals/admirals, the only country that surpasses them is North Korea.

Mexican president calls on ex-security secretary to show proof of alleged cartel ties : worldnews

India and China use illegal funds and disinformation to sway Canadian politicians, CSIS report says : worldnews




Eschaton: Ruse ... I suppose I have many possible comments, but one is that any hope of airline security ever getting better just disappeared.

EPA Scientists Said They Were Pressured to Downplay Harms From Chemicals. A Watchdog Found They Were Retaliated Against. : politics ... The is the theatrical preview of Project 2025

U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives : politics ... Fox Headline "LESS PEOPLE ENTERING HEAVEN"

U.S. ranks last in health care compared with nine other high-income countries, report finds : politics ... Everyone knows this.... The republicans sold you death panels and healthcare as a profit center for big companies.

Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut : politics
Republicans Are Livid About -- the Fed Lowering Interest Rates : politics

Project 2025 adviser unwittingly highlights cruelty of abortion bans with glib TikTok : politics ... Broesder's ordeal is hard to hear but reflects the experience of many others. During her 19-day miscarriage in Idaho she was given just one dose of pain medicine, turned away from three emergency rooms, blacked out due to blood loss, could not eat because of her pain, and even developed AFib, a heart condition ... Broesder adds: "I have to deal with these side effects for the rest of my life because of abortion laws." "But yeah, women are bleeding out in parking lots," she says. "We exist."
Georgia's abortion ban killed a young mother. The Christian right now blames the victim : politics


Kamala Harris Opens Major Lead Among Pennsylvania Independents: Poll : politics
Kamala Harris Gets Big Debate Bump Over Trump in Swing States : politics

Could there be a Kamala Harris landslide in November? The data scientist who correctly called the last election is betting yes : politics

Harris tops Trump by 2 points in national Fox News survey : politics
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Voters view Harris more favorably as she settles into role atop Democratic ticket: AP-NORC poll : politics

Harris Secures Major Win as 100 GOP Officials Turn Against Trump : politics ... We're in a bubble here and it's dangerous to believe the rhetoric that people are waking up to Trump. They aren't. 40%+ of the US is still as mindlessly brainwashed as every ... We're in a bubble here and it's dangerous to believe the rhetoric that people are waking up to Trump. They aren't. 40%+ of the US is still as mindlessly brainwashed as ever ... 69% of US adults are registered to vote and 32% of them identify as Republican. That's 22% of the adult population, and then 46% of them said they won't accept the results...we're down to about 10% of US adults. The 17% who said they'd take action make up less than 4%, without even deducting for the vast number who talk a good game from their couches.
Kamala Harris isn't done picking up support from Republicans | With fewer than 50 days remaining before Election Day, the number of prominent Republicans endorsing Kamala Harris is becoming an avalanche. : politics

These evangelicals are backing Kamala Harris: 'tired of watching meanness, bigotry' : politics

Trump raves about Elvis at New York rally as new poll shows Harris leading in two key swing states: Live : politics


AOC Embarrasses Teamsters Chief After He Refuses to Endorse Harris: The embattled union head falsely claimed that members in the congresswoman’s district overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump. : politics
Teamsters Won't Endorse a Candidate, So Local Chapters Back Harris : politics
Western Pa. Teamsters endorse Kamala Harris, breaking with national union : politics ... Harris has a 98% lifetime AFL-CIO score as a Senator, worked for an administration that created thousands of union jobs, fought for protections, and walked in picket lines. Walz is a former union member who fought for paid sick leave and family and medical leave as Governor. Trump is at war with unions.
Pete Buttigieg Plays Vance in Walz's Debate Prep : politics



Iranian Hackers Tried But Failed To Interest Biden's Campaign In Stolen Trump Info, FBI Says : politics

Ex-Trump advisers help to grow pro-Russia website that spreads misinformation : politics
Microsoft Executive Warns of Election Meddling in Final 48 Hours : politics

The GOP Scheme That Could Bring Our Electoral System to Its Knees : politics

Judge Cannon’s Secret Right-Wing Links Expose Her True Colors - The judge presiding over Donald Trump's classified documents case has failed to disclose multiple speaking appearances. : politics ... Documents are still missing ... Informants around the world were killed ... Because of politics we still don't know the scale of compromised information here.
Lawyers, law professors, ex-DOJ officials tell 11th Circuit that Trump's dismissed yet 'seemingly straightforward' Mar-a-Lago case must be taken away from Judge Cannon : politics

Pelosi criticises McConnell for failing to hold Trump accountable over January 6 : politics
Trump blames Jack Smith's Jan. 6 prosecution as reason to delay briefing in Mar-a-Lago appeal : law

House Republicans reject their own funding bill with a shutdown around the corner : politics
Mike Johnson Defiant After GOP Votes Down Its Own Government Funding Bill : politics
The House is stumbling toward another shutdown - and another Trump loss : politics ... I am deeply thankful that Trump is a complete imbecile . If he wasn't, we would have been destroyed long ago.
Shutdown Looms as House Rejects GOP Attempt to Impose 'Trump's Dangerous Agenda' | "As long as House Republicans continue pushing Project 2025 funding bills, they will continue pushing our nation towards a government shutdown," said Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle. : politics
Trump Calls for Govt. Shutdown Unless Congress Makes It Harder for Americans to Vote : politics
"He's not God. He's a loser: : Geoff Duncan reacts to Trump calling on GOP to shutdown government : politics

'Stopping the Steal' examines Trump's attempt to subvert 2020 election, and what it means for 2024 : politics
New Emails Expose Election Officials' Plot to Unleash Chaos : politics

Fact check: 12 completely fictional stories Trump has told in the last month : politics

Trump Rallygoers Say They Are Experiencing Mysterious Eye Injuries : politics

"Delusional and unsettling": Trump forgets there was no debate audience, claims crowd "went crazy" : politics
Cognitive Decline? Trump Stutters, Stumbles During New York Rally : politics
Trump Shocked That 'a Woman' Is 'Somehow Doing Better' Than Biden in 2024 Race : politics A woman has already beaten him in the popular vote once.

To Understand JD Vance, You Need to Meet the "TheoBros" - These extremely online young Christian men want to end the 19th Amendment, restore public flogging, and make America white again. : politics
Vance Says Haitians Are "Illegal" Because He Doesn't Like the Legal Program That Admitted Them : politics
"Delusional and unsettling": Trump forgets there was no debate audience, claims crowd "went crazy" : politics

J.D. Vance Reveals Atrocious Little Detail of Trump's Health Care Plan : politics Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance has shared some details about the Trump-Vance campaign’s health care plan, and it appears to allow insurers to charge more for preexisting conditions.

CNN Airs Montage of Donald Trump Doing Exactly What JD Vance Told Dems NOT to Do - Turns out there are a lot of examples
CNN shows supercut of Trump calling Harris 'fascist' – after JD Vance said no one should be using the word : politics
CNN Airs Montage of Trump Doing Exactly What Vance Told Dems NOT to Do : politics
GOP senator rages at CNN host because she correctly said his party blocked the IVF protection bill : politics

From 'rapists' to 'eating the pets': Trump has long used degrading language toward immigrants : politics
Trump and Vance Are Using One of America’s Oldest Racist Playbooks -- By falsely linking Haitians in Springfield to the spread of infectious diseases, the GOP candidates are joining a long, terrible history. : politics

Trump asked New Yorkers 'what have you got to lose' by voting for him. The answers came thick and fast : politics ... trump used that line in 2016 and it was successful because no one knew what they had to lose. In 2024, we all know exactly what we have to lose.

Producers had to heavily edit The Apprentice to stop Trump from looking like a 'complete moron', authors claim : politics

Donald Trump Rolls Out World Liberty Financial, a New Crypto Venture - The New York Times ... In a livestream, Donald Trump formally introduced World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture led by two digital currency entrepreneurs with little experience running high-profile businesses.

Oops: Cat at Center of JD Vance's Pet-Eating Claims Is Alive and Well : politics
Trump Supporter Whose Police Report Fueled Cat-Eating Rumor Found Pet In Basement Days Later: WSJ : politics ... The morning after the debate, bomb threats forced multiple schools, City Hall and the local Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles office to be evacuated. In the past week, the city has logged an astounding 36 bomb threats total and state police were brought in to protect local schools, according to the Journal.

Ohio Sheriff who told public to write down the address of Harris supporters says those individuals with liberal policies have to accept responsibility for their actions : politics

Mark Robinson Compares Himself to Clarence Thomas: 'High-Tech Lynching' : politics
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson under pressure to drop out of North Carolina governor race : politics ... And then, amid more laughter, Ryan says, "This is how we know we're a real family here. What's said in the family stays in the family" Ryan concludes.
Trump's Pick for NC Gov. Called Himself a 'Black Nazi,' MLK 'Worse Than a Maggot' : politics
Robinson says he's staying in NC governor’s race after bombshell CNN report : politics
Republicans in N.C. bracing for damaging story on gubernatorial candidate : politics
Why MAGA Candidate’s Latest Scandal Finally Scares Team Trump : politics ... DJT referred to Robinson as being akin to MLK Jr. - It is now discovered that Robinson referred to MLK Jr. as "less than a maggot", and shared his one desire to own slaves and bring slavery back. This is the MAGA party.
16 of the most batsh*t things N.C. Republican governor candidate Mark Robinson has said : politics ... "Slavery is not bad. Some people need to be slaves. I wish they would bring it back. I would certainly buy a few."
NC GOP Gov. nominee Mark Robinson denies making racist and sexually graphic posts on porn forum : politics
(3) CJ Warnke on X: "Hey does anyone know why @lauriebuckhout just deleted this tweet about Mark Robinson?!?!?! #NC01 #ncpol / X
Email address belonging to Mark Robinson found on Ashley Madison : politics

Florida Doctors Describe Dystopic Horrors as DeSantis Tries to Tank Abortion Measure : politics

UH-OH: The slowest mail in the country is in key swing states, NBC investigations finds : politics ... Well it USED to just be DeJoy until we found out most of the others on the board actually approve of his method. So now IMO the entire USPS Board is corrupt and want this to happen.


Texas officials say they've scrubbed the voter rolls. Here's how to check if you're still on them. | The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. The Texas Tribune, ProPublica and Votebeat want to hear from people removed from voter rolls. : politics

453,000 Purged from Oklahoma voter registration rolls : politics




Secret Service Probing Musk's Post About Threats to Biden and Harris : politics
Musk, Thiel and the shadow of apartheid South Africa : politics




Meet the Cops Running the NYPD’s 86-Member PR Team | New York Focus The police department’s PR team has more than doubled in size in the past two years. Some of its recent hires have histories of dishonesty and misconduct.


Justice Department opens civil rights probe into sheriff's office after torture of 2 Black men : politics ... Congressman Guest was the DA down there before he was elected to Congress. But I'm sure he never knew anything about the Goon Squad. /s

White officer who fatally shot Black man shouldn’t have been in his backyard, judge rules in suit : politics (but murder was ok)
Daily Kos | Stories from CajsaLilliehook - Republican Sexual Predators, Abusers, and Enablers Pt. 53



Low cognitive ability intensifies the link between social media use and anti-immigrant attitudes. Individuals with higher cognitive abilities were less prone to these negative attitudes, suggesting that cognitive ability may offer protection against emotionally charged narratives on social media. : science ... This headline is so delicately worded ... It just needs to say morons are more influenced by lies on social media







































MBTA riders left stranded without late-night service. Will it ever?

Cannabis Control Commission: Research chief Julie K. Johnson takes leave after alleging ‘inappropriate’ and ‘harmful’ behaviors by leaders Julie K. Johnson's leave, for what she called job-related post-traumatic stress, adds to vacancies and turmoil at the commission







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More than 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or preparation have been detected in human bodies, some of which are hazardous to health, while little is known about others, a new study found : worldnews
Musk's satellites 'blocking' view of the universe : worldnews


Chinese military video appears to show 'dangerous' intercept of Australian aircraft over South China Sea : worldnews

Philippines reports surge in mpox cases : worldnews

Japan says Chinese carrier entered its contiguous waters for first time : worldnews
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high : worldnews
Japan's Elderly Population Grows to Record 36.25 M. : worldnews


First conviction under Hong Kong's security law for wearing 'seditious' T-shirt : worldnews

US says challenges posed by China exceed those of Cold War | Reuters
Chinese Citizen Allegedly Spent Years Trying to Hack NASA, US Research : worldnews
Shanghai slammed by what China says is the city’s strongest storm in seven decades : worldnews



Speaker of Russian Senate calls for 'child-free movement' to be banned : worldnews

Russian army to overtake United States as world's second largest : worldnews ... Western munitions (and crafts) are usually understated in their capabilities to keep things secret on what they are really capable of. While Russia and some of the other nations over state their capabilities to impress their leaders.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Targets Large Ammunition Depot in Russia's Tver Region, Triggers Explosions and Evacuation : worldnews
Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia's Tver region | Reuters
Ukrainian drone attack triggers huge blasts at Russian ammo depot : worldnews


India considers joining Russia, China to build nuclear plant on Moon : worldnews

Taliban Denies Suspending Or Stopping Anti-Polio Campaign : worldnews


Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger : worldnews
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia's problems - but there's still hope : worldnews

Syrians are disappearing in Luhansk region -- Russians are sending foreign mercenaries into meat grinders : worldnews


Pager explosions killed 19 IRGC members in Syria - report : worldnews
Round two? Additional Hezbollah beepers explode in southern Lebanon : worldnews
Israel planted explosives in Hezbollah's Taiwan-made pagers, sources say : worldnews


Ex-defense minister Ya'alon was target of Hezbollah bomb attack in Tel Aviv last year : worldnews

Settlers assault Palestinian villagers and Israeli activists in Jordan Valley : worldnews

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US sanctions Georgian officials for undermining democracy : worldnews


Armenia uncovers alleged coup plot with Russian traces : worldnews

Brussels moves to deduct eu200 million fine from Hungary's EU funds, as country refuses to pay up : worldnews ... The pagers were one hell of a plot twist
Orban's rep says Hezbollah exploding pagers were 'never' in Hungary : worldnews

Beset by wildfires, Portugal gets help from Spain, Morocco : worldnews


Starmer's 100,000lb in tickets and gifts more than any other recent party leader : worldnews

Worst drought on record lowers Amazon rivers to all-time lows : worldnews
A report by environmental and rights NGOs Tuesday linked three major meatpacking companies to illegal deforestation in Brazil, where farmers are accused of spraying herbicides from the sky to clear huge tracts of land : worldnews

Cuba slashes size of daily bread ration as ingredients run thin : worldnews

TIL Nine of the ten of the cities with the highest homicide rate per capita are in Mexico : todayilearned




Green Energy Supply Chains and Child Labor - Lawyers, Guns & Money

The Sordid Politics of the Kabul Evacuation - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... And so we witness the sordid spectacle of watching Joe Biden assume the politically poisonous responsibility for a withdrawal that almost every policymaker of note wanted at a price that almost every policymaker of note would have paid. The worst part is that the lesson for future policymakers is "push the looming disaster back as far as possible so that it happens off my watch," rather than "we need to make good decisions right now about this commitment."

COVID-19 vaccine refusal is driven by deliberate ignorance and cognitive distortions : science ... Computational modeling suggested that vaccine refusals among anti-vaccination participants were driven by ignoring even inspected information. In the neutral and pro-vaccination groups, vaccine refusal was driven by distorted processing of side effects and their probabilities.

Bernie Sanders says Ozempic can be produced for less than $100 a month : politics ... The manufacturing cost is like $5 a month ... Sold for $1,000 a month in the US. $155 a month in Canada and $57 a month in Germany. Tell me again all about how we have the greatest healthcare system in the world and we should just get out of the "free market"'s way.


Interest Rate Cut - Lawyers, Guns & Money
It's official: America's real wages are up under Biden-Harris : politics
How Would Mass Deportations Impact the American Worker? - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Harris holds 67-point lead over Trump among LGBTQ voters: poll : politics

Fake Kamala Harris hit-and-run video traced to Russian troll farm : politics
Russia targets Harris campaign with wave of fake videos : technology
Microsoft says Russian operatives are ramping up attacks on Harris campaign with fake videos : worldnews


Judge Who Tossed Trump';s Docs Case Repeatedly Violated Disclosure Rule: Report | Florida Judge Aileen Cannon failed to disclose lavish trips hosted by influential conservative law school : politics
Judge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose a Right-Wing Junket : politics

Reactionary Catholics are a major threat to liberal democracy in America - Lawyers, Guns & Money
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What Trump's Project 2025 Means For You - BOTTOM LINE: Under Trump's Project 2025, only conservative white males, billionaires and evangelical Christians are safe. The rest of us are in danger.
What is Project 2025? Wish list for a Trump presidency, explained

Judicial Extremists Declares National Labor Relations Act Unconstitutional - Lawyers, Guns & Money - There are definitely at least 3 votes for overturning the NLRB at the Supreme Court (Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch). I am not sure that two more would go quite that far, but it's also clear that the future of the entire system of labor law is very much in doubt here and that a bunch of 40 year old judges with extreme agendas willing to overturn the 20th century is not something Democrats can hope goes away. Whether it is expanding that circuit or creating a new one that divides it and splits the scary people, this actually has to be a top political priority.

The Real 'DEI' Candidates - The Atlantic - Kamala Harris's evisceration of Donald Trump at the debate revealed who in this race is actually unqualified for power.
Going MAGA turns your mind into mush - Lawyers, Guns & Money - Bill Ackman, who has only been a full-on Trump fanboy for a year or so, is having days-long meltdown over Daddy Trump getting his ass kicked in the debate: ... Ackman's argument boils down to "it is impossible for a Black women to have beaten Trump, so the debate mist have been fixed." It's grotesque, but it also tells you that Trump is attractive to various wealthy Elon Musk lickspittles not just for his support for upper-class tax increases.
The conspiracy deepens - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(3) Josh Marshall on X: "in all seriousness, i recommend people look at this 'affidavit' that is now scripture on the right. it's filled with countless errors, internal errors abt the purported deponent, notary language is wrong, no questions abt her "tenure as Attorney General in San Francisco" lol etc / X ... what universe are we living in that a supposed captain of finance is publicly falling down his 10th rabbit hole with an obvious hoax document like this x.com/BillAckman/sta ...

Trump: When I win, the people who tried to defeat me are going to prison - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... I don't know how much of a difference it would have made if the DOJ had actually gone after Trump and his co-conspirators immediately after they tried to overthrow the government, but it didn't, and here we are. One consequence of that decision is that Trump doesn't feel the slightest compunction about trying it again, before, during, and after this election. And let's not ever forget the Sinister Six's role in all this as well.

JD Vance pushes lies about pet-eating migrants - then tells Dems to tone down their rhetoric : politics
Nihilism and the fascist style - Lawyers, Guns & Money - JD Vance's incendiary lies about Haitian immigrants in Springfield are classic MAGA in both their racism and their misinformation:
Where does Juicy Divan Vance go for his apology? I have a suggestion - Lawyers, Guns & Money
JD Vance demanded that blog critical of demagogic race-baiting be scrubbed from the internet - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Trump and Vance want people with pre-existing conditions to lose their health insurance coverage - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Hidden Figures - Lawyers, Guns & Money (women, as usual)


Tupperware: The End of an Era - Lawyers, Guns & Money
All Tupperware Products -- Tupperware US


Former Uvalde schools police chief makes first court appearance since indictment : news

Florida sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy's mugshot to social media | AP News

A Georgia Woman Has Died After an Abortion Ban Delayed Lifesaving Care : politics ... Republicans do nothing to protect kids from school shootings and are willing to let adult women die because they want to restrict healthcare all in the name of how pro life they are.
This Country Is Killing Pregnant Women : politics


Billionaire Elon Musk Shared Memes Made by FSB Propaganda Machine : politics

P DIDDY AND TRUMP : pics ... Trump really seems to have a lot of buddies who like human trafficking.

AR-15 rifle pin distributed to Congress by Rep. Clyde R-GA following 2023 Monterey massacre. : pics

Bystander shot in head as New York police tackle fare-evader : news
NYPD says officers recovered wrong knife from police subway shooting in Brooklyn. : news

Attractive people of reddit what was your horrible experience for being attractive? : AskReddit

Drew Barrymore and Demi Lovato reflect on being given "substances" as children: 'It's unfathomable' : television

Kansas cult leaders convicted of making children work 16-hour days without pay : news

Dad cycles 1,400 miles to hear his daughter's heartbeat on Father's Day - GIF - Imgur

A Review of Academic Use of the Term "Minor Attracted Persons". Many researchers who use the term "minor attracted" are dependent on online paedophile groups to advertise their research studies & frequently make empirically unsupported comparisons between paedophiles & LGBT people. : science

A study found that taking two blackcurrant supplement capsules a day either prevented the loss of, or even increased, whole-body bone mineral density in postmenopausal women : science
Blackcurrants shape gut microbiota profile and reduce risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis via the gut-bone axis: Evidence from a pilot randomized controlled trial - ScienceDirect

ELI5: Why does meth/opiod use make you look like that? : explainlikeimfive

ELI5: How do we know outer space has a specific smell if no one can take their space helmet off to smell it? : explainlikeimfive

Autistic adults experience complex emotions, a revelation that could shape better therapy for neurodivergent people. To a group of autistic adults, giddiness manifests like "bees"; small moments of joy like "a nice coffee in the morning"; anger starts with a "body-tensing" boil, then headaches. : science

Learning to be more assertive can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, suggests a new randomized control trial. Saying no and setting boundaries is not the same as being mean or impolite. Practicing assertiveness can improve your self-esteem, agency, and self-confidence. : science

What conventionally attractive trait do you find ugly? : AskReddit

TIL that only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy, or 1 in 8 Americans. : todayilearned ... study presents the most updated United States data on metabolic health, which is defined as having optimal levels of five factors: blood glucose, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure and waist circumference, without the need for medications.

what is the biggest mystery ever? : AskReddit

This is a photo of the Sphinx in the late 1800s. It was taken from a hot air balloon. : pics

LGM Film Club, Part 411: Cairo Station - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 1,707 - Lawyers, Guns & Money This is the grave of Spencer Tracy.




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Data center emissions probably 662% higher than big tech claims : worldnews


Myanmar military intensifies civilian killings and arrests, says UN report : worldnews
In Myanmar, Typhoon Yagi Leaves Over 220 Dead : worldnews


Only 13 female CEOs among Japan's 1,600 top-listed companies - The Mainichi : worldnews


Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong : worldnews

(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: Doctors Without Borders closes programs in Russia. Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian organization that focuses on providing medical aid in conflict zones, announced on Sept. 16 that its programs in Russia will be closed. / X

(3) NOELREPORTS on X: A HIMARS strike targeted a Russian military training ground in Donetsk Oblast, reportedly hitting the center of a Russian gathering. The attack reportedly resulted in approximately 50 Russian casualties. / X

(3) Euromaidan Press on X: Ukrainian troops regain position near Torske in Donetsk Oblast - DeepState - Torske is situated in the Donetsk Oblast, near the administrative border with Luhansk Oblast. This position makes it a key point for controlling movement between the two oblasts / X

Russian Newspaper Sobesednik Suspends Operations After Being Labeled 'Foreign Agent' : worldnews ... In recent years, Sobesednik has been one of the few outlets to criticize the Kremlin and give a platform to opposition figures and activists.


Starvation in war-hit Sudan 'almost everywhere', WHO director tells BBC : worldnews


Putin security chief meets Iranian president in Tehran as military ties deepen : worldnews
(Iran) 1400+ Executed in 2 Years Post "Woman, Life, Freedom" Nationwide Protests : worldnews
Iran's new president has said that morality police will no longer "bother" women over the wearing of the mandatory hijab headscarf, days after the UN warned women were still being violently punished for breaking the strict dress code. : worldnews
Opinion | One photo captures Iranian women's fight against tyranny - The Washington Post


Electronic pagers used by Hezbollah explode in Lebanon, injuring many - The Washington Post Pagers used by the militant group Hezbollah simultaneously exploded, injuring more than 2,800 people and killing at least nine, officials said.
8 dead, thousands injured after pagers explode across Lebanon: Health officials : worldnews
NYTimes Reports New Details on Hezbollah Beeper Operation : worldnews ... Confirms attack was a supply chain operation where Israeli intelligence installed explosives in a Hezbollah-bound beeper shipment and set them off with a message (not a cyber attack that somehow overloaded batteries as originally reported)


US and Britain postpone decision on long-range strikes : worldnews

Around 1 million killed, wounded in Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, WSJ reports : worldnews
Ukraine Faces World's Lowest Birth Rate and Highest Death Rate, CIA Report Says - The death rate in Ukraine is 18.6 per thousand people, while the birth rate is six children per thousand people.

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 936, Part 1 (Thread #1083) : worldnews

Ukraine's Victory Plan 90% complete, Zelensky says : worldnews

Russia wiped out 80% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure with bombs, says Ukrainian President : worldnews

Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots near occupied Mariupol, Navy says : worldnews

(3) NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 on X: "In Vovchansk, Russian forces that were holding positions for a long time in the aggregrate plant, were reportedly ousted from these positions. Russians also published footage in which they are shelling the plant, confirming Ukrainian presence. This assumption is reinforced by everal Ukrainian military channels indicating that positions have been recaptured in Vovchansk. / X

(3) Jason Jay Smart on X: Russian Army is increasingly raping Ukrainian men on occupied territories - Russian military compels men to expose their own bodies, mutilate their genitals, rape them, & apply electric current to their genitals. - Russia is a terrorist state. / X


Ukrainian draft dodgers should not get social benefits in EU countries, says Polish foreign minister : worldnews
Minimum wage in Poland for 2025 higher than in US : worldnews

Leaked internal documents from a Kremlin-controlled propaganda center reveal how a well-coordinated Russian campaign supported far-right parties in the European Parliament elections - and planted disinformation across social media platforms to undermine Ukraine. : worldnews

Global Hawk Incident : Russia Interfered With the Operation of a US Surveillance Drone in Estonian Airspace : worldnews

Brussels to copy Starmer with call for ban on smoking outside pubs and restaurants : worldnews

Central Europe flooding leaves 16 dead in Romania, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria : worldnews


(3) NEXTA on X: "The UK will not allow Ukraine to use Western long-range missiles for strikes against Russian Federation without US approval, The Times has quoted a source as saying British authorities believe that US guidance systems play a key role in the accuracy of strikes. At the same time, they believe the US is likely to authorize the strikes during the UN General Assembly, which opened on September 10 - although the Biden administration is divided on the issue. / X


South America surpasses record for fires : worldnews

Mexico's president asks Sinaloa cartel to act 'responsibly' as violence escalates in the north : worldnews




Gas is $2.49 on 16 Sept 2024. Thanks Kamala and Joe! : pics


Former Situation Room officer: Pence came 'close' to being killed on Jan. 6 : politics ... That was still not enough for Republicans to impeach AND convict Trump.

How every senator voted on the Right to IVF Act, again - Washington Post

Senate Republicans losing patience with Johnson as shutdown nears : politics
Why Has America Tolerated Six Illegitimate GOP Presidents?
Bush called out on Trump-Harris: When democracy calls, 'you can't just roll it over to voicemail' : politics

CNN Pundit Flamed For 'Embarrassing' Argument About Trump's And Harris' Rhetoric : politics

Samuel Alito's Role in Jan 6 Ruling Questioned after John Roberts Memo Leak : politics
Leaked Supreme Court Memos Show Roberts Knows Exactly How Bad Alito Is : politics
Turns Out Chief Justice John Roberts Is Quite a Hack Himself | Kudos to The New York Times for its reporting on how exactly he put the thumb on the scale in Trump's immunity case. : politics
How Samuel Alito got canceled from the Supreme Court social media majority | CNN Politics
What a new report shows about Justice Alito in a Jan. 6 Supreme Court case : politics

Harris soars to record 6-point lead over Trump in post-debate poll : politics

If Trump loses North Carolina, it could be an early night -- and curtains for GOP : politics

The Violence Will Get Worse : politics
14% of Republicans would 'take action to overturn' the election if Trump loses, study finds : politics
Is Political Conservatism a Mild Form of Insanity? | Psychology Today - Death fear (among other unsavory attributes) predicts Republicanism ... Which variables exactly? In order of predictive power: death anxiety, system instability, dogmatism/intolerance of ambiguity, closed-mindedness, low tolerance of uncertainty, high needs for order, structure, and closure, low integrative complexity, fear of threat and loss, and low self-esteem. The researchers conclude, a little chillingly, that "the core ideology of conservatism stresses resistance to change and a justification of inequality."


Eschaton: The Greatest Of All Law Enforcement : The Secret Service did not search the perimeter of the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday before former President Donald J. Trump began his round, an acknowledgment that has put the besieged agency under renewed scrutiny two months after a similar episode in Pennsylvania.
U.S. Attorney Handling Would-Be Trump Assassin's Case Is a Haitian Immigrant : politics
Trump's golf habit has raised alarms about security for years : politics

Trump's image as a successful businessman and savvy negotiator on the show The Apprentice helped create a favorable impression among viewers, boosting his appeal among voters in 2016. Entertainment media, often viewed as politically neutral, can have significant political consequences. : science

Trump's Rage at Media Worsens as New Polls Show Surprise Harris Gains : politics
Donald Trump suffers major blow in top election forecast : politics

MAGA Is Straight Up Freaking Out After Trump's New Taylor Swift Post : politics

Second Trump assassination attempt isn't changing the state of the race : poliics

How Is JD Vance So Bad at All of This? : politics
Vance had better buckle up: His debate might go as badly as Trump's : politics
Joy: JD Vance is first U.S. senator to admit to terrorizing his state on purpose : politics
JD Vance admits to making up crazy stories to get press attention and says he'll continue doing it : politics
Joe Biden Is Bailing Out Papaw's Steel Plant in JD Vance's Hometown. Vance Is Trying to Stop Him. : politics

More than half of Republicans believe Haitians are eating pets: poll : politics

The staggering reach of Trump's misinformation -- not just on Haitian migrants: A new poll shows lots of Trump backers say they believe his pet-eating claim about Haitians, as well as plenty of other claims. : politics
Springfield, Ohio, Cancels CultureFest Amid Threats : politics
New Terror Swamps Ohio Town Even as J.D. Vance Admits to Lying : politics ... Stochastic terrorism is a real thing. JD Vance is a terrorist.
Ohio GOP Gov. DeWine says 'at least 33' bomb threats prompt Springfield to begin daily school sweeps : politics
Two elementary schools evacuated due to threats in Springfield : news ... This is the 5th day of a wave of terroristic threats in Springfield.
Terrorism - Wikipedia Democracy and domestic terrorism

In an Unprecedented Move, Ohio Is Funding the Construction of Private Religious Schools : politics

Free speech or voter intimidation? Portage residents file complaints over sheriff's post : politics

US Secret Service says it is aware of Musk post about Biden, Harris : politics
Elon Musk Is a National Security Risk : technology
Inside Elon Musk's Mushrooming Security Apparatus : politics
Why Is the New York Times Legitimizing a Holocaust Denier? : politics Musk was responding to a post Wednesday that said Jewish communities "have been pushing the exact kind of dialectical hatred against whites that they claim to want people to stop using against them." The post also referenced "hordes of minorities" flooding Western countries, a popular antisemitic conspiracy theory

Rich Lowry Denies Blurting Out ‘N-Word'During Haitian Migrants Convo : politics ... "The demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." - H.L. Mencken

Pennsylvania court rejects Cornel West's bid to get on ballot and clears way for mail voting : politics

Md. car that hit girl in Capitol Hill had $19,770 in unpaid tickets - The Washington Post Victims of traffic violence in D.C. say the city needs to get drivers who rack up tickets off the roads.

The ethics of fandom - Lawyers, Guns & Money Sean Combs has been arrested in Manhattan after a grand jury returned charges that apparently include racketeering and sex trafficking ... now that there's so much evidence that Jackson was a child molester



Married Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Boy, 16, in Classroom as Students Kept Lookout Pleads Guilty : news


Amazon tells employees to return to office five days a week : news
The return-to-office wars have diminished workplace well-being—especially for these groups : technology

Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 1,706 - Lawyers, Guns & Money This is the grave of Lionel & Diana Trilling, despite Diana not having a marker.

Billionaire Larry Ellison says a vast AI-fueled surveillance system can ensure 'citizens will be on their best behavior' : technology


A study of a woman's brain before, during and after pregnancy revealed sweeping neural changes, some of which stuck around months after her baby was born | Grey matter shrunk in some areas by about 4 percent of its starting bulk, and some information-carrying tracts grew stronger, researchers report : science

ELI5: why are eggs so important for almost all forms of baking? : explainlikeimfive

Why and how are we able to sense when someone is looking at you? : AskReddit

What do most people not know? : AskReddit
What question would you ask the universe? : AskReddit

Researchers have found evidence suggesting that Earth may have had a ring system, which formed around 466 million years ago, at the beginning a period of unusually intense meteorite bombardment known as the Ordovician impact spike : science


Academic Plagiarism Complaint Against the Author of 'White Fragility' Dismissed : books
Robin DiAngelo Plagiarized Minority Scholars, Complaint Alleges - American Council of Trustees and Alumni

Kanye West paid $57 million for a Malibu mansion, then gutted and abandoned it. He just sold it for a $36 million loss : Music Nitrous causes vitamin b12 deficiency and magnesium deficiency, leading to an oxidation of cells, as well as shedding of the myelin sheethe , which results in MS or Parkinson's -- not a good thing to be doing to the brain.

Former Mean Girls - what finally made you re-evaluate how you treated people? : AskReddit

TIL a Mississippi driver's license does not require a driving test just a written exam. : todayilearned - Mississippi is the state with most fatal car accidents per 100,000 people, or the state with the most car accidents per capita.Aug 19, 2024




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Typhoon Yagi causes $1.6 billion in damages in Vietnam, over 400 dead across 4 countries. : worldnews
Over 100 dead in Myanmar flooding after Typhoon Yagi : worldnews
Typhoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, strongest storm to hit city since 1949 : worldnews

'Disappeared completely': melting glaciers worry Central Asia : worldnews
A.I. Pioneers Call for Protections Against 'Catastrophic Risks' | Scientists from the United States, China and other nations called for an international authority to oversee artificial intelligence. : worldnews


China rams Philippine ship while 60 Minutes on board : videos


South Korean military removes thousands of Chinese-made cameras at bases : worldnews


US sends 'unserviceable' military arms to Taiwan : worldnews

China Can Detect F-22, F-35 Stealth Jets Using Musk's Starlink Satellite Network, Scientists Make New Claim : technology


Poland's Tusk, America's Blinken discuss ways to ensure Russia's defeat in Ukraine : worldnews

Putin Orders Russian Army to Increase Troop Size by 180K : worldnews

Trudeau says Ukraine can strike deep into Russia with NATO arms, Putin hints at war : worldnews (will invade Canada)

Forbes: Ukrainian Troops Have Advanced Into Russia Along A New Axis : worldnews
Ukrainian Troops Have Advanced Into Russia Along A New Axis

Last major American bank exits Russia : worldnews

Ukrainian paratroopers knock out modern Russian infantry fighting vehicle in Kursk Oblast – video : worldnews


Belarus dictator Lukashenko pardons 37 more political prisoners : worldnews


One dead from Nipah virus in India's Kerala; second death this year : worldnews
Its just a normal day in India : funny

The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says : news
How The CIA's Hunt For Bin Laden Impacted Public Health Campaigns In Pakistan : NPR

Shootouts over gold mine kill 30 in Papua New Guinea : worldnews

US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid, overriding rights conditions : worldnews ... Helps they (allegedly) bribed Trump with 10 million dollars while he was a candidate back in 2016


Netanyahu vows 'heavy price' for Houthis after missile hits central Israel : worldnews


Zelensky: In the first half of September, Russians used over 640 shaheds against Ukraine : worldnews
Ukraine cannot equip even 4 out of 14 required military brigades – Zelenskyy : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 935, Part 1 (Thread #1082) : worldnews
The Kyiv Independent on X: These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of Sept. 16, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X

Air defense repels mass drone attack against Kyiv : worldnews


Torrential rains trigger mass evacuations as rivers surge in Central Europe during record flooding : worldnews
Climate scientists troubled by damage from floods ravaging central Europe | Extreme weather | The Guardian Experts unsurprised at intensity of extreme weather but say damage wreaked shows how unprepared world is


Brazilian mayoral candidate smashes political rival over the head with chair on live TV : worldnews




Eschaton: Red Lines A thing about American Tough Foreign Policy Guy is that their self-identity is that they bark and the world listens ... Good job to everyone who has been helping to perpetuate the Biden administration's "extend and pretend" strategy for genocide PR. The topics on which there is bipartisan agreement in elite Washington are the ones that get completely ignored by the political press. A big failure on Biden's own terms, and yet...


Scientific American magazine backs Harris with second endorsement in 179-year history - Raw Story ... Trump endangers public health and safety and rejects evidence, preferring instead nonsensical conspiracy fantasies. (Biden was first)

Kamala Harris Gets Good News From Economists: New Survey - Newsweek ... Even though inflation has decreased, falling to its lowest level in three-and-a-half-years in August, many Americans are still feeling its effects ... When asked which nominees' economic policies would be more inflationary—in other words, which would be more likely to cause inflation - 70 percent of the economists said Trump's while only 3 percent said Harris'

Kamala Harris Gets It - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Harris was so concerned that she asked intelligence agencies to train their analysts to avoid any such bias in the future. She also requested more reporting from the intelligence community on gender issues and sexual violence around the world.

Harris Shows Signs of Gains in Post-Debate Polls - The New York Times - It could be another week until the full scope of possible gains is evident.

Harris to meet with Teamsters for high-stakes endorsement interview - POLITICO The massive union typically endorses Democrats - but it has been Republican-curious this cycle.

Homicide: Life After Dobbs - Lawyers, Guns & Money - Another woman killed by Trump and Alito's new legal regime: ... In other words, the legal regime favored by the Republican Party working exactly as intended. These people calling themselves "pro-life" is a dark joke on the universe.
Georgia's Abortion Law Killed Amber Thurman

'The excitement is unbelievable': North Carolina's AG predicts Harris will win state : politics

But Both Parties Are the Same ... Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Among other things, and this is true of all labor issues, we need multiple terms of Democrats just to consolidate gains because of the ping-pong nature of governance between the two parties.

GOP divisions hinder House government funding plans - The Washington Post - Internal conflicts and a narrow majority make each spending fight a pitched battle.

Leaked Supreme Court memos reveal John Roberts' role in shielding Trump from prosecution | Salon.com One memo previewed the Supreme Court's decision to grant Trump broad official immunity, overruling a lower court ... "I think it likely that we will view the separation of powers analysis differently" from the appeals court
Liz Cheney blocked January 6 scrutiny of Ginni Thomas, book says : politics ... since his controversial confirmation in 1991, Clarence Thomas has helped shape a far-right court conclusively out of step with public opinion. Echoing prominent Democrats including the New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Brock says Thomas should be impeached and removed.

How the Last Eight Years Made Young Women More Liberal : politics
How the Last Eight Years Made Young Women More Liberal -- For a generation of girls raised to believe they could be anything, the Trump era moved their politics to the left, a new analysis shows. : politics
How Republican or Democratic is your name? - The Washington Post

Trump with his daughter ivanka at the RNC 2016. : pics

Eschaton: Occasional Reminder - Laura Igraham's 3 adopted children were international adoptions. (hate for thee but not for me)

Violence and instability have become a feature, not a bug, of US political life | Donald Trump | The Guardian
Trump Is a Threat to Democracy. Saying So Is Not Incitement. Opposing political violence does not mean ignoring authoritarianism

Trump assassination attempt suspect laughs, smiles during first court appearance in Florida | Fox News
FBI says it's investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination against Trump in Florida : politics
Trump is 'safe following gunshots in his vicinity,' campaign says in statement | CNN Politics : news
A New York Times Reporter Revisits Earlier Interview With Suspect at Trump Golf Course - The New York Times Ryan Wesley Routh wanted to fly Afghan veterans to fight against Russia in Ukraine, an endeavor he seemed ill prepared to orchestrate.
Who Is Alleged Trump Golf Course Gunman Ryan Wesley Routh? A local sheriff said the man seemed relatively calm and didn't show a lot of emotions when his vehicle was pulled over after fleeing the scene.
Trump Rushes to Fundraise Off Second Assassination Bid : politics ... Isn't it odd, that both assassination attempts, were by Republicans.
Suspected Trump Gunman Was Once Charged With Possession of a Weapon of Mass Destruction : politics
Alleged second Trump assassin in custody - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Elon Musk Faces Firestorm Over 'Appalling Assassination Joke' About Biden, Harris : politics
Elon Musk Post on Trump Assassination Attempt Criticized - Newsweek Trump dispenses with unity, blames Democrats after apparent second assassination attempt Trump ally Elon Musk also wondered in a since-deleted tweet why "no one is even trying to assassinate" Biden and Harris.
Trump blames Biden-Harris 'rhetoric' for latest assassination attempt, says he will 'save the country' | Fox News Democrats have previously blamed Trump for raising the temperature and being a 'threat to democracy'

For what it's worth - Lawyers, Guns & Money Ryan Routh seems to be yet another unhinged man with a gun over there: ... We are all sufferers from history, but the paranoid is a double sufferer, since he is afflicted not only by the real world, with the rest of us, but by his fantasies as well.
Ryan Routh: What we know about the suspect in the apparent second Trump assassination attempt | CNN

'He Knows He's Going Down': George Conway Warns Of 'Desperate' Trump's Next Move : politics
Trump's hate is no joke - Robert Reich - While utterly despicable, yesterday's apparent assassination attempt on Trump can be seen as a symptom of the hate-filled politics he and Vance are peddling.

Trump Reveals Who He Will Blame If He Loses Election : politics (young people)
J.D. Vance Just Sold Out His Family to Defend Trump and Laura Loomer | The New Republic J.D. Vance brushed off Laura Loomer's racist comments, despite being married to an Indian American woman.

Trumpism without Trump - Lawyers, Guns & Money - The Senate is so heavily titled to small states with reactionary majorities that they will probably get away with it in terms of control of the chamber, but Republican candidate recruitment in battleground Senate races remains awful:

The Inevitable Wage of Neoliberalism - Lawyers, Guns & Money (Muskrat)

AOC is right: Jill Stein's campaign is not serious : politics ... Stein's campaign is not only disingenuous but dangerous. In 2016, Stein's vote tally was enough to make the difference in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, flipping the electoral college from Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump. Now, she could do it again, and Republicans are helping her do it -- because they understand that Stein's candidacy benefits no one but Trump.

Ohio sheriff tells residents to "write down the addresses" of Harris-Walz supporters | Salon.com Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski urged residents of an Ohio county to report neighbors with Harris-Walz signs

Ex-NYC Fire Chiefs Charged With Bribery as Adams Woes Mount -- Bloomberg Indictment was unsealed in federal court in New York -- Fire chief to vigorously defend allegations, lawyer says



Pluralistic: Anti-cheat, gamers, and the Crowdstrike disaster (16 Sep 2024) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow


Portage County sheriff: 'Write down the addresses' of Kamala Harris supporters who display yard signs : politics (domestic terrorism, Ohio)



A doctor cared for generations of families. Now dozens of women say he also abused them : news another Mormon doctor abusing his position of power within a community which silences women. Heartbreaking.


Shooting after Lions game leaves one person dead and one in critical condition : news

Virginia 6th grader suspended because he waited too long to report classmate who brought bullet to school, family says : news

ELI5: Why don't all arrested crime suspects exercise their right to remain silent? : explainlikeimfive


I am a professional survival instructor. I've provided training for the US Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force -- as a civilian. I've worked with several law enforcement agencies and rescue teams. AMA : IAmA
Survival Gear -- Thomas Coyne Survival Schools
Thomas Coyne Survival Schools | Use the link in bio and train with us in person or online today! #survival #bushcraft #hiker #adventure #travel #backpacking #rescue | Instagram

Here's what Americans want to kill, according to Google - The Washington Post (homicide > suicide)

TIL the fastest spinning celestial object in the universe is a Neutron star called PSR J1748-2446. It rotates 716 times every second and it's equator moves at about 25% the speed of light. It is also has a magnetic field a trillion times stronger than the Sun's. : todayilearned

ELI5: If weight loss is simply cals in / cals out, why do post menopausal women have a harder time losing weight? : explainlikeimfive

The Friendship Paradox: 'Americans now spend less than three hours a week with friends, compared with more than six hours a decade ago. Instead, we're spending ever more time alone.' : science

We know larger animals tend to have longer lifespans. But why do big cats(like leopards, etc)have such a short life(about 15 years) compared to humans(about 80 years)? And big cats have a similar body weight to humans, if not bigger. : askscience

ELI5: Why isn't there enzymatic toothpaste that can dissolve plaque and tartar for humans like the ones for dogs and cats? : explainlikeimfive

The criminalization of drug use is not followed by a reduced or more expensive drug supply, reduced consumption levels, problematic drug use or healthcare needs, or to fewer drug-related deaths, study shows. : science

Older couples who experience more agreement in their sexual expression, and engage in frequent sexual activity, report better marital quality over time. The group who exhibited a greater discrepancy in sexual activity between spouses reported the lowest levels of marital satisfaction. : science

Earth to have new mini-moon for two months : technology - I feel duped into reading that a small rock that we can't see will be orbiting the Earth for a small time ... Not news at all...Won't even be orbiting, it's just a flyby. It will not fly around the Earth even one time ... Then how the frick is it a moon.


Parking on train tracks : WTF

How do you break an addiction? : AskReddit

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Shocked That Tires Are Barely Lasting 6,000 Miles : technology

ELI5: What would happen if they removed the locks from the Panama Canal and let the waters seek their own levels? : explainlikeimfive

What's a pain you can't truly explain until you've endured it? : AskReddit

WTF? : WTF ... Little know fact. Blood is the 9th largest US export

What Sounds Like Pseudoscience, But Actually Isn't? : AskReddit


Seeing "Beetlejuice" again in the wake of the sequels release really makes you consider how much of a miracle it was this movie got made, much less became as popular and influential as it has. : movies


The 18 Best Restaurants In Cambridge - Boston - The Infatuation : CambridgeMA





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Japan scrambles jets as Russian aircraft circles country : worldnews
Thousands Of World War II-Era Weapons Found Buried Underneath A School In Tokyo : worldnews

Wikipedia bans user for alleged trolling, doxxing and intimidation of Hong Kong journalists : worldnews

China to raise retirement age for first time in decades as demographic crisis looms : worldnews
China new home prices fall at fastest pace in over 9 years : worldnews
China frees American pastor who US claims was wrongly jailed since 2006, State Dept says : worldnews



Russians' faith in their country's safety 'broken' by Ukraine's deep strikes, Budanov says : worldnews

Russia begins efforts to expel Ukraine from Kursk but counter-attack is yet to gain momentum : worldnews
Ukrainian troops advance in Kursk Oblast, capture several villages : worldnews


Ex-head of India's RG Kar College charged for alleged evidence tampering in rape case : worldnews ... India and rape go together like nachos and melted cheese.
More Than 1,000 Unexploded 18th-Century Rockets Discovered in India : worldnews

Taliban begins enforcing strict new laws and Afghan women despair - The Washington Post Afghan religious police wield new power to enforce a ban on women raising their voices in public and looking at men other than their husbands or relatives.


Hardman who may be Uganda's next president is Putin fan and asked Meloni to marry him : worldnews ... full-throated support to Putin


206 captives released following eighth UAE mediation between Russia and Ukraine : worldnews


Iran-backed Houthis fire missile that lands near Tel Aviv : worldnews

Iran arrests mother of slain protester, ahead of Woman Life Freedom uprising anniversary : worldnews
U.S., Britain alarmed Russia shared nuclear secrets with Iran - report - i24NEWS : worldnews
(3) Status-6 (Military & Conflict News) on X: | The US and UK are increasingly concerned that Russia is sharing with Iran secret information and technology that could bring it closer to being able to build nuclear weapons, in exchange for the deliveries of ballistic missiles to Moscow. / X


Crisis at Jewish Chronicle as stories based on 'wild fabrications' are withdrawn : worldnews ... And yet the fact checking of the fake articles was good enough for the Netanyahu family to share
Crisis at Jewish Chronicle as stories based on 'wild fabrications' are withdrawn | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian Newspaper's due diligence is under scrutiny amid growing misgivings over its ownership and the role of its editor
Jewish Chronicle: Jonathan Freedland and Hadley Freeman quit in Gaza articles row : worldnews

IDF ordered to prepare for military campaign in Lebanon: Situation in north cannot continue; we must return residents home : worldnews

IDF probe: High probability hostages killed during strike on senior Hamas terrorist : worldnews


Biden To Use Rest Of Term Putting Ukraine In 'Best Position,' Adviser Says : worldnews
US and Britain Postpone Decision on Long-Range Strikes : worldnews
U.S. to discuss war strategy with Zelenskiy, prepare support package this month : worldnews
Peace plan should not be imposed on Ukraine from the outside, US's Sullivan says : worldnews
Zelenskyy accuses Brazil of being pro-Russia, slams peace proposal : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 934, Part 1 (Thread #1081) : worldnews

Ukraine businesses hire more women and teens as labour shortages bite : worldnews


Georgia's most powerful man suggests an apology for 2008 war with Russia : worldnews

Vasyl Ivanchuk's Olympiad Revenge: A Legendary Comeback 15 Years After Retirement - Canuro


Sweden Will Offer Migrants $34,000 to Go Home : worldnews

Polish PM shrugs off Putin's warning on Western long-range missiles to Ukraine : worldnews

6 killed as heaviest rain in decades hits parts of central and eastern Europe : worldnews

Pro-Russian billboards across Italy call for end to military aid to Ukraine : worldnews ... were funded by associations created to protest COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Fake retro video game ring worth eu50m smashed in Italy : worldnews


Sir Keir Starmer faces investigation over possible breach of parliamentary rules after Labour donor pays for wife's clothes : worldnews

Venezuela: US dismisses claim CIA plotted to assassinate Nicolas Maduro : worldnews
Venezuela says it has seized 400 US rifles and arrested foreigners, Americans among them, over alleged plot to destabilize country : worldnews




Saturday Morning Political Cartoon Thread : politics
Ella Baron on the Trump-Harris televised debate – cartoon | Ella Baron | The Guardian


John Roberts' Secret Trump Memo Revealed in Huge SCOTUS Leak : politics
High on his own supply - Lawyers, Guns & Money This is good in-depth piece of reporting from the NYT about how John Roberts "steered" the SCOTUS to one of the very worst opinions in the often sordid history of that institution, Trump v. United States.

A Perceptual Black Hole - Lawyers, Guns & Money

The first graders who survived Sandy Hook will vote in their first presidential election : politics

Trump's Iowa lead shrinks significantly as Kamala Harris replaces Biden, Iowa Poll shows : politics

Kamala Harris' Surprisingly Strong Polling in State Dems Lost for 60 Years : politics (Alaska)

Tim Walz calls Donald Trump 'smallest man in the world' : politics

Republicans accused of plan to cut $1.5 trillion from Social Security : politics

Senators Who Matter to the East Coast Media Elite - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Trump Has Crossed a Truly Unacceptable Line : politics

Killing a baby 'after birth' is homicide and legal nowhere. What is Trump on about? : politics

Project 2025 seeks to resurrect a 151-yr-old law to subordinate women : politics

'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT:' Trump Is Big Mad That the Star Endorsed Harris : politics

Half dozen House Republicans break with Trump in vow to accept 2024 election results : politics

A 'Trump Train' convoy surrounded a Biden-Harris bus. Was it political violence? : politics

Maher predicts 'it's over' for Trump : politics

The Downside of Trump's Popularity With Young Men Is That Young Men, Who Are Stupid, Might Forget to Vote : politics

Donald Trump loses Electric Avenue legal fight with Eddy Grant : politics

I am a Georgia poll worker. Republicans' new rules are making me lose sleep : politics

'Clearly chicken you weirdo': People respond to JD Vance sharing video he claims shows migrants grilling cats : politics
"We're creating a story": Vance admits he's making up Haitian immigrant smears : politics


Eschaton: The Future Of The Democratic Party Cop mayor is doing great, still. NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams' Chief Counsel Lisa Zornberg announced her resignation late Saturday night.


Madness and Civilization - Lawyers, Guns & Money I was perusing Scott Adams's (of Dilbert fame) Twitter account because somebody mentioned something he had tweeted, and that guy is now completely bananas. This, for example, is a relatively cogent observation:


Ronald Reagan's former staff back Harris-Walz ticket: "Today is a choice between integrity and demagoguery." : politics

Nixon Admitted Pot Was 'Not Particularly Dangerous' in Unearthed Audio : politics


The Entangled Mind: Could Quantum Phenomena Explain Consciousness? | by Sebastian Schepis | Aug, 2024 | Medium
What is Consciousness?. An astute reader recently left me a… | by Sebastian Schepis | Aug, 2024 | Medium

No basis for claim that 80% of biodiversity is found in Indigenous territories. A much-cited statistic about how much of the world's biodiversity is under Indigenous stewardship is unsupported - and could harm the cause it is meant to support. : science

TIL that 20% of scientific genetics research papers have errors due to Microsoft Excel's auto-formatting of gene names into dates : todayilearned

ELI5: Why do all supercomputers in the world use linux? : explainlikeimfive

TIL a study found that only 4% of women said that penetration is a reliable route to orgasm for them. The other 96% said their reliable route was clitoral stimulation, either alone or paired with penetration. : todayilearned

People who have used psychedelics tend to adopt metaphysical idealism—a belief that consciousness is fundamental to reality. This belief was associated with greater psychological well-being. The study involved 701 people with at least one experience with psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, or DMT. : science


What's the most amazing coincidence you've ever seen or heard about? : AskReddit

Girls, what's one habit that makes a guy instantly unattractive? : AskReddit
What is the most essential lesson you've taken away from a failed relationship? : AskReddit


The Psychopaths and Sociopaths of TikTok - Content creators are turning to social media to destigmatize -- and make money off of—their personality disorders.

25 Neuroscience Myths. Busting Common Pop Psychology Myths… | by Adam Palanica | Behavioral Design Hub | Medium Busting Common Pop Psychology Myths with Scientific Evidence

Why You May Never See the Documentary on Prince by Ezra Edelman - The New York Times A revealing new documentary could redefine our understanding of the pop icon. But you will probably never get to see it.


Family outraged after death of Mass. State Police trainee : news (copfuckers killed him)
Recruit Officer dies after "boxing accident" at the State Police Academy : boston

Shooting in Newton: Scott Hayes, pro-Israel demonstrator, pleads not guilty
Donations pour in for demonstrator accused of shooting man during a violent clash at a pro-Israel rally in Newton; attacker identified. : boston

Who do you use for insurance? : boston





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Malaysian police to summon Islamic firm as more evidence of child sex abuse emerges : worldnews


North Korean missiles rain down on Ukraine despite sanctions : worldnews
North Korean Aid To Russia Poses Biggest Threat To Ukraine, Intelligence Chief Says : worldnews

Hong Kong press group says dozens of journalists harassed : worldnews


Russia's Central Bank Raises Rates to 19% as Inflation Ticks Up : worldnews

(3) PS01 △ on X: Russia sends back conscripts newly released from captivity back on the frontlines ... Russia is short of men, it needs to mobilize otherwise the front will collapse at once! / X

As Ukraine Presses Its Attack in Kursk, Russia Stiffens Its Defenses - The New York Times Soldiers and military analysts say that Ukraine is largely holding onto land it seized in the Kursk region, even as Moscow has begun a counterattack.
Ukrainians in Kursk Hit Back at Russian Counterattack : worldnews

Russia's Medvedev Threatens Nuke Strike Would Turn Kyiv Into 'Gray Spot' On The Map : worldnews

Kremlin Revives Soviet-Style Youth Indoctrination as It Eyes 'Forever War' With Ukraine and the West : worldnews

(3) NEXTA on X: Khorne Group: A new operation begins in the Kursk region. A group of 8,000 Russian troops is threatened with encirclement. They have only two options — leave much more territory or enter the cauldron. / X


Zimbabwe orders cull of 200 elephants amid food shortages from drought : worldnews

Mpox vaccines arrive in Congo, but not fast enough as the disease spreads and deaths mount fast : worldnews
US and British citizens among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo coup trial : worldnews


4 ISIS leaders killed in raid that left 7 US service members injured : worldnews

Hezbollah's war with Israel has become existential, military source says : worldnews
Hezbollah warns Israel against Lebanon border flare-up : worldnews
(3) i24NEWS English on X: IDF confirms it targeted Hezbollah weapons depots deep in Lebanon / X

Women in Iran are going without hijabs as the 2nd anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches : worldnews
Iran says it is open to talks but rejects pressure as US, EU impose sanctions : worldnews


/r/WorldNews Live Thread for Israel-Hamas War (Thread #67) : worldnews

Hamas warehouses in Gaza are overflowing with stolen humanitarian aid - N12 : worldnews


Biden hints at ending Ukraine long-range weapons restrictions : worldnews US officials question if easing Ukraine weapons restrictions would pay off : worldnews
Zelenskyy reproaches Ukraine's allies: so far only Belarus shoots down Russian Shaheds : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 933, Part 1 (Thread #1080) : worldnews

Russia's 'rapid' offensive in Kursk Oblast hasn't yet achieved serious success, Zelensky says : worldnews
Zelensky said his victory plan will lead to 'reliable peace' in Ukraine : worldnews

(3) WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: Other Russian military come forward with accusations of commanders sending people they don't like into meat assaults -- which is a long-known practice. / X


NATO could have done more to avert Ukraine war: Stoltenberg : worldnews

Europe floods: Four die in Romania as heavy rain sweeps through central Europe : worldnews

Polish FM in Kyiv discusses possible transfer of MiG-29 jets to Ukraine : worldnews
Heavy rainfall batters southern Poland - resulting in local floodings : worldnews


Germany won't allow long-range strikes on Russia even if other countries do, Scholz says : worldnews

Swiss government wants to explicitly enshrine non-violent parenting in law : worldnews

Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Abbé Pierre Shatter His Legacy - The New York Times Abbe Pierre campaigned for decades against homelessness and poverty. Revelations about his treatment of women have destroyed his image as a symbol of virtue in France ... Pierre sexually harassed or assaulted at least two dozen women between the 1950s and the 2000s, mostly in France but sometimes abroad, including in the United States.

Poll: Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves popularity plummets : worldnews


Hundreds of thousands in Cuba without water : worldnews

Mexico: Narco-war breaks out in Sinaloa between sons of El Chapo and El Mayo - Zambada : worldnews

Major Russian disinfo site featuring anti-Trudeau articles prompts calls for new focus at public inquiry : worldnews




Biden administration expected to unveil new evidence of RT's key role in Russian intelligence operations globally : worldnews
U.S. Accuses Russian TV Network of Conducting Covert Intelligence Acts - The New York Times Sanctions announced on Friday are an effort to undercut RT by making it difficult for the network to conduct global business in dollars ... The action came days after the Justice Department indicted two employees of the network for funneling at least $9.7 million to bankroll American podcasters on Tenet Media

"No change to US-Policy on Long Range Missiles to Ukraine" White House Says : worldnews

Vance Describes Plan to End Ukraine War That Sounds a Lot Like Putin's - The New York Times Former President Donald J. Trump would tell the Russians, Ukrainians and Europeans to "figure out what a peaceful settlement looks like," Senator JD Vance, his running mate, says ... The Russians would retain the land they have taken ... While the remainder of Ukraine would remain an independent sovereign state, Mr. Vance said, Russia would get a "guarantee of neutrality" from Ukraine. "It doesn't join NATO, it doesn't join some of these sort of allied institutions ... "I don't think he offered a realistic proposal for peace," Mr. Coffey said. "He offered a plan for a Russian victory."

Most Americans back term limits for Supreme Court: poll : politics

Opinion | Where Was Merrick Garland When Justice Needed Him? - The New York Times By Jesse Wegman ... In short, for Donald Trump there was, and always is, a separate rule. Contrary to the bogus complaints of "lawfare," the Justice Department has treated Trump better, not worse, than everyone else.

Analysis Shows Trump Loyalists Have 'Infiltrated' Election Boards in Key States - "With 102 deniers on election boards in the swing states, the potential for creating chaos is enormous." : politics

Trump is such a sad wannabe despot. How can he be so close to Kamala in the polls? : politics
Kamala Harris Leads Donald Trump In Six Post-Debate National Polls : politics

Harris and Trump place their chips on different states to win White House - The Washington Post A compressed battleground map has given each campaign a defensive electoral college wall, and they overlap in the crucial state of Pennsylvania ... Pennsylvania and Georgia have taken center stage for the final act of this election said John Ashbrook, a Republican strategist

Trump spreads baseless claims about Harris's debate performance - The Washington Post He also, without evidence, alleged fakery in crime statistics and job numbers ... But hundreds of fans left within the first 30 minutes, many complaining that he had been late and that the sound quality was poor. Almost all of the standing crowd had left before the end.

Republicans Don't Want to Talk About Jan. 6. Trump Can't Help Himself. - The New York Times Donald J. Trump has made his revisionist account of the Capitol attack the foundation of this campaign, even when there is little political advantage ... the violent attack was a "love fest," the jailed rioters were "hostages" and their prosecution was a part of a larger story of persecution — of both Mr. Trump and his supporters - that has been at the core of his argument for a return to the presidency.

Americans, has the debate swayed the way you had planned on voting and why? : AskReddit

If You Want to Know Who Won the Debate, Watch Fox News the Moment It Ended : politics

All the conservatives fit to print - Lawyers, Guns & Money - A funny thing about the outside contributors chosen by the New York Times to provide commentary on the debate and the Democratic convention - liberals are not invited: The six outside contributors, on the other hand, are 100 percent conservative. Wild, right? Well, we're just getting started.
The New York Times' Republicans-only Opinion Feature A regular New York Times opinion feature includes outside writers -- but only conservatives

Donald Trump–Kamala Harris debate: The mood on Fox News told you the real winner. But on Fox News, the strategy delivered after the initial shock passed seemed to be to attack the real villains: those pesky ABC journalists who had asked follow-up questions and fact-checked during the debate, such as when they told the American people there was, in fact, no evidence for Trump's frankly racist claims that the good pets of Springfield, Ohio, were being gobbled up by Haitian migrants.
Third day of bomb threats inspired by Trump lies sends Springfield hospitals into lockdown : politics
Let's hear from the real victims of the anti-migrant attacks in Springfield - Lawyers, Guns & Money - The two Springfield residents who started the smear against Haitian migrants. I encourage you to read the entire article, and keep in mind that every one of these attacks begins when one shithead decides to open their mouth and spit out some hate.
When Der Sturmer meets Benny Hill - Lawyers, Guns & Money - Chris Rufo offered his moron army a $5 grand bounty to come up with some "evidence" "proving" the assertions of JD Vance and Donald Trump that Haitian immigrants are kidnapping and eating dogs and cats. Nobody provided any, but if you're a huge liar who's also a huge racist that's no reason not to claim victory!
Laura Loomer: "Haitian Immigrants Are Eating Humans"

Trump pledges "largest deportation" in U.S. history, starting in Ohio and Colorado : politics

Video of Trump calling Tim Walz "future vice president" takes off online : politics

Trump's Weird, Low-Energy Speech Ends With an Even Stranger Twist : politics

JD Vance ate my dog and Elon Musk ate my cat. Will Trump address this very real issue? : politics

How 'The Apprentice' Fueled Donald Trump's Rise to the Presidency - The New York Times The inside story of how the producers of "The Apprentice" crafted a TV version of Mr. Trump — measured, thoughtful and endlessly wealthy -- that ultimately fueled his path to the White House ... At the office's spiritual center, Mr. Trump's own desk bore no evidence of work, no computer screens or piles of contracts and blueprints, just a blanket of news articles focused on one subject: himself.

New study found evidence linking Trump's rhetoric about COVID-19 to surge in anti-Asian sentiment on social media. The study suggests that Trump's references to the coronavirus as the "Chinese virus" or "Kung flu" increased anti-Asian hate tweets during early months of the pandemic. : science


After Commissioner's Abrupt Exit, the N.Y.P.D. Struggles to Right Itself - The New York Times The new top police officer will take over an agency that Mayor Eric Adams has seeded with loyalists, who have created an atmosphere of intrigue and aggression.

Police Fatally Shoot Brooklyn Man Hiding in a Bathtub - The New York Times The man, Vilmond Jean Baptiste, was in an apartment in Flatbush. The police said he was wanted on a warrant from 2022 and was a person of interest in three homicides this summer.

The Hidden Billion-Dollar Cost of Repeated Police Misconduct More than $1.5 billion has been spent to settle claims of police misconduct on behalf of thousands of officers repeatedly accused of wrongdoing. Taxpayers are often in the dark.

Ted Cruz gets another worrying sign in Texas race against Colin Allred : politics

Marianne Williamson Makes it Worse - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Marianne Williamson Defends Donald Trump's Bizarre Haitian Pet-Eating Conspiracy

Neil Gaiman screen adaptations halted after allegations of sexual misconduct; Netflix's Dead Boy Detectives has been cancelled and productions by Amazon and Disney have been put on hold amid reports about the Coraline author : books

Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 1,703 - Lawyers, Guns & Money - This is the grave of Alvin and Heidi Toffler ... Future Shock in 1970 ... But what the Tofflers became was the Big Thinkers for Shallow Readers niche that someone like Malcolm Gladwell mines effectively today.

Opinion | A Reinvented "Shogun" Is the Perfect TV Show for These Times - The New York Times

Why a ruling against the Internet Archive threatens the future of America's libraries : books

I guess we know the "elsewhere" the compromise was taking place - Lawyers, Guns & Money Bad news for fans of liverwurst, good news for fans of not dying because of the sandwich they packed for lunch:

A cool flame: how Gaia theory was born out of a secret love affair | James Lovelock | The Guardian Scientist James Lovelock gave humanity new ways to think about our home planet -- but some of his biggest ideas were the fruit of a passionate collaboration

Book Review: 'Herscht 07769,' by Laszlo Krasznahorkai - The New York Times Laszlo Krasznahorkai's single-sentence tale unearths the catastrophe lurking inside the mundane.

Gillian Anderson's 'Want' collects the sexual fantasies of women - The Washington Post

ELI5: American cars have a long-standing history of not being as reliable/durable as Japanese cars, what keeps the US from being able to make quality cars? Can we not just reverse engineer a Toyota, or hire their top engineers for more money? : explainlikeimfive

National Novel Writing Month: Inside the A.I. controversy tearing a writing community apart.

She Ate a Poppy Seed Salad Just Before Giving Birth. Then They Took Her Baby Away. – Mother Jones

Being cheated on by a romantic partner can potentially harm your long-term health. People who have experienced partner infidelity are more likely to report worse chronic health, and this effect persists even when they are in other supportive relationships. : science

What Is 'Man Flu' and Can Men Really Get It? - The New York Times : Videos and memes mock men for overreacting when they catch an everyday illness. But is there a biological reason for men's behavior? ... According to the farcical Urban Dictionary, man flu is "more painful than childbirth." ... Men tend to have weaker immune systems ... Testosterone appears to dampen some aspects of immune functioning, like antibody production, while estrogen enhances it, though estrogen has also been shown to suppress the immune system's inflammatory response.

Opinion | A 'Dopamine Fast' Will Not Save You From Addiction - The New York Times ... typically includes abstaining from drugs, sugar, porn and social media but can extend to avoiding healthy highs like socializing ... To fight back, we must abstain from having fun as much as possible. We've breached our pleasure credit limit and need to get back under budget.

Did Ice Age glaciers erase parts of the fossil record? : askscience

What Are Dental Amalgam Fillings? What to Know About Mercury Fillings - The New York Times

Shooting Newton, MA: One shot, arrested at pro-Israel demonstration

Plymouth man allegedly used AI to harass female prof in Mass., feds say ...A Plymouth man is facing a federal cyberstalking charge for allegedly using artificial intelligence and other means to stalk and harass a married university professor for years after meeting her through a mutual friend and attending social gatherings at her home, according to officials and legal filings. The FBI arrested James Florence Jr., 36,


Apple's iPhone 16 Event Recap: New iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods | Reviews by Wirecutter




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Earth Has Overshot Key 'Planetary Boundaries,' Scientists Warn : worldnews

'This is a scourge': Australia to set minimum age for children using social media : worldnews
Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over misinformation law : worldnews

UNICEF shocked by 'unimaginable horror' of Malaysia mass child abuse : worldnews

Surge of Myanmar migrants into Thailand comes with grim costs : worldnews

Typhoon Yagi death toll rises to 254 in Vietnam : worldnews


N. Korea publicly discloses uranium enrichment facility for 1st time : worldnews
Kim Jong-un's nuclear weapons site more advanced than expected : worldnews

Pro-Russian hackers reportedly crashed Taiwan Stock Exchange website on Thursday, local media reports : worldnews

Dozens of Hong Kong journalists threatened, intimidated, harassed in organised attack, press group says : worldnews

US locks in steep China tariff hikes, many to start Sept. 27 : worldnews
China to train thousands of overseas law enforcement officers to create 'more fair' world order | China : worldnews
China raises retirement age by up to 5 years amid growing pressure from ageing population : worldnews
China's top health body urges marriage, childbirth at 'appropriate ages' : worldnews


Putin: lifting Ukraine missile restrictions would put Nato 'at war' with Russia : worldnews
Putin says West will be fighting directly with Russia if it lets Kyiv use long-range missiles : worldnews
Putin's New Red Line: No Long-Range Missiles : worldnews
Putin dragging his feet on mobilization despite troop shortages exposed by Kursk incursion : worldnews

Russia expels 6 British diplomats it accuses of spying : worldnews

Russian oil prices fall below $60 per barrel for first time in 2024 : worldnews

Russia's Easy-to-Reach Mineral Deposits Nearly Depleted, Minister Says : worldnews

TIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats : worldnews

Russian cities left defenseless as Ukraine ramps up drone attacks : worldnews

Defense Forces: The Russians have deployed units without combat experience to storm Vovchansk : worldnews

Ukraine sabotaged Belgorod Oblast railroad, derailing freight train, media reports : worldnews

Teen Arsonists Burn Russian Mi-8 Helicopter for 5 Million Rubles Promised on Telegram : worldnews

Russia buys Western aircraft parts via intermediaries despite sanctions, media reports : worldnews

(3) KyivPost on X: Russia is producing a new kamikaze drone with a maximum flight range of 1,500 km - Reuters The agency, citing sources, reports that the production of the Harpy-A1 attack drone, equipped with Chinese engines and parts, began last year. / X

Sister of Belarus protest leader Maria Kalesnikava says she's starving in prison : worldnews

Neo-Nazi mercenaries to help FSB guard border with Finland : worldnews



Afghan women meet in Albania in 'act of defiance' against Taliban crackdown : worldnews


Sudanese rebels appear to be posting self-incriminating videos of torture and arson on social media : worldnews

US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa : worldnews


Civilian Grain Ship Hit By Russian Kh-22 Missile In Black Sea - Naval News : worldnews ... A Turkish operated, Belize flagged ship, in Romanian EEZ waters carrying grain for Egypt. This seems like a pretty big deal.
Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania : worldnews


Satellite Images Show Russian Ship Transporting Ballistic Missiles From Iran : worldnews


Report: Sinwar thanks Hezbollah's Nasrallah, Vows to Continue Fight Until 'Occupation is Banished' : worldnews

ICJ refuses SA request to delay date to submit evidence of alleged genocide in Gaza : worldnews

IDF declares Hamas's Rafah Brigade defeated; no active cross-border tunnels found : worldnews


Meeting With Biden, British Leader Hints at Ukraine Weapon Decision Soon - The New York Times As the president deliberated with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the question of whether to let Ukraine use long-range weapons in Russia was a rare point of contention between allied nations.

Ukraine and Russia exchange 49 prisoners each as tensions rise : worldnews
Russians launched counter-offensive in Kursk Oblast, everything goes as planned – Zelenskyy : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 932, Part 1 (Thread #1079) : worldnews
(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of Sept. 13, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X

Guerrillas blow up Russian guards involved in tortures in Ukraine : worldnews


Poland extends exclusion zone on Belarus border after 64% fall in attempted illegal crossings : worldnews


Starmer says Putin started Ukraine war and can 'end this conflict straight away' : worldnews

Granddaughter of Mussolini to leave Brothers of Italy as it is ‘too rightwing' : worldnews


Minister for policing and crime prevention had her purse stolen – at policing conference : worldnews
Keir Starmer says UK's NHS needs to reform or die : worldnews


US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela's president over accusations of obstructing the election : worldnews

Mexico will amend its constitution this weekend to require all judges to be elected : worldnews

Release secret list of alleged Nazi war criminals in Canada, say Polish and Ukrainian groups : worldnews




If Trump Wins in November, Life on Earth Is Likely to Get Far, Far Worse - The consequences of this election could extend for millennia. : politics


'Terrorgram' Charges Show US Has Had Tools to Crack Down on Far-Right Terrorism All Along : politics ... Another reminder that the secret service erased their communications from January 6. They also tried to remove Mike Pence from the Capitol


Analysis: Can Democrats Hold the Senate Majority? : politics


Harris-Trump latest presidential polls: 2 new surveys show VP pulling away : politics


Taylor Swift's endorsement of Harris sends more than 400,000 visitors to Vote.gov : politics

Caitlin Clark on 'liking' Taylor Swift's Harris endorsement: 'Educate yourself' : politics


If you thought Harris/Trump was brutal wait for Walz/Vance October 1 : politics

Donald Trump Mocked For 'Epic Freudian Slip' About Tim Walz | The former president made two mix-ups about Kamala Harris' running mate in under a minute. : politics

Trump rejects second Harris debate : politics
Donald Trump, Who Is Definitely Not Scared to Face Off With Kamala Harris Again, Says He Won't Debate Her a Second Time : politics

Trump Is Losing The Post-Debate Debate, Too : politics

Trump Blames Everybody but Himself : politics

Brutal Video Shows Pace of Trump's Cognitive Decline Between Debates : politics
Trump's Repetitive Speech Is a Bad Sign - The Atlantic - If the debate was a cognitive test, the former president failed.
(3) Acyn on X: "Phillip: We compared Trump's debate answers from 2016 to the ones he gave this week after the very first question on immigration.. He veers off topic several times.. watch https://t.co/AnNO3EVtgr" / X

Fox News cleans up another Trump mess : politics

newrepublic.com/maz/post/185901/trump-haitian-migrant-conspiracy-violence-springfield-ohio Trump's Deranged Migrant Conspiracy Is Already Fomenting Violence - The city of Springfield, Ohio, is already witnessing the consequences of Trump's baseless conspiracy theory that Haitian immigrants are eating people's pets.
Trump Now Drags Geese Into the Insane Pet-Eating Conspiracy : politics
Vance and Trump getting what they wanted in Springfield - Lawyers, Guns & Money For the second day in a row, the Springfield region was hit by threats of violence, affecting schools, city officials and others.
Trump uses harsher rhetoric to describe Haitians in Ohio - POLITICO Trump doubled down Friday, promising that "the largest deportation in the history of our country" would "start with Springfield."
(3) Farran Nehme on X: "It's AWFUL. Targeting every immigrant from one country with LIES, and they know it's all lies, they know! What year is this? Jesus. I'm every bit as "hillbilly" as JD Vance (meaning not very, but that's another topic) and that man is a disgrace, he's as bad as Trump. / X

Does Donald Trump really look less orange? - Fast Company ... The Count of Mostly Crisco ... Orange VonFuckstick

Cat ladies and dog-eating: MAGA can't quit the weird talk about pets : politics

MAGA is turning against Laura Loomer : politics
It would be irresponsible not to speculate - Lawyers, Guns & Money Trump has been devoting a lot of time and attention to a particular superfan: They're trying to spread rumors of an affair to cover up that Loomer is now Trump's campaign advisor https://t.co/J6WLqA8vai— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) September 13, 2024


Watch: Stephen Miller Blows a Fuse When Confronted on Propaganda : politics
Watch Stephen Miller Have A Full Meltdown When Asked To Back Up Crime Claim With Facts | "Why are you yelling?" the reporter asked as Trump's senior adviser refused to clarify the source of information he was spreading about Venezuela's crime rate : politics ... This little Goebbels wannabe fuck will be in the shadows continuing to write fascist plans to overthrow the government and start a Fourth Reich until the next Reagan/Fat45 cult comes along. These weasel dipshits will just "The South Will Rise Again" just like Jan 6 was a result of Confederates not being executed/exiled ... Indigenous genocide was the original sin, slavery was the second.

The bad kind of Bourbon - Lawyers, Guns & Money - Well, you have to give Peter Thiel's Waylon Smithers credit for this: none of this "Party of Lincoln" bullshit. They're the party of the Confederate side and proud of it (the pro-slavery fake hillbilly)

Why don't more Republicans speak out against Trump? : politics

Ted Cruz Has Suddenly Gotten Quiet on Abortion : politics


In blow to Newsmax, judge rules Smartmatic's case over 2020 election lies will go to trial this month : politics

Rep. Mark Green's wife accuses him of affair Green's wife charged that the other woman, whom she did not name,was employed by political news outlet Axios, but according to a cease-and-desist letter obtained by The Post, Axios' in-house counsel called the claim "false and per se defamatory."

Jill Stein schooled on politics in brutal "Breakfast Club" interview : politics


This man makes $60 million per year - Lawyers, Guns & Money No further comment. (Joe Brogan)


a href="https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2024/09/survivors"> Survivors - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... superserving ... If the Dems sweep the election there will be blood between November 5 and January 20. (2) If the Dems win the presidency and the House but not the Senate. (I think this is the most likely result at the moment, although far from highly likely or anything). The difference between this and (1) is that a lot of powerful GOP actors will have more incentive to keep the whole thing from going completely off the rails, so maybe things won't be quite as chaotic/violent during the transition period. 3) If Trump wins ... If the GOP gets the trifecta then America as we know it is over, probably for good, and the task becomes to overthrow, eventually, the rough beast that has slouched into view over its corpse. Happy Friday the 13th.
Opinion | The Naked ‘Survivor' Guy Theory of U.S. Politics - The New York Times By Michael Hirschorn - Mr. Hirschorn is the chief executive of the TV production company Ish Entertainment and was head of programming at VH1 ... For those still struggling to understand how Donald Trump could remain within sight of being our president again despite flattering dictators, inspiring an attempted coup, getting convicted on 34 felony counts, vowing to shred the Constitution and imprison opponents, and decorating his bathroom with state secrets, not to mention blustering semi-coherently in Tuesday's debate, it's worth looking back to a certain island in the South Pacific, and a man named Richard Hatch.
Super-server - Wikipedia



‘We are all in disbelief': How the New Hampshire National Guard failed to protect female soldiers : politics


Ralph de la Torre: A Globe Spotlight on the CEO of Steward Health (face of evil)




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Busker attacked by pro-Palestinian protester(s) as Melbourne faces biggest protest in decades : worldnews (violent pro-musfucker mob attacks sidewalk mucisians, destroys their livelihold, almost blinds one)
Thousands of anti-war activists start disrupting Land Forces weapons expo in Melbourne : worldnews ... It's funny that all these "anti-war" activists are protesting for Palestine, but never for Ukraine.
Australia to ban life insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic testing results : worldnews
Facebook admits to scraping every Australian adult user's public photos and posts to train AI, with no opt-out option : worldnews


Malaysian police rescue 400 minors suspected of being sexually abused at Islamic charity homes : worldnews ... What's a more prolific combo than religion and child sexual abuse? (Muzfuckers)


Flood sweeps away a hamlet in Vietnam as death toll after typhoon rises to 155 : worldnews
Hanoi flooded by swollen river as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead : worldnews

Japan complains after Chinese ships armed with machine guns sail near disputed islets : worldnews

South Korean police, Interpol confiscate drugs worth 1.4 tln won in Southeast Asia : worldnews
Former Samsung execs arrested for allegedly using stolen memory tech to build chip factory in China - suspects leaked $3.2B worth of Samsung secrets : worldnews
Emergency room doctors doxxed by striking doctors for refusing to join Korean doctor's strike : worldnews

UN command urges Russia and North Korea to immediately cease military cooperation : worldnews ... most odious leaders on the planet asked to "please stop"


Trump 'has a lot on his plate', misunderstands Taiwan's chip role, minister says : worldnews ... Yes the chips were made in Taiwan, they were american chips. He legitimately has no understanding of the semi conductor industry, perhaps he has concepts of understanding.

China supplies Russia's war machine, receives military tech in exchange, US says : worldnews


Russia loses EU case on unblocking eu 70 billion remaining under sanctions : worldnews

Russian ship suspected of delivering Iranian ballistic missiles seen at Caspian Sea port : worldnews

Russian Oil Prices Drop Back Below G-7's $60 Price Cap : worldnews

Ukraine Launches 144-Drone Barrage on Russia, Targeting Moscow and Key Regions : worldnews
Ukrainian drones intercepted near Russia's Northern Fleet base in the Arctic : worldnews

Russian forces launch assaults in Kursk Oblast, situation deteriorates on left flank of Ukrainian forces -- DeepState : worldnews
The longer Ukraine holds positions in Kursk Oblast, the weaker Putin becomes - UK Defence Secretary : worldnews

Kremlin's VPN Crackdown to Cost Estimated $646 Million : worldnews

Russian woman serving 12-year prison sentence for 'treason' says security forces stole her cat : worldnews ... Who knew Russia employed Haitian immigrants as security forces

Putin says Russia should consider restricting uranium, titanium and nickel exports : worldnews

More On Burevestnik - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Supreme Court rejects plea seeking to restrain India and Indian firms from supplying military aid to Israel : worldnews

Afghanistan says to begin work on huge gas pipeline taking gas from Turkmenistan to Pakistan and India. : worldnews


Mpox vaccine doses finally arrive in Congo, offering glimmers of hope : worldnews
Mpox vaccine doses finally arrive in Congo, offering glimmers of hope : worldnews ... Virtue signaling by the WHO. Literally no other disease named after an animal or region has been renamed for "racism" or any other shittism except this one.

Sudan: Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels are posting videos of torture and arson on social media : worldnews


Exec behind $500 billion sustainable paradise Neom complained about worker deaths taking up his time : worldnews

US diplomatic facility in Baghdad attacked, no casualties, embassy spokesperson says : worldnews

Iran Threatens 'Action' Over New Western Sanctions : worldnews
Iran threatens Europe after sanctions over missiles to Russi : worldnews



Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions : worldnews
Gallant reveals Hamas leader's desperate plea: 'Our people can no longer stand us' : worldnews
Khan Yunis chief letter begs Sinwar for help with collapsing brigade : worldnews

UNRWA says 530,000 children received polio vaccine in Gaza : worldnews
Israel Offers Hamas Leader Safe Exit From Gaza in Bid to End War : worldnews



Biden hints at ending Ukraine long-range weapons restrictions : worldnews
Zelenskyy: Russians have committed 137,000 war crimes, and there must be at least that many verdicts : worldnews


Son of prominent Ukrainian rabbi killed on frontlines of war with Russia : worldnews

Ukraine doubled seaport cargo turnover in August : worldnews

TVO withdraws support, Chrystia Freeland, Ukrainian officials slam TIFF film depicting Russians at war : worldnews


Russia spreads misinformation that Armenia has given away all of their Air defense systems to Ukraine : worldnews
Armenia Allegedly Transferring Most of Its Air Defense Systems to Ukraine : worldnews

Lithuanian Defence Ministry believes NATO must shoot down Russian drones in Baltic region : worldnews

EU Commission will use 'all powers' to stop Hungary from bussing migrants to Brussels : worldnews


Germany hammers Trump over debate barbs about Berlin's energy transition : worldnews ... Like it or not: Germany's energy system is fully operational, with more than 50 percent renewables,” the ministry wrote. "And we are shutting down -- not building -- coal and nuclear plants. Coal will be off the grid by 2038 at the latest -- PS: We also don't eat cats and dogs. #Debate2024 -- German Foreign Office ... Probably a prime example of who Harris was talking about when she said our foreign allies are laughing at Trump and think he's an embarrassment. Trump's rebuttal was that Victor Orban likes him ... "Let me just say about world leaders, Viktor Orbán, one of the most respected men, they call him a strong man"

Poland criticises Germany's "unacceptable" decision to reinstate border checks : worldnews
Germany risks EU 'chain reaction' with new border checks : worldnews

Switzerland moves to cut UNRWA funding amid terror, antisemitism claims : worldnews ... There were tens of millions of refugees in the 40s, no one else gets free shit for the better part of a century ... 12 million ethnic Germans were cleansed from Eastern and Central Europe after WWII and nobody talks about their "right of return" or reparations. Palestinians are special though because reasons.

Nestle Waters to pay €2 million fine to resolve French mineral water case : worldnews

UK will allow Ukraine to strike Russia with Storm Shadow missiles : worldnews
UK halts all Iran flights as allies step up sanctions : worldnews

'Do not be conspicuous': Spanish city billboards urge British tourists to keep their clothes on and behave | CNN : worldnews

UK Royal Navy considering nuclear powered warships : worldnews

Navy monitors 'state-of-art' Russian submarine navigating Portugal's exclusive economic zone : worldnews

Terrible Person Leaves Planet - Lawyers, Guns & Money I had Alberto Fujimori on my obituary list, but I never got around to writing it. Too bad, but now he's dead and any decent person should say this - good.

Brazil's wildfires make Sao Paulo become the second-most polluted air in the world and turns rivers emerald green : worldnews - It's as if turning your country into a big soy farm to feed cattle is a bad business after all, who would have thought?

Colombian court orders the hunting of Pablo Escobar's infamous free-roaming hippos : worldnews

Violence spreads in Mexico amid fears Los Chapitos and El Mayo faction have ended truce : worldnews

Canada's Foreign Interference Inquiry Asked to Examine Far-Right Media Outlet Allegedly Funded by Russia : worldnews
Canadian organization stops airing, supporting Russian propaganda film amid outrage : worldnews
Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre says he will trigger non-confidence vote in Trudeau government at earliest opportunity : worldnews
An iconic Winston Churchill photograph, once stolen and replaced with a fake in Ottawa, has been found : worldnews




Sanders: US moving toward 'oligarchic form of society' : politics

Kamala Harris Broke Donald Trump : politics ... Two minutes later, after a closing statement in which Trump referred to America as "a failing nation," he exited the stage, into the shadows, a broken man atop a broken campaign ... Because every single one of them was trying to pretend he was normal. They craved a return to how things were, not a solution for how things are.
"We did not do well": MAGA admits Kamala Harris broke Donald Trump : politics

Republican Karl Rove says Trump got 'crushed by a woman he called dumb as a rock' during 'train wreck' debate : politics

A New Way Forward - Kamala Harris for President: Official Campaign Website

Kamala Harris is making climate action patriotic. It just might work. : politics

Harris Extends Lead Over Trump After First Presidential Debate : politics ... Multiple polls out since the debate show a bump, putting her +4-5%
How resounding was Kamala Harris's debate win? Let's look at the polls: Early results show Harris won by a historically large margin. And Trump voters acknowledged that and said it could impact their votes. : politics

Harris Builds Lead Over Trump; Voters See Her as Debate Winner, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Shows : politics ... Among voters who said they had heard at least something about Tuesday's debate, 53% said Harris won and 24% said Trump won. Some 52% of respondents said that Trump stumbled and didn't appear sharp, while 21% said that of Harris ... TIL that 24% of voters are unmitigated imbeciles

Taylor Swift's Kamala Harris Endorsement Has Triggered a Donation Windfall—and Donald Trump : politics
Taylor Swift urges people to register to vote at VMAs : politics
MAGA Is Straight Up Losing It After Taylor Swift's Harris Endorsement : politics
Taylor Swift's "Childless Cat Lady" endorsement of Kamala Harris exposes what MAGA men fear most: Voting for Donald Trump will not make the ladies like you, Elon Musk : politics

Young women are more liberal than they've been in decades, a Gallup analysis finds : politics

I Wonder if It Helps to Have a Candidate Under 80 Years Old? - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Democrats who urged Biden to exit race say Harris is exceeding expectations : politics

Ben & Jerry's co-founders unveil Kamala Harris ice cream flavor : politics ... Kamala's Coconut Jubilee

Trump's Team Was Stunned by How Badly He Did in Debate | Donald Trump's debate performance was far worse than even his inner circle anticipated : politics
Fox News host triggers Donald Trump by saying "he decisively lost" the debate with Kamala Harris : politics
"Absolutely disastrous": GOP pollster says Trump's debate performance will cost him the election : politics
Longtime GOP Pollster Frank Luntz Says Trump's Campaign Is Over After Bad Debate : politics

Trump insiders reveal he did more prep for poor Harris debate than for Biden showdown: 'They were stunned' : politics
Trump Calls on ABC News to Fire Its Entire Staff After He Lost Debate : politics ... He literally said he won the debate and that this is the best debate he ever had, but he also wants the network that hosted it to fire all its staff. Make it make sense.

Harris trolls Trump by posting most of debate as 'new ad' : politics
Harris widens lead over Trump; voters say she won the debate: poll : politics
GOP Pollster Delivers Some Really Bad News To Trump After Debate Disaster : politics

Harris wins the debate: Voters say she has clearer plans and tells fewer lies than Trump : politics
Swing state voters respond to the presidential debate: 'Trump couldn't even look at her!' : politics
Donald Trump had a very low bar for this debate. He was still a disaster. : politics

Shake it off - Lawyers, Guns & Money - a couple of enormous unforced errors: (1) Agreeing to debate Joe Biden a full three months before the earliest previous presidential debate, thereby creating an opportunity that otherwise would never have arisen for Biden to be forced out and replaced with Harris. (2) Picking JD Vance as his running mate ... but Vance is going above and beyond in turning Trump's selection of him into the electoral equivalent of mailing yourself a letter bomb.

Trump refuses to commit to 2nd debate with Harris - "She wants a second debate because she lost tonight, very badly." : politics

Donald Trump threatens to imprison Biden, Harris, Pelosi, and others. Experts are worried : politics

Donald Trump Is a National Security Threat : politics ... One thing was clear during Tuesday's debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris: Trump rose to every lure Harris threw in the water. Harris repeatedly triggered him, and he lost his ability to make coherent points or avoid bizarre conspiracy theories that he knew would turn off the moderate voters he wanted to appeal to. The lesson for foreign adversaries is crystal clear: they can play Trump like a harp. The lesson for American voters is clear, too; Trump is simply too impulsive to be trusted with the power of the presidency including, most notably, nuclear weapons ... ""Trump didn't just take the bait...he swallowed the whole damned fishing rod"

Donald Trump took the bait in debate. Imagine how Putin, Kim Jong Un would play him. : politics

Alberto Gonzales, Bush's attorney general, endorses Kamala Harris, warning of Donald Trump's "threat to the rule of law" : politics

Consumed by his own conspiracy theories: The downfall of Donald Trump : politics
Trump is drowning in the misinformation swamp he helped create : politics
The Dangerous Myth of the Criminal Migrant : politics

Republicans point finger at Laura Loomer for Trump's pet-eating rant : politics
Republicans are concerned Laura Loomer had something to do with Trump's poor debate performance : politics
MAGA Civil War Erupts as Laura Loomer and MTG Trade Blows in Public : politics
Laura Loomer appears to be Trump's closest advisor at the moment - Lawyers, Guns & Money All of this stuff is beyond insane, with Marjorie Taylor "Jewish Space Lasers" Greene making a very special guest appearance as the Voice of Republican Reason:

Immigrants-eat-pets is a century-old stereotype and 'very old racism' : politics

Pastor Claims 'Witchcraft' To Blame For Donald Trump's Bad Debate : politics

Trump is such a f—king loser : politics

A Second Trump Presidency Would be Terrible for the Economy : politics
You Are Way Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago. : politics

Trump's White House Caused the Venezuelan Immigration Surge : politics ... The overwhelming majority of Republicans supported child separation. The reason a lot of them think it was amazing is because it permanently removed those kids from their families -"The other thing with the terrorists is you have to take out their families, when you get these terrorists, you have to take out their families. They care about their lives, don't kid yourself. When they say they don't care about their lives, you have to take out their families." -- Donald Trump December 2015 - Taking immgrant children from their parents and siblings with no paperwork and no intention of returning them was part of that plan.

Trump Media stock has plunged 33% in a month : politics

Trump must comply with gag order in New York after appeal dismissed : politics

Mary Trump Says Uncle Suffered Narcissistic Injury In Debate And Won't Recover : politics


14 pro-Trump electors linked to efforts to reverse his 2020 loss are back for 2024 : politics

Sean Hannity's Show Cuts to Black During Nasty Rant About 'Illegals' : politics

Trump sells himself as a ‘leader' on IVF, angering some Republicans : politics

JD Vance responds to Taylor Swift, flunks test of self-awareness : politics

Linda Ronstadt Slams Donald Trump as a 'Rapist' With 'Toxic Politics' : politics
Linda Ronstadt Calls Trump a 'Rapist' Ahead of His Visit to Her Hometown : politics

Donald Trump avoids saying whether he wants Ukraine to win war against Russia : politics ... No puppet! No puppet! You're the puppet!
Donald Trump a de facto Russian asset, FBI official he fired suggests : politics ... wild how the Mueller Report somehow become an exoneration rather than damning evidence of Trump and his cronies cooperating with Russia. I mean the GOP spent the last 60 or so years fighting The Soviet Union, Russia, and "Communism", and all it took was Trump for the entire party to suddenly think Russia is a reasonable actor, and not a direct threat to the US and the World. Trillions upon trillions of dollars in defense spending, propaganda, etc, and Trump has them throw all that out the window. Wild, and disturbing as fuck.
Ex-FBI official warns Trump could be a Russian asset: 'His approach with Putin raises significant questions' : politics

Harris Exposed How Easy Trump Is to Manipulate. Dictators Have Known This for a Long Time. : politics

Master class - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Debate thread II: talk about extreme - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Matt Taibbi: Mister Trump, whom I do not support, won the debate and the media is lying about it - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Donald Trump Flamed for Winking at Photographers During 9/11 Service : politics
Donald Trump Appears to Violate U.S. Flag Code in Viral Clip : politics ... Around a table, a number of members of the public stand holding the flag down as Trump scribbles along one of its white stripes.


Central Pa. suburbs shift blue, which could help Harris win the state : politics ... That was only the trailer to the main event of Trump's complete humiliation; another election loss, by a woman, a woman of color! It will be a fantastic night and the ultimate cathartic experience for all sentient beings.br />
Bomb threats reported at multiple buildings in Springfield, Ohio : politics
Springfield, Ohio, where Trump made false claims about migrants, receives bomb threats : politics ... They're blaming city officials on Facebook saying they're lying about the bomb threats just like they lied about pets not being eaten.
Trump's Deranged Migrant Conspiracy Is Already Fomenting Violence: The city of Springfield, Ohio, is already witnessing the consequences of Trump's baseless conspiracy theory that Haitian immigrants are eating people's pets : politics

How Trumpism Rots a Small City : politics ... Has there ever been a better microcosm of our Trumpified politics? A small town, strained by a wave of new migrants, thrust into the national spotlight by opportunistic politicians and conservative hucksters, churned through a balkanized media ecosystem that lets false rumors spread like weeds. Trump says he wants to protect these communities. He ends up dividing them, inflaming tensions within them, all while using them as political pawn ... And now there are bomb threats forcing the Mayoral office to close. Wonder where those came from ...



Florida is disappearing from the national political map : politics

North Dakota judge vacates state abortion ban, ruling it unconstitutional : politics ... The clinic had been North Dakota's sole abortion clinic but moved from Fargo to Minnesota after a prior abortion ban went into effect.

Running Higher Education Like a Business - Lawyers, Guns & Money For years, a lot of people, including the neoliberal Democrats, wanted to run higher education "like a business." The University of Florida's then-president, Ben Sasse, dished out over $1.3 million on private catering for lavish dinners, football tailgates and extravagant social functions - a figure roughly double the amount spent by his predecessor and one that included a holiday party featuring a $38,610 sushi bar ... The event, detailed in a newly released list of more than 500 itemized catering expenses obtained under Florida's public records law, cost $176,816, or roughly $900 per person.



The Collapse of X as Public Utility - Lawyers, Guns & Money -- The Nazis are trying to swarm but don't seem to have gotten much purchase yet. In any case, yet another example of how dreadful Elon's actual management of the platform has been for those who want access to actual news.


Do the Orcs Love their Children, Too? - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 1,702 - Lawyers, Guns & Money This is the grave of Octavia Butler.




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Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza, hospitals say




Biden says ending ban on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons being worked out : worldnews

At Least Two Saudi Officials May Have Deliberately Assisted 9/11 Hijackers, New Evidence Suggests : politics

U.S. says Russia funded media company that paid right-wing influencers millions for videos : technology
Right Wing Influencers Secretly Paid By Russia - YouTube



Former President Trump and Vice President Harris meet for the first time at tonight's debate : pics
Kamala Harris' 'Power Move' Handshake with Donald Trump Takes off Online -- Newsweek

Discussion Thread: First Presidential Debate of the 2024 General Election Between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump, Part 2 : politics
Discussion Thread: First Presidential Debate of the 2024 General Election Between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump, Part 7 (Post-Debate Thread) : politics

Debate Wrap Up: No One Has Ever So Thoroughly Dominated Donald Trump : politics
Harris excels. ABC does its job. Both were deadly for Trump. : politics
Donald Trump Had a Really, Really Bad Debate : politics
'She Completely Destroyed Him': George Conway Hits Trump After Debate 'Beatdown' : politics

Kamala Harris Killed It. Then Taylor Swift Endorsed Her. Now I Think It's Over. Even Fox News couldn't spin the truth: Trump lost the debate—badly. : politics
If You Want to Know Who Won the Debate, Watch Fox News the Moment It Ended : politics

The mics were muted during the debate. Here's what Harris and Trump said : inthenews

The Beginning of the End for Trump : politics

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate: 'She fights for the rights and causes I believe' : politics
Megyn Kelly has a meltdown over Taylor Swift backing Harris-Walz : politics

Harris campaign wants a second presidential debate with Trump : politics
Team Harris Says She Wants Second Debate After Torching Trump : politics
Kamala Harris Baited Donald Trump Into a Debate Meltdown : politics
Trump Says He's Not Inclined Toward Another Debate With Harris : politics
Trump's Team Was 'Dejected, Defeated, Deflated and Dispirited' After Debate : inthenews

Conspiracy Bozos Think Kamala Harris' Debate Earrings Have a Dark Secret : politics

Trump goes full loon in debate with Harris. Republicans, you sure you want this guy? : politics
Harris won the debate - and it wasn't close : politics
Trump gets big mad at the debate, just like Harris planned : politics ... They're mostly just saying it was 3v1 because of the fact-checking and insisting on answers. They're ignoring that Trump was given the opportunity to speak outside the predetermined windows while Harris was not.

Trump Tries to Dodge Harris' Handshake Before Debate Starts : politics ... Exactly, why it was so good, she just walked right up to him like they were meeting at a cocktail party and announced her own name. Quite cool, and I'm sure well-planned

Trump glares angrily ahead as Harris stares him down during tense debate : politics
Kamala Harris Twists Knife At Debate - Says Trump 'Got Fired By 81 Million People' And is 'Having a Difficult Time Processing That' : politics
Kamala Harris Baits Donald Trump With Mocking Comment About His Rally Sizes : politics
Kamala Harris has the measure of Donald Trump: The vice-president won the debate and shut down lingering fears of her inadequacy for the fight ahead : politics

Kamala Harris Made Donald Trump Look Silly and Small at the 2024 Debate : politics
Trump's debate meltdown was spectacular : politics
Fox News voter panel says Harris won debate : politics

Trump Gets Embarrassing Fact-Check on Abortion Minutes Into Debate | Donald Trump tried to recycle a favorite talking point—but ABC News wouldn't let him lie to America. : politics
Trump Hit With Instant Fact-Check On Abortion Mid-Debate : politics
Trump telling 'bunch of lies' on abortion: Harris : politics
Trump refuses to say he would veto a national abortion ban : politics

Harris: Trump Still Processing Being 'Fired by 81 Million People' : politics
Harris Does What Biden Couldn't at Debate, Destroys Trump on Abortion : politics ... Headline: Kamala kills baby in his 78th year ...

Trump repeats false pet-eating claims leaving Harris dumbfounded as Republican nominee goes off rails : politics
Trump repeats false pet-eating claims leaving Harris dumbfounded as Republican nominee goes off rails : politics

"Concepts of a Plan": Trump Roasted for Having No Clue What He's Doing : politics
Trump gets big mad at the debate, just like Harris planned : politics
Trump pushes baseless claim about immigrants 'eating the pets' : politics
Trump Melts Down, Lies About Migrants Eating Cats After Harris Trolls Him : politics

"Concepts of a Plan": Trump Roasted for Having No Clue What He's Doing : politics Kamala set 12 traps for Trump tonight but he somehow managed to fall into 27 ... Dude just readily talking up Victor Orban. Bro no one asked ... He made nuclear threats on behalf of Putin in a presidential debate ... He mourned for Russian casualties while ignoring Ukraine's ... He called the Biden administration "weak and stupid" and proceeded to immediately say Putin has nukes so he should get whatever he wants, the definition of a "weak and stupid" statement. The self parody was real
After a Decade, Donald Trump's Health Care Plan Still in "Concept" Phase : politics

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris : politics ... She ended with the Taylor Swift - Childless Cat Lady - JD Vance can't escape from this ever. lol
JD Vance hates America - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Trump Demands ABC Be Shut Down for Daring to Fact Check Debate : politics

Trump's Debate Answer on Jan. 6 Regrets Is Cause for Nationwide Alarm : politics ... the most damning thing was the discussion of Russia vs Ukraine where he wouldn't pick a side. Followed up by implying that Biden was paid by Ukraine in a completely unrelated rant ...Yep. That should show everyone how much Putin owns him.
Trump Won't Say if He Wants Ukraine to Win War With Russia : politics ... Just to remind people, his banger of a quote, They performs transgender operations on illegals in prison, was during the question on fracking and why Kamala flip flops it.

Trump confronted by 'Central Park Five' member he called to be executed in debate spin room : politics

"I went to the Wharton School of Finance": Harris getting Trump flustered makes for great TV : politics ... "Donald Trump was the dumbest goddamn student I ever had." -William T. Kelley, late professor at Wharton School of Business and Finance ... It was obvious that she was setting a trap by mentioning Wharton. He took the bait, hook line and sinker.

Jon Stewart Unloads on Trump's Most Shameful Debate Moment : politics
Jon Stewart Unloads on Trump's Most Shameful Debate Moment But what really got under Stewart's skin was Trump's evasive response to his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Trump repeated his ongoing claim that Nancy Pelosi was responsible for the chaos that day, and said that he "had nothing to do with that, other than they asked me to make a speech."

'Disaster': Lindsey Graham Leads Right-Wing Freak-Out Over Trump's Debate : politics

So hard to choose ... : PoliticalHumor

Donald's Trump social media stock is plunging after his rocky debate performance : politics
What the Debate Made Clear About a Second Trump Term : politics

Anti-Muslim extremist Laura Loomer flew to debate with Trump : politics

Prostitution, adultery, eunuchs: Library dispute in Mobile as one official ponders Bible ban : politics


Elon Musk Breaks Debate Silence With Bizarre Offer to Impregnate Taylor Swift : politics ... Axis Of Weevils ...


Shooting reported at Nebraska high school : news





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Removing PFAS will cost more than global GDP at current emission rates : worldnews ... A new study estimates the costs to remove perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), a subclass of PFAS, from the environment at the same rate they are being added as more than the global GDP of 106 trillion USD ... So, how can you avoid PFAS in your diet? Well, you can't.

Almost 200 people killed last year trying to defend the environment : worldnews
Pacific islands submit court proposal for recognition of ecocide as a crime : worldnews

Rich countries silencing climate protest while preaching about rights elsewhere, says study : worldnews

We're all doomed says New Zealand fresh water ecologist Dr Mike Joy : worldnews ... Due to economic reasons, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off.


Australia plans minimum age for social media use, angering digital rights advocates : worldnews

As Tokyo's devastating heatwave claims 252 lives, experts warn of long-term threat : worldnews
ELI5: How can Japan own its own debt? : explainlikeimfive

Amid Birth Rate Crisis, Baby Strollers in South Korea Have Become a Million-Dollar Business. Problem: They're Filled with Dogs : worldnews
South Korea to see population plummet to 1970s levels, government says | CNN

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons 'exponentially,' state media reports | CNN : worldnews
North Korea, flood victims in Hyesan city face a cruel irony: instead of receiving aid, they're forced to fund citywide repairs while struggling to rebuild their own homes : worldnews

German warships to cross Taiwan Strait for first time in 22 years, defying Beijing's warnings : worldnews .... Isn't Xi in full blown Mitch McConnell dementia mode? The dude's time is up
China warns Germany against naval transit of Taiwan Strait - China claims Taiwan Strait as its 'internal waters, territorial sea, contiguous zone, and exclusive economic zone' : worldnews ... Even if the island of Formosa was part of the CCP, the Taiwan Strait would STILL not be Chinese territorial or internal waters... Those extend only 12nmi from shore, while at its narrowest, the Taiwan Strait is over 80nmi. The CCP's claims are weapons grade Idiocracy. UK might as well declare everything from the British Virgin Islands to Jersey as UK sovereign waters, it's just as fantastical.

Taiwan Exports to US Surpass Mainland China Record to Hit Monthly High : worldnews
Taiwan Exports to US Surpass China Record to Hit Monthly High - BNN Bloomberg Taiwan's exports to the US topped the record for any month's shipments to China, underscoring rapidly shifting East Asian supply chains. The archipelago's shipments to the US rose to $11.89 billion in August, data from the Finance Ministry in Taipei showed on Monday. That beat the previous high of $11.72 billion to China in 2021. Also, Taiwan's exports climbed to a record last month, coming in at $43.64 billion ... The new monthly record is partly the result of a yearslong campaign by the US to rewire Asian trade, highlighted by President Joe Biden's sweeping tariff hikes on a range of Chinese imports. Japan's exports to the US have been above shipments to China for 22 months, the longest stretch since 2017.

For many leaving China, it's Japan -- not the US -- that's the bigger draw : worldnews
'Singapore washing' China's new back doors into western markets Companies such as Shein, ByteDance and BYD are setting up shop in a host of non-aligned third countries, including Singapore, to get around tariffs and barriers. : worldnews
U.S. and Chinese military commanders set to speak by phone for the first time in years : worldnews
"I'm capable of being just as sorry as you are!" - YouTube
China has more than 1 billion tons/year of new coal mines in pipeline: report : worldnews
China to train 3,000 foreign law enforcement officials over the next year to tackle global security issues and better protect Chinese interests beyond its borders : worldnews ... But where? And what means "protect overseas interests"? Doesn't sound good to me.
China to make military training mandatory at universities : worldnews



Blinken Says Russia Has Received Ballistic Missiles From Iran : worldnews

Google bans verification of accounts using Russian phone numbers : worldnews ... For all of you who are wondering why; Russia seized more than 100m from Google to fund war propaganda.

Russia's central bank and lenders tell each other to resolve the country's yuan supply squeeze : worldnews
Bank of Russia Calls for Yuan Loan Restraint as Lenders Highlight Deficit - BNN Bloomberg

Ukraine attacks Russia with 144 drones, killing one and closing airports : worldnews
(3) KyivPost on X: A summary of today's Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia: ▪️The governor of the Bryansk region, Alexander Bogomaz, claims that air defense shot down a total of 59 drones in the region. ▪️Authorities of the Tula region reported two downed UAVs, with debris from one of them falling on one of the fuel and energy complex facilities. / X
(3) MAKS 24 on X: The target of the drones' night attack was military unit 61991 and the storage facilities of the 549th regiment near the city of Ramenskoye were Iranian Fateh-360 missiles were stored. The targets were successfully hit, - People's Resistance of Ukraine / X

(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: Russia polluted Seim River, dumping Kursk Oblast's factory sewage, Ukraine's PM says. Russia dumped sewage into the Seim River from a sugar factory in the town of Tiotkino in Kursk Oblast, causing organic pollution, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Sept. 10 at a" / X

(3) NOELREPORTS on X: "Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that attacks on residential buildings in Russia cannot be associated with military actions. He emphasized that the "Kyiv regime" continues to show its hostile nature, labeling them as enemies. According to Peskov, Russia must continue its special military operation to ensure its security. / X


Russia's birth rate slides to lowest in quarter century in 2024 : worldnews


Videos from Sudan's killing fields reveal ethnic hatred behind massacres : worldnews
Videos from Sudan massacre in Darfur reveal ethnic hatred behind killing - The Washington Post Sudan's Darfur region was the scene of a genocide two decades ago. Exclusive videos shared with The Post show the inflamed bigotry behind a new wave of killings.
Sudan: Ethnic Cleansing in West Darfur | Human Rights Watch Thousands Killed, Half Million Remain Displaced

Alleged killer of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies : worldnews

South Africa attempting to defer deadline for giving evidence at ICJ : worldnews


Israel says its forces likely unintentionally shot and killed an American activist in the West Bank : worldnews
Blinken says killing of American woman in West Bank 'unprovoked and unjustified' : worldnews

Behind the front door that hid the horrors : Video shows inside the Gaza tunnel where 6 hostages were executed : worldnews

IDF says it hit 3 Hamas commanders in Gaza tent camp, contests claim dozens killed | The Times of Israel : worldnews


Eschaton: What Do We Call This Then It's been clear where this was going since last November and the people who spent the time pretending otherwise are just in favor it. Including some of your faves! ... Israel is entering the second phase of its war in Gaza, when it will strive to complete its takeover of the northern Gaza Strip from the previous border to the Netzarim corridor. We can predict that this area will then gradually be made available for Jewish settlement and annexation to Israel, according to the degree of international outcry that such steps might incur ... If that happens, Palestinian residents who remain in northern Gaza will be expelled,
Eschaton: BiBi Is The Worst Person In The World Who Wants Perpetual War To Save Himself, HOWEVER... Biden and his people aren't quite that stupid, so... Most devastating of all, the documentary suggests the prime minister has cynically forsaken hostages still held by Hamas by prioritizing continued attack over ceasefire negotiations that might lead to the hostages' release. "A forever war is in his interest," one critic says in the film ... "He wants instability. He needs it, in a way."
Explosive Documentary Critical Of Benjamin Netanyahu Premieres In Toronto After Attempt To Block It Fails; Film Contains Leaked Footage Of Israeli Leader's Police Interrogation


Ukraine building underground weapons factories, Zelensky says : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 929, Part 1 (Thread #1076) : worldnews
(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: "These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of Sept. 10, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. https://t.co/hVRJEuH60S" / X

Ukraine is fielding machine-gun turrets remotely controlled by the Steam Deck Videogame System : worldnews

Director talks how and why she made controversial doc Russians at War - Comments on Deadline to an article on the film out of the Venice press conference, have likened Trofimova to German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, who was branded a Nazi propagandist for her films Triumph of the Will and Olympia, capturing the 1934 Nazi Party convention in Nuremberg and the 1936 Berlin Olympics in Berlin.

Gallant says Hamas 'no longer exists' as military force in Gaza : worldnews


No more free pass: Regulation starts to crack down on social media platforms The arrest of Telegra's CEO in France and the closure of X in Brazil are two of the latest signs that times are changing, with networks beginning to be held more accountable : worldnews
European Commission scores stunning court win in 13B Apple tax row : worldnews
Apple Loses EU Top Court Fight Over €13 Billion Irish Tax Bill : worldnews
Google loses 2.4bn EU antitrust case for favouring its own shopping service : worldnews


A mini Russia emerges in Serbia as thousands flee war : worldnews

Germany steps up controls at borders in response to 'irregular migration' : worldnews
Germany removes temporary protection from nearly quarter million Ukrainians in a month : worldnews

Netherlands Greenlights Kyiv to Hit Russia, Calls for All to Lift Weapon Restrictions : worldnews


During Brazil's worst drought, wildfires rage and the Amazon River falls to a record low : worldnews

The newest threat to the global supply chain? Hijackers - The Hustle ... the transportation insurance company Reliance Partners estimates there were ~7.8k truck hijackings on Mexican highways last year (Trucking industry chambers and supply chain risk management advisors such as Overhaul calculate that the number is closer to 21k annually, or about 50 every day.)
The Mexican State is Being Vandalized - by Quico Toro Hollowing out courts while playing footsie with the cartels, Mexico's President AMLO is leaving office, but not power.


Air Canada prepares to shut down as talks with pilots union near deadlock : worldnews




The Story Of Sailors Secretly Installing Starlink On Their Littoral Combat Ship Is Truly Bonkers : technology


Google faces new antitrust trial, and possible breakup, over ad tech | National Post Dominance over the software enables Google to keep as much as 36 cents on the dollar when it brokers sales between
Google faces new antitrust trial, and possible breakup, over ad tech : worldnews

Retired generals defend Harris, blame Trump on Afghanistan withdrawal: report : politics
Democrat says Trump 'out- negotiated' by Taliban on Afghanistan : politics

Presidential debate open thread - Lawyers, Guns & Money Debate tonight between a candidate running to be the next president of the United States and a candidate running to be the last president of the United States— Philip Gourevitch (@PGourevitch) September 10, 2024 ... Michelle Goldberg:In this debate, the only thing that matters is whether Harris wins. It's a cliche to say it, but she's all that's standing between us and autocracy -- Whether the first debate will end up being a monumental historical event or more of a footnote might not be affected by tonight's debate, but then again it might.

Harris Hilariously Shreds Trump's Insecurities in Pre-Debate Ad | The New Republic Kamala Harris continues to hit Donald Trump where it hurts.

(3) Kamala HQ on X: We're running this ad on Fox News this morning for no particular reason/ X

Harris Hilariously Shreds Trump's Insecurities in Pre-Debate Ad - Kamala Harris continues to hit Donald Trump where it hurts. : politics

Harris is bringing two former Trump administration officials as her debate guests : politics
Trump could suffer the same fate as Biden in tonight's debate — how will his party react? : politics

Dick Cheney's Support For Kamala Harris Could Actually Matter : politics

Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump's Jokes About Brutal Attack On Her Husband 'Sick' : politics ... The weird weak old man who wore a maxi pad on his ear for a scratch thinks it's funny to make fun of a serious injury on someone else.

Harris leads Trump by 3 points in North Carolina survey : politics

Senate Democrats say Colin Allred has 'very real' shot at unseating Ted Cruz : politics


AOC launches effort to impeach Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito : politics


MAGA influencers are scrambling after the DOJ's Russia indictment : politics

Republicans threaten a government shutdown unless Congress makes it harder to vote : politics

Let's Be Clear: Putin Is Again Trying to Put Trump in the White House More evidence emerges of Russia's covert assault on American democracy. : politics

Donald Trump's incoherence makes the media's double standard hard to hide : politics

Trump's Awful Arlington Scandal Takes Its Most Disturbing Turn Yet : politics
Trump's Awful Arlington Scandal Takes Its Most Disturbing Turn Yet | The New Republic the Army is not being forthcoming about basic details of the incident. The Army has yet to provide Democrats in Congress with its internal incident report detailing the confrontation, even though they have been demanding it for almost two weeks ...

Debunked: Trump's tariffs raise prices for Americans, not foreign countries : politics

Is the press 'sanewashing' Trump? : politics
Questions about Trump's age, fitness become literal front-page news | After months of intense scrutiny of Joe Biden's age and fitness, now it's Donald Trump facing the same kinds of questions. It's about time. : politics

What If Trump Wins? The chaos and lawlessness of the first term could pale in comparison to what comes next : politics
Here is what will happen on day one of Trump's presidency, according to Project 2025 | Daniel Martinez HoSang | The Guardian
Project 2025 Leader Confesses Deep Trump Ties in Damning Interview : politics

Trump Makes Chilling Promise in Pre-Debate Phone Call : politics ... "“Every day she is flooding our country with billions and billions of illegal aliens. She wants to make them citizens, she wants to have them vote," Trump said. "Which will destroy the voting powers of Christian conservatives forever."

Report: Trump Advisers Are Worried He's Going to Launch Race-Based, Misogynistic, Unhinged Attacks on Harris at the Debate (i.e. Be Himself) : politics
Trump will not prepare for debating Kamala Harris. He believes he's perfect : politics
Debate double standard: Media 'sane-washing' Trump means Harris must be 'twice as good' : politics

Trump's 'lazy' $99 coffee table book includes 10 pages of him with North Korea's Kim Jong-un : politics

Lawrence: The media is trying (and failing) to cure themselves of 'sane-washing' Trump : politics ... In this case, the issue was the New York Times accepting Trump's lie that a tariff is a tax on a foreign country. It is not. It is a tax that is paid by the American consumer if they choose to buy the foreign product ... The funniest thing for Russians must be that for a few hundred million, they almost gained control of the sole global superpower with an economy of $29 trillion ... and they're still in play. They humiliated their twenty times larger opponent by feeding MAGA with peanuts.

Republicans Are a Party of Blatant Racists : politics

Unpaid debts follow Donald Trump on campaign trail : politics

Why Have Economic Recovery When You Can Have Trumpism? - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Jack White sues Trump over the use of The White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army': 'This machine sues fascists' : politics

Do I want just a hint of social democracy or a fresh infusion of fascism? - Lawyers, Guns & Money Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's election police unit is investigating alleged fraud in signature gathering for the state's upcoming abortion referendum in a move that critics say is designed to intimidate voters ... A friend points out that this stuff is straight out of Viktor Orban's playbook: ... Remember when anybody who suggested that Trumpism was morphing into a form of neo-fascism was told they were being totally hysterical? Good times.

And the David Broder award for outstanding achievement in the field of false equivalence goes to... - Lawyers, Guns & Money
They're really going to go with this thing - Lawyers, Guns & Money
The New Know-Nothings - Lawyers, Guns & Money - The United States has a highly mixed record on immigration. It likes to claim that it is pro-immigrant, but it is only pro-past immigration. It never really or has been pro-current immigration. That is not to say that it is always the same on immigration. There are times when the nation is relatively tolerant of immigrants and there are times when it is full-fledged racial hatred.
(3) Mike Duncan on X: This is truly the most despicable shit. It is beyond appalling, fuck these people forever / X

Republicans spread baseless slurs about 'cat-eating migrants' in Ohio city : politics ... The desperation of the maga cult after being exposed as paid Russian propaganda machines is hilarious. "Dont look at where this money came from! Look at this fake story about immigrants eating your pets instead!"
Vance says false claim he spread against Haitian migrants may not be true but urges followers to keep posting 'cat memes' : politics
Osita Nwanevu on X: While it's rude to imply that Vance had sex with a couch, it's distinct from the lie that Haitians are eating pets in that Republicans are saying Haitians are eating pets to inflame race hatred among their supporters, some of whom may go on to kill Haitians. Hope this is helpful. / X
(3) Brian Beutler on X: The fact that one of the two major political parties, including the owner of this site, went all in on an incendiary lie seems like the kind of thing you'd expect reporters to hound the liars over, but as it happens they'd only do that if it were the other party. / X

Trump leads Harris by just 2 points in Florida: Poll : politics

Nevada Supreme Court rules Green Party will not be on the state's general election ballot : politics ... The head of the Green Party has deep ties with Russia. That should tell you everything you need to know about why they're there.


What does it mean to be a Kennedy in 2024? | Vox America's love affair with the increasingly weird Kennedys - Why are we still talking about this strange, glamorous family?

Are You Saying No to Elon Musk? : Scenes from the Slash-and-Burn Buyout of Twitter | Vanity Fair
Elon Musk's misleading election claims reach millions and alarm election officials : politics ... Muskrat is Putin's pal

Eschaton: Gatekeepers Journalists have various possible functions, but one is, presumably, having some inside knowledge about who is or isn't a bullshitter and adjusting their coverage accordingly. True for politicians and true for the titans of industry. As an example, after years and years of bullshit, Elon still mostly operates under a "print first, verify (maybe) later" coverage rule. Even after this!

Eschaton: The Whole World, Eh? All Of It? Except For A Few Complainers? Amazing:
'Sound of Freedom' Shows an Anti-Trafficking Hero. Women Tell a Different Story. - The New York Times Tim Ballard's work on sex trafficking became the basis of the hit movie “Sound of Freedom" - But a series of women, in lawsuits and interviews, have accused him of being a sex predator ... He received a "Heroic Patriot" award at a Catholic Prayer for Trump event at Mar-a-Lago in March ... A former Homeland Security agent ... In Utah, where the organization's leadership is based, Mr. Ballard talked up his close connections to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at times appearing alongside one of the church's 12 powerful apostles.

Eschaton: Nobody Could Have Predicted Anti-trans bigotry is an "acceptable" public outlet for bigotry, endorsed by your favorite liberal publications like The New York Times and The Atlantic. It's like a little treat for all the bigots as they get to do their bigotry in public.

Missouri Supreme Court rules abortion amendment to stay on November ballot : politics

Holocaust revisionism and "revisionism" - Lawyers, Guns & Money Steve Lubet points out that the New York Times still hasn't corrected its description of Tucker's Carlson's BFF Darryl Cooper to the correct "Holocaust denier," from its sanitized "Holocaust revisionist."
Why Is the New York Times Legitimizing a Holocaust Denier? Tucker Carlson's interlocutor, Darryl Cooper, isn't a "revisionist" -- he's a Nazi apologist.

'New Racist' Judge Kicked Off Bench For Racist Remarks About Black Americans - Above the Law Maybe she'll use this setback to rebrand as Clarence Thomas's clerk!
(3) Keith Boykin on X: "Judge Kathleen Ryan of Oakland County, Michigan (in the Detroit area) has been removed from the bench for racist comments caught on tape. “If you're an American Black person, you're a f***ing lazy piece of s***." "I'm not systematically racist. I'm a new racist." / X

The NFL and the Police - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... the NFL is run by racist white billionaires and it thus has the politics of racist white billionaires
Police Violence, Tyreek Hill, and the NFL Owners Who Bankroll Brutality | The Nation
Sometimes it's who has already been credibly accused many times - Lawyers, Guns & Money This is a rare case where an amoral rich white guy actually got what was coming to him.

Cable TV's collapse deepens: 'It is becoming increasingly clear that there is no longer any floor' : television


Youtube deletes and strikes Linus Tech Tips video for teaching people how to live without Google. Ft. Louis Rossman : videos


Why do we have earlobes? They make no evolutionary sense. | Popular Science Our ears are complex wonders. Our earlobes? They're extra.

Common food dye found to make skin and muscle temporarily transparent | Researchers say procedure not yet tested on people could eventually be used to help locate injuries or tumours : technology

Two new Dementia risk factors discovered as millions of Americans suffer from them Not completing secondary education : Hearing loss - Traumatic brain injury - High blood pressure - Obesity - Excessive alcohol consumption - Smoking - Depression - Physical inactivity - Air pollution - Social isolation - Diabetes ... groundbreaking research has now connected untreated vision loss and high cholesterol levels to an increased risk of dementia.


What is the most disturbing fact you know about serial killers? : AskReddit

Titan submersible was plagued with problems, investigators say - The Boston Globe

An actual graph made by actual people. : mildlyinfuriating

What does a pineapple mean? The story behind hookup culture's favorite symbol - Fast Company


City of Boston before and after moving its highway underground : boston






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Great Barrier Reef already been dealt its death blow - scientist : worldnews ... "Not only have we failed to realize we are one people, we have forgotten that we have only one planet." ~Jacques Cousteau
Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be eliminated in 10 years, cleanup organization says : worldnews

International hunt for man who threw hot coffee on baby Australian police are working with their international counterparts to locate a man they believe fled the country after pouring boiling coffee on a baby in Brisbane.left the nine-month-old boy with “serious burns” to his face and limbs.
International hunt for man who threw hot coffee on baby : worldnews

Philippines 'not looking' to extradite pastor for child sex trafficking in the United States : worldnews ... The man established the largest cult in the country and is a billionaire
Philippines not looking to extradite pastor to US The US charged the Kingdom of Jesus Christ preacher in 2021 with sex trafficking of girls and women aged 12-25 to work as personal assistants, who were allegedly required to have sex with him.

Indonesia arrests 7 terrorist suspects planning attack on Pope Francis : worldnews

Flooding sweeps away a bus and a bridge collapses in Vietnam as storm deaths rise to 59 : worldnews

Myanmar's military junta is battered by Chinese-backed forces : worldnews

North Korea sends hundreds more trash balloons south: Seoul's military : worldnews

To raise birth rates, North Korea punishes abortion doctors and contraceptive sellers : worldnews


China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia : worldnews
New Virus Discovered In China That Can Affect Brain : worldnews ... Xirus
Iron Ore Sinks Below $90 for the First Time Since November 2022 : worldnews ... as demand slumps in biggest buyer China.
(3) Olga Klymenko on X: Defying sanctions, Russia has obtained nearly $4 billion in restricted chips since the war began in Ukraine. Many were shipped through a cluster of shell companies in Hong Kong. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, nearly $4 billion of restricted chips have poured into Russia from more than 6,000 companies, including those at Hong Kong's 135 Bonham Strand, according to a Times analysis of Russian customs data, corporate records, domain registrations and sanctions data. The analysis examined nearly 800,000 shipments of restricted electronic goods into Russia since mid-2021. / X



Supporters of President Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine were set to win gubernatorial races across Russia, according to early vote counts on Sunday, including in Kursk where Ukrainian forces have seized control of some towns and territory : worldnews
Russia votes in regional and municipal elections including Ukrainian-controlled Kursk : worldnews

St. Petersburg woman detained for writing 'no to war' on local election ballot : worldnews ... so much for free and anonymous elections, not that anyone actually believes that.


After being declared the winner of Algeria's election, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune joined his two challengers in criticizing the country's election authority for announcing results that contradicted earlier turnout figures and local tallies : worldnews

Israel carries out intense strikes in central Syria, killing 4, state media says : worldnews

Shelling killed at least 21 people at a market in southeast Sudan Sunday, a day after the country's rulers rejected a call by UN experts for an independent force to protect civilians from the devastating civil war : worldnews
The world must 'wake up and help Sudan out of the nightmare of conflict' says WHO's Tedros : worldnews


Iran confirms supplying ballistic missiles to Russia in barter deal : worldnews


750,000 Israelis tonight, calling for hostage release and impeachment of Netanyahu & his government : pics

IDF detains UN team, which included embedded terror suspect : worldnews ... According to the IDF, it had received intelligence that terrorists might have concealed themselves within the caravan. Despite some earlier reports that the trucks were carrying polio vaccines, the military said the vehicles were not connected to the vaccination project for Gaza and were just facilitating changing over UN personnel at various locations in Gaza.

Israel warns Palestinian village will be demolished if residents refuse to relocate : worldnews

'I am the police, I am the army': blacklisted settler's rule in West Bank : worldnews

Israel Finance Ministry Cuts Growth Forecast as War in Gaza Hits Economy : worldnews

BBC rejects claim it breached guidelines 1,500 times with Gaza coverage : worldnews

Taboo of Arabs in the IDF is slowly crumbling, says first Muslim non-Bedouin officer : worldnews



Zelenskyy: Russia dropped over 800 glide bombs on Ukraine over past week : worldnews ... And the West is under the absurd illusion that the solution is a trickle of additional air defense systems and NOT allowing Ukraine to attack the source because something something might upset Russia. It's absolute insanity.
220 people remain hospitalized after Russian attack on Poltava, Zelensky says : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 928, Part 1 (Thread #1075) : worldnews
(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of Sept. 9, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X

(3) Jurgen Nauditt on X: Ukraine can start the production of its own nuclear weapons if the West and NATO do not fulfill their obligations to us, — former Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Oleg Rybachuk. We can technically and realistically start production, somewhat reminiscent of Israel, which said that they do not have nuclear weapons, but if necessary, we will launch an appropriate nuclear attack on the aggressors. / X

Ukraine faces shortage of young men to replenish depleted military ranks amid Russian aggression : worldnews

Russia struck energy facilities in 7 regions of Ukraine over past day : worldnews
(3) Institute for the Study of War on X: "Russian forces continued offensive operations southwest of Donetsk City near Kostyantynivka, Vodyane, and Vuhledar on September 7 and 8 but did not make any confirmed gains. Elements of the Russian BARS-23 (Russian Army Combat Reserve) detachment are reportedly operating in the Vuhledar direction. / X
(3) Euromaidan Press on X: "Frontline report: Ukraine's unexpected assault turns the tide in Toretsk In a bold counterattack, Ukraine's elite Azov Brigade breaks the siege and shifts the momentum near Toretsk - the key stronghold in the Russian push for Donetsk Oblast. / X

Russian army launched over 440 chemical attacks on Ukrainian troops in August : worldnews



NATO Members Romania, Latvia Accuse Russia Of Violating Airspace With Military Drones : worldnews


(3) Glasnost Gone on X: "It's a no-brainer. The Netherlands and 7 other EU countries want to restrict Russian diplomats free movement in the European Union. They're are rightly concerned many Russian diplomats are actually secret agents involved in sabotage & espionage. / X
Netherlands secretly provided shelter to Venezuelan opposition leader González : worldnews

Scholz urges speedier efforts to end Russia's war on Ukraine : worldnews
(3) Ukraine Front Line on X: "#BREAKING_NEWS Bild journalists leaked correspondence between UN Secretary General Guterres and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. Guterres proposes lifting the financial sanctions imposed by the EU against Rosselkhozbank (RSHB), which is disconnected from SWIFT. In particular, to circumvent the sanctions, the @UN Secretary General proposes using a specially founded subsidiary of the Russian bank called RSHB Capital S.A. and connecting it to the SWIFT system. In simple terms: the head of the UN wants to create a fake bank that will circumvent EU and US sanctions against Russian banks. / X
Russian GRU hacker group targets NATO, EU -- German intelligence : worldnews ... According to the Mueller report, Trump had at least 140 contacts with Russia during the 2016 campaign alone. The only reason he wasn't indicted was because colluding with a foreign power to win an election is not a crime in itself and they couldn't prove a criminal conspiracy behind it.
Rod Rosenstein Didn't 'Land the Plane.' He Made Sure It Never Left the Ground. The New York Times reports the former deputy attorney general instructed Special Counsel Robert Mueller not to investigate Donald Trump's personal and financial ties to Russia. By Charles P. Pierce - Published: Aug 31, 2020 Within days, the former deputy attorney general Rod J. Rosenstein curtailed the investigation without telling the bureau, all but ensuring it would go nowhere.

Iran's secret service plots to kill Jews in Europe, says France : worldnews

The Irony of Mike Lynch's 'Bayesian' Superyacht Sinking - The Creepy Coincidences of the Billionaire Superyacht Sinking Starting with the name.




Boeing Contract Deal - Lawyers, Guns & Money -- I guess Boeing decided that planes falling apart in the sky due to its grotesque profit-taking and unionbusting was maybe a time not to double down on that ideology.


Tim Walz says he's 'sick and tired of hearing about thoughts and prayers' following school shooting : politics
Warnock says gun lobby 'lines its pockets with the blood of our children' after Georgia school shooting : politics

Bernie Sanders: Harris' 28% capital gains tax proposal should be higher : politics (try 95%)


Democracy dies in gaslighting - Lawyers, Guns & Money (WaPo sucks and lies about it)
(3) Judd Legum on X: "2. @washingtonpost Executive Editor Matt Murray defended the decision: The news organizations in this case took a deep breath and paused, and thought about who was likely to be leaking the documents, what the motives of the hacker might have been, and whether this was truly newsworthy / X
(3) Judd Legum on X: @washingtonpost 3. But when hackers connected to the Russian government leaked internal emails from Clinton campaign officials and the DNC, @washingtonpost published dozens of stories based on the hack / X
(3) Judd Legum on X: @washingtonpost 4. The steady drumbeat of mostly unflattering articles in the @washingtonpost and other outlets was a major part of the election narrative in the days and weeks before election day. / X
(3) Judd Legum on X: "@washingtonpost @politico 8. The @nytimes has refused to comment on its decision not to cover the contents of any of the leaked Trump documents. The New York Times' approach was quite different in 2016, when it published at least 199 articles about the stolen Clinton campaign emails between the first leak in June 2016 and Election Day / X

PSA: Policy At The Harris-Walz Website - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Harris approval rating rises among likely voters: POLL - ABC News - The vice president numbers grew with women and Black voters, the poll found.
Harris approval rating rises among likely voters: POLL : politics

'We're gonna be fine': Harris embraces crying woman while campaigning : politics

Kamala Harris lists positions ahead of debate, tears into Project 2025 : politics

Harris campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday's debate with Trump : politics

Kamala Harris' campaign website now lists her policy platform. : politics

The political whiplash effect is Harris-Walz's secret weapon: As happy and joyful warriors for democracy, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz present as antidotes to Donald Trump : politics

U.S. Jews Overwhelmingly Prefer Kamala Harris to Donald Trump, New Poll Finds : politics

This blue dot is taking over Nebraska. It might be the best political logo we've seen this election Here's what the super smart and simple design means. : politics

Secretive right-wing network paid influencers to spread sexual smears about Kamala Harris: report : politics

Kamala Harris Says Donald Trump Is 'Gonna Lie' at Presidential Debate : politics ... "He's played through this really old entire playbook where there's no floor for him in terms of how low he will go," Harris said. "And we should be prepared for that, we should be prepared for the fact that he is not burdened by telling the truth."

Kamala Harris Heads Off Trump Talking Point Ahead of Debate : politics

'A substantial risk': National Security Leaders for America endorse Harris over 'disaster' Trump : politics

Ask the Local Gentry, and They Will Say It's Elementary - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... "Locally rich" white people, those who had higher incomes than others in their zip codes, were much more likely to support Trump than those who were locally poor. These people might make less money than a wealthy person in a big city, but were doing relatively well when compared to their neighbors.
Trump's biggest fans aren't who you think | Vox A new book shows how people are getting the right's class appeal all wrong.

Generals defend Harris on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan : politics ... Also, released those 5,000 Taliban prisoners while leaving only 2,500 US troops in country.

Trump Can 'Probably Take Money' for Pardons Per Supreme Court -- Legal Analyst : politics (fascist fuckers)
Justice Alito Reported $900 Concert Tickets From a German Princess | Princess Gloria von Thurn und Taxis, a former 1980s party girl and art collector who is now known for her connections to far-right conservatives, told a German news organization the Alitos were "private friends." : politics ... "Far-right conservatives" Call them what they are: fascists. Your addiction to euphemism is not the credibility shield you think it is, NYT. ... Her German Wikipedia Page is absolutely massive on the controversies. She is an utterly vile human being and you should be very concerned that she's so buddy-buddy with a Supreme Court Justice. ... If this is what he is willing to report, imagine what he isn't reporting. Alito and Thomas are racing each other to see who can be the most corrupt supreme court justice of all time ... Even back in 2019, she was in close contact with Donald Trump and Viktor Orban (funny, how that works) and played down the situation
What Was Judge Juan Merchan Thinking Delaying Trump's Hush-Money Sentencing? | This leaves open the possibility that people will be asked to vote for a president* in November whose immediate place of residence will be...uncertain. : politics

Bulletin: Something Has Happened at the New York Times - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Former Pence chief of staff says Trump had 'central role' in Jan. 6 ahead of speech in Maine : politics ... Let's imagine a scenario where the mob makes it to them. Keep in mind that these folks wanted to hang Mike Pence. What do you think they would have done with people like AOC? I shudder to even think about it, let alone describe the likely outcome. But let's imagine a horrifying scenario where the mob made it to members of Congress, and let's imagine that say, half of Congress was taken out in the chaos.With the legislative branch in tatters, and the judicial branch captured by far right radicals, would anyone have been able to stop him?


As Russia targets U.S. elections, Trump sees Kremlin as a victim : politics

Trump's Calculated Ambiguity On Abortion Is Starting To Fall Apart : politics

'Obvious Mental Decline': Chris Hayes Sounds The Alarm Over 'Incoherent' Trump Moments : politics ... Leon Skum ...

Donald Trump should be very worried going up against Kamala Harris in a debate — In debates, Harris put Mike Pence in his place and even eviscerated Joe Biden. Trump's antics won't work against her. : politics
Team Trump Is Freaking Out That He'll Blow the Debate With Harris : politics
Trump is 78 and barely coherent. Where's everyone who questioned Biden's age and fitness? : politics

Harris: Trump has 'no floor' on how low he'll go at debate : politics

Trump gets caught lying ... by Trump : politics

Trump Is Already Whining About the Debate Being Rigged Against Him : politics
Donald Trump's Camp Is Literally Praying He Won't Blow Prez Debate : politics
Trump warms up for debate by threatening to jail election officials : politics ... Trump warned he will jail election officials he considers cheats; is complaining Pennsylvania's voting is a fraud; vowed to pardon January 6 rioters; railed against women who accused him of sexual misconduct; and spent hours in recent days on sometimes incoherent rants that raised questions about his state of mind.

2 Words In Donald Trump's Latest Anti-Immigrant Rant Send Chills Down Critics' Spines : politics ... "Bloody story.” Yep, trump is the symptom, not the cause. The cause is 40 years of media fairness deregulation, defunding of public education, intellectual grooming for capitalist and foreign enemy purposes. The trump thing was going to happen, and we're lucky in the fact that it did with someone as old, dumb, and incompetent ...
Trump's Angry New Threats of Bloodshed and Revenge Should Alarm Us All : politics
Sunday, bloody Sunday - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Still no sign at the NYT that a candidate for President admitted that his core election plank would be "bloody."
(3) emptywheel (vitals check) on X: Still no sign at the NYT that a candidate for President admitted that his core election plank would be "bloody." Seems like it should merit blaring headlines? / X

MAGA Republicans Can't Cover For Trump's Threats Against Our Democracy After Threatening to Prosecute Opponents and Pardon Violent Insurrectionists : politics

Oh-Oh: Trump, 78, Indicates At Rally That People In Their 80s Shouldn't Be Signing Documents : politics

Nikki Haley says Trump and Vance 'need to change the way they speak about women' : politics ... Also, is she really asking a 78-year old who has been found liable for sexual assault and defaming a woman (multiple times and still counting) to "change the way he talks about women?"

Fact check: Trump and Vance keep falsely describing how tariffs work : politics
Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum: Economic Impact 2024
JD Vance keeps repeating false story about Haitian immigrants kidnapping and then eating pets - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Those reports are largely based on social media postings that were picked up by national figures including Charlie Kirk and Elon Musk over the weekend.

Mark Cuban wants Trump supporters to tell him what startups their man has backed that didn't involve a member of the Trump family : politics

Barron Trump is helping his dad connect with toxic right-wing streamers : inthenews Yeah this is a cover story Donald made up to explain why he's cavorting with zoomer Russian assets. Every road with Trump leads back to Putin.

Eschaton: ...The Aristocrats!

Trial Begins Over 2020 Texas 'Trump Train' Highway Confrontation : politics


North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says if Kamala Harris wins his state, "she is the next president of the United States" : politics



This post does not represent the opinion or position of the University of Colorado - Lawyers, Guns & Money - The Board of Regents at the University of Colorado has a new policy on campus speech it's trying to implement, that among other things features the following:


Elon Musk's X is a poison. We don't need to keep taking it. : politics (Leon Skum)
Elon Musk repeatedly interacted on X with right-wing influencers allegedly backed by a Russia-funded company | Fortune ... mostly since 2022 ... Mostly since Russia launched its war against Ukraine in 2022.


This man stole $122M from Facebook & Google by simply sending them random bills which they paid. : pics

Child Support Court hearing for a man that owes over $16K in back child support for a child that is not his. Despite the State admitting, in open court, they know the identity of the child's real father, is still seeking collection of the child support from man that is not the father. [7.04 min Vide : videos


Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 1,701 - Lawyers, Guns & Money This is the grave of H.P. Lovecraft.
How HBO's Lovecraft Country illuminates H.P. Lovecraft's history of literary racism | Vox H.P. Lovecraft was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. He was also one of its most racist.


Downfall at 20: A Sobering Take on the Final Stages of World War II : movies
Downfall at 20: A Sobering Take on the Final Stages of World War II


People tend to exaggerate the immorality of their political opponents, suggest 8 studies in the US. This tendency to exaggerate the immorality of political opponents was observed not only in discussions of hot political topics but also regarding fundamental moral values. : science

Research found mindfulness meditation produced significant reductions in pain intensity and pain unpleasantness ratings, and also reduced brain activity patterns associated with pain and negative emotions : science ... The study found that mindfulness meditation produced significant reductions in pain intensity and pain unpleasantness ratings, and also reduced brain activity patterns associated with pain and negative emotions. In contrast, the placebo cream only reduced the brain activity pattern associated with the placebo effect, without affecting the person's underlying experience of pain.

Obesity may increase susceptibility to contracting COVID-19. Obesity is a known risk factor for severe symptoms, but a new study shows that it may also increase risk of infection. People with obesity were 34% more likely to become COVID positive after reported exposure than non-obese people. : science

Cannabis use falls among teenagers but rises among everyone else -- study : science - Teenagers seem to be using fewer illicit substances in general. For example, alcohol use and vaping have both decreased among eighth-12th graders since 2020, so I don't think this decrease in cannabis prevalence among teens is specifically due to cannabis legalization but is rather more reflective of a broader trend in post-pandemic substance use ... cannabis use had increased among Americans in households earning more than $75,000 a year, as well as those with a college degree.


For those who spend long periods of time at sea for work, what's the eeriest thing you've ever encountered out on the water? : AskReddit


Jawbreakers - Young patients want beautifully imperfect veneers. They're getting pain, debt, and regret. Are Veneers Worth It? The Risks of Perfectly Imperfect Teeth



Massachusetts economy ranked against other states in new competitive index

Boston sees lengthy dry streak with no measurable rain - All of this beautiful weather has pushed the region into a 19-day streak without any measurable rain ... we have just entered one of the Top 25 driest stretches on record for the Boston area ... actually the driest streak on record since 1999. That year Boston went 37 days without measurable rainfall. The longest dry spell was actually 44 days back in 1924 ...




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Putin dismisses Kursk incursion and says eastern Donbas region is main war aim : worldnews

US, UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine's Kursk incursion, say West shouldn't fear Russia' s nuclear threats : worldnews

(3) WarMonitor on X: Russian sources are reporting Ukrainian forces are actively transferring more reinforcements to the Kursk region for a potential offensive, whilst also strengthening existing gains with engineering units. / X

'The boomerang is returning': life in Russia's town with Ukrainian roots where Kyiv is now in charge : worldnews



India detects 1st suspected mpox case : worldnews

Pakistan finds oil which estimates suggest could be the 4th largest oil and gas reserves in the world : worldnews

'She's the one who shattered us': families of slain Bangladesh students wantk to hold Sheikh Hasina to account : worldnews ... When a country has more love for Islam (and places like Palestine etc) than its own interests, you know they are on the path to self destruction.

Turkish president vows to 'purge' military graduates who took a pro-secular oath : worldnews


Kenyan athletics has a domestic violence problem | Semafor : worldnews


(3) MilitaryNewsUA on X Iran handed over 200 ballistic missiles to Russia, - The Times. We are talking about Fath-300 missiles, the range of which is up to 112 km; - They will expand Russia's ability to strike Ukrainian objects from long distances; This may pave the way for the delivery of longer-range versions of the weapon (more than 500 km). / X



(3) i24NEWS English on X: Something snapped in the hearts of Israelis this week: @da64 and @Nicole_Zedek on the Tel Aviv mass rally for a hostage deal / X

/r/WorldNews Live Thread for Israel-Hamas War (Thread #66) : worldnews

(3) The Times of Israel on X: "Dozens of rockets fired at north as Israeli jets hit Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon https://t.co/M8v2Azpel1" / X
(3) i24NEWS English on X: IDF says about 50 rockets target northern Israel overnight, no casualties reported - LIVE UPDATES September 8, 2024 - i24NEWS / X

3 murdered in shooting attack at Israel-Jordan border crossing : worldnews
(3) ToI ALERTS on X: Live update: Hostage families call on Red Cross, WHO to decry murder of hostage Carmel Gat, who was an occupational therapist / X

BBC breached guidelines 1,500 times over Israel-Hamas war : worldnews


Ukraine long-range strikes into Russia won't be a game changer, U.S. says : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 927, Part 1 (Thread #1074) : worldnews

Russian Military Could Be Facing 1,000 Casualties a Day in Ukraine War : worldnews
Russia loses another 1,270 soldiers in one day : worldnews

Ukraine mourns dead from major Russian strike, vows response with underground weapons production : worldnews

Russian offensive near Pokrovsk slowing down, media reports : worldnews

Video footage appears to show Russians killing surrendering Ukrainian soldiers : worldnews

Ukraine Has Invented Its Own Precision Glide Bomb. It Could Become A Key Weapon For Strikes On Targets In Russia. : worldnews

Russian PoWs in Ukraine banned from calling home : worldnews



Finland and Estonia support removal of Ukraine arms restrictions | Yle News : worldnews

Hungary threatens to bus migrants to Brussels in protest over EU asylum policies : worldnews

Massive train disruptions leave hundreds stranded in Germany : worldnews

Climate protesters close off Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum : worldnews

France braces for right-wing government in spite of election results : worldnews


Venezuela revokes Brazil's custody of diplomatic mission that's housing 6 Maduro opponents : worldnews
Venezuela's opposition leader leaves country for Spain : worldnews


'Sustainable' logging operations are clear-cutting Canadian forests : worldnews
Canada-wide warrant issued for woman wanted in Toronto murder : worldnews




(3) Jim Sciutto on X: CNN Exclusive: US has detected increased Russian military activity around key undersea cables and believes Russia may now be more likely to carry out potential sabotage aimed at disabling a critical communications infrastructure, two US officials tell me. / X

How some of the biggest right-wing social media stars became unwitting mouthpieces of Russian propaganda : politics
DOJ charges former 2016 Trump campaign adviser over his work for sanctioned Russian TV : politics

Jan. 6 can't be denied in federal court ... But as he seeks to reclaim the White House, Donald Trump continues to portray the defendants as patriots worthy of admiration, an assertion that has been undercut by the adjudicated truth in hundreds of criminal cases where judges and juries have reached the opposite conclusion about what history will remember as one of America's darkest days.
January 6 crimes did happen. Court cases, video and thousands of pages of evidence prove it : politics
AP Project: The real story of January 6 is found in mountains of shocking evidence : politics

‘Follow the money': What Clarence Thomas and those MAGA influencers have in common : politics

Harris nearly triples Trump's fundraising in August : politics


In His Last Months as President, Biden Is Both Liberated and Resigned : politics


Democrats' new optimism : politics
Heart vs. Head - The Essential Conflict of the Modern World - soupdragonsite

Allan Lichtman Is Very Comfortable About Predicting the 2024 Election -- The American University historian says Kamala Harris has it in the bag. : politics

Harris says Dick, Liz Cheney put country above party with endorsements : politics
Former President George W. Bush will not make formal election endorsement, office says : politics

Harris campaign hits Trump on 2020 Taliban deal in response to his criticism of Afghanistan withdrawal : politics

Falling gas prices are yet another blow to the Trump campaign : politics

Video of Kamala Harris embracing crying woman takes off online : politics
(3) Julia Hamelburg on X: Donald Trump could literally never. WATCH Kamala Harris steps out of debate prep in Pittsburgh to inspire the next generation, chat with voters, thank a teacher, and be a normal, wholesome person / X

Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiums : politics

Nate Silver faces backlash for pro-Trump model skewing : politics

There Was No Good Legal Reason to Delay Trump's Sentencing : politics
Worst possible outcome for Trump: Why Trump's sentencing delay may make 'confinement' more likely : politics

Trump's Own Words Define His Delusionary State of Mind: "Trump is too unstable, too unreliable, too dangerous - especially to exercise lawfully the enormous power held by a president of the U.S." : politics

Nikki Haley, asked if she thinks Trump is a "good candidate," replies "I think he is the Republican nominee" : politics
Liz Cheney torches Nikki Haley over support for Donald Trump : politics
Cheney says Trump is an 'unrecoverable catastrophe' in call for GOP to vote for Harris : politics

Trump, lying about migrants and crime, says mass deportations "will be a bloody story" : politics
Trump pledges authoritarian crackdown, saying enemies to be prosecuted at levels "never seen before" : politics
Reject the lies: Trump only wishes he could have the Biden-Harris economy : politics

None of Trump's Economic 'Solutions' Hold Any Water : politics

Trump threatens lawyers, donors and election officials with prison for 'unscrupulous behavior' : politics

Neo-Nazi and far right groups seize on Trump's anti-immigration rhetoric : politics

Opinion: MAGA Is Nothing Without Trump : politics
MAGA Turns on Trump for Admitting He's an Election 'Loser' : politics
Trump: I will order mass arrests of my political enemies if I "win" - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... On the other hand, Kamala Harris changed her position on plastic straws, so Both Sides Do It. `
Holocaust revisionism is running through the mainstream of the MAGA movement - There is no denying that white supremacy is an engine of the right. : politics

'Trump is going to be cross-examined': US prepares for presidential debate : politics

Trump threatens to jail adversaries in escalating rhetoric ahead of pivotal debate | AP News : politics

'Desperate' Trump is 'hyper-aware' that he is slipping mentally and making less sense, his biographer says | 'What we're seeing now is a reflection of someone who's very troubled and very desperate,' says Timothy O'Brien, author of TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald : politics

Trump responds to DOJ announcement on election interference efforts: 'I don't know what it is with poor Russia' : politics

'We're in a constitutional crisis': Adam Kinzinger warns of chaos at documentary premiere : politics

Hillbilly Elegy director Ron Howard says he's 'surprised and disappointed' by JD Vance : politics

Conservative activist Joe Oltmann fined $1,000 a day until he discloses evidence to court : politics

Voter fraud is the new 'poll tax..' : politics

Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country : politics


States with strictest abortion laws offer the least support for women and families : politics


Trump's claim terrorists are pouring over southern border does not stand up to scrutiny : politics It's not intended to stand up to scrutiny, it's meant to frighten poorly informed, poorly educated people.The real terrorists have been in the country the whole time, and he's their ring leader.

Fact Check: Most mass school shootings are not carried out by transgender people : politics ... The far-right is trying to "transvestigate" everyone. Moms for Liberty & Trump are still misgendering Imane Khelif, even though Rowling and Elon are being sued. They've transvestigated Geena Davis; they've transvestigated Andrew Tate, even. The transphobic bigot mossbacks are just psychopathic, and they are harmful.
(3) Mia Moore on X: "We can always tell" / X


Texas sues for medical records of women who are seeking out of state abortions : politics
Eschaton: No Go Zone For Women I know not everbody can move, but if you can... Texas has sued to block federal rules that prohibit investigators from viewing the medical records of women who travel out of state to seek abortions where the procedure is legal.
Texas Democrats ask Justice Department to investigate Texas AG voter 'raids' | KXAN Austin

Florida voters who oppose the state's 6-week abortion ban say they are being visited by police : inthenews
'Curiouser and curiouser': Florida's state-parks debacle grows stranger by the day : politics

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he wants abortion to be illegal at 'zero' weeks, in new audio released by Democrats : politics

Eschaton: Sassey - Remember when he was a Good Republican? Former UF president Ben Sasse said a completed audit found no wrongdoing when it came to his spending. But according to public records, the audit never existed.
A completed audit into Sasse's spending never existed - The Independent Florida Alligator - The former president claimed an Audit Committee found no wrongdoing

Eschaton: The Future Of The Democratic Party - Lock'em up! A day after news broke that federal investigators searched the homes and seized the phones of a slew of members of Mayor Eric Adams inner circle including two deputy mayors, a top advisor, and several police officials, the raids continued to send shockwaves across the city.

Colin Allred Within Striking Distance of Defeating Ted Cruz: New Poll : politics


Father of Apalachee High School mass killer arrested on murder charges - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Mother of mass shooting suspect called Apalachee High School with warning after getting alarming text, grandfather says | CNN

This is America - Lawyers, Guns & Money As many of you may have noted, one of Kentucky's fine citizens decided to exercise his God given 2nd Amendment rights in the direction of random motorists on I-75


Fake Ozempic: How batch numbers help dangerous drugs spread

More posts about tennis and wealth - Lawyers, Guns & Money A few weeks ago I blogged about the statistical oddity that, of the five top-ranked American women tennis players at the time, two of them are the daughters of billionaires

These women were innocent, and he was a monster: How history got Henry VIII wrong

The Best Cheddar Cheese: A Taste Test | Bon Appetit

Half a million fewer middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the latest report.

Google Drive is FINALLY coming to Windows on Arm this year. : Surface


Why Linus Tech Tips Video Got Taken Down : videos ... JDownloader and 4K video downloader ... grayjay ... invidious ... newpipe, tubuler ...
JDownloader.org - Official Homepage
Grayjay App - Follow Creators Not Platforms (d/l youtube

The Consequences of Robocalls for Major Industries | Trestle




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Scientists have confirmed that summer 2024 broke global heat records for the second consecutive year, making 2024 likely to be the hottest year in recorded history. Data from Copernicus, Europe's climate change service, shows June to August as the hottest period since records began in 1940 : worldnews

New Report Reveals Crucial Links Between Soil Quality and Human Health, Calls For Global Action : worldnews

Air Pollution Declined In Europe And China In 2023: UN : worldnews

'Flight shame is dead': concern grows over climate impact of tourism boom : worldnews


Australia's online regulator got death threats for case against X : worldnews (Muskfucker at work)

Anwar invites Putin to 2025 Asean Summit - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post : worldnews ... Just 10 years after MH17, 298 murdered civilians don't matter to Anwar anymore. Putin supports Hamas and Malaysia can sell a handful of crappy Proton cars to Russia.

Fury as Filipino officials pose with 'China spy mayor' : worldnews

Indonesia arrests terrorist suspects planning attack on Pope Francis : worldnews

Super Typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam after casualties in China and Philippines : worldnews

'I couldn't say no': anger grows over topless medical exams in Japan schools : worldnews ... one poll of middle schoolchildren, aged 12-16, found that 95.5% of respondents were unhappy about removing their clothes. In some cases, doctors, who are almost always men, have threatened to stop performing the exams if they are forced to change the procedure," said a person familiar with the issue who asked not to be named ... I used to date a Japanese doctor and she said on the first day of residency the head doctor called all the female new doctors in and said to them that if any of them got pregnant in the next ten years the careers would be over.
Japan demands Denmark extradite Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson over whale hunting clash : worldnews ... If convicted, Watson faces up to 15 years in prison. However, Sea Shepherd denies these claims, stating the "bombs" thrown were merely rancid butter to hamper the whalers' efforts to cut up their catch.


Korean women take their fight against deepfake exploitation to the streets : worldnews


Chinese Scientists Say They've Found the Secret to Building the World's Fastest Submarines The process uses lasers as a form of underwater propulsion to achieve not only stealth, but super-high underwater speeds that would rival jet aircraft. : technology

Super Typhoon Yagi hits China's Hainan, killing two people and forcing 1 million to leave their homes | China | The Guardian Yagi registers as the world's second-most powerful tropical cyclone this year and has caused power outages in more than 800,000 homes
Retirement at 50 years old? China seeks to raise its low pension age : worldnews
China ends most international adoptions, leaving many children, families in limbo : worldnews
Dozens of high-risk viruses discovered on fur farms in China : worldnews


Putin Pals Say Accused MAGA Media Stars Should Come to Russia for Protection : politics (Fucker Carlson, etc)
Russia vows to restrict US media in response to RT case : worldnews
(3) Julia Davis on X: Russian state TV propagandists laugh at Americans who buy into Putin's phony "endorsement" of Kamala Harris. / X
Kremlin argues for 'total freedom of information' but defends wartime censorship : worldnews ... They see 'freedom of information' as 'freedom to undermine democracy with tainted information'.

Russia bans piracy websites from streaming Brokeback Mountain over 'gay propaganda' : worldnews

Zelensky claims 6,000 Russian soldiers killed, wounded in Kursk Oblast : worldnews

Ukrainian drones hit ammunition warehouse in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, source confirms : worldnews

Russian banks say they've run out of yuan as Chinese firms pull away from the nation : worldnews


After Putin, Meloni says India can play role in resolving Ukraine conflict | India News - Times of India : worldnews

Pakistan finds oil that may 'change its destiny' - CNBC TV18 : worldnews


Turkey's Erdogan: Islamic countries should form alliance against 'Israel's growing expansionism' : worldnews


Peacekeepers needed to end 'harrowing' abuses in Sudan, say UN experts : worldnews

Kenya school fire leaves at least 17 pupils dead and more injured, police say : worldnews

Zimbabwean scientists claim discovery of AI-driven cure for Alzheimer's and melanoma cancer treatment : worldnews

Cameroon President Paul Biya, 91, seeks re-election in 2025 : worldnews


Families of 2 US soldiers killed by terrorists in Iraq win $364 million judgment against Syria : worldnews

Iran warns Russia against siding with Azerbaijan in border dispute | Iran | The Guardian : worldnews
(3) Glasnost Gone on X: Tensions rising between Iran & Russia. Iranian foreign minister, said to have upbraided Russia after Moscow sided with Azerbaijan over its calls for a land corridor along Armenia-Iran border that Tehran fears may limit its access to Europe & wider world. / X
US sees potential Iran transfer of missiles to Russia as alarming : worldnews
US 'alarmed' by reports Iranian missile transfer to Russia is imminent or completed : worldnews
Iran provided Russia with ballistic missiles - WSJ : worldnews


The heads of the CIA and MI6 issue a joint call for a cease-fire in Gaza : worldnews

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 61 as UN pursues vaccinations | Reuters : worldnews

Hamas publishes video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin : worldnews
Hamas piles on new demands for ceasefire deal amid hostage threats - NYT : worldnews

Israeli Air Force kills Islamic Jihad commanders, Hamas terrorists embedded in civilian areas : worldnews

'Government of blood': Protesters stage mock funeral for slain hostages, demand deal : worldnews

Document shows Sinwar's use of hostage suffering to pressure Israel, report : worldnews ... Eden Yerushalmi's body was 79 lbs when it was recovered.


Ukraine needs long-range weapons, permission to hit targets deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says at Ramstein : worldnews
CNN: Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast halts Russian offensive in new Ukrainian regions, says Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi : worldnews

Ukraine to receive 77 Leopard 1 tanks and 12 PzH2000 howitzers, German Defense Minister Pistorius says : worldnews

Ukrainian Reinforcements Are Counterattacking Outside Pokrovsk : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 926, Part 1 (Thread #1073) : worldnews


MI6 and CIA warn of reckless campaign of sabotage across Europe being waged by Russia : worldnews


'All friendships are over': Lithuania fortifies border with Russia's Kaliningrad : worldnews

Top Swiss court rules against prostitution exclusion zone : worldnews ... Note that the court admits that prostitution can in principle be excluded from certain areas, just that the limit in this particular case (100m from schools, kindergarten, churches) was too wide.The municipality will therefore probably try again and limit to 50m for example.

German warships aim to secure sea lanes in Indo-Pacific, admiral says : worldnews

French protesters rage at 'stolen election' as Macron picks conservative Barnier for PM : worldnews ... When Biden was doing his countdown to the Russian invasion of Ukraine Macron said he believed Putin that Russia wasn't about to invade.
TIL Charles de Gaulle was not told about the D-Day landings until 2 days before as the British and French leaders did not believe the French could keep the information secret. : todayilearned
TIL that Because American and British generals insisted The French unit that helped librate Paris would be all white, a white french unit had to be shipped in from Morocco, and was supplemented with soldier from Spain and Portugal. Making it all white but not all French. : todayilearned

Telegram CEO says he'll moderate better after getting arrested in France : worldnews

No prospect of Israeli ambassador returning to Ireland unless relations improve, says embassy : worldnews

Hackers Cause Mayhem on London's Streets : worldnews


Argentina's Milei reignites ongoing feud with Maduro, says he turned Venezuela into a 'human graveyard' : worldnews
Argentine government requests International Criminal Court detain Venezuela's Maduro : worldnews

Venezuelan security forces surround Argentine embassy after opposition members take refuge inside : worldnews

Led by beleaguered ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's political right will rally for "democracy and freedom" Saturday amid a free speech tussle that has seen X, their preferred social platform, suspended in the country : worldnews
Brazilian Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida was fired by President Lula da Silva after several women accused him of sexual harassment. One of the women was Racial Equality Minister Anielle Franco : worldnews
Brazil's Lula fires human rights minister accused of sexual misconduct : worldnews
Judge in Brazil orders slaughterhouses to pay for Amazon reforestation : worldnews

Peru confiscates hundreds of frogs used as aphrodisiacs : worldnews
Terror suspect arrested in Quebec was plotting to attack Jews in New York | Globalnews.ca : worldnews ... Planned to do it on October 7 too.

Canada named country with most optimistic economic outlook : worldnews
US Seeks Dispute Talks on Canada's Digital Services Tax : worldnews




Person infected with bird flu in Missouri had no contact with animals: What to know

CIA director saw 'genuine risk' of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons early in Ukraine war : news

Unsealed FBI Doc Exposes Terrifying Depth of Russian Disinfo Scheme. 2.800 influencers associated with Russian propaganda | The New Republic : worldnews ... To do so, the Russian government would emphasize that Republicans are "victims of discrimination of people of color" and promote conspiracies that white middle-class people are being discriminated against.
(3) WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 on X: "FBI reports that over 2800 influencers on social media are being paid by the Russian federation to spread disinformation." / X
Evicting the Tenets - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... We have reached the point at which the idiots have ceased to have any use:
Pro-Trump Media Firm Abruptly Folds After Russia Scheme Exposed | The New Republic Tenet Media has met a hilarious demise.
September 6, 2024 - by Heather Cox Richardson - One of the things that came to light on Wednesday, in the paperwork the Justice Department unveiled to explain its seizure of 32 internet domains being used by Russian agents in foreign malign influence campaigns, was that the six right-wing U.S. influencers mentioned in the indictments of the Russian operatives are only the tip of the iceberg.

Unsealed FBI Doc Exposes Terrifying Depth of Russian Disinfo Scheme : politics

The Tenet Media Guys Are Worse Than Useful Idiots : politics

How Russia Found Its Way Into America's Conservative Media - The New York Times Federal prosecutors say Russia paid an American media company to push pro-Kremlin messages from social media influencers including Benny Johnson, Tim Pool and Dave Rubin.
Hack List No. 3: Benny Johnson | Salon.com December 18, 2013
The far right actually hates America: Its dark ideology has foreign roots | Salon.com Why do conservatives wrap themselves in the flag so desperately? Maybe because their ideas are un-American
Why does the Trump-Harris race remain so close? Racism. : politics
Experts warn: GOP using "great replacement fears" to push new voter suppression tactics : politics
The twisted path to Holocaust denial - Lawyers, Guns & Money - Michelle Goldberg points out that Tucker Carlson platforming Holocaust denier/minimizer (a distinction without any real difference) Darryl Cooper is a practically inevitable consequence of getting on the right wing contrarian train:

Right wing media is collapsing without Kremlin financing. How interesting. : PoliticalHumor

FBI Cracks Down on Dark Web Marketplace Managed by Russian and Kazakh Nationals : worldnews

Man Plotted to Kill Jews in New York on Oct. 7 Anniversary, U.S. Says - The New York Times A 20-year-old Pakistani citizen was arrested in Canada after plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York, according to the Justice Department.

The White House on Friday requested Israel investigate the death of an American woman in the occupied West Bank. : worldnews

Ukraine conflict to be decided at negotiation table, says Pentagon chief : worldnews

Second Trump Term Likely to Bring New Friction With Spy Agencies - WSJ Republican presidential nominee's campaign says he has vowed to rein in agencies

Biden cease-fire push falters again after new demand by Hamas - The Washington Post The president's goal of halting the hostilities in Gaza, at least temporarily, before he leaves office appears even further out of reach.

US Workers Are So Much Better Off Today Than 4 Years Ago--It's Not Even Close : politics

Why Is NYT Inviting Project 2025's Architect to a Climate Ideas Event? : politics

Trump Lawyer Suggested 'Conspiratorial' Action by Clarence Thomas--Attorney : politics

The Georgia school shooting puts a spotlight on the US's unique gun problem | Vox America's unique, enduring gun problem, explained - The factors that lead to tragedies like the Apalachee High School shooting are deeply ingrained in US politics, culture, and law ...At least 27 states have now passed laws allowing residents to carry a handgun without a permit and allow school staff and teachers to carry guns on campus ... The Supreme Court has made it impossible to cure America's gun violence epidemic


Beyond Grievance Masculinity: Tim Walz and White Male Joy - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... That's the title of a very good longish read by Lisa M. Corrigan, a professor of communication and director of gender studies at the University of Arkansas. She details the ways Tim Walz undercuts the whining and hostile masculinity of Donald Trump and JD Vance ... Walz stood out telling the thousands assembled, "One person's socialism is another person's neighborliness." This refrain stuck and now it operates as a foil to Trump's cold, financial, individualism. Indeed, Walz's midwestern communalism recasts neighborliness as both quintessential American manliness and political fitness.


Trump Skates On September Sentencing Date. And Everything Else. : politics

Partisan Dorks or Trash Methodology? - Lawyers, Guns & Money - For example, there's no way to explain away the fact that Joe Biden was running 7-15 points behind every single swing state Senate Democrat. This leads us to Nate Silver, who suffers the biggest problem a public person can face, which is genuinely believing they are smarter than everyone else.

Trump's allies fear he'll blow the debate -- his best chance to regain ground against Harris : politics
'She needs to let Trump be Trump': Inside Kamala Harris's unconventional debate prep : politics

Wagner: Where is the avalanche of coverage of Trump's cognitive decline? : politics

Dick Cheney Will Vote for Kamala Harris : politics - We now exist in the universe where Dick Cheney is voting democrat. Is an endorsement from W coming? What the hell do we even do with that? ... I'm guessing W is the October Surprise
Liz Cheney endorses Democrat Colin Allred in Texas Senate race, says father will vote for Kamala Harris : politics

Republicans Are Endorsing Kamala Harris Over Trump - The Growing List of Republicans Who Have Endorsed Kamala Harris
The Growing List of Republicans Who Have Endorsed Kamala Harris | Longtime Republican politicians, lawmakers, and pundits are supporting Harris because they can't stand Trump : politics

The September 26 Brief We'll Get in the Trump January 6 Case - emptywheel - Judge Tanya Chutkan has set a deadline of September 26 for Jack Smith's team to write a brief explaining how the superseding indictment against Trump consists exclusively of private conduct.
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Stunning News of Trump Sentencing Delay Sends Message: MAGA Rage Works | The New Republic The politics of this may play out fine for Kamala Harris. But once again, the legal system was cowed by Trump's bullying and lawlessness.
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Trump mocks sexual assault accuser: "She would not have been the chosen one" : politics

Donald Trump's rambling answer to a child care question, deconstructed | CNN Politics
"Incoherent gibberish": Experts "can't find a complete sentence" in Trump's child care response : politics
Analysis: Trump's child care comments appear to have broken a dam

They made a movie about Trump. Then no one would release it | AP News "The Apprentice" has had one of the most tortured paths to movie theaters of any 2024 release.
Release The Apprentice - Kickstarter - Help us promote and defend the acclaimed Trump biopic that Corporate America is scared to show you.

Trump takes no questions at lengthy news conference on his legal cases - The Washington Post
'He just says stuff': Trump in 'obvious mental decline,' says Hayes : politics
Trump rants, resurfaces sexual assault allegations for 49 unfocused minutes - The Washington Post - The Republican nominee spoke in an appearance billed as a 'press conference' that sometimes verged into a stream of consciousness that was hard to follow. He took no questions.

Why Kamala Isn't Preparing to Knock Out Trump at the Debate To her campaign, something else is more important.
Trump is making less and less sense, and he's about to debate a focused, younger opponent | Column : politics

Hillary Clinton Debated Trump. Here's Her Advice for Kamala Harris. - The New York Times The 2016 Democratic nominee fell short to Donald Trump, but she had strong debate moments against him. In an interview, she offered some thoughts for Kamala Harris.

Trump Claims Harris's Rallies Are Smaller. We Counted. : politics ... I wouldn't believe Donald Trump if his tongue was notarized. LEONA HELMSLEY, Playboy, Nov. 1990

Law enforcement nationwide condemn Fraternal Order of Police's endorsement of Trump : politics ... Imagine endorsing a convicted felon criminal and fascist over an accomplished and decorated former prosecutor
Fascists Endorse Fascist - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Let's be clear, if Trump wants to activate the cops to enforce fascism, the significant majority of local cops will gladly be his enforcers.


Nate Silver faces backlash for pro-Trump model skewing X users say the FiveThirtyEight founder made some dubious data choices to boost Trump : politics

Trump calls for modifying 25th Amendment to make it possible to remove a vice president : politics

Rick Scott and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in tight race for FL Senate

Harris narrows Trump's lead in Texas poll : politics

Should white nationalist libertarian plutocrats have major power in the federal government? - Lawyers, Guns & Money Former President Donald Trump's plan to have Elon Musk lead a government efficiency commission would vault the world's richest man to an unprecedented role: American oligarch.
Elon Musk now controls two thirds of all active satellites : technology

N.Y.P.D. Ousts 2 Reporters From Headquarters in Escalation of Tensions - The New York Times The actions taken against the reporters, from The New York Post and The New York Times, came after federal agents seized the phone of New York City's police commissioner ... The actions deepened the tensions between police leaders and the reporters who cover them. Last December, the administration of Mayor Eric Adams decided to move reporters to a trailer outside Police Headquarters under a plan that news outlets denounced.

IRS joins investigation into NYPD's nightclub enforcement practices, commissioner's phone seized - NBC New York The NYPD investigation is one of three News 4 learned are underway connected to top city officials


Floridians unnerved by police visits about abortion petition signatures : politics ... The officer's visit appears to be part of a broad -- and unusual -- effort by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration to inspect thousands of already verified and validated petitions for Amendment 4 in the final two months before Election Day. DeSantis once again with his fascist use of police to intimidate his political opposition.


Elon Musk is intrigued by the idea women can't think freely because of 'low T' | Arwa Mahdawi | The Guardian - Every time it seems he can't possibly sink any lower, the billionaire CEO grabs a shovel and starts digging


The Ridiculousness of Modern High School Education - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... it's total nonsense to push kids through this punishing high school scheudle to improve those college apps when any college graduate with even passable grades is going to do just fine in the world ... And so what is really being squeezed out is the value of reflection. Let's not forget that exploration is the catalyst of learning.


A small Massachusetts town wrestles with the nation's immigration crisis - Washington Post - The shelter and the storm - What happened when the nation's immigration crisis came to a small town in Massachusetts


Utah sheriff's deputy stalked and killed by her father, prosecutors say : news ... This Atlantic article from earlier this year was horrifying to read. Basically, because people are entering their DNA into websites a lot now, the data that is coming back is showing that uncles, fathers, grandfathers, and brothers are raping their daughters/sisters/etc. at a rate no one ever imagined. It's common.
DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest - The Atlantic ... In 1975, around the time of Steve's birth, a psychiatric textbook put the frequency of incest at one in a million ... One in 7,000 people, according to his unpublished analysis, was born to parents who were first-degree relatives -- a brother and a sister or a parent and a childAnd this number is just a floor: It reflects only the cases that resulted in pregnancy, that did not end in miscarriage or abortion, and that led to the birth of a child who grew into an adult who volunteered for a research study.

Mother charged after 6-year-old takes loaded gun to school : news

Multiple people shot on I-75 in Laurel County, Kentucky : news


Doctors Are Leaving Conservative States to Learn to Perform Abortions. We Followed One. - POLITICO - Abortion has been heavily restricted in many states post-Roe -- and abortion training has all but disappeared, too. Inside one doctor's journey to obtain that education at any cost.

Is fluoride bad for you? | Vox Too much fluoride might lower IQ in kids, a new federal report says. The science (and debate), explained ... For now, the NTP has simply determined "with moderate confidence" that there is a correlation between higher fluoride exposure and lower IQ in children -- specifically, IQs 2 to 5 points lower.
Why I Buy German Toothpaste Now - The Atlantic - Toothpaste that uses a newer fluoride alternative called hydroxyapatite works to fight cavities--but is scarce in the United States.

What are the best U.S. cities to retire in?

Four-day week: Does working compressed hours make you happier?

Time to Say Goodbye to the B.M.I.? - The New York Times - The body mass index has long been criticized as a flawed indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index.
Body Roundness Index (BRI) Calculator | webFCE

Odd Birds -- The Bitter Southerner -- In an era where gender identity and sexual orientation can get you a beating by bullies or shot dead in a nightclub, writer Shane Mitchell celebrates otherness -- and a great-aunt who lived her life with courage and gusto.

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TIL that the deepest mine in the world, Mponeng Gold Mine in South Africa, reaches over 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) below the Earth's surface. At such depths, temperatures can reach 60 C (140 F), requiring advanced cooling systems to keep the miners safe. : todayilearned

HUMAN BODY vs IMPLOSION animation [Titan Submersible] : videos


Having others think your romantic partner is attractive could be flattering to you or make you feel proud. The "radiating beauty" effect doesn't always apply; a partner's attractiveness can cause negative feelings, resulting in decreased desire and greater distancing, suggests a new study. : science

Falling for financial scams may be a sign of early Alzheimer's disease, suggests a new brain imaging study of older adults. Older adults with thinner brain regions linked to memory and decision-making -- areas often affected early in Alzheimer's -- were more likely to be vulnerable to financial scams. : science

The Entangled Mind: Could Quantum Phenomena Explain Consciousness? | by Sebastian Schepis | Aug, 2024 | Medium


Why Linus Tech Tips' Video Got Taken Down : videos


What isn't as difficult as people say it is? : AskReddit

What's the closest you've gotten to someone without it being sexual, but it felt way more intense than anything else? : AskReddit

ELI5: If I drink 48oz of water in 1-2 hours, does it have the same positive effect as it would if I spread it out throughout the day? : explainlikeimfive




090624

The planet endures its hottest summer on record -- for the second straight year : worldnews


'You have shown determination': Malaysian PM praises Putin, pledges closer ties : worldnews


NATO chief urges China to stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine : worldnews



(3) Colby Badhwar on X: FBI issuing arrest warrants for Russian Military Intelligence officers for cyber attacks against Ukraine and other western countries. / X

(3) (((Tendar))) on X: Ukrainian forces made more confirmed gains in the Russian Kursk region. Several villages north of Malaya Loknya have fallen to the Ukrainian advance. Some of them are rather new and others are likely longer under Ukrainian control. According to my maps, Ukrainian forces control 1,150 square kilometer (445 square miles) in Russian territory. This is more than all Russian gains in Ukraine in this whole year. Ukrainian Army Sources say that they hold 1,300 square kilometers in Russian lands. / X


(3) Kvist.P on X: China has cut off funding for a joint coal project with Russia due to sanctions - Moscow Times / X


'Ready for peace talks, India could mediate': Russia's Putin on Ukraine war : worldnews

American activist shot dead in occupied West Bank : worldnews



(3) KyivPost on X: Ukrainian Military Intelligence has carried out a cyber attack on Russian infrastructure According to Kyiv Post source in Ukrainian intelligence, on September 4, a cyber operation by the Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR), targeted network infrastructure in Russia. / X

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 925, Part 1 (Thread #1072) : worldnews
(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: "These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of Sept. 6, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X

(3) Anton Gerashchenko on X: "A Russian drone deliberately hit a fire truck in Dnipro. Prior to that, Russia attacked the city's civilian infrastructure. Then, Russians waited until rescuers arrive to conduct a second strike. This is not the first time Russia deliberately attacks Ukrainian rescuers and and their equipment. / X

Russian troops apparently kill surrendering Ukrainian soldiers near Pokrovsk, CNN reports : worldnews
(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: Ukrainian soldiers have managed to halt the advance of Russian troops in the Pokrovsk sector in Donetsk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said in an interview with CNN aired on Sept. 5. / X

(3) Euromaidan Press on X: Ukrainian forces regained several positions in Donbas and Kharkiv Oblast Ukrainians regained parts of Donetsk's New York and Nelipivka, deblocking surrounded troops, and positions north of Kharkiv's Lyptsi. / X
(3) OSINTtechnical on X: "Luhansk Oblast, Ukrainian forces successfully hit a refueling point for a platoon of Russian tanks, destroying at least four Russian T-80BVM MBTs and a MAZ 531605 fuel tanker. Seen here, a Russian soldier wanders through the burning hulks. / X

(3) OSINTtechnical on X: "Ukrainian forces from the Wild Hornets drone group successfully developed and deployed an FPV drone armed with an AK-74 assault rifle. Seen here, the FPV drone strafes a Russian-held treeline from above with AK fire. / X

(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: Despite Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, the country's publishing houses report increased sales, while dozens of new bookstores have opened in Ukrainian cities. / X


Notorious Russian military intelligence unit carrying out cyber attacks on Western countries, agencies warn : worldnews

Telegram will start moderating private chats after CEO's arrest : worldnews




DOJ uncovers Russian plot to influence Jews in US elections : politics

US charges former Trump 2016 campaign adviser Dimitri Simes over work for sanctioned Russian media : politics (long list of Trump's Russia collusion)
Trump Makes Shocking Promise After Ex-Adviser Charged in Russia Scheme : politics ... Hours after the Justice Department announced it is charging a former Trump adviser over his work with Russian media, Donald Trump made a shocking promise: He'll lift U.S. sanctions on Russia.

MAGA Desperately Claims Russian Propagandists Were the Real "Victims" : inthenews

Biden administration wants to save over US$6 billion in Ukraine aid as deadline expires : worldnews


Shooting down the U.S. steel takeover by Nippon Steel was a boss political move by Joe Biden : politics


Kamala Harris' political operation raises $361 million in August -- nearly tripling Donald Trump's haul : politics
Harris pulls ahead of Trump in fundraising with a strong August : politics

Kamala Harris takes 8-point lead over Trump for likability in swing states : politics
New poll shows Florida, Texas within margin of error in Harris-Trump race : politics

Eighty-eight corporate leaders endorse Harris in new letter, including CEOs of Yelp, Box : politics
Over 100 Law Enforcement Officials Back Kamala Harris, Slam Donald Trump : inthenews

Harris' sound economic policies vs. Trump's six bankruptcies & tanking 'Truth' stock : politics

Goldman Sachs Shatters Myth That Republicans Are Better for the Economy : politics ("myth")


Legal experts want Judge Cannon removed from Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents case : politics
Evidence in January 6 case against Trump could be released before election under new schedule : politics
Trump Lawyer Corrects Self After Saying Clarence Thomas 'Directed' Defense : politics

Judge delays Trump sentencing until after election - Lawyers, Guns & Money In a ruling on Friday, the judge, Juan M. Merchan, cited the "unique time frame this matter currently finds itself in" and rescheduled the sentencing for Nov. 26. ... Well now they've replaced a strikingly bad candidate with a perfectly adequate candidate in all the conventional ways, and the race between her and a demented grifting fascist criminal is a genuine tossup. What a world.
Trump Judge Very Sad About Being Called 'Trump Judge' When He Does Stuff Only Trump Judges Do : politics
Ninth Circuit Judges Sick And Tired Of Unqualified Trump Judge's Spamming The Record With Irrelevant Screeds : politics


Dick Cheney endorses Harris and his daughter calls Trump and Vance "misogynistic pigs" - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... It's striking that pretty much the entire pre-2016 GOP elite that currently isn't holding elective office is refusing to support Trump, and in several cases is actively supporting Harris


Why Musk and Trump's Attacks on Kamala Harris Are Failing Miserably : politics ... As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. HL Mencken, 1920 (only took 96 years if you do't count W)

Donald Trump's incoherence makes the media's double standard hard to hide : politics

After four years, Wendy Davis' lawsuit against 'Trump Train' goes to trial : politics ... It's been four years since a campaign bus carrying Wendy Davis and others was nearly run off the road by a so-called "Trump Train" -- a caravan of Republican activists waving giant flags showing support for Donald Trump. Drivers of more than a dozen cars and trucks, honking and shouting, followed the bus on Interstate 35 between San Antonio and San Marcos, weaving in and out of traffic and causing a minor collision between a Biden campaign staffer following the bus and a Trump supporter.

Trump aide involved in Arlington cemetery worker scandal was Jan. 6 organizer: report : inthenews
Trump deputy campaign manager identified in Arlington National Cemetery dustup | NPR Illinois

Trump says convicted criminals should spend time behind bars. What about him? : politics ... They're coming across the boarder from insane asylums to steal your jobs ...

Trump Gives Incoherent 360-Word Response to Question About Childcare | When asked what specific legislation he would support to make it affordable, Trump replied with a meandering 360-word response that largely failed to address the question. : politics

Trump Has 'Very' Rocky Moment On Fox News As He Repeatedly Denies Being Weird : politics

Veterans turn away from 'disrespectful' Donald Trump : politics

Donald Trump Mocked Over Answer to Childcare Question: 'Towering Stupidity' : politics

Trump admits he lost in 2020, leading white nationalist Nick Fuentes to disavow him : politics

Fox host says Tim Walz isn't masculine because he had a milkshake with a straw : politics
Trump tries to use Walz's family against him, and fails hilariously : politics
Walz lays into Trump and the Republican Party with some of his harshest campaign rhetoric : politics ... As part of the withdrawal deal made with the Taliban, President Trump also pressured the Afghan government to release 5,000 Taliban fighters from prison, including senior war commanders, without securing the release of the only American hostage known to be held by the Taliban.

JD Vance says school shootings are a "fact of life" : politics
Vance says school shootings are 'a fact of life.' That's cowardice, not leadership. : politics
Why Is J.D. Vance Still Following This Hitler Apologist? | The Republican vice presidential nominee seems to have no qualms about following white nationalists. : politics
JD Vance Says the Solution to the Childcare Crisis Is to Have Grandparents Do It for Free : politics
Trump's team scrambles after JD Vance's response to Georgia school shooting : politics

Alarm grows over possible RFK Jr. role at HHS if Trump wins : politics

White House Blasts Tucker Carlson's 'Disgusting' Interview : politics ... Cooper suggested in the interview that Nazi Germany's mass murder of Jews was an accident and that the millions who were systematically murdered had just "ended up dead" at concentration camps because of poor planning.
White House condemns Tucker Carlson's 'Nazi propaganda' interview as 'disgusting and sadistic insult' : politics
Why do all these respectable conservatives keep platforming Nazis and agreeing with them before, during and after the fact? - Lawyers, Guns & Money Speaking of Bari Weiss and Nazi apologetics, let's check in on another dim point of the Intellectual Dark Web superfund site: ... Steven Lubet points out how irresponsible it is for the New York Times to describe Darryl Cooper as a "revisionist" historian. Revisionist history involves arguably correct re-interpretations of historical events. Cooper is a Holocaust denier, period.


Texas Democrats urge DOJ to investigate AG Ken Paxton's office for possible civil rights violations : politics
Texas' Right-Wing Leaders Are Going To 'Scary' Lengths To Intimidate Political Rivals : politics


New words and phrases generated via a collective experience can either unite or sow divisions: the case of "Familects" | cApStAn
I am beshwiggled and incatacipated! Why there's nothing better than family slang | Arwa Mahdawi | The Guardian


Ruthenium isotopes show the Chicxulub impactor was a carbonaceous-type asteroid | Science

Love, Actually: The science behind lust, attraction, and companionship - Science in the News


ELI5: how is xylitol so good for oral health ? I'm having a hard time believing that such a delicious,sugar like substance is amazing for our teeth and gums : explainlikeimfive

When you have a really good turn in a card game : copypasta

In 1978, Australian pilot Frederick Valentich reported being followed by a UFO during a flight near Melbourne. His last transmission was, "It isn't an aircraft," followed by metallic scraping sounds before contact was lost. Neither Valentich nor his plane were ever found. : HighStrangeness

Wetiko: The Mind Virus That Plagues Our World : HighStrangeness - by Paul Levy
Paul Levy
Awaken in the Dream - Paul Levy


Incumbent Rep. Marjorie Decker keeps her seat with hand count of ballots from state primary - Cambridge Day : CambridgeMA




090524

Asteroid 2024 RW1 burns up in Earth's atmosphere over Philippines | CNN
Ancient asteroid 20 times larger than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs likely hit Jupiter's moon Ganymede | CNN ... Ganymede, the largest moon in the solar system, is even bigger than Mercury and the dwarf planet Pluto. And past research has found evidence suggesting that beneath its thick, icy crust lies a salty ocean that is 10 times deeper than Earth's oceans.

The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year : worldnews


New Zealand intelligence report calls out China for interference : worldnews

China offers Africa $51 billion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs : worldnews

China warns students 'beautiful women, handsome guys' could lure them into spying : worldnews
Dozens of viruses detected in Chinese fur farm animals : worldnews ... Why are fur farms even a thing anymore ?



China, India and Brazil could mediate Russia-Ukraine talks, Russia's Putin says : worldnews
Putin Denies Russia Is 'Nervous' About Kursk Incursion Amid Strange Rant Over 'Sacred Duty' : worldnews

Biden administration to accuse Russia of sustained effort to influence 2024 election : worldnews US accuses Russia of 2024 election interference : worldnews
Putin claims Russia will support Harris in US elections : worldnews

'Don't Joke About Our Red Lines,' Russia Warns US : worldnews

US accuses Russia of spreading disinformation before November election : worldnews

Two RT Employees Indicted for Covertly Funding and Directing U.S. Company that Published Thousands of Videos in Furtherance of Russian Interests : worldnews
Two RUSSIA TODAY Employees Indicted For Covertly Funding And Directing U.S. Company That Published Thousands Of Videos In Furtherance Of Russian Interests | United States Department of Justice : worldnews
FBI dossier reveals Putin's secret psy-ops in Europe : worldnews

Russia Imprisons Top Physicists, Even as Putin Touts Their Technology : worldnews

(3) NOELREPORTS on X: Russia is producing microchips using older machines from the Dutch company ASML. Russian companies are acquiring spare parts, primarily through intermediaries in China, to keep these machines operational. Microchips are crucial for Russia's war industry./ X


Russia built a secret trade channel with India, leaked documents show : worldnews
Uttar Pradesh: The child-killing wolves sparking panic in India : worldnews


Turkey applies to be first Nato member to join Russia's G7 rival : worldnews


Daughter of South Africa's ex-president Zuma to be Eswatini king's 16th wife : worldnews
Over 80 Dead in Boko Haram Assault on Northeastern Nigerian Village : worldnews


UAE Expresses Solidarity with Egypt and Strongly Condemns and Denounces Israeli Statements on the Philadelphi Corridor : worldnews ... Not surprising considering how rich some influential Egyptians have gotten through the smuggling of weapons and humans. And they weren't even pretending like that wasn't happening.


Netanyahu's conflicting messages confuse cease-fire talks, officials say : worldnews
Execution, mass murder, mutilation, sexual crimes all in US indictment of Hamas : worldnews
White House doubts Hamas wants Gaza deal with Israel after hostage killings : worldnews

Benjamin Netanyahu putting his own interests before Israel's, says Gantz : worldnews

UN's Gaza polio vaccination campaign reaches 189,000 children in first phase : worldnews ... The Palestinians average about 5 kids per wife, and a guy can have up to 4 wives. They don't have a childbirth problem in Gaza

In child's room filled with paintings: IDF reveals footage of tunnel where hostages executed : worldnews
In child's room filled with paintings: IDF reveals footage of tunnel where hostages were executed - Military uncovers first video clip of terror tunnel in Rafah whose shaft discovered inside of child's room, from which forces recovered bodies of six hostages
Tomorrow's Pioneers - Wikipedia

Rescued Israeli Bedouin hostage Farhan al-Qadi says he was taken by Hamas because he refused to point them to Jews : worldnews

'They still wake up terrified': UN holds first discussion on Gaza hostages : worldnews ... The UN is a fucking joke ...


(3) NEXTA on X: JUST IN: Andriy Sibyga has been appointed as the new Foreign Minister of Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada has approved Sibyga as the new Foreign Minister. In recent months, he worked as the first deputy head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, before which he was the deputy head of the Ukrainian president's office for several years. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has been headed by Dmytro Kuleba since 2020. He submitted his resignation the day before. / X

Pentagon: US maintains restrictions on Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian territory despite Kyiv calling to lift them : worldnews
Kirby says US upholds ATACMS missile restrictions for Ukraine, claiming 90% Russian aircraft beyond range : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 924, Part 1 (Thread #1071) : worldnews
(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of Sept. 5, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X

Ukraine uses balloons to detect Russian drone operators : worldnews

Gay Chechen prisoners coerced into fighting in Ukraine, says rights group : worldnews

(3) MAKS 24 on X: Novorossiysk port was attacked by maritime drones at night. Russians moved the remnants of the Black Sea Fleet there! / X

(3) MAKS 24 on X: Kharkiv region, the trophy Solntsepok evacuates the trophy Russian tank! / X

(3) WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: Russians are noting the effectiveness of the mass use of drones with incendiary liquid, saying that Russia has once again fallen behind Ukraine in terms of innovation / X



Polish officials explain to Romanian journalists why they don't intercept Russian missiles : worldnews


German union on VW: 4-day week 'conceivable', will consider all options : worldnews ... I don't get it. Didn't Deutsche Bank just say that Germans were too lazy and had to work more?
Deutsche Bank chief tells Germans: Work longer and harder : worldnews
Active shooter, incident ongoing near Munich's Israel consulate : worldnews

Swiss government wants to ban Hamas from Switzerland for five years : worldnews

Lightning strike damages 4th century arch near Colosseum as freak storm hits Rome | CNN

Two people on Mike Lynch yacht suffocated in cabin, source says : worldnews
Mike Lynch's co-defendant in US trial dies in UK road accident | Reuters

Macron appoints Michel Barnier as prime minister : worldnews

Ferocious violence accompanied 'shocking' levels of abuse at Ireland's religious-run schools, report finds : worldnews (fucker nuns)

Labour eager for progress on special tribunal to try Russia over Ukraine : worldnews
UK introducing plans to remove all hereditary peers from The House of Lords : worldnews ... They should also cancel the 26 seats allocated mainly to the church of England ... And the rabbis ... good point, thanks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lords_Spiritual#Other_religious_figures_as_Lords_Temporal


Arrest warrant issued for Venezuela opposition candidate : worldnews




The wealth of ultra-rich families will likely swell to $9.5 trillion by 2030, according to estimates from consultancy Deloitte, as family offices grow and morph to rival hedge funds : worldnews

US seizes Russian websites used in bid to influence 2024 election : politics

(3) KyivPost on X: Some of the most popular American social media influencers were earning as much as $400,000/month to produce propaganda for Russian government proxies with aim of sowing division and disparaging Ukraine, according to US Justice Department. / X

DOJ Bombshell Alleges MAGA Media Group Is Backed by Russian Money : politics ... this must only be the tip of the iceberg. Much of the GOP (if not all of it) has been spouting Russian propaganda during the MAGA era.

A new reminder that Russian interference was never a 'hoax' : politics
'The perfect target': Russia cultivated Trump as asset for 40 years - ex-KGB spy : democrats

Right-wing influencers were duped to work for covert Russian influence operation, US says : politics
US conservative influencers, including, Tim Pool, say they are 'victims' of Russian disinformation campaign : worldnews

Opinion | The Political Rage of Left-Behind Regions -- The New York Times -- Despite what you may hear from the likes of JD Vance, native-born West Virginians aren't losing jobs to immigrants because the state hardly has any immigrants -- only 1.8 percent of the population is foreign-born, the lowest in the nation, while the corresponding number for New Jersey is 23.5 percent, close to the top ... The odd thing is that the politicians angry heartland voters support -- Trump received more than twice as many votes in West Virginia as Joe Biden in 2020 -- oppose the very programs that aid these depressed areas. Trump tried, in effect, to kill the Affordable Care Act. Not a single Republican voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which is helping to create manufacturing jobs in the heartland. (dumbfuckers screw themselves, take no responsibility)

The US Needs Deepfake Porn Laws. These States Are Leading the Way : politics
The US Needs Deepfake Porn Laws. These States Are Leading the Way | WIRED Legislation addressing the crisis of deepfake porn is being proposed, passing, and failing at the state level all over the US. WIRED is keeping track of it all.


One urgent reason the justices need a credible ethics code? Ginni Thomas. : politics ... Ginny Thomas is the archetype of the wealthy, priviledged, ding-bat, Karen insulated in a DC conservative culture consisting of pseudo intellectual, neo-fascist, think tank garbage coupled with wack-a-doodle ala carte Christian nationalist ideology, sprinkled with white saviorism

Harris will beat Trump, says election prediction legend Allan Lichtman : politics
Trump's Electoral Map crisis: No 'get out of jail free card' presidency equals prison : politics

A Kamala Harris win and a Democratic sweep would give the biggest boost to the economy, Goldman Sachs says. Harris' middle-class tax credits would outweigh the decreased investment driven by higher corporate taxes. : politics
Goldman Sachs Says Trump Win Would Lead to Economic Downturn : politics ... Since 1989, 51 million jobs have been created in the United States, based on figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fifty million of those jobs have been under Democratic presidents. In other words, almost all of them.

Mark Cuban says Harris won't tax unrealized capital gains: 'Not going to happen' : politics It's even worse than that, current stats show only 0.05% of the US population has a net worth over $100M.

I really hope Joe Biden pardons Hunter after the election - Lawyers, Guns & Money This is just federal prosecutorial grandstanding, intended to show that Hunter Biden isn't being treated any differently than anybody else, just because he's the president's son. Of course the irony is that he is being treated radically differently than similarly situated defendants, precisely because he's the president's son.

Kamala Harris Accuses Donald Trump of Trying to Muzzle Her in TV Debate : politics


Harris goes off-script to address Georgia school shooting: 'It does not have to be this way' : politics
Every Parent In America Should Not Have To Live In Fear Of Their Kids Being Murdered In School : politics
Harris wants to stop American mass murderers, Trump will keep them well-armed : politics
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell says that Donald Trump and Republicans "want to continue to make sure that American mass murderers are the best equipped mass murderers in the world." : politics

New election poll shows low-income voters flocking to Kamala Harris over Donald Trump : politics


Tim Walz Fries JD Vance While Buying Donuts -- Without Even Saying His Name : politics
(3) Kamala HQ on X: Gov. Walz: Look at me, I have no problem picking out donuts / X
I was wrong about Tim Walz -- he's a great VP pick : politics


Jack Smith Files Mystery Sealed Document in Donald Trump Case : politics

Judge in Trump's Jan. 6 case says it won't be delayed by upcoming presidential election : politics


Top Republicans Secretly Pray for Trump to Lose Bigly : politics
Trump campaign shifts as its path to victory narrows : politics

'Grave risk': Trump urges appeals court to prevent 'unlawful incarceration' from happening and says federal judge is 'ignoring compelling arguments' on hush-money case : politics

Finally: Top Journo Erupts at Media for Ignoring Trump's Mental State : politics - Just yesterday, Trump told New Hampshire voters not to vote for Biden...and then couldn't think of Kamala's name for a moment...you can see the panic set in when it didn't immediately come to him, and the relief when he finally remembered. If Biden had done this, it would be front page news.
Trump COMPLETELY FORGETS who he's running against during Fox interview - YouTube

Trump would make the US economy weaker, less competitive and less equal : politics

Cognitive Decline? Trump Appears to Forget Who He's Running Against : politics ... They said that it was going to be a town hall but they couldn't let Dementia Donnie take any unscripted questions so it was just a standard Fox News-assisted whine-fest.
Trump Tries to Convince America He's Not Weird and Totally Normal at Town Hall : politics
Checking in on the energy and cognitive fitness candidate - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Donald Trump Rambles Incoherently When Asked About Reducing Child Care Costs : politics

Nick Fuentes Blasts Trump for Admitting He Lost the 2020 Election : politics

Trump Campaign Asks Staff to Stop Leaking Already in Desperate Memo : politics

Trump Bombs His Big Economic Speech : politics

The Face of Donald Trump's Deceptively Savvy Media Strategy | The New Yorker ... Stephen Cheung

Why Donald Trump is suddenly talking about cocaine : politics

Top Truth Social execs--including the CEO--are shedding stock before Trump even can : politics

RFK Jr. must remain on ballot in NC despite dropping out of presidential race, judge orders : politics
North Carolina judge rejects RFK Jr.'s request to remove his name from state ballots : politics

In the GOP alternate universe, JD Vance is charming and popular: He "has not had one misstep": Republicans praise Trump's running mate as "really funny" and "very impressive" : politics


Inside David Hogg's $8M Bid to Elect Young Progressives : politics


School officials all over Oklahoma are defying GOP directive to teach the Bible in class : politics

Ken Paxton Threatens to Block Democrats From Registering to Vote : politics

Lauren Boebert Crashes and Burns During First Debate Stage Appearance : politics

Montana's Tim Sheehy, who hopes to flip the Senate, is caught on tape making racist comments about Native Americans : politics
What Happened to Montana? - Lawyers, Guns & Money As you may have heard, Tim Sheehy, the Republican candidate for Senate in Montana, was caught on tape making grotesquely racist remarks about Native Americans.


Advertisers plan to withdraw from X in record numbers : politics ... Maybe telling advertisers to fuck themselves when they tell you your platform is associated with nazis in the minds of average consumers wasn't a winning policy.And then threaten litigation when many do leave. No one wants to hitch their wagon to a Nazi. Nor do they want to be chained to it
Musk's X sues Unilever, Mars and CVS over 'massive advertiser boycott' | X | The Guardian X said the companies worked against their economic self-interests in a conspiracy violating US antitrust law
Trump: I'll hire Elon Musk to make 'drastic' changes as US efficiency tsar : politics


Imaginary audits: not just for Donald Trump anymore! - Lawyers, Guns & Money Sultan of Smarm Ben Sasse responded to the devastating story about how his tenure at the University of Florida involved giving extremely lucrative sinecures to his cronies before he converted the position into a literal no-work one with one of those long tweets you pay Elon for permission to do. I think this was my favorite bit:



Breaking good - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Saturn's majestic rings will vanish in just six months from now - Earth.com


Tumblr to move its half a billion blogs to WordPress : worldnews


Need help finding affordable dementia care in Boston for my mom | Any recommendations? : boston




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Opinion | How prepared are we for the next asteroid strike? - Washington Post - Global cooperation is, unsurprisingly for a threat that comes from the stars, essential.

A small asteroid is about to hit Earth east of the Philippines : worldnews


Australia 'very concerned' over Iran's summoning of ambassador over pro-LGBTIQ+ post : worldnews


South Korea denies hospital emergency rooms collapsing as army doctors deployed : worldnews

Kim Jong Un Executes Officials After Deadly Floods, Media Says : worldnews (+I can only count to four)


After Putin dodges arrest in Mongolia, the Kremlin says no one can hold Russia back : worldnews

EU criticizes Mongolia for failing to arrest Putin during visit : worldnews

Biden administration to hit Russia with sanctions for trying to manipulate U.S. opinion ahead of the election : worldnews
(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: US cracks down on Russian interference in 2024 election. The U.S. has seized 32 internet domains and designated 10 individuals linked to Kremlin propaganda campaigns aimed at disrupting the 2024 presidential election. / X
(3) Coach Julio on X: @KyivIndependent Additionally, there exists a significant correlation between withholding aid from Ukraine endorsing the Russian invasion, expressing admiration for dictators with a history of violence and fascism, banning books, spreading hate, and engaging in election interference. / X

Journalists confirm Putin has two secret sons with Alina Kabaeva : worldnews


(3) Artur Rehi on X: The FSB has allowed the largest data leak. It's not just about the electronic documents that were published by "Important Stories" and "Ukrainian Truth" but the Ukrainian side has also gotten its hands on the documentation of all Russian structures in the Kursk region. 1/13 / X
(3) Artur Rehi on X: "The fleeing Russians left everything behind, including top secret documents. According to the leadership, they were supposed to burn the most sensitive documents to prevent them from leaking, but they didn't. Most of the documents were handed over to journalist Dmytro / X

(3) NEXTA on X: JUST IN: The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against Kremlin propagandist Margarita Simonyan, Russia Today media group and its subsidiaries, including RIA Novosti, RT, Ruptly and Sputnik. / X

(3) Institute for the Study of War on X: 2/ US officials' comments centered on Russia's redeployment of air assets have so far largely ignored the majority of targets in range of ATACMS that Ukrainian forces could strike if US prohibitions were lifted. / X


Iraqi women fear rise in child marriages as lawmakers consider giving conservative clerics more say : worldnews
Aisha - Wikipedia - Islamic prophet Muhammad's third and youngest wife.[8][9]classical sources converge on Aisha being 6 or 7 years old at the time of her marriage, and 9 at the consummation


Netanyahu derailed a potential Gaza hostage deal in July, Israeli newspaper reports : worldnews
Newly revealed document shows PM made major changes to US-backed hostage deal outline : worldnews

Polio vaccination targets surpassed for Gaza children, WHO says : worldnews ... Noting success of coordinated humanitarian pauses in fighting to enable inoculation, official reports 161,000 kids under 10 treated in first 2 days of campaign in center of Strip.

US Unseals Charges Against Hamas Days After Death of American : worldnews

IDF finds shaft to tunnel where bodies of hostages were found in a children's yard : worldnews

Report lays bare Hamas's fear campaign to silence mentions of its Gaza combat fatalities : worldnews
The Seven Commandments of Fake News | NYT Opinion - YouTube Operation InfeKtion, Episode 2: The Pizzagate Playbook -- same tactics, new technologies. How the seven rules of Soviet disinformation are being used to create today's fake news stories. Pizza anyone?


Ukraine's foreign minister resigns amid government shake-up - The Washington Post The reorganization of the administration comes as Russia unleashes a new wave of aerial attacks on cities, including one on Lviv that killed seven overnight.

Kyiv Suspends Chief of Unmanned Systems Amid Allegations of Treason and Russian Ties : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 923, Part 1 (Thread #1070) : worldnews

Colombian soldiers who fought for Ukraine are now Russian prisoners after Venezuela allegedly deported them : worldnews

Russians hit Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast with Smerch MLRS, killing and injuring people : worldnews


(3) NOELREPORTS on X: Poland and Lithuania are ready to train Ukrainian soldiers on a joint platform, according to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. They plan to use the base of the Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Brigade located in Poland for this training / X

Beluga whale alleged to be Russian 'spy' was shot, animal rights groups say : worldnews
Mystery of the missing whale: is it a Russian spy or child therapist? | Russia | The Guardian Beluga with Russian harness found off Norwegian coast -- but no one has publicly announced they've lost a whale

(3) Robin Brooks on X: New all-time high for Italy's exports to Kyrgyzstan in May 2024. This puts Italy's exports 2200% above where they were before Russia invaded Ukraine. You don't have to be a genius to know this stuff is going to Russia. Two years of this nonsense and the EU just looks away / X

Several kilos of explosives stolen from Swiss Federal Railways : worldnews


UK economy set to be the 'standout performer' among major economies : worldnews
Grenfell Tower fire: UK inquiry blames avoidable deaths on incompetence and greed : worldnews


Canada's NDP pulls support for Trudeau's Liberals : worldnews




Eschaton: Also Seems Bad In a first, Phoenix hits 100 straight days of 100-degree heat ... As the great sage of our time, the cool kids' philosopher Ben Shapiro said about coastal property owners, everyone can just sell and move elsewhere. (Republican=death moron)

US F-22, F-35, B-2 Bomber's Sensitive Data Leaked To China, Russia & Iran : worldnews


(3) Yashar Ali on X: The US Department of Justice alleges that Tenet Media, which has Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, and Dave Rubin on its roster, received $10 million from the Russian government to publish content as part of a Russian influence operation. Tenet is owned and controlled by Lauren Chen, who is affiliated with Turning Point USA, and her husband Liam Donovan. / X
Hey, how's the "Russia hoax" coming along? - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(3) Matthew Gertz on X: The content creation company that federal prosectors say was a tool of Russian propagandists is Tenet Media, according to The Tennessean. Its apparently unwitting stars include Dave Rubin, Tim Pool, and Benny Johnson, seen below mocking the Russia "hoax" / X

Feds take aim at Russian-backed misinformation campaign designed to influence 2024 election


Harris leads Trump in polls, but remains an underdog due to the Electoral College : politics

Biden approval rating jumps 13 points while Harris leads Trump : politics


Thomas Edsall surveys political scientists on the state of the presidential race - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... (1) Harris is now in a far better position than Biden was in late July. For a number of reasons, Biden was very likely to lose; Harris, by contrast, is probably a slight favorite at this time ... motivating soft supporters to actually vote is going to be far more important than persuading swing voters, in the sense of voters who might vote for either candidate.


Judge Cannon Should Be Removed From Trump Case, Watchdog Group Argues in New Legal Filing : politics .. Trump appointed judge throws out classified document case against Trump...
'Cannon has demonstrated her apparent bias': Watchdog group calls for removal of Trump-appointed judge in classified documents case : politics

Ginni Thomas Privately Praised Group Working Against Supreme Court Reform: "Thank You So, So, So Much" : politics ... In a call with donors, First Liberty Institute's Kelly Shackelford read the supportive email he said came from Thomas. The leader of the religious-rights group also labeled Justice Elena Kagan "treasonous" for backing a stronger ethics code.

Column: Trump and Vance are dead wrong -- economists unanimously agree that U.S. tariffs are a tax on American consumers : politics

Republicans fret over Trump's freefall among women voters : politics

Trump admits he lost the 2020 presidential election : politics

Trump appears to have misled Gold Star families on Afghanistan deaths - The Washington Post Trump frequently suggests, as he did in a TikTok filmed at Arlington Cemetery, that an 18-month period without hostile-fire deaths took place entirely in his presidency.

And now, the dump - Lawyers, Guns & Money It appears that $6 billion is probably an excessive valuation for a company with no revenue and no prospect of earning any revenue:

Looks like the efforts by Trump's lickspittles to stop the forthcoming film about his relative youth as a racist NYC real estate grifter/spender of his dad's money have not been successful:

What We Know About Origins of Trump Child Rape Allegations : politics ... Weirdo who buys a teen pageant, so he could creep and fondle little girls.

Trump now claims Arlington cemetery scandal was 'all made up' by Harris : politics ... The US Army says he was wrong, so there's that ... Yeah this is a wild claim; Harris wasn't involved in any way in this becoming public knowledge. It was like, 2 days before she even commented on it? ... It's called faith. I swear organized religion is a lubricant for dictatorships
Team Trump didn't like the Arlington story, so they rewrote it : politics ... The employee was literally too afraid for their life from MAGA retribution to Forward a complaint through official channels. Literal whistleblower shit here
John McCain's Son Rages at Trump and Endorses Kamala Harris : politics

Donald Trump claims that schools are performing gender-affirming surgery on students. He said that schools keep kids for several days in order to make them transgender. : politics ... Yeah schools in which the nurses have to buy their own bandaids are performing surgery. I'm sorry, this is just so far beyond the pale that it is hard to believe that there is a good chance he could be president again.

Trump Calls Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein a "Good Salesman" : politics

The Jan. 6 'Awards Gala' at Trump's golf course has been postponed indefinitely : politics

JD Vance really, truly believes childless women are 'valueless' : politics
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on JD Vance: 'The guy is a weirdo -- it's really quite simple' : politics


Trump Loses It After Top Volunteer Exposes Sorry State of Campaign : politics - That volunteer, Tom Mountain, is reportedly no longer with the campaign.

Ex-Trump voters reveal why they've dumped Trump: 'Like a mattress with bed bugs' : politics
Donald Trump photobook 'Save America' reviewed - The Washington Post - "Save America" is a breathless gallery of Trump's presidency accompanied by occasional unhinged ramblings.

Judge Rejects RFK Jr.'s Bid to Get Name Removed From Michigan Ballot : politics


Trump-backed candidate in Montana caught on tape making racially-charged remarks about Native American tribe : politics

Alleged porn-shop regular, this Trump candidate also stiffed Girl Scouts for $3,000 worth of cookies : politics
Alleged porn-shop regular, this Trump candidate also stiffed Girl Scouts for $3,000 worth of cookies - nj.com North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who has crusaded against pornography, has denied that he was a regular at a porn shop.


Elon Musk says he 'can't wait' to work in Trump's White House : politics


An au pair, an affair and a double homicide - The Washington Post A Fairfax County jury will decide whether Juliana Peres Magalhães is guilty of second-degree murder in a double homicide in the main bedroom of her adopted home.

Georgia shooting live updates: 4 dead at Apalachee High School, sources say - The Washington Post
The staggering scope of U.S. gun deaths goes far beyond mass shootings - Washington Post

Ex-school cop in South Carolina gets probation for sexually abusing students - The Washington Post Jamel Bradley, who worked for years as a Richland County school resource officer despite multiple complaints about sexual misconduct, was ordered to register as a sex offender.


Injury-related mortality rates, including firearm-related deaths, among children and adolescents increased in almost every U.S state between 2018-2022. North Dakota's numbers show the largest increase among states at 65% and Rhode Island saw the largest decrease at 20% : science
Most states have higher child, adolescent firearm mortality rates, U-M study finds | University of Michigan News

Contrary to popular belief that CBD can reduce the negative effects of THC, new study found that CBD did not mitigate these adverse effects. A high dose of CBD (450 mg) significantly enhanced the effects of THC, due to a pharmacokinetic interaction that increased THC levels in the bloodstream. : science

ELI5: What is a proton pump? : explainlikeimfive

An Impossible Particle May Fit Into General Relativity After All One mathematical tweak could turn theoretical physics on its head. - Tachyon fields have long been "the enfant terrible of physics," these scientists explain, but recent work has continued to move them from outlandish toward, maybe, merely implausible. Now, this team is adding another update to keep moving tachyon fields toward plausibility. Their work appears in the peer-reviewed American Physical Society journal Physical Review D. ... his larger Hilbert space removes the three largest remaining obstacles in our understanding of tachyon fields as part of the same play space as quantum field theory in general. This, the scientists explain, comes after previous work showing that tachyons are not impossible, but rather more like "disturbances of causality." Other scientists have also shown that the math of superluminal particles may not be impossible after all.


Fall foliage map 2024: When and where to see the best colors across the U.S. - The Washington Post

Opinion | Pennsylvania Avenue changes in D.C. should mean fewer cars, more trees - Washington Post

Opinion | Anti-loitering tactics drive away customers, too - The Washington Post To keep loiterers away, stores bombard passersby with annoying messages and 'anti-vagrancy music.' They end up annoying everyone.

'Concord': Why Sony is pulling the new game offline after two weeks - The Washington Post

What's something that some people have that they don't realize is a huge flex? : AskReddit

eli5: Why do cars have blue tint at the top of the front windshield? : explainlikeimfive

Order of Operations in a Survival - Situation This list prioritizes what you should do first in a crisis.


Few have tried OpenAI's Google killer. Here's what they think. - The Washington Post

Meta's Oversight Board says 'from the river to the sea' isn't hate speech - The Washington Post

Daily News Quiz: September 4, 2024




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Japan swelters through hottest summer ever recorded : worldnews

South Korea faces deepfake porn 'emergency' : news

Taiwan's president calls on China to take its historical lands from Russia : worldnews

Xi Jinping speech warned against foreign forces 'westernising' Chinese youth : worldnews ... Meanwhile, Chinese consumers are buying Western products, Chinese tech companies are emulating Silicon Valley, and Chinese officials send their kids to study abroad. Thanks for clarifying the evils of Western culture, Xi.
China warns Malaysia to immediately cease activities in oil-rich waters off Sarawak, says report | MalaysiaNow : worldnews ... A fucking map of where Sarawak is, just so everyone can see how much the CCP is hallucinating about its glory days.
China Threatens to Cut Off ASML Over New US Chip Curbs : worldnews


Putin to schoolkids: Vaping will stop you having babies : worldnews ... Funny how he didn't seem to mention the effect that invading other countries has on fertility rates.

Moscow oil refinery suspends unit's operations following large-scale Ukrainian drone attack : worldnews

(3) The Kyiv Independent on X: Authorities have uncovered nearly 600 criminal networks aiding draft evaders, Border Guards report. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, law enforcement agencies have uncovered over 570 criminal networks that help individuals evade military service by aiding them in fleeing abroad, / X

Hacker Leaks Data of 390 Million Users from VK, a Russian Social Network : worldnews ... There aren't even 390 million Russians, let alone people in Russia. And typically the only people who use VK are Russian language networks. most of the accounts are likely not people. and theres also probably a fair number of Sycophants from western countries in there rubbing shoulders with their Vatnik and Tankie idols, too

(3) Institute for the Study of War on X: Russian forces recently regained lost positions east of Korenevo amid continued Ukrainian assaults in Kursk Oblast on September 2. Geolocated footage published on September 2 indicates that Russian forces recently regained lost positions near Olgovka (east of Korenevo), and ISW assesses that Ukrainian forces likely withdrew from the settlement. / X

No arrest for Putin as he arrives in Mongolia : worldnews
EU reminds Mongolia of its obligation to arrest Putin under ICC warrant : worldnews
(3) Sergey Vasiliev on X: This is NOT how an ICC suspect and fugitive from international justice should be received in a State Party to the @IntlCrimCourt. By failing to arrest #Putin, #Mongolia is violating the Rome Statute and its own legislation. Rule of law is in trouble in / X


Taliban hires female spies to catch women breaking harsh new laws : worldnews ... The oppressor would not be so strong, if it weren't for accomplices within the oppressed. -Simone de Beauvoir


US captures ISIS leader in Syria : worldnews

Reuters.com: US military says Yemen's Houthis attacked two crude oil tankers in Red Sea : worldnews


Iran to provide Russia with ballistic missiles in coming days -- report : worldnews


Netanyahu: If we leave Philadelphi, Hamas will be able to rearm, revive, repeat Oct. 7 : worldnews ... Hamas got ALL of their weapons and materiel through those tunnels from the Sinai.

Israeli outpost settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land : worldnews ("settlers" = murderous invaders)
Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land : worldnews ... Our analysis suggests almost half (89) of the 196 outposts we verified have been built since 2019.

Hamas Admits to Issuing New Instructions for Handling Hostages if Israeli Forces Approach : worldnews ("handling" = murdering)

11 months later: Coca-Cola drinking terrorist from October 7 killed by Israeli forces : worldnews
IDF says it killed Hamas commander who murdered man in front of his kids on Oct. 7 : worldnews ... He was the terrorist who was filmed drinking Coca-Cola from the fridge of the Taasa family home, moments after murdering Gil Taasa, 46, in front of his two youngest sons, Koren, 12, and Shay, 8, inside the same home.

Hamas threatens to release video showing six slain hostages' 'last message' : worldnews


Zelenskyy says Ukraine plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it has seized : worldnews
Ukraine has not received necessary weapons to conduct required long-range strikes deep inside Russia, Zelensky says : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 922, Part 1 (Thread #1069) : worldnews
(3) Defense of Ukraine on X: "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Thomas Edison The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to September 3, 2024. / X

More than 40 dead and 180 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine Hospital : worldnews
More than 40 killed in Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Poltava - The Washington Post Two missiles targeted an educational institution and a nearby hospital. President Volodymyr Zelensky called for lifting restrictions on Western-supplied weapons.

Ukraine approves homemade Khorunzhyi armored personnel carrier for military use : worldnews


World Bank halts paid advertising on X after CBS News finds its promoted ad under racist content : worldnews

Controversy erupts as Polish foreign minister proposes missile interception over Ukraine : worldnews

(3) NEXTA on X: "❗️ The Romanian Senate has approved the donation of the Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine It was handed over to the country's parliament for an urgent vote. Thus, back in June, #Romania announced the transfer of Patriot to #Ukraine. However, before the start of the https://t.co/UcnArfb3Va" / X

Eleven people go on trial in Sweden on Tuesday accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in the country's biggest-ever environmental crime case : worldnews

Hungary misses first deadline to pay 200 million fine imposed by ECJ : worldnews

AfD becomes first far-right party to win German state election since 1945 | CNN : news
Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is set to go on trial Tuesday for his role in the "dieselgate" scandal, nine years after the saga first plunged the German auto titan into crisis. : worldnews



Maduro declares Christmas in October amid Venezuela's post-election strife : worldnews

Musk's Starlink Backtracks and Will Comply With Judge's Order to Block X in Brazil : worldnews
Brazilian Judges Ratify Ban on X in Deepening Feud With Musk : worldnews
Starlink tells Brazil regulator it will not comply with X suspension : worldnews




Opinion | The grim toll of American hesitation in Ukraine - The Washington Post

Eschaton: Who Really Looks Bad Here - This cunning plan only works if Biden is a sucker. Also, we were told for months that Israel agreed to a ceasfire.
Eschaton: "Immediate Defeat Of Hamas" Is that Netanyahu's priority right now? Really?
(3) Steven Beschloss on X: We need to know whether Netanyahu made a deal with Trump to reject a ceasefire until after Nov 5. It' s illegal, immoral, and thoroughly possible. / X ... Just as Nixon did with North Vietnam in '68 and Reagan in '80 with Iran. And Trump makes these two look like choir boys. Yes, Trump is absolutely conspiring with Netanyahu.

Pro-China activists harassed anti-Xi Jinping protesters in San Francisco - Washington Post

Goldman Sachs predicts stronger GDP and job growth if Democrats sweep White House and Congress : politics

Can 0.03% of US votes really swing the presidential election? | US elections 2024 | The Guardian Hundreds of millions of Americans cast their votes in the US election, but a tiny fraction of those can swing the race for one candidate or another

The failing Constitution - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Originalism ... "Let's maintain the political arrangements favored by elites 230 years ago" is the textbook definition of reactionary ideology ... The main problems with the Constitution are structural ... the Senate, the Electoral College, and life tenure for judges who are installed via the anti-democratic dysfunctions of the former two institutions.
America's Constitution Is Sacred. Is It Also the Biggest Threat to Our Politics? - The New York Times - One of the biggest threats to America's politics might be the country's founding document.


Kamala Harris takes lead against Donald Trump in conservative poll : politics
Kamala Harris will win US election, Telegraph poll predicts : politics

Kamala Harris has raised so much money that she's giving $25 million of it to other campaigns : politics

Kamala Harris Has Energized Democrats So Much, They Think They Can Win the South : politics
Trump's 2024 nightmare: Women voting surge could elect Harris : politics


Are you ready to make Donald Trump a loser again? asks Biden - President Joe Biden addressed a crowd in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the first joint campaign event since Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential candidate. : politics

Questions surrounding Trump's mental acuity are a real 2024 story | His speech is becoming harder and harder to understand. : politics

"World War III?" Fewer U.S. Troops Died in Combat Under Biden-Harris Than Trump : politics

The mainstream media has totally failed to live up to the challenge of covering Donald Trump | The media, led by The New York Times, keeps downplaying Trump's scandals and lies, making him look normal. : politics

A Trump loss could stabilise US politics for a generation : politics

Did Trump Just Admit He Tried to Overthrow the 2020 Election? : politics

House and Senate Republicans are starting to panic about a huge money gap with Democrats : politics

Ex-GOP Strategist Predicts Exactly When Trump Crashes: 'The Bottom's Gonna Drop Out' : politics

Analysis: Trump is still telling lies he told eight years ago : politics

Trump campaign no longer thinks New Hampshire is winnable and is pulling back from state leaked insider email claims : politics


Who is the most known murderer on the planet? : AskReddit ... Mao Zedong is credited with 60 million deaths. Far and away more than ANYONE else on this list ... Mao Zedong's incompetence and reckless policies to make the impossible possible (I.e., modernize China overnight) are the cause of the vast majority of the deaths attributed to him ... Yep. Another angle to look at it is the percentage of the country's population that got eliminated, and for this I nominate Pol Pot

TIL that Stanley "Tookie" Williams, convicted murderer and founder of the LA Crips gang, became a children's author and 5x Nobel Peace Prize nominee while on Death Row. He was executed in 2005 after being denied clemency by California Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger. : todayilearned


JD Vance takes 'Worst VP pick ever!' crown from Sarah Palin, and gets less likable every day : politics

Florida state parks whistleblower fired after exposing Ron DeSantis's plans : news

Jill Stein emerging every four years for free money and attention : PoliticalHumor
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lashes out at "predatory" Jill Stein : politics

Former aide to New York Governor Hochul charged with being an agent of the Chinese government

Why do all these authoritarian-misogynist policy manifestoes keep getting endorsed by JD Vance? - Lawyers, Guns & Money .. Here's what Peter Thiel's Uber coordinator was up to when Amy Chua and the New York Times editorial board was trying to sell him as a Reasonable, Thinking Person's Conservative Who Is A Rust Belt Working Class Whisperer: ... The total opposition to reproductive freedom in general and the reproductive freedom of women in particular is no surprise even as it's appalling, but given that Vance is now being sold as a "populist" let's go back to this: ... And they cited hunger as a "great motivation" for Americans to find work.

Why do all these neo-Nazis keep showing up in prominent conservative circles? - Lawyers, Guns & Money

10-year-old allegedly confesses to fatally shooting 82-year-old man and his daughter : news


Why do all these neo-Nazis keep showing up in prominent conservative circles? - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Tucker Carlson fawned over Darryl Cooper during a recent interview in which Cooper identified Winston Churchill as the "chief villain" of World War Two and appeared to argue that the Holocaust was an accident ... Nazism suffers from unreality, like Erigena's hell. It is uninhabitable; men can only die for it, lie for it, wound and kill for it. No one, in the intimate depths of his being, can wish it to triumph. I shall risk this conjecture: Hitler wants to be defeated. Hitler is blindly collaborating with the inevitable armies that will annihilate him, as the metal vultures and the dragon (which must have known that they were monsters) collaborated, mysteriously, with Hercules. (Borges)
Jorge Luis Borges - Deutsches Requiem: a short story (1946) - After the truth-shower
A redemptive hell? : Christianity Here is a list of people that have differing views on hell .. In the first five or six centuries of Christianity there were six known theological schools, of which four (Alexandria , Antioch, Cæsarea, and Edessa or Nisibis) were Universalist, one (Ephesus) accepted conditional immortality; one (Carthage or Rome) taught endless punishment of the wicked.


Eschaton An endless series of potentially reasonable business ideas that for some unknown reason people imagine could be worth ZILLIONS.

Doctors use problematic race-based algorithms to guide care. Why are they so hard to change?

6 Common Phrases People Don't Realize Are Condescending | HuffPost Life
How to Nap Like a Champ Without Ruining Your Sleep - CNET Sometimes, a nap is just what the doctor ordered. Follow these six tips to take a midday snooze without ruining your sleep.
Most People I Know Who Went Vegan Have Gone Back to Eating Meat - Are We Losing Our Appetites for Veganism? - With vegan restaurants shuttering and celebrity soy boys publicly renouncing their ways, the once flourishing movement is showing signs of struggle. Is this the end of the plant-based boom?

New findings suggest that the happiest individuals are those who not only immerse themselves passionately in enjoyable activities but also approach less pleasurable tasks, like chores, with a sense of autonomy and self-motivation. : science

Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, according to a major review of 28 years of research | The effect of exposure to radiofrequency fields on cancer risk in the general and working population: A systematic review of human observational studies - Part I: Most researched outcomes : science

New study found that individuals who experienced higher levels of emotional abuse or neglect as children were more likely to have frequent disturbed dreams, which include both nightmares that wake the dreamer and bad dreams that cause distress but do not wake the person. : science

Long-term unemployment leads to disengagement and apathy, rather than efforts to regain control - New research reveals that prolonged unemployment is strongly correlated with loss of personal control and subsequent disengagement both psychologically and socially. : science

Scientists have been able to diagnose anxiety and depression by monitoring pulse rates. It turns out that under mental stress, the heart rate of individuals prone to mental disorders differs from that of healthy individuals, especially when performing tasks of increased difficulty. : science

What is cortisol -- and should you actually be worried about it? Myths about cortisol -- also known as the "stress hormone" -- abound on social media. Here's what experts say about this substance that helps make your body tick.
Children's (11 years old) behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels, which are strongly correlated with maternal stress. These levels are also related to low socioeconomic status and school-related stress : science


What's your scariest experience? : AskReddit


The Cult of Bessel Van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score | by Tara Lee | Medium ... "Take the best and leave the rest" turns out to be a load of gaslighting BS. I wouldn't recommend TBKS to anyone. There are much better options (see bottom of article) .. The Body Remembers by Babette Rothschild, The Body Never Lies by Alice Miller or My Grandmothers Hands by Resmaa Menakem are all good substitutes.
I'm so sorry that happened to you. For what it's worth, Bessel Van der Kolk is ... | Hacker News
Meet the famous author at center of trauma-program controversy - The Boston Globe Globe Staff,March 8, 2018,
Allegations of employee mistreatment roil renowned Brookline trauma center - The Boston Globe ... Executive director Joseph Spinazzola, like van der Kolk a longtime advocate for abuse victims, was removed in November over his alleged mistreatment of female employees, executives said. Staff then received a flurry of conflicting e-mails from executives about the reasons for the upheaval, according to copies of the e-mails provided to the Globe ...
Allegations of employee mistreatment roil renowned Brookline trauma center
Bessel van der Kolk & the Disappearing Coauthor (PDF)
Dysgenics Report: Bessel van der Kolk & the Disappearing Coauthor (BVDK's deposition on the worthlessness of his testimony, very painful to read, very slimy dude)
Fall from Grace: The Worship of Clinical Leaders -- The Counselor's Coach
Hoping to discuss allegations against Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Author of The Body Keeps the Score : CPTSD

Bessel van der Kolk - Wikipedia Bessel van der Kolk (5/3/43)


What Labor Day hotel strikes were like inside a Boston Hilton - The Washington Post Check-ins were delayed and towels were piled up at a Boston Hilton as Unite Here workers picketed on Labor Day.

With news of city councillor Joan Pickett's death, remembrances flow for a friend and civic leader - Cambridge Day
Cambridge City Councilor Joan Pickett, Activist Who Fought Bike Lane Expansion, Dies at 69 | News | The Harvard Crimson




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Atlantic and Arctic Ocean mixing drive Earth's climate stability : worldnews
Solar power is shattering global records: a staggering 428 gigawatts of solar capacity was installed last year -- more than in the previous two years combined : worldnews

Eschaton: Still Here ... And doctors and scientists are keeping an eye on yet another subvariant -- XEC -- that could surpass the latest hyperinfectious subvariant, KP.3.1.1, now thought to be the most common nationwide.


Tiger mauls animal handler at Australian theme park : worldnews


If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says : worldnews

US condemns China for 'dangerously' ramming coastguard boats in disputed South China Sea : worldnews
China says ship passage through Japan territorial waters "legitimate" : worldnews


British Intelligence: Putin appoints his relatives to the highest positions : worldnews
Putin insists there is press freedom in Russia as long as journalists obey law : worldnews

Tourist helicopter crashes near volcano in Russia killing 22 passengers : worldnews

WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: "There's more to this story now. A Russian serviceman shared on Telegram about his interactions with the Kursk territorial defense. He described the situation as complete chaos, with the territorial defense forces more likely to harm each other than the Ukrainians. Some members are in a constant state of paralysing panic, imagining Ukrainians everywhere and growing suspicious of their fellow Russians. / X

Euromaidan Press on X: Frontline report: Ukrainians open new axes of advance in Russia's Kursk Oblast With intensified air strikes and isolated Russian troops in Glushkovo, Ukraine prepares for further assaults to weaken Russian defenses up to the Seym River. / X

NEXTA on X: JUST IN: Another Russian general has been detained The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Major-General Valery Muminjanov, deputy commander of the Leningrad Military District for logistics, for taking a large-scale bribe. / X

Firefighters Extinguish Oil Depot Blaze in Southern Russia 2 Weeks After Drone Strike - The Moscow Times

How is the war going? -- September 2024 - YouTube

U.S. researchers find probable launch site of Russia's new nuclear-powered missile : worldnews ... "The Skyfall is a uniquely stupid weapon system, a flying Chernobyl that poses more threat to Russia than it does to other countries," agreed Thomas Countryman, a former top State Department official with the Arms Control Association, referring to the 1986 nuclear plant disaster.
The Return of Burevestnik - Lawyers, Guns & Money Burevestnik adds little, if anything, to Russia's military capabilities, as Landay notes. It's easily shot down.

Russia Disrupts Global Hawk UAV Mission Over Baltic Sea: For the first time, Russian jamming of GPS over Eastern Europe now seems to have interfered with a high-altitude surveillance mission of an RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV in Estonian airspace. : worldnews


253788% --- that's no typo, it's how much India's petroleum exports to Europe have risen since 2018 : worldnews

Afghan women sing in defiance of Taliban laws silencing their voices | Afghanistan : worldnews


Turkey has formally asked to join the BRICS group of emerging-market nations as it seeks to bolster its global influence : worldnews
President Erdogan signals constitutional reform for Turkiye | News : worldnews


Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal : worldnews
Eschaton: Welp How is the bear hug approach going -- President Biden says Israel's Netanyahu isn't doing enough to get a hostage deal and ceasefire amid protests after six hostages were killed by Hamas
Netanyahu says Israel must remain in Gaza to prevent Hamas rebuilding : worldnews

General strike in Israel - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(3) Haaretz.com on X: It was Hamas terrorists who pulled the trigger, but it was Netanyahu who sealed their fate. The prime minister likes to think of himself as Mr. Security, but he will go down in history as Mr. Death and Mr. Abandonment | Haaretz Editorial / X

Tel Aviv becomes center of nationwide protests demanding immediate hostage deal : worldnews
Massive protests hit Israel after six hostages killed in Gaza : worldnews
Israel Braces for Labor Strike as Pressure Grows for Cease-Fire : worldnews
Bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza, Israelis demand cease-fire

Autopsy finds 6 hostages were shot multiple times at close range in last 48-72 hours : worldnews

IDF eliminates terrorist who killed 3 near Hebron, who was part of PA presidential guard : worldnews

Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza after first case in 25 years : worldnews

'There was no mercy, even on children': trauma in the West Bank after Israeli raids | West Bank | The Guardian ... Israel accused of using a 10-year-old girl as a human shield as it carried out its devastating attack on the occupied Palestinian territory


/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 921, Part 1 (Thread #1068) : worldnews

Russian missile strike hits Sumy orphanage in residential area, injuring 13, including two children - Euromaidan Press : worldnews

NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 on X: "Wow. A Ukrainian drone carrying a combustible mixture, literally burning Russian positions in a tree line. Drone flamethrower. https://t.co/E1Pp7DP8Lh" / X

Pro-Russian bloggers say Moscow's forces push into two eastern Ukrainian cities : worldnews

Ukrainian lawmakers call on Mongolia to arrest Putin, call visit ' well-planned provocation' : worldnews


Finland to Ban Russians From Buying Property in Security Fix : worldnews

Poland has right to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine for national security, Polish FM says : worldnews

Far-right success in German votes piles new pressure on Scholz's coalition | AP News : worldnews
The far-right AfD is celebrating record election results in Germany's eastern states of Thuringia and Saxony. But it is unlikely to lead or even join a government, as all other parties are keeping their distance : worldnews
Scholz urges firewall against far right after election win : worldnews
German air traffic control suffered cyberattack, likely by pro-Russian group of hackers : worldnews
Germany sends new military aid package to Ukraine, including IRIS-T, aerial and surface drones : worldnews


Lucy Connolly: Northampton childminder married to Tory councillor pleads guilty to stirring up racial hatred | UK News | Sky News Connolly posted on X on the day of the Southport stabbings when false claims had spread on social media that the attacker was an illegal migrant.

US seizes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's plane : worldnews

Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge's decision to block X nationwide : worldnews
Weather tracker: extreme heat hits Brazil, fuelling risk of wildfires : worldnews




The Starliner spacecraft has started to emit strange noises : worldnews


Eschaton: I Need A Big Car For Safety The fatality rate is roughly seven times higher when colliding with a heavy pickup truck than with a compact car. As the weight of your car increases, the risk of killing others increases dramatically. For every life that the heaviest 1% of SUVs and trucks save, there are more than a dozen lives lost in other vehicles.


No longer the candidate, Biden reemerges as top surrogate for Harris campaign : politics

Why Latino Women Are Moving Back to Kamala Harris: Pollster : politics
There Are No Backsies on Dobbs - emptywheel

Poking the Bear: How Kamala Harris Is Preparing for Trump Debate : politics

More voters, especially women, now say abortion is their top issue : politics "it's weird to hear a convicted felon tell a prosecutor they will be the one who is tough on crime".

Kamala Harris poised to get a major boost from falling gas prices : politics


RFK Jr.'s name on ballot poses danger for Trump in key states : politics

Mucarsel-Powell: 'People are rejecting Republicans because they've crossed the line into extremism' : politics
Quarter of Republicans view Kamala Harris campaign positively: New poll : politics
Quarter of Republicans view Kamala Harris campaign positively: New poll : politics
'She's taking Republicans away from Trump': Pollster reveals shocking new data for Harris : politics

Donald Trump Can't Stop Talking About Kamala Harris' McDonald's Job : politics

The Absurdity of the 2024 Democratic Primary and Maybe of the Current Primary System in Total - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... In conclusion, saying that "Biden won the primaries in 2024 and therefore it's a coup that he was forced out" is a clown show argument. But maybe we need to rethink the whole system to create an actual democratic process, if that is what you are going to hang your hat on.

Footage shows Florida voters traveling in the rain to support Kamala Harris : politics


Trump Tells Fox News He Had 'Every Right' to Meddle With 2020 Election : politics
The inalienable right to steal elections - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(3) Acyn on X: Trump: Who ever heard you get indicted for interfering with a presidential election where you have every right to do it. / X
Trump says he had 'every right' to interfere with presidential election : politics

Donald Trump with his daughter Ivanka : pics

Donald Trump saying Kamala Harris was "horrible" to Mike Pence mocked : politics (told him not to talk over her)
Trump Wants to Hide His Attempt to Assassinate Mike Pence from Voters - emptywheel
Critics Call Hilarious BS On Donald Trump's New Brag About His Speeches : politics ... Here's his brag; You know, I do the weave. You know what the weave is? I'll talk about like nine different things, and they all come back brilliantly together and it's like, and friends of mine that are, like, English professors, they say, 'It's the most brilliant thing I've ever seen.' But the fake news, you know what they say? 'He rambled.'
Donald Trump Faces Backlash Over Rally Locations: 'Sundown Towns' - Newsweek
Donald Trump faces backlash over rally locations: "Sundown towns" : politics

Trump claims public schools are performing transgender surgery on children without parental knowledge - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(3) Jeff (Gutenberg Parenthesis) Jarvis on X: Once again @jbouie gives a fundamental lesson in journalism. / X

'I'm Actually Afraid': 2-Time Trump Voter Turns On 'Unstable' Former President : politics

'Are You Seriously This Stupid?': Legal Minds Nail Trump After Fox News 'Confession' : politics

Trump advisor gets testy with Fox News host over infanticide false claims and debate mics | The Independent : politics
Why are so many Democratic politicians appearing on Fox News? : politics


Anthony Scaramucci Drops Bombshell Melania Claims : politics ... Anthony Scaramucci has claimed that Melania Trump wants Kamala Harris to win the 2024 presidential election, and that she "hates" her husband.

Starbursts Two: Peter Thiel Boogaloo - Lawyers, Guns & Money -- It looks like Rich Lowry is getting the same tingly feeling that he did the last time a Republican candidate made a disastrous vice presidential pick:
Starbursts Two: Peter Thiel Boogaloo - Lawyers, Guns & Money - My theory remains that Vance wasn't so much a failure to do extensive vetting as Republican elites having no idea what they sound like to normal people. (If only there were some emails out there that would give us more understanding about this!)

Dallas police officer 'executed' in targeted attack, police chief says : news

NYC building superintendent caught on video kicking tenant down stairs : videos


ELI5: Why is the food culture in Asia so different compared to Europe? : explainlikeimfive



Dissatisfaction with penis size and genital appearance tied to mental health issues in men - The findings suggest that men who view their genital appearance negatively may experience significant mental health challenges, which in turn can affect their sexual function and overall quality of life. : science

Large Language Models appear to be more liberal: A new study of 24 state-of-the-art conversational LLMs, including ChatGPT, shows that today's AI models lean left of center. LLMs show an average score of -30 on a political spectrum, indicating a left-leaning bias. : science ... the Political Compass questions will categorize anyone who is not outwardly racist or homophobic as left of center. Though this is unsurprising when looking at the author's prior work. He literally already wrote an article called "Northern Awokening" criticizing Canadian media, and is associated with a bunch of right-wing organizations

Autistic adults exhibit unique strengths in mental imagery, study finds : science

A plant-based diet is strongly associated with weight loss, with raw vegetable intake having a negative causal effect on obesity and favoring the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, pooled analysis finds : science

ELI5: why do we say all the Dinosaurs went extinct when there are direct descendants from dinosaurs like the alligator and birds? : explainlikeimfive

Quit Pushing Every Kid into College - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Teens are losing interest in school, and say they hear about college 'a lot' : NPR




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Mpox: UAE sends vaccines to 5 countries to combat outbreak of virus : worldnews

House panel OKs measure for daylight saving time in Philippines : worldnews Weird flex as sunset and sunrise doesn't vary by more than an hour in Manila, not enough to meaningfully impact things. It diminishes as you go south, and in the southern islands the difference is about 15 minutes. The constant back and forth of resetting clocks absolutely sucks, it's not worth it.

Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek : worldnews
The 4-Day Week Comes to Japan. Maybe. - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Perhaps more telling: of the 63,000 Panasonic Holdings Corp. employees who are eligible for four-day schedules at the electronics maker and its group companies in Japan, only 150 employees have opted to take them,

African Swine Flu outbreak in Gimpo spurs emergency response ahead of Chuseok holiday; country's 8th breakout this year. : worldnews
South Korea court again orders Japanese firm to compensate forced labor victims : worldnews


Pacific leaders remove Taiwan from communique after China complaint : worldnews

China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea : worldnews ... time for China to get the hell out of Philippine territorial waters and go back to their own territory.



Moscow claims to thwart 'massive' drone attack on Russia : worldnews

Ukraine Pushing Slowly West In Russia Towards Key Kursk City : worldnews ... Even worse, IDF confirmed that all 6 hostages whose bodies they found were killed only 1-2 days ago. They were all alive less then 72 hours ago.
Russian forces "wiping out" Kursk Oblast's Sudzha with bombs, Ukrainian general says : worldnews


Largest Ukrainian Drone Assault Sparks Fires at Moscow and Tver Power Plants : worldnews

(5) NOELREPORTS on X: Russia's "economy of death" could allow it to continue the war for another 5-6 years, according to Le Monde. The publication analyzes three growth factors: massive spending on the military industry, salaries for contract soldiers, and payments to families of the deceased. They note that the death of a Russian soldier brings more financial benefit to their family -- up to 11 million rubles -- than if the soldier were alive, creating an economic bubble that sustains the war. / X

(5) The Kyiv Independent on X: Ukraine incursion into Kursk Oblast demonstrates that Russia is at the limit of its capabilities, said Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, at the Globsec conference in Prague on Aug. 31. / X


Russian hackers target the Mongolian government : worldnews ... Yeah if you ever feel bad about making a mistake, remember, you could never fuck up bad enough to kill thousands of your own people, turn your nation into an international pariah, get your country invaded by the folks you picked a fight with and doom your evil empire to collapse. You'll never reach Putin fuck-up levels of failure.

New Footage Allegedly Shows Belarusian Military Equipment Moving Toward Ukrainian Border : worldnews



Haryana cow vigilantes kill migrant scrap dealer on suspicions that he ate beef : worldnews ... Vigilante gang beat 26-year old West Bengal migrant to death in a village bus stand, badly injure another migrant from Assam; five arrested, two juveniles detained; deceased's kin seek "strictest possible punishment" ... Its fascinating to think humans can make it to the moon when reading these headlines. Like, wow, we have a lot of range.


Bangladesh: 49 minority teachers forced to resign : worldnews ... The Bangladesh Chhatra Oikya Parishad, the student wing of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Oikya Parishad, disclosed this information during a press conference held at the Jatiya Press Club on Saturday, as reported by The Daily Star.


Iraq says 14 ISIS members killed in airstrikes : worldnews

Yemen's Houthis claim to have attacked ship again in Gulf of Aden : worldnews

Iran's president says his country needs more than $100 billion in foreign investment : worldnews

A single dot under Khamenei's tweet gets Iranian blogger long jail term : worldnews



New IDF assessment shows some 6,000 Gazans invaded Israel on Oct. 7, 3,800 of the attackers were members of Hamas's elite Nukhba force : worldnews ... On 7 October israel had only 4 battalions on gaza border and half of the soldiers in this battalions went home due simchat torah jewish holiday ... Remember that Netanyahu was shown evidence of the plot a year prior to the attack and dismissed it on the grounds they were not intelligent enough to pull of a plan of such coordination.

Bodies of 6 hostages, murdered by Hamas just days ago, found in Rafah - IDF : worldnews
Hagari: 6 hostages were murdered by Hamas before IDF could rescue them : worldnews

Israel recovers bodies of six hostages held by Hamas, including American citizen : worldnews

'Hamas must be eliminated': Biden, Harris lament murder of Israeli-American hostage : worldnews ... But it's not their fault because Muslims are a protected oppressed minority class. Despite there being 1.8B of them and something like 44 Muslim majority countries


EU defense ministers to focus on military aid for Ukraine and training mission at Brussels meeting : worldnews

(5) ajit golatkar on X: @KyivIndependent - The Russian evil came everywhere, to Syria, and Georgia, and Ukraine. They have the same terror tactics everywhere, and we must put a stop to this. It can be ensured by our, Ukrainian, long-range capabilities / X
Ukraine's Zelenskiy presses U.S. to greenlight deeper strikes into Russia : worldnews
Ukrainian defense minister tells CNN 'I hope we were heard' after presenting list of targets inside Russia to US officials : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 920, Part 1 (Thread #1067) : worldnews

Ukraine to Get 4,000 Javelins as Share of US Army $1.3 Billion Contract : worldnews

(5) Rob Lee on X: Updated map showing further Russian advances on the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Kupiansk fronts, including into Hrodivka and Halytsynivka / X


Armenia and Azerbaijan tout possible peace deal : worldnews

Hvaldimir, a Celebrated 'Spy' Whale, Is Found Dead in Norway : worldnews

MilitaryNewsUA on X Denmark was ready to hand over F-16 to Ukraine at the beginning of the war, -- Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen. The head of the Danish government expressed regret that the delivery of fighter jets was delayed: I was ready to hand them over to Ukraine from the very beginning of the war. But there were long discussions about the expediency of this decision. / X

Constitutional court orders halt to Polish government's changes to school religion classes : worldnews

Germany far-right party could win first state in eastern regional elections : worldnews
Far-right group that invokes Nazi past on the verge of state election success in Germany : worldnews
The trial of Bjorn Höcke, the 'real boss' of Germany's far right | Germany | The Guardian As leader of the AfD's most radical faction, he is infamous in Germany and his critics have long accused him of using language that echoes the Nazis. This year, a court put that question to the test




One of the Most Iconic Photos of American Workers is Not What It Seems But "Lunch atop a Skyscraper," which was taken during the Great Depression, has come to represent the country's resilience, especially on Labor Day.


Saturday Morning Political Cartoon Thread : politics



George Clooney Says Biden Is Most Selfless President for Dropping Out : politics
Incumbency in an Anti-Incumbent Age - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Harris sees signs of surging enthusiasm among young voters : politics


Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says she's open to an 'enforceable' Supreme Court ethics code : politics


Republicans Plot Lawsuits to Overturn a Trump Loss. Harris Plans to Fight Back : politics ... Republicans are planning on using the courts to steal the Presidency for Trump
Democrats grow concerned Republicans are planting seeds with legal suits to overturn a Trump defeat : politics ... MAGA want to destroy democracy because they are not an American political organization. The GOP, as a governing party, has been fully captured by Russia. This election is not Democrats vs. Republicans, or even Left vs. Right. It's America vs. Russia.
Tulsi Gabbard's journey to Donald Trump is an ominous sign of Putin's power : politics ... When the DNC's emails got leaked, Tulsi was vice-chair of the DNC. Guess who's emails weren't included in the leak? Tulsi's. Russia state TV calls Gabbard 'our friend Tulsi' ... Not to mention Tulsi Gabbard's pockets is stuffed with russian donations and she literally tweeted pro-russian tweet during the beginning of the Russian invasion

Trump Praises Authoritarian Viktor Orban and Even Republicans Are Concerned : politics

Trump Turns To Sexual Slurs As Kamala Harris Rises In Polls : politics
Donald Trump revives 2016 sexist playbook to target Kamala Harris : politics ... Revives? Dude never stopped being a misogynistic POS ... Exactly, the corporate media is so freaking lazy it's pathetic ... Not lazy, complicit.


An asshole, a female incubator, and a doughnut - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Opinion | JD Vance writes a romance novel - The Washington Post - The man saw the female looked fertile. He would tell her about the Great Replacement Theory, and how they must combine their genetic material.
Donald Trump says JD Vance can't be "weird" because he's "so straight" -- Trump's defense against the "weird" charges is to insist that his running mate is straight. : politics

Trump's Arlington stunt was even more offensive than we first thought | Intimidation has been an essential feature of every one of Trump's campaigns. : politics ... I could - shoot someone on Fifth Avenue - shit on an Arlington grave and not lose any voters

Tom Cotton's Staggering Hypocrisy on Trump's Arlington Fiasco : politics

Corey Lewandowski Repeats Trump's Ugly Lie That Democratic Moms Support Killing Babies : politics ... Corey Lewandowski is back advising Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and he's spreading his boss' vicious, ugly lie that Vice President Kamala Harris and moms in blue states support killing babies ... "Post-birth abortions" are basically hospice care for newborns who won't survive. This has always been the most vile line of attack that Republicans use in their anti-choice agenda because they're essentially accusing women who wanted a baby and went through nine months of pregnancy of "changing their mind" at the last minute and deciding to kill their infant. It's a disgusting, reprehensible lie, and I suspect most Republican politicians know it, but they still trot it out to get votes from their gullible constituents. I can't think of a more craven form of political pandering ... Reminds of Sarah Palin and her "death panels" ... Palin claimed that the ACA would create government-run "death panels" that would decide whether elderly or disabled Americans were "worthy of health care." ... The controversy led to the removal of the end-of-life counseling provision from the final version of the ACA, but the term "death panels" continued to be used in political discourse to criticize government involvement in healthcare.


Republicans are registering more new voters than Dems in Pennsylvania : politics - Dems still hold a commanding lead for total registered voters statewide with 3.9 million compared to Republicans' 3.5 million as of last week.


How Elon Musk's endorsement of Trump may have backfired : politics
How Elon Musk's endorsement of Trump may have backfired -- His backing signaled that Trump would have all the cash and social media firepower he needed to regain the White House, and it added to a perception that Trump had won over a big share of America's tech industry and entrepreneur class ... Musk's endorsement was arguably the most high profile and coveted of this election cycle, given his unprecedented mix of wealth, celebrity and media reach.
Kamala HQ on X: Trump praises billionaire Elon Musk for firing workers who were striking for better pay and working conditions / X
Kamala HQ on X: Q: You praised Elon Musk for firing workers who were striking for better pay and working conditions. Are you really comfortable with companies firing workers who go on strike? Trump: Well, he wants to run an efficient company / X


Rachel Maddow - Wikipedia This made her the first openly lesbian winner of the Rhodes Scholarship. In 2001, she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil)[22] in politics at the University of Oxford.[23] Her thesis was titled "HIV/AIDS and Health Care Reform in British and American Prisons" ... Maddow's radio show ended on January 21, 2010 when Air America ceased operation ... In June 2005, Maddow became a regular panelist on the MSNBC show Tucker, hosted by Tucker Carlson ... In August 2008 ... After being on air for more than a month, Maddow's program doubled the audience that hourThis show made Maddow the first openly gay or lesbian host of a primetime news program in the United States ... n mid-May 2017, amid multiple controversies surrounding the Trump administration, MSNBC surpassed CNN and Fox News in the news ratings. For the week of May 15, The Rachel Maddow Show was the No. 1 non-sports program on cable for the first time.
Rachel Maddow - Wikipedia We say that Vietnam changed our politics forever. But less than 40 years after this, again, a campaign directed at the highest levels of government to get us to agree to a war based on something that did not happen the way they said it happened. It was a months-long campaign in 2002 and 2003, and it worked ... In three weeks, the CIA pulls together what normally takes months. It is delivered just seven days before the congressional vote ... By the end of 2002, the U.S. military is headed to the Gulf. Congress is on board, as are British Prime Minister Tony Blair and most of the mainstream media. The stage is set for war.[86] (for the quote)
Blowout (book) - Wikipedia It is her second book and was published by Crown on October 1, 2019. It concerns corruption in the oil and gas industry and the Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections.[2]

Duo and Sunday Open Thread - Lawyers, Guns & Money How are folks doing on their Duolingo? It seems as if everyone I know is trying to learn some language or another on Duo

Why So Many People Are Going “No Contact" with Their Parents | The New Yorker ... According to a survey conducted by Pillemer in 2019, twenty-seven per cent of Americans are currently estranged from a relative.
Down the Rabbit Hole - The world of estranged parents' forums -- The Missing Missing Reasons | Issendai.com


Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 1,695 - Lawyers, Guns & Money This is the grave of Marilyn Monroe.
Marilyn Monroe - Wikipedia - June 1, 1926 - August 4, 1962 ... By 1953 ... The same year, her nude images were used as the centerfold and cover of the first issue of Playboy.
The Seven Year Itch - Wikipedia


This Man Owns The World's Most Advanced Private Air Force After Buying 46 F/A-18 Hornets -- A conversation with the owner of Air USA about probably the most incredible private aircraft purchase of all time and the future of his adversary business ... adversary air support role here in the United States. In that role, they would primarily fly against U.S. military fighter pilots, replicating aerial threats from potential enemy nations. So basically, they are bad guys for hire, but strictly for training and development work.

Moon Time Is a Thing Now--Here's Why It Matters - Atlas Obscura Physicists recently created Coordinated Lunar Time, a time zone for our Moon.

Can You Outsmart a Raccoon? - Atlas Obscura - Recent studies show just how tricky these trash pandas can be, from opening locks to nabbing DoorDash orders.

Why Medieval Women Sometimes Fought in Bloody Trials by Combat - Atlas Obscura In cases of rape and sexual violence, women had few other avenues for seeking justice. ... trials by combat, known as judicial duels. The legal face offs were used to resolve complex rape and sexual assault charges. While trials by combat may seem far removed from modern law courts, they underpin how difficult sexual crimes can be to prosecute--both in the Middle Ages as well as today.

Why Are There So Many Female Ghosts? - Atlas Obscura Female ghosts seem to dominate the afterlife. Whether the spirits are real or not, the reasons for the disparity could be revealing ... It could be, as Gothic master Edgar Allan Poe once wrote, that dead women are simply more emotionally resonant than dead men
Ghost Stories, Atlas Obscura Style: Our Favorite 2023 Scares - Atlas Obscura From haunted grocery stores to ancient demons on TikTok, it was a great year for supernatural exploration.


Is Bacteria The Future Of Farming? On the outskirts of Helsinki, a pioneering factory is harvesting natural, scalable proteins all from fermented bacteria. Could this be the future of food? -- Food from 'thin air'


Sci-Hub: access to information is a human right

CTE's Impacts On Young Football Players Can Be Chronic And Deadly - They gave up the game after high school, but the damage seemingly was already done. Now, their families mourn and look for answers - chronic traumatic encephalopathy (football brain)


Researchers unlock cheap way to vaporize plastic and use it to make more plastic : worldnews




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Contractor who destroyed 800-year-old peppermint tree in Australia's Wellington National Park gets slap on wrist : worldnews
Oldest survivor of Mengele's Auschwitz experiments calls to ban Candace Owens from Australia : worldnews


Chinese Coast Guard intentionally rammed BRP Teresa Magbanua in Escoda Shoal -- PCG : worldnews

China enters Japan waters days after air violation protested : worldnews
Chinese Navy survey ship entered Japanese waters, Japan's defense ministry says : worldnews
Nearly 40,000 people died home alone in Japan this year, report says : worldnews ... Of that number, nearly 4,000 people were discovered more than a month after they died, and 130 bodies went unmissed for a year before they were found, according to the National Police Agency

Korean women gather at Gangnam Station once more to plead for action on sex crimes : worldnews


Taipei former mayor arrested in graft probe : worldnews

Chinese banks stopping transactions with Russia 'en masse,' Reuters reports : worldnews


Putin Talks With Allies About Invading the Baltics : worldnews ... There isn't a single quote from Putin or his 'allies'. It's just some bloggers and TV news anchors stuff... Not journalism, just an opinion piece as you say.

(5) WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: Russians' discontent with the authorities has reached its highest point since the 2022 mobilisation. Amid the ongoing fighting in the Kursk region, 28% of Russians expressed outrage or dissatisfaction with the government's actions over the past month, according to data from the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM). This marks the highest level of discontent in nearly two years, with the previous peak of 30% recorded on November 6, 2022, shortly after the mobilisation was announced. Since then, dissatisfaction had not reached 28%. / X

Russia says five killed, 46 injured in Ukraine strike on Belgorod : worldnews
(5) Bricktop_NAFO on X: Another Russian SU-34 Bomber Bites The Dust / X

Mi-8 Helicopter goes missing in Russia's Far East with 22 people believed onboard : worldnews

(5) MAKS 24 on X: An oil depot in the Kamensky district of the Rostov region has been burning for four days. / X

Euromaidan Press on X: Frontline report: Ukrainian forces encircle Russian troops near Kursk's Korenevo They advanced on northern and southern flanks, exploiting gaps in Russian defenses, and capturing an advanced T-90M tank. / X
Mark Krutov on X: In their new video published today, the Ukrainian Air Force featured the Karyzh damaged bridge in Kursk oblast of Russia and the submerged pontoon bridge near it, which appears to be underwater because it was targeted and damaged, not for disguise purposes / X

Manhunt Launched In Russia After Former Inmate Recruited To Ukraine War Allegedly Kills 2 : worldnews

ChrisO_wiki on X: 2/ Two years of constant artillery and drone attacks have destroyed much of Russia's fleet of military transport vehicles. In their place, volunteers and soldiers themselves have purchased or donated numerous civilian vehicles which are used to transport ammo, supplies and men / X

(5) Anton Gerashchenko on X: With each day of war, it becomes more and more dangerous in Russia, as people see perfectly well that no laws except the law of strength work there. In Shchyolkovo near Moscow, a crowd of armed men attacked a wedding bus, thinking it had cut them in. They got out of their / X

Glasnost Gone on X: Swedish security officials report hundreds of oil tankers are traveling from St. Petersburg to India or China. Thought to be Russia shadow fleet used to circumvent Western sanctions, #Sweden fears an ecological disaster, due the poor state of the ships / X



Indian rape protests spiral into political street clashes : worldnews
Actors and directors in India's Malayalam movie industry face sexual assault allegations, including rape : worldnews


15 Islamic State group fighters dead, at least 6 U.S. soldiers injured in raid on terror group in Iraq : worldnews


Rising Number Of Iranian Women Sentenced To Death Amid Surge In Executions : worldnews
EXCLUSIVE: U.N. Elects Iran to Commission on Women's Rights - UN Watch


/r/WorldNews Live Thread for Israel-Hamas War (Thread #65) : worldnews

(5) The Jerusalem Post on X: The IDF Alexandroni Brigade, which ousted Hamas from an UNRWA site it was using as a command center in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, is the military's "tip of the spear" in Gaza. Dive into their operations below. Written by @jeremybob1 / X

Netanyahu reported to say he prioritizes Philadelphi over hostages, horrifying Gallant : worldnews ... the Philadelphi Corridor is a nine-mile narrow stretch between Gaza and Eqypt ... the main way how weapons make it into Gaza ... More importantly - how drugs get out

US says Israel behind aid convoy shooting, must 'immediately rectify' its conduct : worldnews
US says Israel behind aid convoy shooting, must 'immediately rectify' its conduct | The Times of Israel US envoy claims IDF pinned incident on communication error; army is yet to formally comment after WFP paused Gaza activity following shooting toward car, in which nobody was hurt

US aid group admits Gaza convoy was taken over by unvetted people before IDF struck them : worldnews

IDF finds bodies during Gaza operations, identification ongoing : worldnews ... 6 hostages--4 men, 2 women.


(5) NOELREPORTS on X: Ukraine has severed the secret telephone communication line between Kyiv and Moscow that had existed since 1998, according to Melnychuk. / X

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 919, Part 1 (Thread #1066) : worldnews
The Kyiv Independent on X: These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of August 31, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X

Situation in Donbas Spiraling Out of Control, Azov Brigade Officer Says ... Pokrovsk has a few weeks left
MAKS 24 on X: Desperate to shore up defenses around Pokrovsk, Ukraine has deployed Kara-Dag Brigade (2,000-person), - Forbes But sending in the Kara-Dag Brigade hasn't halted the Russian advance. And some Russian observers are wondering where the rest of Ukraine's reserves are ... / X

Zelenskyy fires air force chief : worldnews ... People rightly think that 58000 US killed in Vietnam is crazy, what's crazier is that nearly 20000 of them were killed in accidents or friendly fire incidents
In a reversal, two senior U.S. military officials say the cause of the F-16's crash was probably not friendly fire : worldnews
Rob Lee on X: Mykola Oleschuk, the commander of Ukraine's Air Force, was dismissed from his position. / X

At least seven killed, dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv : worldnews - Friday is day 919 of Russia's war on Ukraine.


Greece declares state of emergency over flood of dead fish : worldnews

Lithuanian FM: Russia is no match for NATO's military, Moscow relies on our divisions : worldnews ... Russia is a very interesting country in context of Europe because where all the more advanced European countries eliminated serfdom (which is 1/2 step above slavery) in the 1300's -- Russia had institutional serfdom up into the 1860's. So we are talking about a HUGE percentage of Russian people being serfs who were owned by masters and fed, housed, clothed and often grossly, TERRIBLY abused and uneducated for generations.

(5) Glasnost Gone on X: Putin's Russia is old news. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday announced a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a move that shifts his country away from its dependence on Russian arms. / X

Robin Brooks on X: German exports of motor vehicles and parts (blue) to the Republic of Georgia are up 620% from before Russia invaded Ukraine. It's obvious these cars are going to Russia, where they help Putin keep his war economy going. Two years of this shameful nonsense and Berlin does nothing. / X

Euromaidan Press on X: Dutch Defense Minister: Ukraine desperately needs our help in the fight against the Russian aggressor. The Netherlands is now delivering 28 Viking tracked vehicles. The Marine Corps has trained the Ukrainian military for this. Our support for Ukraine continues to keep Russia / X

NEXTA on X: Switzerland may abandon 500 years of neutrality due to Russian threat - Politico The Swiss Security Commission is calling for a review of the neutrality that the country has maintained since 1515. The report notes that Switzerland has already become a target of hybrid warfare / X
Male chicks identified before hatching in Switzerland | Swiss egg farmers are using the latest technology to determine the gender of chicks, which helps decide which will be allowed to hatch. : worldnews

'We are in the middle of Europe, and we are under censorship,' anti-Putin filmmaker says after screening blocked at Venice Film Festival : worldnews


Heathrow Airport: Hundreds of Border Force staff walk out : worldnews

Brazil launches 'war' on criminal arsonists in Para's Amazon forest: Officials report that the process of removing fire-wielding land-grabbers from the area has begun : worldnews

Nationwide Blackout in Venezuela : worldnews

Mexican military is attacked, roads blocked with burning vehicles in Sinaloa state : worldnews




How Kamala Harris can fight the renegade Supreme Court -- and win : politics


Kamala Harris Hits It Out of the Park, CNN Not So Much : politics

Harris-Walz Interview Ratings Nearly Double Trump's Last Big CNN Sit-Down : politics


It's Not Too Early to Ask: Who Should Replace Merrick Garland? : politics

Why Pennsylvania and Georgia Are Must-Win States in November : politics


The media's double standard comes for Kamala Harris - and misses : politics
Kamala Harris breaks 30-year hiatus in historic Savannah campaign stop Kamala Harris breaks a decades-long drought, becoming the first presidential candidate to campaign in Savannah, GA since the 1990s.

Opinion | What Kamala Harris doesn't say matters as much as what she does - The Washington Post - As one campaign official put it to me: “Why would we step in this man's way?"

Trump Bellyflops Into Federal Court In Desperate Effort To Avoid NY Sentencing Date : politics
Jack Smith asks judge in Jan. 6 case to address immunity as Trump seeks dismissal : politics
Trump, special counsel duel over next steps in Jan. 6 prosecution : politics

Trump Calls Journalists "Enemy Of The People" During Pennsylvania Rally Minutes Before Man Storms Into Media Section : politics

There Is No Limit: Trump Resorts To Gross Sexual Slurs As Harris Rises In The Polls : politics
Trump's digital trading cards are practically worthless : politics
Donald Trump Tests Out Wild Ivanka Claims on Moms for Liberty Crowd
Trump Tests Out Wild Ivanka Claims on Moms for Liberty Crowd : politics
The Trump Tax Cuts Led to Record-Low, Not High, Revenues Outside of a Recession : politics

Opinion | Ask Trump about Jan. 6 insurrection and 2024 election results - The Washington Post - The Jan. 6 insurrection is far from old news.
Opinion | Donald Trump can 'win on character'? C'mon. - The Washington Post - In his disorientation, the GOP nominee and former president retreats to his instincts.
Nearly six weeks later, Trump can't shake his fixation on Biden : politics
Donald Trump claims '107%' of new jobs are being taken by 'illegal immigrants' : politics

Donald Trump's policies would make inflation surge, Nobel Prize-winning economist says : politics

Why nobody believes Trump's flip-flop on abortion and IVF : politics

Harris Says Trump 'Disrespected Sacred Ground' In Arlington Altercation : politics
Why Trump's Arlington Debacle Is So Serious : politics
Trump's disastrous visit to Arlington was too much for the press to handle : politics

New details suggest Trump's Arlington controversy won't end soon | As Trump characterized himself as a victim the in Arlington controversy, his campaign team called the office of the Army Secretary a bunch of "hacks." : politics
A Despicable Individual: On Using Graves As Billboards : politics

Trump Remarks On 'Power' Of Presidency At DC Event: 'You Can Do Everything' : politics
Donald Trump at Moms for Liberty says Ivanka 'hired millions of people' : politics
Trump to speak at Heritage-sponsored event after disavowing Project 2025 : politics

Anti-Trump billboards from around the US : pics

Two-thirds of Americans say Trump unprepared to accept the election outcome: POLL : politics
Trump can't make America great. His 4 years in office were terrible. : politics

Controversial Trump biopic to receive pre-election release in US - The Apprentice, an 80s-set drama with a scene in which he sexually assaults his wife, will get an October release : politics


After Trump Claimed Fake Taylor Swift Endorsement, Her Fans Make Real Push for Harris : politics ... Steven Cheung is starting to make Stephen Miller look like Mr. Rogers in comparison. That guy is a real piece of shit.


Men who hate women - Lawyers, Guns & Money - Christ, what an asshole:
Wake up, new JD Vance misogyny and racism just dropped - Lawyers, Guns & Money - It turns out that Peter Thiel's kombucha brewer is a hateful creep: ... Vance essentially represents the "mid-life crisis" stage of the evolution toward the "deranged Fox News grandpa" template reflected by his running mate, and for people on this path projection is an organizing ethos:
Miss Teen USA Runner-Up Shames JD Vance for Cruel Video Post : politics
'Dangerous and un-American': new recording of JD Vance's dark vision of women and immigration : politics
'They tried to kill him' is now the bogus claim Vance uses to introduce Trump : politics ... Shot at by a registered Republican. (Biden ordered deep state to off Trumpster)
JD Vance Says He Doesn't Need To Prepare for Debate With Tim Walz : politics
JD Vance's Combative Style Confounds Voters but Pleases Trump : politics

Was lebensraum really just an affordable housing strategy? - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(5) Jonathan 'Boo and Vote' Cohn on X: No, NYT, you do not need to even pretend that "mass deportations" is an affordable housing strategy from Trump. FFS. / X


Defamed 2020 election workers sue to collect Rudy Giuliani's property after $148M judgment : politics


The Country's Biggest Ghost Gun Manufacturer Has Shuttered : politics (Polymer80)


Major publishers sue Florida over 'unconstitutional' school book ban : politics ... as well as The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Fran's gripping account of the Holocaust ... Omfg ... This is always one of the first books Republicans go after. It's too close a portrayal of their plans.

A teacher got fired for reading an LGBTQ+ book. The DOJ & 16 states are now helping her case. The school said that even talking about LGBTQ+ people is "divisive." The states say the silence only encourages bullying. : politics


Moms for Liberty crowd laughs as Trump mockingly impersonates ally Elon Musk : politics
Elon Musk's X can proceed to trial in case against Media Matters after Texas judge denies dismissal request : news

'This was a terrible idea': the incident that broke Republicans' DeSantis fever | Ron DeSantis : politics ... Ironically named Great Outdoors Initiative that would pave over acres of state parks sent steadfast allies over the edge

Conviction of Adnan Syed from 'Serial' podcast should be reinstated, Maryland Supreme Court says : news


The problem with publishing books during an election year - The Washington Post -- Conventional wisdom has long held that it's best to avoid releasing new books during the fall of a presidential election.
Fewer new books this fall? Blame politics. : books

Seeing America by train - What it's really like take a train across America, a visual diary - Washington Post


New 'Living Plastic' Self-Destructs Once It's Thrown Away : worldnews

These monkeys use names to communicate with each other, study finds | CNN


Fruit and Alcohol? Chocolate and Cheese? The Surprising Science of Food Pairing Food scientists and chefs have been investigating and comparing the flavor compounds in various ingredients.

what kind of people will you never understand? : AskReddit
My dad went to our cabin for the weekend and was greeted with THIS : WTF


Is there a Mastodon for Dummies Guide somewhere? : Mastodon

The Mamas & The Papas "California Dreamin'" (September 24, 1967) On The Ed Sullivan Show - YouTube




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NSW Liberal MP charged with child sex offences : worldnews ... For those who are not Australian, he is a conservative. The Liberal party here are not liberal.

Philippines and Vietnam to sign defense agreement : worldnews

Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee : worldnews


Singapore jails man who planted cannabis in estranged wife's car : worldnews


Japan requests largest-ever defense budget for fiscal year 2025 : worldnews
Japan urges 4 million to evacuate as lumbering Typhoon Shanshan threatens south with up to a meter of rain : worldnews

High court in South Korea rules climate laws fails to protect basic rights : worldnews

China responds furiously as Pacific Islands leaders reject bid to cut Taiwan from bloc meetings : worldnews ... China holds a tantrum as Pacific Islands leaders reject bid to cut Taiwan from bloc meetings
American forces ready with 'options' to deal with South China Sea aggression, U.S. admiral says : worldnews


Putin Defies War-Crimes Arrest Risk With Plan to Visit Mongolia | The Russian President received assurances ahead of a planned visit to Mongolia that he won't be arrested for alleged war crimes under a warrant from the International Criminal Court : worldnews
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Mongolia next week, the Kremlin announced Thursday, marking his first trip to a country that is legally obligated to arrest and hand him over to the International Criminal Court : worldnews

Kremlin says military corruption investigations will lead to trial : worldnews

Putin Minister Makes Eyebrow-Raising Claim About Russia's 'Readiness' For Peace With Ukraine : worldnews

(2) KyivPost on X: The Russian government abruptly announces that oil and fuel production numbers will now be a state secret - Interfax / X

NATO member says Ukraine's Kursk incursion shows just how hollow the Russian war machine is : worldnews
Red lines in the Russo-Ukrainian War - Wikipedia

(2) ChrisO_wiki on X: 2/ Many of the Russian convicts who went to war in Ukraine were imprisoned in the Omsk region, where jails have a reputation for extreme brutality, even by Russian standards. The independent Russian media project 'Window' has been speaking with former inmates. / X ... And most importantly, there was no sense in this violence. [It was] animalistic, senseless cruelty on the part of employees who seemed to have gone mad ... there is no sense in torture, inexplicable sadism reigns there. (Russia, heart of sadism)


Leading figure in Belarus anti-government protests being 'tortured in every possible way' in prison : worldnews ... The Belarusian service of Radio Liberty reported in April that Kalesnikava had been held in a solitary confinement cell for almost a year, which in Belarus involves being denied a mattress, blanket, pillow, bed linen, or warm clothing.


LGBTQ people can now open joint bank accounts, no restrictions: India : worldnews ... Only two Asian countries permit same sex marriage, the rest allow registered partnership. Those rights don't always carry over to banking and healthcare etc
Indian authorities capture one of three wolves that have killed six children : worldnews

A mudslide triggered by heavy monsoon rain kills 12 people, mostly children, in northwest Pakistan : worldnews

Over 1,000 killed in Bangladesh violence since July, health ministry chief says : worldnews

Woman who fled Afghanistan following Taliban takeover wins medal at the Paralympics : worldnews

Congo's refugee camps face severe mpox outbreak : worldnews

Global criminal ring behind surge in illegal Eritrean, Ethiopian immigrants flooding Kenya : worldnews

Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Kill 13 Farmers In Nigeria : worldnews


Seized Hamas documents show terror group inflated its support rates, IDF says : worldnews

Open Jewish prayer, prostration on Temple Mount now 'routine,' activists say : worldnews ... So it's clear now - Palestine didn't want this war after all. Great work, Hamas. You caused irreperable pain of two nations for no reason.

Rescued hostages open up about captivity: 'The guard used a pen to tie our mouths shut, he looked for ways to punish us' : worldnews

Israel tells US shots fired at WFP vehicle in Gaza after 'communication error' : worldnews
Top Hamas official Mashaal urges resumption of suicide bombings against Israel : worldnews

Israel, Hamas agree to zoned three-day pauses for Gaza polio vaccinations, WHO says : worldnews


A change in India's stance towards Russia can Stop the Russia-Ukraine conflict: President Zelenskyy - : worldnews
Kyiv seeks approval for strikes deep inside Russia : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 918, Part 1 (Thread #1065) : worldnews

Podolyak hints at 600-700 km range for Ukraine's first ballistic missile : worldnews

Russian Forces use 'scorched Earth' tactics in Lyman sector : worldnews

Ukraine can use Dutch F-16s without restrictions : worldnews

(2) MilitaryNewsA on X: The US Army ordered a record batch of FGM-148 Javelin ATGMs from Raytheon and Lockheed Martin companies for $1.3 billion -- manufacturer statement 4,000 missiles from this contract will be delivered to Ukraine. / X


EU to Move Forward With Russian Asset Plan Regardless of US : worldnews

Over a third of teen boys in Europe not using condoms amid 'worringly high' rates of unprotected sex - WHO : worldnews


Russia Accuses Klaus Iohannis of Distorting History, Rehabilitating Nazis "Some learn from history and make peace, others constantly try to coerce, aggress or invade their sovereign neighbors", Romania retorts. : worldnews

German foreign minister open to EU sanctions against Israel's far-right ministers : worldnews
Berlin Holocaust memorial defaced: 'Jews are committing genocide' : worldnews

Swiss doctors cleared to prescribe dance therapy : worldnews


Pro-Palestinian activist who praised 'incredible Oct 7 infiltration' arrested by UK counter-terrorism police : worldnews

Judge Bans X in Brazil After Musk Refuses to Name Representative : worldnews
Musk ramps up attacks on Brazil's top judge as X faces possible suspension, Starlink finances frozen : worldnews




Hurricane Katrina facts and information
Should we be preparing for Category 6 hurricanes? But now, climate change threatens to make these storms worse, and new science makes the case for a Category 6 that begins when winds exceed 192 miles per hour. Five different storms that all formed in the past nine years would fit this designation, and to brace for more, scientists are planning to build a new hurricane lab to test these so-called Cat 6 hurricanes ... Hurricane Patricia struck Mexico in 2015 after reaching 215 mph winds, and Hurricane Dorian crashed into the Bahamas in 2019 with 185 mph winds.


Kamala Harris Hits It Out of the Park, CNN Not So Much : politics
Why Kamala Harris is getting the last laugh after Trump's CNN interview criticism : politics
Kamala's interview was a masterclass in dodging traps set by Trump : politics
CNN's Harris-Walz Interview Snares Nearly 6 Million Viewers : politics ... The vibe now makes '08 look downright sedate. This one is hitting different ... It's the Hope of 08 with a genuine, generation-defining monster on the other side.

Eschaton: It's Important For Harris To Answer Important Policy Questions


Kamala Harris lands sixth polling win in four days : politics

August 2024 Swing State Polls: Toss-up Presidential Election in Swing States - Emerson Polling

Election 2024 Poll: Harris Leads or Ties With Trump in Swing States - Bloomberg The honeymoon for the new Democratic nominee is far from over, as she narrows or reverses Trump's advantages on key economic issues.

Presidential race shake-up sharply increases voter registrations | Black women added 75% more registrations than in the same period in 2020 : politics

Harris launches massive Project 2025 ad to troll Trump in Mar-a-Lago district -- her only spending in Florida : politics

MSNBC Anchor Katy Tur Calls Out Trump Press Hypocrisy and the Discomfort of Covering Him on Policy: 'It's Legitimizing a Candidate That Doesn't Feel Legitimate' : politics


Tim Walz Took a Big Step Toward Scrapping the Electoral College : politics


If Trump loses, expect a Republican civil war : politics
Belief that U.S. 'needs' a civil war is uncommon -- but stronger among MAGA Republicans individuals who hold racist views, and supporters of extreme right-wing political organizations and movements. Despite this, the overall support for civil war remains low, even within these groups. : science

Trump Goes on Crazed, Violent Rant Calling for Death of His Enemies | The New Republic Donald Trump went on a fascist posting spree on Truth Social after receiving news of his latest indictment.
Trump Suggests Gold Star Families to Blame for Arlington Cemetery Controversy : politics
Trump complains he spent '$100 million' to beat Biden before he dropped out : politics
Cognitive Decline? Trump Goes on Weird Rant About Bacon and Wind Power : politics ... What's the difference between Donald Trump and a flying pig? The letter “f".

Johnson pulled strings to get Trump into Arlington -- and now the scandal is spreading -- Raw Story
Speaker Mike Johnson Helped Trump Break The Law

Trump Aides Struggle to Defend 'Sexual' Kamala Harris Post on CNN : politics ... I'm running for vice president of the United States of America. - JD Smeagol

Trump Team Desperately Tries to Rewind His Shocking Abortion Comment : politics

Trump sleaze update - Lawyers, Guns & Money


JD Vance's Latest Humor Fail: Mocking a Miss Teen USA Contestant : politics ... Going with the "I'm sorry she was offended that I dragged the single worst moment of her life back into the public eye" defense. Solid move, couchfucker.
JD Vance tries to once again humiliate young woman who contemplated suicide because of viral video - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Eschaton That fucking newspaper still has the ability to surprise ... Japanese-American internment was an agricultural land reform policy.

Mark Zuckerberg Vows to Be Neutral-While Tossing Gifts to Trump and the GOP : politics

Defamed election workers seeking Rudy Giuliani's homes and World Series rings : politics


Eschaton: They Don't Want To Be Better Will Bunch: What's been really striking this year is that while traditionally deep distrust of the mainstream press has long been the province of right-wing Republicans, now it's liberals who once cheered for the media to do better who seem to be giving up on them ... Muskfucker ...


Eschaton: Crypto You can never quite tell if someone is on the take, or if it's just that the other guys in the group chat who are on the take, but nobody is "pro crypto," even in this Yglesian mealy-mouthed way, without a corrupt motive. Reverting to the 'Popularism!' ways by trying to claim it's good politics. Amazing shit and you can tell even he doesn't believe it.
Revolving Door Project | Matt Yglesias' Weird Approach To Crypto | Revolving Door Project - A few weeks ago, Matt Yglesias called us "sick weirdos" for asking how far Democrats should go to win back the support of cryptocurrency investors from the Republican Party given Trump's pledge to inflate the value of bitcoin using US taxpayer dollars. It's clearly a sensitive issue for Yglesias.


Women's brains react most intensely when they are excluded by unattractive, unfriendly women, finds a new brain wave study. This may be related to being offended by being rejected by someone they thought was inferior. : science


It's Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Online, Even If You Don't Need It | WIRED Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are in shortage, and telehealth startups are selling "compounded" versions. A WIRED investigation looks at how easy it is to order these meds online.


Perplexing the Web, One Probability Puzzle at a Time | Quanta Magazine The mathematician Daniel Litt has driven social media users to distraction with a series of simple-seeming but counterintuitive probability puzzles.

Who Owns Tanis's Secrets? Paleontology's Biggest Controversy -- The Asteroid-in-Spring Hypothesis Two paleontologists have turned on each other, each claiming to have found new evidence about the worst day on Earth ... The field of paleontology is mean. It has always been mean. It is, in the words of Uppsala University professor Per Ahlberg, "a honeypot of narcissists." It is "a snake pit of personality disorders." "An especially nasty area of academia," the Field Museum's Jingmai O'Connor ... There would be reason for everyone, on every side of a small discovery of a single fact, to feel overlooked and underappreciated, awake to the vastness of time and vulnerable to the smallest slight.

Who was Mary Magdalene? Historians are still trying to figure that out. Mary Magdalene may well have been one of Jesus's closest disciples says Schrader Polczer, and this newly published papyrus fragment supports this possibility because Jesus instructs a woman named Mary in how to become 'an image of the eternal incorruptible light' ... Mary Magdalene is never named in relation to a man, as many other women were. This suggests that Mary was an independent woman. (readerview)
[mega] Decker Vs. MacKay. Round 2 - FIGHT : CambridgeMA

Stoughton police indictment questions first Birchmore investigation - First the Karen Read trial, now the Sandra Birchmore case adds scrutiny to DA, medical examiner





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Deaths From Extreme Heat Are Just Beginning Killing Season
Nanoplastics found to interfere with tree photosynthesis : worldnews

World's largest' piracy ring Fmovies shut down by police in Vietnam : worldnews
F2Movies - Free Movies Streaming - Watch Movies Free Online

Millions evacuated as typhoon slams Japan's Kyushu, halting flights and factories : worldnews

South Korea's Yoon vows cooperation with Japan even after Kishida exits : worldnews
South Korean hackers exploited WPS Office zero-day to deploy malware : worldnews


Human rights groups have condemned a Hong Kong court ruling, which found two former chief editors of the shuttered news outlet Stand News guilty of sedition. Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam were the first journalists to be convicted of sedition since Britain handed Hong Kong over to China in 1997 : worldnews
Hong Kong journalists found guilty of sedition in case critics say highlights decline in press freedom : worldnews

Sullivan meets Xi as wide-ranging China-US talks near end in Beijing : worldnews
China's top diplomat warns visiting US official over support for the Philippines : worldnews
Top US Official to Hold Rare Meeting With China Army General : worldnews ... The latest breakthrough in dialogue comes at a time of rising military tensions between Beijing and America's Asia-Pacific partners. Xi's territorial claims over the self-ruled island of Taiwan and in the South China Sea have provoked sharp criticism from Washington, which Beijing accuses of meddling in its affairs.


Putin Has Spent More Than 1bn lbs This Week Alone Attacking Ukraine : worldnews
Russia's Foreign Minister Says West Is Like 'Small Children Playing With Matches' Amid Latest WW3 Threat : worldnews

Business Insider: Russia feels unfamiliar pain as Ukraine hobbles its air defenses, forcing tough choices : worldnews

Russian troops reportedly leave Burkina Faso due to Kursk incursion : worldnews



(2) MilitaryNewsU on X Russian Z-bloggers write that all pontoon crossings and bridges across the Seim River in the Kursk region have been destroyed. The village of Tetkino has been cut off / X

U.S. expands sanctions on Russian coal producers : worldnews - The US went from KING Coal (nearly 40% of electricity in 2014) to a way smaller player (14.64% in 2024). UK even ditched it completely this year!
EU imports from Russia drop to record lows but signs of sanctions circumvention persist : worldnews

Russia's Media Regulator Tells Internet Providers to Stop Speeding Up YouTube -- Reports : worldnews


Belarus uses aircraft to down Russian attack drone that flew into Belarus for first time : worldnews


MMA in Afghanistan? Too violent for the Taliban : worldnews
Afghanistan after 3 years of Taliban rule: Women silenced and oppressed as ISIS and al Qaeda regroup : news


Namibia plans to kill more than 700 animals including elephants and hippos -- and distribute the meat : worldnews

Red Sea littoral states brace for the worst tanker spill this century : worldnews - Houthis are so fuckin braindead. Blowing up ships and poisoning their own waters to prove how much they hate the west ... cool


Danon to Hezbollah: 'Withdraw from border now or you will lead Lebanon to ruin' : worldnews
UN demands halt to escalating attacks between Hezbollah, Israeli forces : worldnews


Hostage deal fate in Hamas's hands, CIA Deputy Director says : worldnews

Israeli military says it failed to protect civilians in settler attack on Palestinians : worldnews ... Not only did they fail to respond, but two people on their security team participated in the violence. Why am I not surprised? Disgusting ... a slap on the wrist and then the land grab continues again. yeah, justice for those who get their land stolen eh. yeah, no Israel has actually been "legalising" these illegal settlements

Israel launches largest raids in occupied West Bank in at least 20 years : worldnews
5 Palestinian gunmen, including top commander, killed by IDF at West Bank mosque : worldnews

IDF Uncovers Evidence Hamas Falsified Opinion Poll Results re Oct 7 : worldnews


'Extremely rare, beautiful' First Temple-era 'genie' seal discovered in Jerusalem : worldnews
'Extremely rare, beautiful' First Temple-era 'genie' seal discovered in Jerusalem | The Times of Israel - in paleo-Hebrew script. The words are in mirror writing so that the seal could be used to impress the words into wax.


/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 917, Part 1 (Thread #1064) : worldnews

38,000 people including 1,900 children remain in Pokrovsk as Russia closes in on the Donetsk Oblast town, governor says. : worldnews

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's power sector pose risk to nuclear facilities, Kyiv says : worldnews

Ukraine says it downed about 15 drones in Russian attack on Kyiv : worldnews

(2) Colby Badhwar on X: 155mm production ramp-up ahead of schedule! Assistant Secretary Bush says that 155mm ammunition production will reach close to 80,000/month this fall (Q1 FY25). The previous target was 70,000/m. He also adds it will exceed 100,000/m next summer; the current target for that is the end of the summer/end of Q4 FY25, so that may or may not be a revision to the schedule. / X

(2) vanya on X: This year Ukraine has the largest delegation in the country's history at 2024 Paris Paralympics. Athletes received standing ovation from the audience. / X
(2) Peter Menke on X: @eurovanya Ukraine is going to have the largest number of disabled athletes in Europe for decades. / X

Ukraine says US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing a top pilot : worldnews

(2) NEXTA on X: Borrell calls for lifting all restrictions on the use of Western weapons for strikes on Russia The EU diplomatic chief calls on partner countries not to restrict Ukraine from using the weapons provided to it for strikes against Russia. He also asks European countries to provide Kiev with more military aid. / X undefined


(2) Jason Jay Smart on X: There is no more important task in Czech foreign and security policy today than the continued support for Ukraine - President Petr Pavel Stopping, and above all, the failure of Russian aggression is in our vital interest. / X

Lego to replace oil in its bricks with pricier renewable plastic : worldnews

Dead fish blanket Greek tourist port of Volos after flooding : worldnews

Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh, the ex-head of the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH), was issued a deportation order this week, five weeks after German authorities banned the organization : worldnews
German officials look to push social platforms on image verification : worldnews
Why Did Women Vote for Hitler? Long-Forgotten Essays Hold Some Answers - what attracted everyday women to extremist ideology.
TIL an estimated 400,000 children were fathered by occupying forces in Germany during World War II. : todayilearned

CIA official: Plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna shows was intended to kill thousands

Swiss court convicts executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB scandal : worldnews

Netherlands OKs Use Of Its F-16s By Ukraine On Russian Territory : worldnews

France to trial ban on mobile phones at school for children under 15 : worldnews

The Plot Against the Principality of Sealand How the world's quirkiest micro-nation got pulled into one of history's most epic intercontinental frauds

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge threatened Wednesday to suspend X, formerly Twitter, if CEO Elon Musk doesn't name a new legal representative for the social media site's operations in the country : worldnews
Musk's X censors coverage of Trump's Arlington incident, citing potential "spam" An article was prefaced with a false "spam" warning, reigniting fears that the platform is pulling for Trump : politics

Mexico's planned judicial reform is major risk to democracy, says US ambassador : worldnews

Canada says it respects Mexican sovereignty, amid constitutional reform controversy : worldnews




Justice Department watchdog finds flaws in FBI's reporting of sex crimes against children - The review found no evidence that the FBI complied with mandatory reporting requirements in about 50 percent of the cases examined by the inspector general. (just a little "flaw")


Who Should Be Kamala Harris' Attorney General? - POLITICO - Here's what Kamala Harris needs in an attorney general.

The Superseding Indictment - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Under the Supreme Court ruling, this conspiracy to subvert the Department of Justice is official business.


And when they see their reflection, they're fulfilled - Lawyers, Guns & Money It was inevitable that when Kamala Harris did the TV interview the Chrises Cillizza of the world have been loudly demanding, they would invent a new standard to explain why she was Doing It Wrong:
(2) Parker Molloy on X: This is why people hate journalists. / X
Not the odds, but the stakes - Lawyers, Guns & Money the advice Jay Rosen gave to his colleagues 17 months ago: ... Trump has spent the last 17 months making it clearer with every passing day that he intends to replace liberal democracy with an autocratic cult of personality, which will employ theocratic ethno-nationalist ideology for the personal enrichment and aggrandizement of Donald Trump, as well as that of those working toward the Donald:
Game's Up, Trump Wins - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Gouge Those Shoppers! - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... I know I am shocked to have hard evidence now that grocery stores decided to gouge shoppers during the pandemic ...
It takes a village - Lawyers, Guns & Money Nancy Pelosi had the most public-facing role in Biden stepping down from the nomination in July and was probably the single most important figure, but it's not terribly surprising to learn that a group of senators played a critical role. having the kind of conversations Barry Goldwater and John Rhodes had with Nixon in 1974:
More Traitors to Biden...... - Lawyers, Guns & Money -- It was a striking position for a Democratic loyalist to take, and one that underscored the near unanimity among Senate Democrats in the room that day that Mr. Biden should not continue as the party's nominee ... And seriously, if there is less of a chaos agent in the history of American politics than Jack Reed, I don't know who it is.

Fun fact: Tim Walz is younger than Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise!! : PoliticalHumor ... Guy in the middle can still hug his kids thoAnd still has wife #1


A few thoughts on the state of the presidential race - Lawyers, Guns & Money There's a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll (highly rated in the 538 curation), which shows an eight or nine-point swing in favor of Harris, relative to the last survey it took at the end of June, right after the debate that, at the moment at least, looks like it may have cost Trump the election: ... (1) It's just stunning to me that Trump is going to get 45% of the vote. That's his realistic floor. That's with maybe 2% going to third parties, so that would be an eight-point popular vote win for Harris. Again, that's best case scenario ... I'm so old I remember when plenty of Reasonable Moderate Democrats used to defend the Electoral College, which right now is basically a national election cheat code for rural white religious nut cases.
A few thoughts on the state of the presidential race - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Trump will serve six to nine years behind bars if convicted of Jan 6 charges, one of his former lawyers predicts : politics

Army defends Arlington Cemetery staffer 'pushed aside' by Trump aides - The Washington Post The employee decided not to press charges, and the service considers the matter closed, officials said.
Army Confirms Trump Staffer 'Pushed' Woman Who Works at Arlington Cemetery : politics ... He also gave a thumbs up over a grave of a marine who died in an Isis suicide attack while flashing that shit-eating grin of his. Just disgusting.
Trumps Arlington Cemetery dispute escalates : politics
X flags NPR story on Trump, Arlington as unsafe : politics (muskfucked)
JD Vance: the cemetery worker had it coming - Lawyers, Guns & Money

24 hours of Trump: QAnon tributes, crude attacks and hawking pieces of his suit - The Washington Post With fewer than 70 days until the election, Trump is zigging and zagging with an arsenal of unfocused broadsides and peripheral pursuits.

Trump Told Dr. Phil That He (Falsely) Blames Biden And Harris For His Assassination Attempt | If this becomes part of his stump rants--and it will -- his rhetoric will pass into an area of danger unparalleled in modern American political history. : politics

Trump Threatens to Jail Mark Zuckerberg for Life : politics

MRW major news organizations are sitting on leaked Trump Campaign emails and aren't reporting on them : PoliticalHumor

Vance tells Harris to 'go to hell' for cemetery criticism she didn't give -- The Washington Post -- Trump and his allies are known to flout political norms, but the crass language Vance used to criticize a political opponent Wednesday is particularly unusual in modern politics.
JD Vance Booed During Speech to Firefighters : politics


Pennsylvania Republicans shoot another brick - Lawyers, Guns & Money

New poll shows Gallego defeating Lake by whopping 15-point margin in Arizona Senate race : politics


Texas megachurch faces exodus of worshippers after a sex abuse scandal set off a summer of turmoil : news

Inside the Turbulent, Secret World of the AP3 Militia -- ProPublica -- Armed and Underground: Inside the Turbulent, Secret World of an American Militia


Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show : news


The Deep and Enduring History of Universal Basic Income While the concept stretches back centuries, it has garnered significant attention in recent decades.


How much have rents gone up? See how prices have changed in your area. - Washington Post

Are you rich? How your net worth compares to the rest of America - Washington Post


How high speed fiber optic internet cables are made - Washington Post (World Wide Web)

Studies on children's cognitive skills reveal biases in research, scientists say - The Washington Post Scientists are finding problems with how we measure executive function -- a collection of essential human cognitive skills ... The test, originally developed to measure children's ability to delay gratification by tempting them with a fluffy, gooey sweet was later shown to be a potent predictor of success in school and beyond.

Doctors are under intense pressure to see more patients while documenting large amounts of notes for billing, a major source of job dissatisfaction and burnout. "Team-based documentation", where others (excluding AI) contribute to clinical notes, can give doctors more time to spend on patient care. : science

Rootless Masculinity Influencers Are Pivoting to Wildly Antisemitic Claims : technology

More Parents Try 'Baby-Led Weaning' and Skip Spoon-Feeding - The New York Times In contrast to the conventional medical advice that parents spoon-feed babies special infant cereals and purees, parents instead offer their babies solid food that they feed to themselves, usually at around 6 months old.

The Science of the Multiverse -- and Why We're Obsessed With It - Do parallel universes actually exist? And why have stories about alternate realities conquered this one?

How Your Genetics Impact Your Athletic Performance

How Bowling Green, Kentucky became the center of the weight-loss drug boom : Consider This from NPR : NPR The actual capital of weight-loss drugs in the U.S. might surprise you. Why would the small city of Bowling Green, Ky. have the highest rate of prescriptions for these drugs? ... Kentucky has one of the highest obesity rates in the country ...we know that these patients, have seen measurable declines in their blood sugar levels or their knee pain. Head pain has gotten better. And the doctors that we spoke to in Bowling Green said, without a doubt, their patients health is improving as a result of these drugs.

The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster. Here's How It Works.

How to Talk to People You Disagree With Bridge the divide with thoughtful conversation techniques, next-level listening, and a dip into the science of changing minds.


Oceanographers find underwater mountain bigger than Mount Olympus : news

Couple in Lamborghini kidnapped and beaten while house hunting, police say : news

At least 7 American football players in middle and high school have died in August : news

25 Years Ago, A Forgotten Historical Epic Became A Box Office Bomb For The Ages ... The 13th Warrior got very expensive - but how expensive, exactly? ... Look, Michael (Crichton) is dead and I don't want to say unpleasant things about him but he had a need. He was an extraordinary novelist and he failed as a filmmaker. And he had an emotional need about that. ... The stink on this movie was so bad that Omar Sharif retired from acting for a time. In an interview after the film bombed at the box office, the legendary actor made the following, sobering statement:


He Solved the Amelia Earhart Mystery -- But No One Believes Him.




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And the heat goes on - Lawyers, Guns & Money A heat index of 180F (82.2C) and a dew point of 97°F (36.1°C) were recorded in southern Iran today. If these readings are confirmed this would be the highest heat index and dew point ever recorded on Earth.
Poorer people bear brunt of extreme heat in Europe, say Spanish researchers : worldnews


Woman missing for five days after falling into Kuala Lumpur sinkhole : worldnews


Generational Tensions in South Korean Work Culture - Lawyers, Guns & Money
'No country for women': Korean rights group decries Telegram deepfake porn explosion : worldnews

North Korea has ordered all its students abroad to return home for ideological training - to reverse the outside influence the students have been exposed to while overseas : worldnews


Putin pun earns Siberian pensioner 1.5-year suspended prison sentence : worldnews
Putin pun earns Siberian pensioner 1.5-year suspended prison sentence -- Novaya Gazeta Europe Anastasia Gordienko, 70, was prosecuted for comments she made on the Odnoklassniki social media platform, including: "Yes, I want Ukraine to win over fascism", which a Russian Interior Ministry expert ruled had conflated the words "Russia" and "fascism." However, it was Gordienko's comment about Putin that formed the basis for the case. "we've all known what Pukin and his embarrassment of an army have been doing in Ukraine for a long time now", she wrote, deliberately misspelling Putin's name to sound like the Russian word for fart.

594 Russian soldiers have been captured in Kursk Oblast : worldnews

Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Russia's Kirov Oblast for first time : worldnews

WSJ: Russia moves 90% of aircraft outside ATACMS range : worldnews

Ukraine drones set oil depot ablaze in Russia's Rostov, governor says : worldnews

(2) Glasnost Gone on X: "I'm not going to die for these bastards (Putin et all). I don't owe Russia anything." Young Russian conscripts captured in Russia's Kursk region speak about how they were indoctrinated to hate Ukrainians & left to die. Told they'd be tortured if they surrendered. How they had virtually no weapons or ammo to fight with & how they're treated well Ukraine. / X

Belarusian leader claims he is being advised to 'turn away from Russia' and 'fight together with Ukraine' : worldnews


Thousands of farmers in Morocco have received authorization to cultivate cannabis in 2024 : worldnews ... In 2024, Morocco significantly boosted its legal cannabis industry, issuing 2,837 cultivation authorizations and pardoning 5,000 farmers previously convicted of cannabis cultivation.


(2) The Kyiv Independent on X: Banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been rejecting transactions from Russian companies for electronic components and consumer electronics from China since early August, Kommersant reported on Aug. 28. / X


Israeli strike kills Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah operatives in Syria - Israel News - The Jerusalem Post : worldnews

Iran opens the door to resuming nuclear talks with US : worldnews


Israeli forces launch strikes across Gaza, push tanks into central Khan Younis : worldnews

Israelis unleash deadly assault on West Bank: 'This is a war for everything' : worldnews
Israeli forces launch a big operation in the West Bank and kill at least 10 militants : worldnews

Mom of Gaza boy with polio begs for help as Israel-Hamas war leaves family in tent camp: "Nothing is clean" : worldnews

The real reason Hamas can't free the remaining hostages - As few as 20 hostages are believed to be alive and in Hamas's hands, and they're being used as shields by Yahya Sinwar : worldnews

Top Hamas figure calls for renewal of suicide attacks : worldnews


NATO reaffirms intentions to strengthen Ukraine's defence after latest Russian attacks : worldnews
Zelensky: The Kursk operation is one of the points of Ukraine's plan for victory in the war : worldnews
Ukraine says fear of escalation among allies is major problem : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 916, Part 1 (Thread #1063) : worldnews
(2) The Kyiv Independent on X: These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of August 28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X

Ukraine's F-16s Have Scored Their First Aerial Kills : worldnews

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure 36 over past day : worldnews
Russian forces target ambulance on its way to injured man in Kherson: 3 medics injured : worldnews

(2) WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: "Great work by Wild Hornets developing anti-drone drones, they say they rammed down a hundred by now. https://t.co/eiy2nbpPc6" / X


Sweden prosecutes Quran burners with hate crime : worldnews

Poland's restrictive abortion law violates women's rights, UN committee finds : worldnews


Palestinian man found dead in Antwerp park with hands and feet tied : worldnews

Flights grounded and police work hampered amid major IT outages across the Netherlands : worldnews

Swiss government open to reversing ban on new nuclear plants : worldnews

Telegram CEO's brother also wanted by French authorities : worldnews ... Arrest warrants for Pavel and Nikolai Durov were issued months earlier than previously known ... the French undercover investigation into Telegram is wider and began months earlier than previously known. The case revolves around Telegram's refusal to cooperate with a French police enquiry into child sex abuse ... the document cited use of the platform "by numerous criminal groups"
French prosecutors say Telegram messaging app CEO has been freed from custody, will appear in court : worldnews


Children are being arrested and beaten as Venezuelan govt. continues crackdown over electoral fallou't : worldnews ... The CCP and Putin's Russia ARE the Soviet Union as sold by Temu, the South American variants are something lower, like a local reseller of Temu and SHEIN crappy items sold by weight.

Mexico's courts could use masked judges for cartel trials : worldnews

Trash Overwhelms Havana As Garbage Trucks Lack Parts, Fuel : worldnews

Canada's Wildfires Were a Top Global Emitter Last Year, Study Says : worldnews




Supermajority of U.S. women ages 18-49 support legal abortion : politics


Voter registration surging compared to 2020 election, data firm finds : politics

Kamala Harris overtakes Donald Trump in new poll : politics
Kamala Harris gives Democrats new hope in the ultra-competitive state of Georgia : politics
Cook Political Report shifts North Carolina toward Kamala Harris : politics

How To Poll A New Sort Of Election - Lawyers, Guns & Money When voters are made to think about the race or gender of the candidates, Harris' lead grows substantially; when they're not, support is essentially tied

The Threat of Violence - Lawyers, Guns & Money Rick Perlstein interviews David Neiwert on what November might look like:

Democrats Are Already Buzzing About a Merrick Garland Successor : politics


Jack Smith warns Trump's alleged co-conspirators they can't hide behind SCOTUS-granted immunity for their 'private' acts with the former president in Jan. 6 case : politics
Jack Smith isn't backing down: 5 takeaways from Trump's latest indictment : politics
Another media coverage standard radically revised with no explanation - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(2) James Fallows on X: On left: Oct 29 2016. James Comey discovers some emails, revives inquiry into HRC email. (Later dismissed.) On right: Aug 28 2024. A new grand jury re-indicts Trump on criminal charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election. (Look closely at bottom of page.) Discuss / X

Totally totally normal and not at all fascistic, not even a little bit; stop being hysterical, he will become presidential any day now - Lawyers, Guns & Money -- Donald Trump shared more than a dozen posts on his social media network Wednesday that call for the trial or jailing of House lawmakers who investigated the attack on the U.S. Capitol, special counsel Jack Smith and others, along with images that reference the QAnon conspiracy theory ... If pre-Trump you had told any lawyer, law professor, historian, political scientist etc. that the SCOTUS would issue an opinion that explicitly -- again, not "arguably," but simply undeniably -- reached these conclusions, you would have been considered a lunatic.

Tim Walz's Rant On Gutters May Be The Most Hilariously Important Thing You See Today : politics


Elizabeth Warren and 'original cat lady' Carole King help raise $122k in Swifties for Harris fundraiser : politics
Watch Carole King Sing 'Shake It Off' at Swifties for Kamala Event "Don't be afraid, because there is nothing to lose and everything to gain," the singer told the call's attendees
(2) jasmine on X: Kinda never getting over the iconic Carole King singing Shake It Off on the Swifties for Kamala kickoff call / X
Carole King Sings Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' at Swifties for Kamala

First seditionist to breach the Capitol on 1/6 sentenced - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Donald Trump accused of committing "massive crime" with reported phone call : politics

Trump's new indictment rocks his newly reshaped race against Kamala Harris : politics

Trump budget would spike deficits by nearly 5 times Harris proposal, says Penn Wharton : politics

Guy don't walk on the lot unless he wants to buy - Lawyers, Guns & Money -- In the first and final analysis he's just another sleazy real estate salesman. That's all he's ever been. Former President Trump is selling portions of the suit he wore to the debate with President Biden in June.
Trump Insists He Won California in Wild, Jesus-Filled Rant With Dr. Phil : politics
Critics Give Trump Holy Hell After Utterly Bonkers Claim About Jesus : politics

How The Hell Was Trump Allowed To Use Arlington National Cemetery As A Campaign Prop? : politics
Trump Team Clashed With Arlington Cemetery Official: Report | Members of Trump's campaign staff had a physical altercation with a cemetery official during the former president's visit on Monday, NPR reported : politics
Trump campaign staff had altercation with official at Arlington National Cemetery : politics

Lawrence O'Donnell Declares Trump the Most Racist POTUS Who Didn't Own Slaves : politics
Despicable you - Lawyers, Guns & Money

JD Vance Blasts Teachers Union Head For Not Having 'A Single Child' In Resurfaced Clip : politics
JD Vance rages at adoptive lesbian mom for being childless & "brainwashing" children : politics
Vance's rhetorical record on people without kids gets even worse | It didn't seem possible for Republican Sen. JD Vance's rhetorical record on American families to get much worse. Then a new recording reached the public. : politics
This weird asshole came as a weird asshole - Lawyers, Guns & Money Another reminder that having your coke-addled alt-right failson pick your vice presidential candidate is probably not a great idea:
(2) Nicole Chung | @nicolechung on Bluesky on X: "I hate to be so personal about this" is a reeeeeal obvious lie, he loves this creepy shit / X
Hillbilly Elegy and J.D. Vance's art of having it both ways - The Washington Post In his memoir and for some time after, Vance told liberals what they wanted to hear -- but then he wanted power.


Let he who has never beheaded a whale with a chainsaw, strapped the severed head to the roof of the family minivan, then driven five hours down the highway streaming clouds of whale offal cast the first stone - Lawyers, Guns & Money


GOP lawmaker falsely accused drag queens of pedophilia. Now he has to pay $200K. - LGBTQ Nation

Alabama lawmaker again files bill to criminalize librarians : politics
Books Unbanned | Brooklyn Public Library

Quote by Isaac Asimov: There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge'


Cornell Strike - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Cell Phones and Classrooms - Lawyers, Guns & Money



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'The ocean is overflowing': UN chief issues global SOS as new reports warn Pacific sea-level rise outstrips global average : worldnews

Australia records hottest ever winter temperature, over 40C : worldnews

U.S. escort of Philippine resupply missions at sea a 'reasonable option' US admiral says : worldnews

Chinese military's airspace violation is utterly unacceptable, Japan says : worldnews


North Korea could have sent over 6 million artillery shells to Russia, Seoul says : worldnews


Soviet Aircraft Carrier Turned Failed Chinese Tourist Attraction Is On Fire (Updated) The Kiev class carrier Minsk has been languishing in a man-made lagoon northwest of Shanghai for years.
(2) Chris Cavas on X: Former Soviet Kiev-class aircraft carrier MINSK appears to be seriously damaged by a major fire at Nantong, China, where it was undergoing refurbishment. The ship was formerly a tourist attraction known as Minsk World. / X


Russia redeploys 30,000 troops to Kursk Oblast amid Ukraine's incursion, Syrskyi says : worldnews
Ukraine controls 500 miles of Russia's Kursk region, army chief says : worldnews

Russia Moved Troops From Ukrainian Front to Kursk, Syrskyi Says : worldnews

Satellite images show Ukraine's expanding attacks inside Russia : worldnews


Indian police fire teargas at hundreds protesting over Kolkata doctor's rape, murder : worldnews


Afghan women defy Taliban by singing for their freedom : worldnews


The Haditha Massacre Photos That the Military Didn't Want the World to See : worldnews
The Haditha Massacre Photos That the US Military Didn't Want the World to See | The New Yorker (Marine murderers)

Yemen weapons dealers selling machine guns on X : worldnews

Iran's supreme leader opens door to negotiations with United States over Tehran's nuclear program : worldnews
Iran's Bizarre 'Aircraft Carrier' Seen In New Detail A converted commercial ship with an angled flight deck, the Shahid Bagheri looks strange but could fill a mission set that Iran has been developing for years.
US voices 'deep concern' after reports Iranian police shot woman for breaking hijab law : worldnews

UN says Rocket launched near peacekeeper in Lebanon : worldnews
IDF: 90% of Hezbollah's rockets fired from civilian areas : worldnews


Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Major Cross-Border Attacks The Iran-backed militant group said it targeted Israeli military sites, including intelligence agencies.
After Israel-Hezbollah escalation, what next for Gaza cease-fire and Iran conflict? A series of cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah over the weekend sparked fears of a wider regional conflict, but an "all-out war" appears to have been averted, for now.

IDF rescues hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi from Gaza captivity : worldnews


Ukraine's Zelenskiy to present plan to Biden to end war with Russia : worldnews
Ukraine to present Biden admin with targets it could hit in Russia, given the chance : worldnews Ukraine aims to receive US$50 billion from G7 without conditions and for any purpose : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 915, Part 1 (Thread #1062) : worldnews


Massive Russian strikes hit Ukraine for second day : worldnews
Russia's largest attack: Ukraine's defence forces destroy over 200 out ot 236 Russian missiles and drones : worldnews
Ukraine used F-16s to repel Russia's mass missile attack, Zelensky confirms : worldnews
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine that killed at least 4, injured 19, including 2 children, cost about $1.3 billion : worldnews
Morning attack on Ukraine cost Russia almost US$1.3 billion : worldnews

Ukraine Seeks UK Green Light to Strike Moscow and St. Petersburg Targets With Storm Shadow Missiles : worldnews


Chaos in France after Macron refuses to name prime minister from leftwing coalition : worldnews

Telegram founder's arrest part of larger investigation into alleged child exploitation and drug trafficking 'complicity' : worldnews
Kremlin Warns France Against Trying to 'Intimidate' Telegram Founder Durov : worldnews
Russia says France better come up with strong evidence against Telegram CEO : worldnews
Pavel Durov has visited Russia more than 50 times since his "exile" in 2014 : worldnews
Panic mounts on pro-war Russian Telegram channels after Pavel Durov's arrest : technology
w0nderfulll comments on Panic mounts on pro-war Russian Telegram channels after Pavel Durov's arrest
Telegram: Russia lifts ban on private messaging app after it 'agrees to help with extremism investigations' | The Independent | The Independent

Pakistan man is acquitted of spreading misinformation that set off U.K. riots : worldnews

Brazilian moms are leading the charge to secure medical marijuana for sick kids : worldnews

7 community guards killed by cartel gunmen in Mexico, 7 others kidnapped and put through "hell" : worldnews

Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the U.S. : worldnews




The Fords - Lawyers, Guns & Money - CVN-78 and her sisters are the world's largest aircraft carriers. At 1100' long, the Fords displace about 100,000 tons, can carry some 90 aircraft, and can travel more than 30 knots. They are expected to become the centerpiece of American naval power, the latest ships to anchor the Carrier Battle Groups that have constituted the capital ship strength of the U.S. Navy since World War II.
Supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush Now Has First Of its Kind Drone Control Center The Unmanned Air Warfare Centers will be used to control MQ-25 Stingray tanker drones and other future advanced uncrewed aircraft.

The Calm Before the Swarm: Drone Warfare at Sea in the Age of the Missile - War on the Rocks

NATO Seeks New Political Strategy to Confront Russia Western allies must find a way to deal with a Moscow likely to remain hostile for the foreseeable future.


Iranian, Russian and Chinese hackers are targeting the upcoming US election at an ever increasing pace : politics
Chinese government hackers penetrate U.S. internet providers to spy : politics ... dramatically stepped up from where it used to be


(2) Oleg Kostour 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸 on X: "Here's the latest polling data from the US by @BrookingsInst on support for Ukraine. 58% of Republicans, 62% of Independents and 76% of Democrats side with Ukraine. As opposed to 4%, 2% and 1% (respectively) siding with Russia. General support amongst the American public is majority bipartisan. / X
(2) Oleg Kostour on X: As of July 2024, 58% of Democrats think funding should be increased or maintained, as opposed to 26% of Republicans. So while general support is bipartisan, support for funding / ammunition supplies (which would actually deliver victory) is far more weighted towards Democrats. / X


Harris takes lead over Trump after convention: Poll : politics



Doug Emhoff's ex-wife steps in over Fox News host's Kamala Harris remarks : politics

Tim Walz petted a dog that wasn't his--and the far-right absolutely lost it : politics

MAGA attacks on Kamala Harris' stepdaughter threaten to backfire on Donald Trump: Ella Emhoff has triggered Trump's bitter bro fanbase -- but his embrace of the incel vote could come back to haunt : politics
Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics : politics
Why Harris wants to unmute Trump : politics

This is not your mother's Democratic Party : politics

Democrats see Harris as boosting their chances for House majority : politics

More than 200 Bush, McCain, Romney alums endorse Harris for president, criticize Trump : politics

First rioter to enter Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to more than four years : politics

Smith challenges Cannon decision to toss Trump docs case : politics
Aileen Cannon's Trump Ruling Likely to Be Reversed: Attorney : politics
"Devastating": Legal experts say Jack Smith's appeal could lead to dismissal of Judge Aileen Cannon : politics

Trump indicted again in federal election interference case following the Supreme Court immunity ruling : politics
Trump charged in superseding indictment in federal election interference case : politics
(2) Scott MacFarlane on X: The superseding indictment DOES NOT include this section from the original indictment (after the July 1 Supreme Court ruling on Presidential immunity) / X

Gen. McMaster says Trump bears some responsibility for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal : politics
Ex-Trump Adviser Drops Bombshell About Trump's Taliban Deal : politics - In the days that followed, Mr. Trump came up with an even more remarkable idea -- he would not only bring the Taliban to Washington, but to Camp David, the crown jewel of the American presidency. The leaders of a rugged militant organization deemed terrorists by the United States would be hosted in the mountain getaway used for presidents, prime ministers and kings just three days before the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that led to the Afghan war ... This is less shocking to me than Trump delivering for MBS in the Khashoggi torture/murder so that he could get that arms deal. The art of his dealings has brought many American citizens to their deaths.
Ex-Trump Adviser Drops Bombshell About Trump's Taliban Deal | The New Republic Cooper: The Trump Administration forced the Afghan government to release 5,000 Taliban? McMaster: Correct. ... "exercises in competitive sycophancy"

Not So 'Powerfulnnz': Trump Deletes Error-Riddled Truth Social Post : politics

Biden impeachment backlash builds within House GOP : politics ... I"m assuming it's the October surprise this year. I just need the scare-avan and I'll have my bingo card filled out


Michigan denies RFK Jr.'s escape from presidential ballot : politics

How MAGA Is Already Justifying The Use Of Military Force At Home If Trump Wins : politics ... It all comes against the backdrop of senior officials around Trump and Trump himself reportedly having been eager to invoke the Insurrection Act while he was in office, and mulling its actual use if he's re-elected.

Republican Group Says Kamala Can't Be President Because This 170-Year-Old Supreme Court Decision Likens Her to a Slave : politics ... The National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA) cites six cases, including the infamous 1857 Dred Scott Supreme Court decision (which stated that enslaved people weren't citizens) to argue that Vice President Kamala Harris is ineligible to run for president according to the Constitution. (there is no bottom)

Watch: Old Man Trump Slurs and Stumbles Through Weird Speech : politics
(2) Acyn on X: Trump: We were getting out with dig knee / X
(2) Acyn on X: Trump: Look at what's going on right now with Ukraine. They are surging into Russia. Ok? You are going to end up in world War III / X

Trump's nephew insists ex-president is showing signs of 'dementia' like his grandfather : politics

"He's now terrified of debating her": Trump's debate flip-flop is a sign Harris has him figured out : politics
Harris campaign says Trump's team is afraid to let him debate without mute button : politics
Donald Trump's Comment About Potentially Skipping Debate Mocked: 'Scared' : politics
(2) Kamala HQ on X: You scared @realdonaldtrump? / X

Trump Flashes 'Unusual' Thumbs Up and Smile at Graves of Fallen Marines : politics
How The Hell Was Trump Allowed To Use Arlington National Cemetery As A Campaign Prop? : politics

Trump Says We 'Gotta' Restrict the First Amendment : politics

Bombshell Report Exposes How Trump Is Lining His Pockets With Campaign : politics

Shouldn't Trump release his latest tax returns right about now? : politics

Trump Staffers Spend Thousands on Pointless Ads Just to Keep Him Happy : politics

Will Elon Musk's Infatuation With Trump Backfire? History Says Yes. : politics
Social platform X edits AI chatbot after election officials warn that it spreads misinformation : politics

The Courts Are Already Starting to Implement Project 2025, Without Trump : politics

Georgia governor inquires whether he can remove MAGA election board members after series of alarming votes : politics
Judge says 4 independent and third-party candidates should be kept off Georgia presidential ballots : politics

Governor Abbott Announces Over 1 Million Ineligible Voters Removed From Voter Rolls : politics

Republican Party leaders seek to purge 225,000 NC voters ahead of 2024 elections, citing worries dismissed by state officials : politics

Ultra-hateful GOP governor candidate is losing his election hard in embarrassing new polling. He considers LGBTQ+ people as "filthy" "demons" who "mentally rape" children and says women who have abortions are sluts. : politics

Colin Allred Two Points Behind Ted Cruz in Second Texas Poll : politics
Ken Paxton Is in Big Trouble After Raiding Homes of Latino Democrats | The New Republic (FUCKER)


GOP lawmaker falsely accused drag queens of pedophilia. Now he has to pay $200K. He had to issue a public apology as well. : politics

"I grew tired of the recreational cruelty" - Rev. Lee Scott of Evangelicals for Harris, a group with 200k+ supporters : politics

Paint the town blue: Swifties for Kamala Coalition Takes Off : politics

Why Does CNN Keep Featuring "Undecided" Voters Who Are Anything But? A man portrayed last week as undecided has in fact left a long online MAGA trail. Was it just a mistake, or is CNN misleading viewers for the sake of compelling television? : politics

Fox Hosts Gang Up on Jesse Watters After Unsavory Harris Comment : politics .. Remember, this is the same person that said men who vote for women have "mommy issues" and that he heard 'from scientists' that a man who votes for a woman will turn into a woman.

Arizona Police Association backs Gallego, dealing blow to Lake : politics

Maryland Senate race in a dead heat, poll finds : politics Never forget that when the Maryland legislature sent a bill expanding abortion access to Hogan's desk, Hogan vetoed it. Vote for an actual pro-choice senator, my friends. If you are in Maryland, please vote for Angela Alsobrooks (D) for senate

Minnesota has nearly ended veteran homelessness : politics

Schools deal with record heat and no AC as students return : politics

When Cambridge ended towing, parking tickets soared. Now it's doubling fines, to $100. Two years into a pilot program, illegal parking continues to rise.





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At least 97% of climate scientists agree that climate change is happening, and research suggests that talking to the public about that consensus can help change misconceptions, and lead to small shifts in beliefs about climate change. The study looked at more than 10,000 people across 27 countries. : science

Australian employees now have the right to ignore work emails, calls after hours : worldnews

Malaysian PM Anwar calls for West to stop skewing media narratives on Gaza conflict, says no need to lecture Islamic world on democracy, human rights : worldnews


Clinical trial set to begin in Japan for medicine to help grow teeth : worldnews


(2) NEXTA on X: "China opposes US sanctions against companies helping Russia in Ukraine war China has disagreed with the latest sanctions imposed by the US on Friday against hundreds of companies in Russia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Beijing said it would take the necessary measures to protect the "rights and interests" of Chinese companies. / X


(2) MAKS 24 on X: Russia most likely needs 15 to 20 brigades - at least 50,000 troops -- to push Ukraine out of Kursk, and has nowhere near that number of forces there now, - NYT / X

How Ukraine Shocked Russia By Invading Kursk - Russian Invasion Documentary - YouTube

(2) NOELREPORTS on X: The Ukrainian 225th separate batallion has captured another Russian soldier in the village of Durovka, Kursk region. The villages of Durovka and Zhebolovka, which is next to Durovka, are possibly in UA hands but are not yet confirmed. / X

(2) Glasnost Gone on X: The before and after of Russia's bike banditry in #Ukraine. Desperate to avoid ongoing catastrophic loses in armoured vehicles, Russia expects its cannon fodder to ride to their own inglorious deaths. / X

(2) WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: "Russians announced a recruitment wave in Kursk for the local unit "Bars - Kursk", offering a "6 months" contract, which we know means nothing. The requirements are quite trivial - age up to 65 years old, "able to perform the tasks". They promise a very high reimbursement, as usual / X

(2) Jason Jay Smart on X: A delegation of Ukrainian drones visited Rostov, Russia. The city, undoubtedly, enjoyed these foreign guests who brought the gift of hellfire. / X

(2) Franz-Stefan Gady on X: Ukrainian command and control (C2) during the Kursk operation has been affected by the unavailability of Starlink. The Starlink satellite internet systems that have aided operations in the past also didn't work, because Elon Musk had disabled their use in Russian territory. / X
(2) botho nuss on X: @HoansSolo After revelations that Putins close allies secured a significant share in Twitter financing, scrutiny on Starlink's financing seems crucial. It raises the much bigger question: where did the money Musk spent on the Presidential campaign truly come from? / X

(2) ChrisO_wiki on X: 1/ Over 600,000 Russians are estimated to have left their country since 2022 in the biggest exodus since the post-Soviet period. Many have left to avoid being mobilised to fight. One man managed to escape into exile after deserting the Russian Army twice. / X

British Intelligence: The number of Wagner Group personnel has decreased tenfold over the past year : worldnews


Taliban bans women's voices, bare faces from public in new restrictive laws. : worldnews ... Women are also forbidden from singing, reciting and reading aloud in public, as a woman's voice is deemed "intimate" and should not be heard.


Yahya Sinwar reportedly hiding in plain sight dressed as a woman : worldnews

Israel coordinates delivery of 25,100 polio vaccine vials to Gaza amid fears of outbreak : worldnews


Zelensky: Diplomacy not at the expense of 30% of our territory : worldnews
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces have taken more territory in ongoing Kursk incursion : worldnews
Ukraine threatens attacks on Moscow and St. Petersburg to push Russia to negotiate : worldnews
(2) Anton Gerashchenko on X: The sick old man from the red square, who keeps threatening everyone with the red button, will not dictate any of his red lines to us. - President Zelenskyy. / X
Zelenskiy touts new 'drone missile', calls Putin 'sick old man' | Reuters : worldnews
Zelenskyy to India: If you stop importing Russian oil, Putin will face challenges : worldnews

Zelenskyy jokes he may not answer Duda's mercy call amid potential Russian retreat : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 913, Part 1 (Thread #1060) : worldnews
/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 914, Part 1 (Thread #1061) : worldnews
(2) The Kyiv Independent on X: These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of August 25, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X
(2) The Kyiv Independent on X: These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of August 26, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X

Kyiv's power grid hit by Russian missile attack, explosions across Ukraine : worldnews

(2) NEXTA on X: Russian Church banned in Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law banning the activities of religious organizations linked to Russia. / X

Zelenskyy seeks tie-up with India for producing drones, electronic warfare systems : worldnews

(2) MilitaryNewsUA on X: The 🇷Russian transport helicopter Mi-8, which came under heavy fire on one of the areas of the front, made a hard landing / X

(2) WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: The new tactic of the Ukrainian drone units: to track Russian drones and then follow them undetected to locate and observe Russian rear areas. / X

Old US Bradleys becoming 'legend' in Ukraine shows what the country can do when it gets enough of the weapons it needs : worldnews

(2) Glasnost Gone on X: In an attempt to create widespread flooding & another ecological disaster, today Russia (Putin) targeted the hydroelectrical dam on Kyiv's city Dnipro river reservoir. June 2023: Showing its war crimes have no limits, Russia destroyed the Kakhovka dam in #Ukraine's southern Kherson region. / X


Russian Warlord Thanks Elon Musk for Starlink's Role in Ukraine Invasion : politics


(2) NEXTA on X: "Poland spent 3.3% of its GDP on aid to Ukraine. In total, Warsaw provided the country with $26 billion "In total, we have given Ukraine almost 1,000 pieces of heavy equipment - T-72 tanks, PT-91 Twardy, Leopard, various types of armored personnel carriers, 10 MiG-29 aircraft and much more," the Polish president said. / X
23,000 Ukrainian soldiers trained, Polish tanks active in Kursk area, says Andrzej Duda : worldnews


(2) Jurgen Nauditt on X: C Citing German intelligence, russia planned a drone attack on the NATO base in Germany where the DRLO-DPA aircraft are stationed. 14 Boeing E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft are stationed at Gelsenkirchen airfield. German security authorities are investigating where these drones could have been launched - presumably from russian ships in the North and Baltic Seas or from Kaliningrad. / X

Italian political party posts blacklist of Jews, supporters of Israel : worldnews

(2) Ukraine Front Line on X: "Durov started singing ... 234 Moscow spies have already been arrested in France, following the hacking of Telegram. The search continues ... / X (not confirmed)
(2) Jay in Kyiv on X: If Macron wants the Russian army to be destroyed in a week, he could merely hand Telegram's keys to Ukraine. / X
Russia blocks Signal messaging app as authorities tighten control over information | AP News
(2) Rob Lee on X: Telegram is the main social media network through which open source information is spread about the war. That includes footage but also opinions and analysis from Russian and Ukrainian military sources. A significant change to Telegram's policies could have a significant effect / X
(2) Yaroslav Trofimov on X: "Panic among Russian military analysts and bloggers: Telegram seems to be the critical means of communication within the Russian armed forces. / X
(2) Julia Davis on X: Meanwhile in Russia: propagandists wondered how to shield its population, which they said is already going nuts from the info surrounding Ukraine's counter-invasion. Military blogger Kirill Fyodorov explained why the military censorship would not work. / X

EU: Maduro has not shown evidence to declare victory in Venezuela elections : worldnews

Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles : news




Kamala Harris Takes 4-Point Nationwide Lead in New Polling Average : politics
Harris pulling ahead in new poll, surging among moderates : politics ... Men who describe themselves as "completely masculine" favor Trump over Harris by a wide margin, 64 to 30.
Kamala Harris leads Trump in North Carolina in 3 different polling averages : politics

The DNC Gave Kamala Harris a Major Boost : politics - A third of the week's donations were from first-time contributors, almost a fifth of whom were young voters and two-thirds of whom were women,supporters had signed up for nearly 200,000 shifts since Monday.

"Simply put, they are out of their minds": Kamala Harris won't let Republicans hide their misogyny : politics

WOW: Pete Buttigieg DOES IT AGAIN to Fox News - YouTube
Jaime Watt: These are the four tactics that make Pete Buttigieg one of the finest communicators in America : politics

DNC showed Harris campaign is dismissing the noise from Trump and pundits. It's working. : politics

Do I have to come right flat out and tell you everything? - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Gus Walz's reaction to dad proof Republicans don't own family values. They hate it. : politics

Do I have to come right flat out and tell you everything? - Lawyers, Guns & Money One reason the situation looked so dire for the presidential prospects of Democrats six weeks ago is that Biden was badly trailing swing state Dem Senate candidates despite the fact that Democrats had to that point a near-monopoly on paid advertising in those states.


Donald Trump hosting Jan. 6 awards gala sparks fury: 'Absolutely horrid' : politics ... This man literally invited an insurrection and attempted to overthrow the Government ... and now he's hosting an Awards party for it?

Trump Picked Worst Possible Spot For New Border Wall Stunt : politics

Warren on Trump-Vance pledge to veto abortion ban: 'American women are not stupid' : politics

Don't believe Trump's politicking about Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal : politics

Kamala Harris wants Trump's mic to stay unmuted the whole time during their upcoming debate : politics - And in Biden's debate, Trump continued to talk over him, but because his microphone was muted, the audience didn't hear it. But Biden did. It ended up being a terrible tactical request to mute the microphones because the audience didn't hear Trump being an asshole, but Trump continued blathering, which likely contributed to Biden's difficulties.
Trump raises questions about participating in ABC debate: 'Stay tuned' : politics
COLD FEET? Trump Lays Groundwork To Chicken Out Of Kamala Harris Debate : politics
Trump campaign casts fresh doubt on September debate with Harris over microphone dispute : politics
'Coward': Critics Mock Trump After Late-Night Freakout Over Kamala Harris Debate : politics
'Coward': Critics Mock Trump After Freakout Over Kamala Harris Debate : politics
Finally, the Democrats Have Found Trump's Achilles Heel: Ridicule Him : politics

One guy tried to overthrow the government, was found liable by a jury for sexual assault, cheated on his wife with a porn star right after she gave birth, defrauded a children's cancer charity etc. etc. - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(2) Matt McDermott on X: "The "scandal" here, posted by a right-wing propaganda website and for some reason promoted by a journalist, is that 18 years ago Tim Walz said he got an award from the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce but it was actually from the Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce." / X
(2) Matt McDermott on X: "Pretty disappointed that @AlexThomp would choose to unfollow me for posting this, without any acknowledgement for why he deemed it appropriate to promote right-wing propaganda that is entirely not newsworthy." / X

RFK Jr.'s sister blasts him for 'inexplicable effort' to 'set fire to my father's memory' : politics
Video of RFK Jr.'s Sister Condemning His Trump Support Takes Off Online : politics
(2) Acyn on X: Kerry Kennedy: I am disgusted by my brother's obscene embrace of Donald Trump. And I completely disavow and dissociate myself from Robert Kennedy Jr. and his flagrant efforts to desecrate my father's memory. / X

America's most abjectly useless media organization achieves its platonic ideal - Lawyers, Guns & Money - This from Politifact [absolutely not linking these clowns, google it if you don't believe me] is some truly amazing fact-chucking. Glenn Kessler should retire immediately, he's never going to top this: ... Project 2025 doesn't mention a national aboriton coordinator, it mentions a pro-life national policy coordinator. ONE MILLION PINOCCHIOS ON FIRE FOR THE LIE OF THE CENTURY!

Trump's orange face has turned so brown that he woke up this morning and told ICE to deport it : PoliticalHumor


Democrats laugh off Robert Kennedy Jr., deflate Trump with humor : politics
RFK's alliance with Trump is no joke for American public health - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Marjorie Taylor Greene accused a DNC speaker of "pedophilia." It didn't go well for her. Numerous commenters pointed out her hypocrisy and her love of sexually explicit material. : politics

Trump Whines About Fox News as Poll Numbers Keep Dropping : politics

Trump aides desperately trying to stop him golfing and focus on election as critic says he's 'lost his mojo': Report : politics

Lindsey Graham Says Joy 'Doesn't Exist in the Real World' : politics

Cornel West can't be on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot, court decides : politics


Ron DeSantis smeared this trans candidate. She just won her primary. : politics
'Far from ideal': DeSantis's war on 'woke' colleges goes painfully awry : politics ... So yea, a decade ago a white supremacist kid from white supremacist royalty changed their beliefs at New College in Florida and republicans like DeSantis have been on a war to destroy the college ever since. So that's why books about gender and diversity are being purged from the university by republicans and why they are removing those areas of study.

Court orders X to reveal investors, links to Putin's allies found : worldnews


No one's ready for this - The Verge Our basic assumptions about photos capturing reality are about to go up in smoke.

The Cult Leader of Staten Island When he was 19, Jeff Gross fell under the sway of Mildred Gordon and spent more than half his life in an "intentional community' they built together. It turned out to be much more than that.


Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 1,690 - Lawyers, Guns & Money - This is the grave of Theodore Dreiser.
Where do we stand on Theodor Dreiser? : literature : Dorothy Parker: "Theodore Dreiser Should ought to write nicer." "And there was that poor sucker Flaubert rolling around on his floor for three days looking for the right word."
Theodore Dreiser - Wikipedia
Theodore Dreiser's New York Life -- By H. L. Mencken | The New Yorker ... I liked him very much and greatly enjoyed hearing him discourse in his ponderous, indignant way, suggesting both the sermons of a Lutheran pastor and the complaints of a stegosaurus with a broken leg. ... He believed, and argued with some heat, that the human race was the damnedest collection of vermin in the sidereal universe, and against this I could think of nothing to say.

Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now (Live at the Newport Folk Festival 2022) [Official Video] - YouTube

Influencer Julie Kaminski is issuing cease and desist emails to public libraries for using the term "The Walking Book Club" for their walking-based book club programs. : books


Ribbon Diagrams - Richardson Diagrams - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Quanta Magazine : How Colorful Ribbon Diagrams Became the Face of Proteins : Proteins are often visualized as cascades of curled ribbons and twisted strings, which both reveal and conceal the mess of atoms that make up these impossibly complex molecules.


Opinion | Larry David: My post-birth abortion - The Washington Post

Here's Why I Invented A 'Death Machine' That Lets People Take Their Own Lives | HuffPost "The Sarco" is a 3D-printable contraption that can be transported to wherever a user wants to die.


Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel : technology




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NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule : worldnews ... Jeezus. Whatever happened to that once great company? ... gutted for short term shareholder profit
NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX - not Boeing's Starliner : worldnews

Sphen, partner in a same-sex penguin couple, dies - and a colony sings : worldnews
ML203899271 - Gentoo Penguin - Macaulay Library


Japan PM urges China to lift ban 1 year after Fukushima water release : worldnews


On frontline island, Taiwan president rejects China's rule for freedom : worldnews
Taiwan earmarks billions to build 7 more submarines in bid to deter possible PLA attacks : worldnews
Taiwan jails spies 'seduced by money' to work for China : worldnews


Putin seizes $100m from Google, court documents show - Funds handed to Russian broadcasters "to support Russia's war in Ukraine": Google : technology

ISIS prisoners killed after slashing guards, seizing hostages in Russian jail : worldnews

At least 129 Russian conscripts missing, captured or killed in Kursk region : worldnews

Rostov Fuel Depot Blaze Aggravated by Second Ukrainian Drone Strike : worldnews ... to the oil and gas inferno in its sixth day ... This is the same one where priests were seen blessing fire trucks on day 3 or 4, so we're 2-3 days into the priests-required stage.

Another Russian mercenary leader has turned against Putin : ukraine

(2) Mark Krutov on X: The Russian army has constructed yet another pontoon bridge across the Seym River in Kursk Oblast, in Karyzh, right next to the permanent bridge. A new @planet sat image taken Aug. 25th also reveals new damage to the Karyzh bridge, making it unusable even for any heavy equipment. / X


Protesters in Bangladesh demand fair share of water from common rivers with India : worldnews

Taliban codify morality laws requiring Afghan women to cover faces, men to grow beards : worldnews ... I still find it hilarious that they say men have to grow beards because they get sexually attracted to men without beards as they look more feminine. Men are apparently both the strongest and the weakest
The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan "2010 documentary" - YouTube


US Military Says It Killed Leader of Al Qaeda-Aligned Group in Syria : worldnews

Fireball erupts from oil tanker after Houthi strike : worldnews


IRGC founder speaks to 'Post' on Iran, revolution, Khomeini & Israel - 'IRGC has become a monster, not what we intended,' founder tells 'Post' - The Jerusalem Post Mohsen Sazegara, who set up the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, has spent the past 20 years living in the US after he became a dissident against the Iranian regime.


/r/WorldNews Live Thread for Israel-Hamas War (Thread #64) : worldnews


Ukrainian response will reach any point in Russia - Zelensky's Independence Day address : worldnews
This is what freedom sounds like. Happy Independence Day, Ukraine! : ukraine

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 913, Part 1 (Thread #1060) : worldnews

Last chance to escape: Ukrainians flee Pokrovsk as Russians advance : worldnews

Russian attack in Donetsk Oblast town Kostiantynivka kills 5, at least 5 injured : worldnews


Sweden greenlights hunt of nearly 500 bears, 1/5 of total population: In first 24 hours, hunters killed 150 : worldnews

Polish church turns to Supreme Court over changes to school religion classes : worldnews

Dutch Royal Family apologizes to radio DJ arrested while driving same route as Amalia : worldnews

Founder and CEO of Telegram arrested at French airport - report : worldnews
Explosion outside French synagogue in La Grande-Motte injures police officer : worldnews


US military to deliver 24 more armored vehicles to Kenyan police in Haiti : worldnews





Meta takes down more accounts tied to Iranian hackers targeting the U.S. election : worldnews


Saturday Morning Political Cartoon Thread : politics
Pedro X. Molina for August 20, 2024 - GoComics - Mine Are Bigger
Mike Luckovich for August 21, 2024 - GoComics - Results


Kamala Harris has cast the most tie-breaking votes of any VP in history. : politics ... That is because one of the major political parties refuses to act like adults and do their jobs ... It's almost like exactly half of the senate wants to make change happen and the other doesn't

The Female Obama? No. Kamala Harris Is More Than That. Harris's speech united her party--an incredible task if you consider where we were a month ago. : politics

Democrats try to take patriotism back from GOP : politics ... Speaking of flags, Americans really need to understand: 50 years of J Edgar Hoover, 30 years of HUAC, and the successful brainwashing with flags and "under God" pledges, etc. MAGA, Tea Party, the '94 Gingrich Revolution, McCarthyism, Red Scare of 1917, it's all the same.
A brief, 90-year history of Republicans calling Democrats 'socialists' | United Steelworkers

Ella Emhoff, Kamala Harris's Stepdaughter, Wore a DNC Outfit that Triggered Conservatives' Brain Worms : politics

Kamala Harris Takes 7-Point Lead Over Donald Trump in New National Poll : politics - At the end of October in 2016 Hillary had a 12-point national polling advantage and 50% plus approval advantage vs Trump. So we can't get comfortable.
Harris raised $82M during convention, $540M since announcing candidacy : politics
Audience signs and chants at the DNC were all about America. At the RNC, it was the Trump show. : politics

Kamala Harris's housing plan is the most aggressive since post-World War II boom, experts say : politics

RealClearPolitics - 2022 Election Maps - Battle for the Senate 2022 - Evil +3


Former Republican FBI director James Comey backs Harris for president : politics
General Wesley Clark says wars were planned - 7 Countries In 5 Years - YouTube

Backlash erupts over criticism of Tim Walz's emotional son: 'families are everything' : politics
17-year-old Gus Walz uttered the Democratic National Convention's three most memorable words : politics ... This is the first time a political campaign has EVER spoken to how I genuinely feel. Cynicism is not something to be strived for. It can be useful in small doses, but it is extremely damaging in high concentrations, as the last few decades have shown. If Kamala and Walz win, it may finally restore some belief in our system. I want to know that we can make real, tangible changes that can help people.
'That's my dad!': Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father at the DNC - YouTube
How Tim Walz's dumb taco joke broke MAGA brains : politics

Trump Says He Believes Putin Over His Own Country On 2016 Election Hacking : pics

Harris leads Trump by wide margin among Hispanic voters in North Carolina: Survey : politics

White House lawyers who advised Reagan, Bush endorse Harris over Trump in 2024 showdown : politics

Kamala Harris' 'fierce, fearless' DNC speech was so good, Trump called Fox News to whine : politics

Will Donald Trump be sentenced to prison in September? What we know : politics

Trump Tells Police Union Head To Wrap It Up In Awkward Rally Moment : politics
Trump Again Decries Two Gold Medal Olympians, Falsely Labeling the Female Boxers as Men : politics
Trump is losing a winnable election. He has no one to blame but himself. : politics

Trump Is Now the 'Old' Candidate. It Might Matter. : politics
Trump 'is not in command of himself' as Harris momentum continues, says longtime observer : politics

Murdoch is still in on Trump - Lawyers, Guns & Money - Fox News did not air a second of the speeches from alienated GOP leaders and former Trump officials who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris at this week's Democratic National Convention ... I am frankly beginning to question the veracity of Matt Taibbi's assertion that Republicans have no institutional power.

A Trump campaign in which Trump is secondary - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... While rambling discourse and outrageously disprovable claims, interspersed with spite and vitriol, may seem nothing new to many of Trump's supporters and critics alike, the former president appears to have been driven to new depths by suddenly finding himself running against Kamala Harris a month ago.

Is Trump OK? Unhinged reaction to rise of Harris worries supporters | US elections 2024 | The Guardian ... Melania's reaction to her husband's implicit claim that he is better-looking than his wife is not known.

Awkward: RFK Jr. has called the man he just endorsed for president 'probably a sociopath' and 'barely human' : politics
RFK Jr. Was My Drug Dealer - The Atlantic Kennedy's endorsement of Donald Trump raises an awkward question.
Networks Cut Away From RFK Jr.'s Long Trump Endorsement : politics

Checking in on Trump's de facto VP nominee - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(2) Michael Hobbes on X: "Rogan's fact-checker googles the claim and finds a crank website with a bunch of jargon and fake citations. Rogan: We gotta get rid of wifi. / X
Will Trump dump Vance or just keep cheating on him with his new jumpoff? - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(2) Aaron Rupar on X: Trump shares a post describing he and RFK Jr as a “ticket." Poor JD. / X

Kari Lake Trolled With Photo of Her Urged Off Stage at Trump Rally : politics
(2) Chais on X: "A story in 3 parts. @KariLake #TrumpRally / X


H.R. McMaster on 13 months working for Trump - YouTube

University of Colorado administration successfully censors (for now) investigative journalism criticizing it - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Top 100 Political Films - Lawyers, Guns & Money
The 100 Most Significant Political Films of All Time | The New Republic Most significant. Some are obvious. Some obscure. A few will be controversial. Let the debate begin.


Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 1,689 - Lawyers, Guns & Money This is the grave of Banks McFadden ... He died in 2005, at the age of 88
Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 1,691 - Lawyers, Guns & Money - This is the grave of Thomas Holdup Stevens.


Video saves man from rape charges : worldnews
'That Audio and Video Saved Your Life': Black Man Accused of Raping White Neighbor Used Home Surveillance Cam to Beat Charges, Is Now Suing Her and Police for False Arrest - A Black man has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Manvel, Texas, and its police officers ... Marks said he informed Officer Taner Truitt and Police Chief Thomas Traylor of the existence of surveillance footage that contradicted Zawieruszynski's allegations, but the officers failed to review the footage or to include it in their report to a judge when seeking a warrant for his arrest.


Taming infinity: The Wonderful World of Surreal Numbers | by Peter Ripota | The Quantastic Journal | Aug, 2024 | Medium Let There Be Two Rules Which Bring Forth All Numbers, Large and Small.

Women who prefer male friends are generally perceived by other women as less trustworthy, more sexually promiscuous, and greater threats to romantic relationships, suggests a new study. : science

What's the biggest secret you been hiding from your partner? : AskReddit

What couldn't you believe you had to explain to another adult? : AskReddit


Vermont medical marijuana user fired after drug test loses appeal over unemployment benefits : news




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World-first lung cancer vaccine trials launched across seven countries : worldnews

More infectious mpox variant is detected in Thailand as new strain reaches third continent : worldnews


North Korea slams US sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea as 'provocative' : worldnews


Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine's Kursk offensive : worldnews
Putin's warlords and oligarchs threaten coup as Ruble craters | Diane Francis - YouTube

Putin on Kursk failure: Not my fault : worldnews

Pentagon supports Ukrainian operation in Kursk despite being unaware of its strategic objectives : worldnews


US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia's war machine : worldnews
U.S. Targets Russia's LNG 'Shadow Fleet' in Sweeping New Sanctions Package : worldnews


Ukrainian Navy confirms destruction of Russia's Conro Trader ferry : worldnews
Ukrainian Navy confirms destruction of Russia's Conro Trader ferry - in the port of Kavkaz in Krasnodar Krai, Russia's southwest. This ferry is one of the most important chains of Russian military logistics for supplying the occupation forces, primarily with fuel and lubricants, but it also transported weapons
(2) Euromaidan Press on X: RFE/RL's Skhemy project shared satellite imagery of Russia's Conro Trader railway ferry before and after the Ukrainian strike in Port Kavkaz on 22 August 2024. / X

(2) Ukraine Battle Map on X: Kursk Battle Map (August 23 - 14:00) Ukrainian Forces control up to 94 settlements and at least 920km2 and up to 1,300km2 of land in the Kursk Region Over the past week, Ukraine has expanded its control by around 200km2 in Kursk. Ukrainian Forces are now 17km from Lgov / X
(2) Greg Alford on X: "@ukraine_map In attacking Ukraine, Russia has created the very Monster it always imagined lived under it's bed at night. Be careful the lies you tell yourself! / X
(2) (((Tendar))) on X: Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region took three more villages backed by visual evidence. Russkaya Konopel'ka, the village of Korenevo (not to be confused with the town Korenevo) and Krasnooktyabr'skoe are now under AFU control. With the last village it is now confirmed that Russians south of the Seym river can only withdraw crossing this river. / X

(2) NEXTA on X: New satellite images of the Russian airfield Marinovka after the AFU attack on August 22 have appeared OSINT researcher The Military Watch analyzed the footage and concluded that as the Russian army lost at least 6 Su planes. / X

(2) NOELREPORTS on X: Lebedevka, Kursk region. Already confirmed by Russian sources but now visually confirmed. / X
(2) The Kyiv Independent on X: "⚡️Ukrainian forces storm penal colony in Kursk Oblast where Ukrainian prisoners were held, human rights activists say. https://t.co/naLI7z8PSk" / X

Inmates in Russia's Volgograd Region Take Prison Guards Hostage : worldnews
Hostage-Taking Crisis In Russian Prison Ends With Eight Dead : worldnews

Molotov cocktail ignites railway substation in Moscow suburb : worldnews

(2) Bricktop_NAFO on X: Ukrainian Graffiti at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant - wild / X


Taliban bans the sound of women's voices singing or reading in public : worldnews
Taliban codify morality laws requiring Afghan women to cover faces, men to grow beards : worldnews ... I still find it hilarious that they say men have to grow beards because they get sexually attracted to men without beards as they look more feminine.
The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan 2010 documentary - YouTube


Israeli security chief condemns 'terrorism' of militant settlers : worldnews ('militant settlers' = murderous invaders)

Families of Dead Hostages Vent Anger at Israeli Leaders Over War : worldnews

Hamas said to decide to target Israelis abroad in bid to avenge Haniyeh killing : worldnews
First Intifada - Wikipedia

Hamas official boasts Oct. 7 derailed normalization processes, says never to two states : worldnews


(2) Defense of Ukraine on X: 115 Ukrainian defenders have been freed from russian captivity: the servicemen of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, Ukrainian Navy, and the border guards. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! / X
(2) UNITED24 Media on X: Zelenskyy: Today was the first successful use of a new weapon, the Ukrainian drone missile Palianytsia. This is our new method of retaliation against the aggressor, the enemy has been defeated. / X
\ (2) Aurora Borealis 🤫 on X: Meet Palianytsia / X
(2) MAKS 24 on X: Ukraine, with its offensive in the Kursk region, is trying to show the West that it is possible to cross Putin's red lines, - WP ❗️The US has chosen a strategy of cutting these red lines into dozens of small lines, crossing them little by little, so that there is no big event that could cause a war. / X
Zelenskyy calls out US, UK, France over slow weapons deliveries : worldnews

On historic visit, Modi meets Zelensky with hug and handshake amid Russia-Ukraine war : worldnews
Modi, Zelenskyy visit exhibit dedicated to Ukrainian children killed in conflict : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 911, Part 1 (Thread #1058) : worldnews
/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 912, Part 1 (Thread #1059) : worldnews

(2) Ministry of Defence on X: Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 24 August 2024. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: #StandWithUkraine / X


Georgia goes 'North Korea' with bombshell plan to ban main opposition parties : worldnews


Hungary wants Ukraine to stop its counter-incursion into Russia : worldnews - Orban is a Russian puppet, so of course

Germany: Pop singer Melanie Muller fined for Hitler salute : worldnews
Tesla cut down 500,000 trees for a factory in Germany- that's enough CO2 to offset the emissions of almost 3,000 cars : worldnews ... Yes, this article is very misleading. First it's a wood plantation, the trees were cut down and sold for pulp which was the plan all along, with or without Tesla. Secondly they are planting 3X the trees cut down. Somehow we STILL get articles like this. You just can't win sometimes.


Mexico convicts 11 cartel gunmen in killings of 122 bus passengers near US border over 2 years : worldnews

Canada's Conservative Party removes patriotic video mistakenly showing Russian fighter jets | CNN : worldnews




White House: President Biden Announces Military Aid Package for Ukraine Washington, District of Columbia - Ukraine Interactive map - Ukraine Latest news on live map - liveuamap.com

(2) vanya on X: Kamala Harris: I'll help mobilize a global response, over 50 countries, to defend against Putin's aggression. As President, I will stand strong with Ukraine and our NATO allies . USA-Ukraine alliance will be stronger. / X

Fact Sheet: Two Years In, the Inflation Reduction Act is Lowering Costs for Millions of Americans, Tackling the Climate Crisis, and Creating Jobs : politics ... Two years ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, with Vice President Harris casting the tie-breaking vote in Congress.



Kamala Harris' Speech Boosts DNC to 26.2 Million Viewers on Final Night : politics
DNC Brings in Higher Ratings Than RNC All Four Nights : politics
Harris' DNC Speech Crushed Ratings for Trump's Acceptance Address : politics
Harris Crushes Trump by 22% in Convention Speech Ratings : politics
Trump's election nightmare comes true as Harris eviscerates MAGA in historic DNC speech : politics

Kamala Harris Ahead of Donald Trump in North Carolina--538 Polling Aggregate : politics

Kamala Harris says she will aim to pass middle class tax cut as president : politics

This photo of Gus Walz was a teachable moment. Republicans missed it : politics

Increased Desperation - Lawyers, Guns & Money Guys, I think Fox has it all figured out! Maria Bartiromo this morning to Comer: "Has China been grooming Tim Walz?"
(2) Aaron Rupar on X: Maria Bartiromo this morning to Comer: "Has China been grooming Tim Walz?" We debunked this nonsense in the newsletter yesterday: / X
Anatomy of a Smear: "Tampon Tim" to "Tiananmen Tim" MAGA rolls out its latest unintentionally hilarious attack on Tim Walz.

Demand soars for viral Harris-Walz camo hat, made in USA unlike made-in-China MAGA hats : politics

These Young Women Didn't Want to Vote for Biden. They're All In on Harris -- In new polls, a large majority of young women plan to vote for the vice president. We talked with eight of them. : politics


Asshole Gets What He Asked For - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is addressing the Democratic National Convention (DNC) for reportedly snubbing him following his historic speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) last month.


New Mexico 2024: Harris 52%, Trump 42% - Emerson Polling : politics



This 12-Year-Old Black Boy Went Viral For Spanking Trump Followers in Debates : politics
12-Year-Old Black Boy Goes Viral For Outsmarting Trumpers Knowa De Baraso stole the hearts of Black Twitter at this year's Democratic National Convention.
(2) 2RawTooReal on X: So proud of this young man @KnowaWasTaken / X


1980 October Surprise theory - Wikipedia - refers to an allegation that representatives of Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign made a secret deal with Iranian leaders to delay the release of American hostages until after the election between Reagan and President Jimmy Carter, the incumbent

Trump Has Multi-Platform Meltdown for the Ages Over Harris' DNC Speech : politics
Is Trump OK? Unhinged reaction to rise of Harris worries supporters : politics

Wait, Did Trump Just Admit He Lost the 2020 Election? : politics

Michigan sheriff under investigation for hosting Trump campaign stop : politics

Hanging on in sweaty desperation is the Trump way - Lawyers, Guns & Money As part of his ongoing meltdown over Harris's DNC speech, Trump is now claiming that everyone was opposed to reproductive rights all along, except for the guy who got Roe v. Wade overruled, who is the best friend that American women ever had:


Are Republicans losing the culture wars? : politics

Crime has declined since Donald Trump was president. He insists on lying about that. : politics

Kennedy family slams RFK Jr. in backing Trump for president
By endorsing Trump, RFK Jr. betrays the Kennedy legacy : politics
Kennedy siblings rip RFK Jr. for endorsing Trump: 'A betrayal' of family values : politics
Foo Fighters Have Blunt 1-Word Reply To Trump Using Song For RFK Jr. Intro : politics - The spokesperson noted that "appropriate actions are being taken" against the Trump campaign and royalties the band receives due to its usage would be donated to the Harris campaign.
RFK Jr., Trump Form Coalition of Vengeful Whiners : politics
RFK Jr. Sold Me Coke at Harvard, Claims Best-Selling Author : politics

Trump Is Behind Not Because the Press Is Hyping Kamala but Because He's Unpopular : politics

Democracy Does Not Exist in Arkansas - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Ron DeSantis smeared this trans candidate. She just won her primary. Ashley Brundage could be the state's first out trans lawmaker. : politics




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India's Chandrayaan-3 finds ancient magma ocean on Moon south pole : worldnews

Worst-Case Disaster for Antarctic Ice Looks Less Likely, Study Finds : worldnews

Climate change is drying out orchids and ferns in the rainforest canopy --that could mean less water for entire tropical forests : worldnews

Microplastics are infiltrating brain tissue, studies show: 'There's nowhere left untouched' : worldnews

Mpox: Thailand confirms Clade 1b strain for first time in Asia : worldnews

UN Report; Bitcoin mining uses the same amount of energy as Argentina, while laptops need a ton of material : worldnews

Thousands attempt to storm Indonesia parliament to protest election law changes : worldnews

Six-year-old boy found in Vietnam forest after five days : worldnews


China says it is 'seriously concerned' about US nuclear strategic report : worldnews ... China is concerned that the US is concerned about China.
Chinese companies spend $26 billion on advanced chipmaking machinery investment : worldnews


​​For first time since 1999, trade turnover between Russia and EU falls below 5 billion euros : worldnews

Ukraine says its drones struck Russian facilities near Moscow : worldnews

'Shown the Reality of War' - HUR Hacks Multiple Russian TV Channels : worldnews

Russia's New Gas Pipeline to China Reportedly Falls Through. Mongolia, planned as a transit country for Russia's Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to northeastern China, did not include the project in its development plans through to 2028. : UkrainianConflict

Russian authorities urge citizens to avoid social media, dating sites in areas where Ukraine is attacking : worldnews

Ferry loaded with fuel in Russian Kavkaz port struck by Ukrainian missile : worldnews undefined

Ukrainian Long-Range Drones Blast, Set Ablaze Russian Military Airfield Fuel, Ammo Dumps : worldnews
Updated: Ukraine hits fuel and bomb warehouses in Russia's Volgograd region airfield, source says : worldnews

Ukraine captures new settlement in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says while visiting border : worldnews

Russia installing concrete shelters in Kursk as Ukrainian incursion intensifies : worldnews

Ukraine says it destroyed glide bombs at a Russian air base that aircraft fly out of to bomb the front lines : worldnews


Pakistan arrests man accused of spreading disinformation that fueled right-wing riots in Britain : worldnews


Russian Mercenaries Becoming More Deadly in Africa, Report Shows : worldnews

Botswana diamonds: World's second-biggest stone found by Canadian firm Lucara : worldnews


Cause of helicopter crash that killed Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi revealed : worldnews - Saved you a click: bad weather.

Hezbollah terrorist cell that fired rockets to northern Israel eliminated by Israel Air Force : worldnews


Biden tells Netanyahu ceasefire deal is urgent : worldnews

Autopsies find bullet wounds in bodies of all 6 hostages recovered from Gaza in raid | The Times of Israel : worldnews
Gunshot evidence found in bodies of hostages recovered from Gaza : worldnews
Autopsies find bullet wounds in bodies of all 6 hostages recovered from Gaza in raid | The Times of Israel : worldnews

Sinwar wants a deal that guarantees his safety and life, senior Egyptian official says : worldnews

'My fault': Tearful Israeli military intelligence head leaves post : worldnews


Modi in Ukraine: Diplomatic tightrope for Indian PM as he visits Kyiv after Moscow : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 910, Part 1 (Thread #1057) : worldnews

Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade pushes almost 2 sq km into Russian-occupied territory in Kharkiv Oblast : worldnews

Russia keeps trying to replace the bridges that Ukraine destroys. Ukraine is taking out those, too. : worldnews


Sweden to kill 20% of its brown bears in annual hunt : worldnews

Sorry Ukraine, a fair peace deal is 'probably a fantasy,' Czech president warns : worldnews

Bulgarians increasingly pro-NATO, EU as support for Russia wanes : worldnews


Brazilians 'struggling to breathe' as Amazon burns : worldnews

Venezuela's Supreme Court certifies Maduro's claims that he won presidential election : worldnews
US drafts list of 60 Venezuelans for possible sanctions over election, sources say : worldnews


Canada's biggest railways lock out workers after failed negotiations with union : worldnews




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Starlink Now Being Deployed On U.S. Navy Warships : worldnews

FBI Searches Relate To Russian Influence - Lawyers, Guns & Money - The FBI recently searched the homes of Scott Ritter, a weapons inspector in Iraq during the 1990s, and Dmitri Simes, a former advisor to Donald Trump. When the news came of the Simes search, I wondered if the two were connected. Apparently they are.


Discussion Thread: Democratic National Convention, Day 4 : politics
Reporting The Democratic National Convention - Lawyers, Guns & Money
DNC Day 4 - Surprise Coming! - Lawyers, Guns & Money
August 21, 2024 - by Heather Cox Richardson After three days at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, I feel like I have seen the political future and its name is the Democratic Party. But rather than feeling like I'm hearing politics for the first time, I am hearing the echo of political themes embraced in the best moments of America's past ... And, after decades in which Republicans claimed the mantle of patriotism, now that the fate of democracy itself is on the line, Democrats are joyfully claiming the symbols and the principles of American democracy for their own.

Kamala Harris Gave the Best Acceptance Speech I've Ever Seen : politics

Megathread: Vice President Harris Accepts the 2024 Democratic Nomination for President : politics

Late Night DNC Post - Lawyers, Guns & Money

The low energy candidate - Lawyers, Guns & Money Kamala Harris nailing her convention speech a month after his interminable free-form grievance explorations is making Donald Trump Definitely Not Mad. But the best part is that he currently has so little juice that Fox hung up on him to get to Kroger brand Dennis Miller:

Age and Donors - Lawyers, Guns & Money - The data on the age of Biden donors versus the age of those involved in the enormous upswelling of donors for Harris again demonstrates that replacing him was an obviously correct idea, not to mention once again that there was no reasonable possibility that there was no reasonable alternative beside her. The median age of a Biden donor is 66 years old. The median age of a Harris donor is 56 years old, which of course includes many of those Biden donors. Basically, no young people were remotely interested in a guy in his 80s being president and they were desperate for someone else.

Kamala Harris has eight point lead over Trump in national poll : politics
Harris vs. Trump: Latest presidential poll indicates small lead is exploding : politics
Kamala Harris Opens Up Biggest Lead Over Trump in 538 Polling Aggregate : politics
Harris favorability rating spikes to 47% : politics

Democrats Give Harris Nearly Unanimous Positive Ratings : politics
With Kamala Harris, It's Cool For Liberals To Be Patriotic Again : politics

Kamala Harris cuts Trump's lead in half in Texas, in a new poll by the University of Houston : politics

DNC Ratings Blow RNC Out of the Water for Third Night in a Row : politics

Behind Walz, Democrats redefine modern masculinity, contrasting with regressive MAGA caricature : politics
Gus Walz broke the internet with his tearful love for his dad. Then the bullying began : politics
Ann Coulter deletes post mocking Tim Walz's son after onslaught of criticism : politics - Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson wrote: "Ann Coulter will die alone, and forensic pathologist will discover her withered corpse is nothing but Marlboro reds and box wine."
Ann Coulter Roast Goes Viral as Internet Gets Revenge for Gus Walz : politics
Michelle Obama praises Gus Walz for 'showing us all what real love looks like' : politics

Oprah Winfrey's DNC speech was a surprise masterclass in patriotism : politics
WATCH: Pete Buttigieg speaks at Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 - YouTube


Ninety Miles an Hour (Down a Dead End Street) - Lawyers, Guns & Money When Pelosi said that she was unimpressed with some members of Biden's team, I guess we now have some idea who she's talking about:

There is no bottom - Lawyers, Guns & Money The terrible truth is that we not only need to win -- we need to win by a lot, because of the absurdity of the Electoral College, the perfidy of the courts, the malignant effects of the right wing media machine, the fecklessness trending into collaboration of so much of the supposedly respectable media, the ignorance and inattention of the voters who will actually cast the decisive ballots . . . It's a long list.

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Trump the Antisemantic, and the Boundaries of Populism | 2 | Cultures Where the Orwellian model depends on the inversion of meanings, the Trumpian paradigm ('Truth isn't truth') attacks the foundations of meaning itself. In the Trumpian age
Project MUSE - Trump the Antisemantic, and the Boundaries of Populism

(2) Josh Marshall on X: Omg, during Kamala's speech! it's like a dying brain cycling through the past / X
Trump has meltdown during Harris's DNC speech with Truth Social post every 45 seconds : politics

Trump Goes on Bonkers Five-Minute Rant Over a Simple Question : politics
Fox Cuts Off Ranting Trump Then Mocks: 'He's Still Talking!' : politics

DL Hughley: 'Kamala has been Black a lot longer than Trump's been a Republican' : politics

Republican ex-Rep. Adam Kinzinger: Trump 'suffocated the soul of the GOP' : politics

Older Voters Think Donald Trump in 'Very Poor' Health, Poll Suggests : politics

'Don't get personal': Trump rages after Michelle and Barack Obama speak at DNC : inthenews

JD Vance's unpopularity is now in the double digits : politics
JD Vance declaring himself a 'never Trump guy' becomes viral TikTok hit : politics
(2) Parker Molloy on X: JD Vance trying to order doughnuts set to the Veep end credits / X ("Why did you nominate this man, did you run out of human beings?")
Donut Shop Worker Refuses to Be on Camera with JD Vance During Campaign Stop : politics
JD Vance's "very awkward" stop at Georgia donut shop goes viral : politics

Donald Trump Hosting Jan. 6 Awards Gala Sparks Fury: 'Absolutely Horrid' : politics ... Justice For All is a song released by the January 6 Choir, which features prisoners incarcerated over their role in the chaos singing the national anthem, interspaced with Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The song briefly rose to Number 1 on the on the iTunes download chart and was played at Trump rallies across the U.S.

Legal red flags raised by Trump campaign events at police stations in Michigan - It's a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail to use public resources for political purposes : politics

Mortality in the US Senate over the past century - Lawyers, Guns & Money - One reason we increasingly live in a gerontocracy, among several others, is that people just don't die nearly as much as they used to. The ultimate mortality rate remains stubbornly at 100%, but annual age-adjusted mortality risk has plunged by enormous percentages over the course of the last century.


Edgar Allan Poe and the Mystery of Mary Rogers - YouTube




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Climate change report confirms record warming on Earth in 2023 - Sea levels reached new high in 2023, Earth shatters several climate records, new report finds


How did bears reach Hokkaido island? : askscience


Kyiv Post: Kremlin Tells State Media to Portray Occupation of Kursk as 'New Normal' : worldnews


Taliban sacks hundreds of men because they can't grow beards : worldnews ... This is not just regular taliban stupidity. It's also another excuse for them to harass non-pashtun ethnic groups.


Autopsies find bullet wounds in bodies of all 6 hostages recovered from Gaza in raid | The Times of Israel : worldnews


Police raid Andrew Tate's home in Romania as new allegations emerge involving minors : news



Alain Delon - Lawyers, Guns & Money A great actor deserves a tribute from a great critic, and Farran Smith Nehme really rises to the occasion here: ... Yeah, like a lot of (especially French) actors of his generation he was a piece of shit human being but a great artist.

TIL a British short film about the dangers of paedophiles was presented by Rolf Harris who was later charged as a paedophile : todayilearned





U.S. Investigating Americans Who Worked With Russian State Television : worldnews - This month, F.B.I. agents searched the homes of two prominent figures with connections to Russian state media: Scott Ritter, a former United Nations weapons inspector and critic of American foreign policy, and Dimitri K. Simes, an adviser to former President Donald J. Trump's first presidential campaign in 2016 .. For a third time, the Kremlin's propaganda apparatus has thrown itself behind Mr. Trump's candidacy, creating online news outlets and fake videos to denigrate President Biden and, more recently, Ms. Harris ... the twice convicted for unlawful contact with a minor, recently got his home raided by the FBI, and works as a propagandist for Russia all while living in America.

At M.I.T., Black and Latino Enrollment Drops Sharply After Affirmative Action Ban : CambridgeMA


Kamala Harris raises $500m in a month, four times Trump's rate : politics
Harris Had More Donors in 11 Days Than Biden Did Over Entire Run : politics

DNC Night 2 Audience Exceeds Opening Night With 20.6 Million Viewers; The event continued to outpace the RNC, with Night 2 scoring a 38.9% bigger audience than the republican convention : television
DNC Crushes RNC's Ratings Again on Night No. 2 by 39 Percent : politics

Kamalamentum - Lawyers, Guns & Money - It was a month ago today that Joe let Kamala play, and the results have been striking: ... Just an entirely different race, and the idea that anything like this would have happened had Biden not stepped down is about as implausible as a counterfactual can be.

DNC 2024: Massachusetts women take center stage Governor Maura Healey, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representative Katherine Clark set to speak Thursday evening

DNC 2024: Photos of white pantsuits through history

Bill Clinton in DNC speech: "I'm still younger than Donald Trump" : politics
Bill Clinton, 78, Takes Shot at Donald Trump's Age During DNC Speech: 'I'm Still Younger' : politics ... Bill Clinton became President over 31 years ago and is younger than Trump.

Obama's hand gesture describing... crowd sizes. : gifs

Live updates: Tim Walz takes DNC stage to accept VP nomination
Gus Walz wins over social media with emotion for father : politics
Gus Walz cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination


Neil Young Grants Tim Walz's Permission to Use "Rockin' in the Free World" -- After Suing Trump For Using the Same Song : Music
Keep on rockin' in the free world - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Should People in Their 80s Run For Office? - Lawyers, Guns & Money - The actual ageism in this country is mostly against younger people, especially given the housing market, student debt, etc. Being bottled up in politics is another example thanks to a gerontocracy that is only, just finally, starting to move on, whether by choice or not

Fake Biden Robocalls Cost Wireless Provider $1 Million in FCC Penalties | The calls used AI to spoof Biden's voice, telling potential voters to stay home during the primaries. : technology


Putin Exploited Trump's Ego and Insecurities, Writes Former Nat. Sec. Adviser : politics

Trump pulls out of interview after paper questions his dubious claims about crime rate : politics ... Trump gets fact checked on obvious lies and cancels the interview. Such a bitch move.

Trump Sure Seems Pissed Off Over The Obamas' DNC Jabs : politics

Trump Goes Off The Rails In Midnight Attack On 'Highly Overrated Jewish Governor' : politics ... "I have done more for Israel than any other person, and it's not even close."

Trump campaign deletes Freedom video after Beyonce blocks use of song : politics

JD Vance Speaking to All Twelve of His Supporters in Kenosha, Wisconsin : PoliticalHumor


On Political War - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... From a perspective of “total war," [Kamala] Harris' March to the White House should cut a bloody swath through the Republican party, destroying their political and social works on the way, and making it either impossible or incredibly difficult for them to govern or pass policy in the ways they have ... And honestly? There's a class of Republican, not JUST MAGA, who must be politically killed or banished from political life before we can hope for peace and order. Project 2025 and the uncritical Republican support for it makes this clear. Burn that fucking party to the ground ... In the contemporary political context, Trumpism was the remedy that the Republicans chose to advance their agenda. Other methods were available to them, other ideologies, but they went with Trumpism and its politics of violence and hate. Even supposed "moderate" Republicans enabled this shit ... you cannot have a party that appeals to Trumpism and its politics of hate and violence and expect political and social order once power is transferred to the Democrats. ... the survival of trans people, queer people, people of color, disabled people, depends on the complete and utter destruction of the MAGA wing of the Republican Party and any the centrist and moderates who enabled and benefitted from its rise. They all have to go. Finally, I'd like to end on a prescient note from Sherman: "Three years ago by a little reflection and patience they could have had a hundred years of peace and prosperity, but they preferred war; very well, and now annihilation should be their reward. I see no reason why this should be otherwise.

The stakes - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Many Very Serious People wildly underestimated how bad the first Trump term would be, but there's every reason to think a second term (not to mention a third, etc.) would be far, far wors ... "Yet," Wilentz writes, "many of even the most influential news sources hold to the fiction Trump and his party are waging a presidential campaign instead of a continuing coup, a staggering failure to recognize Trump's stated agenda." .
Opinion | Trump Isn't Finished - The New York Times - By Thomas B. Edsall ... The authoritarian imperative has moved beyond Trumpian narcissism and the cultish MAGA fringe to become an article of faith from top to bottom inside the utterly transformed Republican Party, which Trump totally commands ... Now that the party knows what insurrection looks like and has given its stamp of approval by nominating Trump, we know that this is officially part of the Republican playbook ... Sean Wilentz warns: Trump, who does not speak in metaphors, has made it plain: "If I don't get elected, it's going to be a blood bath." This is a time for imagining the worst. Not a single loyal Republican official has objected to that statement or to similar MAGA warnings about an impending civil war.


Opinion | Donald Trump Is Unfit for a Second Term - The New York Times


The FTC's noncompete agreements ban has been struck down | A Texas judge has blocked the rule, saying it would cause irreparable harm. : technology
ELI5 how can a single state strike down a federal ruling, like how the Texas Federa district judge just canceled the FTC's ruling against non compete agreements? : explainlikeimfive

Texas is the second-worst state for women's equality, study finds : politics ... Utah for those wondering

Teen girl sues Detroit judge who detained her after she fell asleep in courtroom : news

Mother arrested in Texas after baby dies in hot car - ABC News - At least 24 children, ranging from a 10-month-old in Louisiana to an 8-year-old in North Carolina, have died this year across the nation after being left in vehicles during hot weather,


This Is the World's Smallest, Lightest Solar-Powered Drone - IEEE Spectrum

Democrats rarely have Republicans as romantic partners and vice versa, study finds. The share of couples where one partner supported the Democratic Party while the other supported the Republican Party was only 8%. : science


Marriage strongly associated with optimal health and well-being in men as they age | No association was found between marriage and optimal aging among women -- though older women who were widowed or divorce fared worse than their never-married peers : science

Suicide risk is 76% higher for female doctors compared with the general population, finds new analysis from 20 countries. According to previous estimates, 1 doctor dies by suicide every day in the US, and about 1 every 10 days in the UK. : science

Researchers say there's a chance that we can interrupt or stop a person from believing in pseudoscience, stereotypes and unjustified beliefs. The study trained kids from 40 high schools about scientific methods and was able to provide a reliable form of debiasing the kids against causal illusions. : science

Are all birds decended from one species that evolved to the variety we see today or did multiple species of birds survive the dinosaur extinction? : askscience - Four currently extant clades of birds were already separate by the time of the KT extinction (Palaegnathae like ostriches and emus - though their progenitor would have been able to fly and flight is probably a huge part of what helped them survive; Galliformes like chickens and turkeys; Anseriformes like ducks and geese; and Neoaves which include most bird species today), so at least four species had enough survivors to continue their line long after.

Study mapped the DNA of 47 different species of Lyme Disease, paving the way for better understanding of the bacteria : science

Researchers from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute have discovered a mechanism in DNA that regulates how disease-causing mutations are inherited. These findings could provide a promising therapeutic avenue to stop the onset of heritable and age-related diseases. : science


ELI5: Why did people who didn't own slaves fight in the civil war on the side of the confederacy? : explainlikeimfive

Older women of Reddit, what's your best hygiene tip for younger women? : AskReddit

What's the scariest conspiracy theory you've ever heard? : AskReddit

ELI5 Why is it recommended for parents to put their house in a trust for their child(ren) to inherit instead of leaving it to them in their will? : explainlikeimfive

What's the darkest side of humanity you've ever seen? : AskReddit

What's the best bit of juicy gossip you've heard this week? : AskReddit

What is a small, everyday thing that has made a surprisingly big difference ? : AskReddit

What minor things are very attractive on men, but they never seem to realise it? : AskReddit

ELI5 How/Why does Kevlar stop bullets? : explainlikeimfive


How Boston's air rights projects are patching up Mass Pike - Mid-century 'urban renewal' tore Boston apart. Air rights projects are starting to sew it back together again. The first construction built over the Mass. Pike since Copley Place is opening now. And more are underway.


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"Smoke" The Tubes - Video - YouTube





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The Atlantic is cooling at record speed and nobody knows why : worldnews
Scientists achieve major breakthrough in the quest for limitless energy: 'It's setting a world record' : worldnews

Chinese academic visits banned at Canberra's Australian Defence Force Academy : worldnews

Fury after mayor accused of being Chinese spy flees Philippines - BBC News : worldnews


Dior Bag Scandal : South Korea First Lady Won't Face Criminal Charges : worldnews
More young South Koreans give up on finding a job : worldnews


A majority of Taiwanese (91.6%) strongly oppose gender self-identification for transgender women. Only 6.1% agreed that transgender women should use women's public toilets, and 4.2% supported their participation in women's sporting events. Women, parents, and older people had stronger opposition. : science

Top Beijing officials urge resolution against Taiwan independence at Hong Kong conference : worldnews
China has cut new coal power plant permits by nearly 80%, Greenpeace says : worldnews ... Congratulations to China for lowering the rate at which they are increasing the amount of fuel they continue to throw on the fire.
Uyghurs sentenced to cumulative 4.4 million years in prison: study : worldnews


Putin Likens Ukraine's Kursk Incursion to School Massacre : worldnews
Putin commends 'invincible' Russia during surprise trip to Chechnya : worldnews

Expert reveals key factors behind Moscow drone strike and its implications : worldnews
Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow, other regions, Russian officials say : worldnews
Moscow under attack: Air defenses shoot down killer drones over Russian capital : worldnews
Drone attack in Moscow Oblast disrupts flights at three airports : worldnews

A Russian general dismantled a border-protection group not long before Ukraine attacked, report says : worldnews

(2) WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: Ukrainian fighter jet strikes an underground Russian control post with an AASM Hammer guided air bomb in the Kursk Oblast. / X

(2) Jay in Kyiv on X: Russian channels erupting with an internal Russian military scandal over a secret prison in Nizhny Novgorod in which wounded Russian soldiers refusing to return to the front are confined and tortured. / X

Whatsapp And Telegram Under Cyberattack In Russia : worldnews


Schools, internet shut near Mumbai as protests grow against sexual abuse of minors : worldnews


Congo Says First Vaccines to Fight Mpox Arriving Next Week : worldnews


Eschaton: Even Baby Bird Barak So much bullshit. State of play: Hamas rejected the latest U.S. proposal on Sunday, blaming Netanyahu's hard lines.
Netanyahu putting politics before deal, hostage's daughter says : worldnews
Members of Israel's negotiating team accuse Netanyahu of intentionally sabotaging hostage deal talks -- report | The Times of Israel
Hamas says Biden shows 'blind bias' toward Israel in cease-fire talks : worldnews ... Obviously the US will show bias towards their ally and not to a corrupt terrorist organization bankrolled by iran and the russians.

Le Monde : Israel kills Fatah commander in Lebanon strike : worldnews

Hamas sends threatening calls, messages to hostage relatives from loved ones phones - N12 : worldnews

IDF strikes Gaza City school from which Hamas terrorists operated, finds weapons in Rafah : worldnews

Female hostages 'don't matter to them': Israeli Foreign Ministry slams UN Women for double standard : worldnews
Israel's Foreign Ministry slams UN for ignoring female hostages in Gaza - The Jerusalem Post - The Foreign Ministry noted that while the stories of Palestinian women were frequently shared on UN Women's social media, there was little mention of the female hostages held in Gaza.


Operation in Russia's Kursk Oblast would have been called unrealistic, so it was kept secret -- Zelenskyy : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 909, Part 1 (Thread #1056) : worldnews
(2) NOELREPORTS on X: Russian losses per 21/08/24 reported by the Ukrainian general staff +1210 men +4 tanks +21 AFVs +60 artillery pieces +2 AD systems +38 UAVs +4 cruise missiles / X
Russia loses 1,210 soldiers and 60 artillery systems in one day : worldnews
Russian Personnel Losses Break 600,000 Mark, Says Ukraine : worldnews

Russian attacks killed 293 people, including 15 children in Kharkiv region over 6 months : worldnews

Ukraine Ministry of Defense - Men aged 17 to 25 will automatically be registered as conscripts : worldnews

Business Insider: Ukrainian Soldiers Thought Order to Invade Russia Was a Joke: Report : worldnews

Russia building another structure alongside Crimean Bridge -- satellite photos : worldnews


Shooter At Bosnian High School Kills 3 Employees : worldnews

Hungary law restricting support for Ukrainians comes into force : worldnews
A new law has come into force in Hungary which threatens to push thousands of Ukrainian refugees on to the streets or back to Ukraine. : worldnews

Czech Defense Minister: EU to fund Czech ammunition for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets : worldnews


'We all read like hell!' How Ireland became the world's literary powerhouse : books

Scotland's drug deaths still worst in Europe after 12% rise : worldnews

Government confirm UK carrier strike group heading to Pacific : worldnews
Spiders the size of rats make comeback in UK after nearing extinction | ITV News : worldnews


Mexico sends hundreds of additional troops to Sinaloa as violence soars after El Mayo's capture : worldnews

Multiple Jewish organizations, hospitals across Canada receive identical bomb threats : worldnews




The Old Man Who Saved American Democracy. Twice. : politics

Biden's greatest gift to Kamala Harris is a united Democratic Party | There's a striking sense of unity at the party's convention that goes well beyond antipathy toward Trump. : politics


Discussion Thread: Democratic National Convention, Day 3 : politics
DNC Open Thread - Day 3 - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Obama night at the DNC: Barack, Michelle rouse crowd for Harris : politics
2024 DNC: Barack Obama's full speech at Democratic National Convention | KTVU - YouTube
2024 DNC: Michelle Obama's full speech at Democratic National Convention | KTVU - YouTube
Barack and Michelle Obama are done turning the other cheek, and Democrats couldn't be happier : politics
2024 DNC: Doug Emhoff full speech at Democratic National Convention | KTVU - YouTube

"Electric": Dems say convention energy as strong as Obama's 2008 DNC : politics
(2) Philip Melanchthon Wegmann on X: Obama makes a joke about Trump's weird obsession with crowd size. / X
Barack Obama's takedown of Donald Trump people are still talking about : politics
Social media goes wild for Obama's hand gesture innuendo while talking Trump's crowd sizes : politics
'Do not boo - vote': Obama warns sequel 'usually worse' than first movie as he rounds on Trump : politics
Good at this - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Also Good At This - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... hard to describe just how good Michelle Obama is at political speaking
Michelle Obama Just Reminded America of Her Power : politics

Michelle Obama: 'Who's going to tell (Trump) the job he's seeking might be one of those 'Black jobs' : politics
"Who's gonna tell him": Michelle Obama jabs Trump on "Black jobs" : politics

Harris, in a Show of Force, Holds a Large Rally 80 Miles From Her Convention : politics

Harris builds 13-point lead over Trump with women: Poll : politics ... On the other hand, Trump, who has struggled with women voters, saw a 7-point lead among men.

Barack and Michelle Obama's DNC Speeches Ignite the Party: Takeaways from Night 2 For years, Republicans lived in public terror that Michelle Obama would run for president. They used her name as a talisman to quell the jelly in their bellies, and then as the wick on the gaslight they used to gin up the rubes ... He and his formidable partner in life see a political movement that needs to be crushed, utterly, until its powers of mass delusion are merely a dark memory. Michelle Obama brought the sword. Barack Obama brought the shield. And he still sees things that never were and says, "Why not?" Which makes him who he is and always will be.


Speaking of good things at the DNC - Lawyers, Guns & Money Bringing some retired Teamsters to explain how Democrats saved their pensions with literally no Republican support to both speak to union voters and troll pathetic Trump kiss-ass Sean O'Brien is tremendous content:
(2) Hamilton Nolan on X: If Harris wins, Sean O'Brien smooching Trump is legitimately going into the labor history books as one of the dumbest political fuckups by a major union leader this century. / X

Look out -- Republicans are defecting from Trump's MAGA army in droves : politics


Trump Surprised by Who Hurt His Feelings the Most at the DNC : politics

Donald Trump accused of committing "massive crime" with reported phone call : politics
Donald Trump Accused of Committing 'Massive Crime' With Reported Phone Call - Newsweek - Donald Trump has been accused of violating federal law by allegedly calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ceasefire deal the U.S. is helping negotiate between Israel and Hamas ...

Donald Trump Loses Attention of Conservative TV Networks : politics

Donald Trump "Disgusts Me to My Core": Ex-MAGA Supporters Tell the World Why They're Voting for Kamala Harris : politics

Trump, For Some Reason, Thinks Rising Sea Levels Will Create More Oceanfront Land : politics

Trump Campaign Brazenly Steals Kamala Harris' Beyonce Anthem : politics

Melania Trump's Text Messages Blasted at DNC by Former Staffer : politics
Trump's Former Press Secretary Shows DNC A Troubling Text With Melania : politics

Hulk Hogan proves that Trumpworld can't resist attacking Kamala Harris' racial identity : politics
Hulk Hogan's Comments About Kamala Harris are Both Violent and Racist : politics

Trump called supporters "basement dwellers," ex-aide says : politics

JD Vance's complaints about "fake polls" eviscerated by massive explosion of energy at DNC : politics

Pritzker on Trump: 'Take it from an actual billionaire, Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity' : politics

RFK Jr. plans to drop out of presidential race by end of week: Sources : politics
Kennedy Out? - TPM - Talking Points Memo - My final thought is that Kennedy is so weird and now so universally recognized as weird and this endorsement - if that's what it is - would appear so corrupt that I'm not sure it really plays as a positive. When I say corrupt, he's been pretty visibly asking each campaign basically what their best offer is. In any case, it could shave down some of Harris's lead. Or maybe not. We'll see.

Keep chuckin' those facts! - Lawyers, Guns & Money The early returns on the new Murdoch-adjacent Washington Post leadership are in, and are not encouraging: this isn't fact-checking -- it's carrying water.

Eschaton: Does The Washington Post Have The Google Amazing stuff from Fact Chuck Kessler : Kessler: WE DO NOT HAVE EVIDENCE OF A LETTER FROM TRUMP IN WHICH HE WRITES "I LOVE YOU" 87000 PINOCCHIOS ... One of the worst developments of "fact check journalism" was the war on metaphor, demanding hyperliteral adherence to arbitrary dictionary definitions. Trump's repeated praise of Kim for years qualifies as "love letters."
The fact chucking industrial complex - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Nothing like "fact-checking" that leaves the public less well-informed about the relevant issues. And it''s a consistent pathology, going back to the fact-chucker consensus that accurately describing Paul Ryan's views about Medicare was the LIE OF THE MILLENNIUM.
The fact-checking industrial complex - by Judd Legum
(2) Basil on X: The NYT would genuinely be doing the worst fact checking job all time this week, and are only not because the Washington Post is doing an even worse job / X

(2) Brian Beutler on X: "Fact checkers" suddenly all in on using pedantry, fallacious logic, and outright misinformation to provide Trump cover from accurate Democratic attacks. / X

Vote - Removes Stubborn Orange Stains | Teezily

Ron DeSantis Suffers String of Defeats in Florida School Board Races : politics

Democrats Made Abortion Personal. Trump Has No Rebuttal. : politics

Montana certifies abortion rights amendment for the November ballot : politics

Why violent crime is falling -- and what it means for the 2024 election | Vox Donald Trump says crime is out of control. The facts say otherwise.

Legislators with slaveholder ancestry linked to higher net worth The legacy of slavery impacts the wealth of US legislators today. Here's how ... members of Congress whose families enslaved 16 or more people had a current net worth that was five times greater than lawmakers with no family history of being enslavers Four New England members of Congress were identified in the study as having slaveholder ancestors: Senators Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen, both Democrats of New Hampshire, and Angus King, an independent from Maine. The study showed Warren's ancestors enslaved 14 people and her net worth is $10.2 million;


Boston grocery prices: See costs of milk, eggs, beef, and more


Artificial Intelligence is losing hype : technology

On the Road with the American Guide Series | Living New Deal

Home Sweet Homer: The Strange Saga of the Real-Life Simpsons House in Nevada


6 of the World's Oldest Diseases These ailments have accompanied humanity for thousands, even millions, of years -- and they're not done with us yet.


Internet trolls are real people, who engage in destructive, aggressive, or disruptive behavior online, usually under the protection of anonymity. A new study suggests that internet trolls tend to be people with aggression, vulnerable narcissism and low self-esteem. : science




082024

Greenhouse gas emissions associated with global food supply chains could fall by 17% if people change their food choices towards more plant-based diets, reports a study. : science
Imgur: Global Emmisions by sector ... So agricultural Methane is just a red herring, what we should focus on is fossil fuels (fossil Methane has the same problems as fossil CO2).
CO2 Levels: Current & Historic Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide / Global Temperature Graph & Widget (holy shit we're so fucked)

70 million hit by devastating drought and food shortages in southern Africa: International appeal for humanitarian assistance launched earlier this year has failed to raise the funds needed to help struggling communities : worldnews
Birth Rate by Country 2024


NYT reporter disciplined over leak of Australian Jews' personal information : worldnews
NYT reporter disciplined over leak of Australian Jews' personal information - Wall Street Journal reports 900 pages of information from Jewish WhatsApp group, created for support following October 7 attacks, leaked to pro-Palestinian activists, leading to threats and vandalism; in response, Canberra considering anti-doxxing legislation ... In response, the Times informed the WSJ that "appropriate action" had been taken against Frost, who remains on staff, after she "inappropriately shared information with the subject of a story to assist the individual in a private matter, a clear violation of our ethics." ... The harassment forced the shop to relocate, only for the abuse to continue, with the owners receiving threatening phone calls and emails labeling them "baby killers" and "genocidal maniacs," according to the WSJ.


ELI5: why does only Taiwan have good chip making factories? : explainlikeimfive ... Without a doubt, microchips are the most insanely complex and exacting machines mankind has ever built by several orders of magnitude. No stealth bomber or space shuttle or aircraft carrier or power grid even comes close. Some fusion research sites may possibly compete.

China says Philippine vessel 'deliberately collided' with Chinese vessel in the South China Sea : worldnews


Kremlin response to Kursk occupation shows how Putin freezes in a crisis. - The Washington Post - When Russian President Vladimir Putin's authority is tested, his response often lacks quick, decisive action that lives up to his bellicose rhetoric.

Ukraine blows up key bridges and says aim is to carve out a buffer zone inside Russia : worldnews
Ukraine cuts off Russian troops by destroying last bridge in Kursk Oblast : worldnews


Blinken, in Israel, says now is 'maybe the last' chance for a Gaza cease-fire deal : worldnews
Israel-Hamas war - US Jews' experiences and views | Pew Research Center ... younger and older Jews often view the war differently, mirroring patterns in the broader U.S. public. In both groups, younger adults tend to express much more negative attitudes toward Israel than older Americans do. U.S. Jews also differ by age when it comes to the level of connection they feel with Israel,

Deadly bomb blast in Tel Aviv was a terrorist attack, Israeli police say | Reuters : worldnews


(2) Ministry of Defence on X: Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 19 August 2024. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/dMKKXwAFgP #StandWithUkraine / X

(2) MAKS 24 on X: If Putin refuses to negotiate, then AFU will remain in Kursk region and advance further, -- The Times: In anticipation of such a scenario, Ukraine created a "military commandant's office" in Kursk region as a demonstration of a new front line against Moscow. / X

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 907, Part 1 (Thread #1054) : worldnews

(2) Ministry of Defence on X: Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 19 August 2024. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/dMKKXwAFgP #StandWithUkraine / X

(2) KyivPost on X: Russia plans to double the number of troops in Ukraine to 800,000 by the end of this year -- Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Havrylyuk told Forbes / X

Pokrovsk city fall can lead to entire front collapse, Ukrainian military expert warns : worldnews
Ukrainian officials issue evacuation order for families with children from Pokrovsk as Russian troops advance | AP News
Ukraine orders families to leave key city of Pokrovsk amid Russian advances | Russia-Ukraine war News | Al Jazeera Order to evacuate comes as Russia advances in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, saying it captured the town of Zalizne.
Russia's double-punch back against Ukraine's shock raid It is bombing Ukrainians in Kursk and advancing in Pokrovsk


Swiss trial opens of parents accused of supporting Islamic State : worldnews

One dead and six people missing after tornado sinks luxury yacht off Sicily : worldnews
The land is becoming desert: drought pushes Sicily's farming heritage to the brink : worldnews


Mexico on alert after two drug traffickers linked to 'El Mayo' Zambada murdered : worldnews




Study finds Lyme Disease cases to be 7 times higher in US high incidence areas than previously thought : science


(2) Tom Winter on X: NEW: The U.S. Intelligence Community which includes the FBI has formally attributed the effort to hack the Trump campaign to Iran and that country's efforts to influence the 2024 election / X


Turning Points - Lawyers, Guns & Money We've seen two remarkable turnarounds in the past few weeks: Kamala Harris's becoming the Democratic Party candidate for the presidency, and Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast ... A boring presidential race between two old dudes that underneath was a fight for democracy and against dictatorship rapidly morphed into a lively campaign for the people by two photogenic patriots against a boring old party of doom and gloom. The polls are following along. ... What produces a turnaround or tipping point? People have said for years that this or that event will surely topple Donald Trump. It's beginning to look like we may have that event, although it isn't instantaneous. For years, the Democrats could have taken the fight to him. Why now? On the other side of things, why do some stick with methods that have been losing? That's a little easier to answer between the sunk cost fallacy and ego.


Democrats release national platform, promising end to anti-transgender violence. "When a person can be married in the morning and thrown out of a restaurant for being gay in the afternoon, something is still wrongt the platform states. : politics ... Trump is running on an extreme plan to punish doctors who treat transgender youth and to ban gender-affirming care, and his MAGA Republican allies have pushed a tidal wave of extreme anti-LGBTQI+ bills in statehouses across the country, the platform accurately states.

Harris proposes raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, rolling back a Trump law : politics


Why This DNC Is Different: A New Generation Is Steering, Finally : politics ... The contrast between the two conventions is as clear as day and night. The D's have a deep bench and proud legacy. Clinton, Obama, and now Biden with their legislative wins and service to America. The Republicans have nothing but bumper sticker slogans and disastrous policies. For the RNC, they didn't have Bush (their only living President) at the RNC. They didn't have Romney (their previous nominee). All they have is hate, misogyny, xenophobia and a convicted felon at the top of their ticket ... Hey now, the RNC had famous people too! Like Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock!


/r/Politics' 2024 US Elections Live Thread, Part 16 : politics

Discussion Thread: Democratic National Convention, Day 1 : politics
Discussion Thread: Democratic National Convention, Day 2 : politics ... "Mr. Ford, what advice would you give a young lady wanting to become president of the United States?"

The Democratic National Convention - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Kamala Harris Walks Out to Beyonce and a Standing Ovation During DNC Debut : politics
Harris Campaign Attracts Unprecedented Wave of Women's Money : politics

The Biden Speech - Lawyers, Guns & Money the Biden speech, which was extraordinary. Seems to me that he hit every point that he wanted to make, drawing the necessary (and sharp) contrast between himself and Trump and setting the terms for his successor. Even the stutters and glitches felt perfect in context.
Opinion This was the speech Joe Biden's worked his whole life to give : politics
Full speech: Joe Biden speaks at 2024 DNC | USA TODAY - YouTube
Biden's Emotional Speech Hints at a Bigger Takedown of Trump to Come : politics
(2) The Recount on X: "Kamala Harris says "I love you so much" to Joe Biden after his DNC speech. h / X

WATCH: Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 1 - YouTube

Jasmine Crockett's DNC speech calls out Trump as "vindictive, vile, villain violate voter's vision" - YouTube
Rep. Crockett at DNC: 'Kamala Harris has a resume; Donald Trump has a rap sheet' : politics ... bleach blonde bad built butch body ... Will a vindictive vile villain violate voters' vision?

Full speech: Hillary Clinton speaks at 2024 DNC | USA TODAY - YouTube
DNC Crowd Roars 'Lock Him Up' as Hillary Clinton Slams Felon Trump : politics

Watch: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez makes impassioned argument for Kamala Harris at DNC - YouTube
Full speech: AOC speaks at 2024 DNC | USA TODAY - YouTube
Donald Trump Would Sell US 'For a Dollar,' AOC Warns at the DNC : politics

WATCH: Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 1 - YouTube

Tim Walz' Kids Troll Him While on Live TV: 'Relatable' : politics
(2) Tim Walz on X: "My kids keep me humble." / X

DNC night one ratings beat RNC by 21 percent despite late Biden speech : politics


Trump Is Losing the Humor War : politics - malignant narcissist and sociopath.

Get Your Trump Is a Scab Shirt Here! - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Jason! - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Schumer: Voting rights will be first priority in 2025 if Democrats control Congress : politics


Kamala Harris Is Redefining How a Woman Runs for President - She is avoiding the sexist traps that snared Hillary Clinton. : politics

Tim Walz Doesn't Mention Trump or Vance as He Kicks Off DNC : politics

White pantsuits at the DNC isn't just fashion

Yer blues - Lawyers, Guns & Money Again, this is the historical juncture at which structural forces and the ultimate loneliness of the man in the arena, making a decision that he alone can make, collide in mysterious and ultimately unpredictable ways.


Republicans Wrap Up Impeachment Inquiry Against Joe Biden With No Impeachment : politics ... Eric Swalwell: "I just have to tell you: it's over. Impeachments over.   Dunzo. Bye bye. Rigor Mortis. Lights out.   Curtain Drop. Mic Drop. Peace. Adios. Sayonara. Au Revoir.  Or a language that you all understand: Dasvidaniya. Did I say that right, Mr. Parnas?"


On January 6, 2021, the US Capitol Building was attacked by a mob of Trump supporters : pics

'Evangelicals For Harris' Ad Denounces Trump As False Prophet : politics
(2) Evangelicals For Harris on X: "Our second ad. It is understood best after reading all of 1 John 4 (which is worth doing with or without our ad!). "Test the spirits to see if they are from God, for many false prophets have gone into the world...this is how we recognize the spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood, let us love one another for love comes from God.
When words lose their meaning - Lawyers, Guns & Money Maureen Dowd is of course about 23 years past her sell-by date, and it's a sad commentary on the ethnographics of the Newspaper of Record that it continues to give her three columns per week on the nation's most-read op-ed page. Still, this morning's column is a really disgraceful performance. The column is entitled “The Democrats Are Delighted. But a Coup is Still a Coup."
Useful idiocy and the supercilious center - Lawyers, Guns & Money - I see MoDo is getting the "eventheliberal" citations she wanted and anticipated: Dowd's argument is that even when the Democrats do what she's been demanding they do for months they're still wrong no matter how they do it, because Hard Bored With Politics Pundit Law is that Dems are either in disarray or RIGGING everything and sometimes both at the same time. (Maureen is sick and evil)
(2) Alice Dreger, Ph.D. on X: Maureen Dowd trolling for relevancy. Sad. / X


Queen Elizabeth Said Trump Was 'Very Rude,' and Had an 'Arrangement' With Melania : politics ... An election is about voters judging a person they don't know and trying to get a glimpse into their character. This is often done through the lens of those that know them best. It's extraordinary how deep the journalistic malpractice goes when it comes to the Republican nominee
(2) Jack Surfleet on X: Tuesday's DAILY MAIL: Queen said Trump was 'very rude' - #TomorrowsPapersToday / X


Donald Trump Says It Is 'Illegal' to Criticize His Supreme Court Appointees : politics

Banks taking a huge bath to promote extremely online Nazi edgelords - Lawyers, Guns & Money - The $13 billion that Elon Musk borrowed to buy Twitter has turned into the worst merger-finance deal for banks since the 2008-09 financial crisis. According to data from PitchBook LCD, the Twitter loans have been hung longer than every similar unsold deal since the 2008-09 financial crisis for which the research firm has complete records ... But presumably some of the critical decision-makers like the idea of a right-wing takeover of an important social media site enough to lie to themselves or set a lot of money on fire.

Trump Melts Down After Harris's Debate Decision Leaves Him Rattled : politics

Great moments in presidential campaign diplomacy - Lawyers, Guns & Money The ghosts of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan are getting a mordant chuckle out of this, assuming they have Twitter in Hell, and really how could they not?   On US peace negotiations between Israel and Gaza: The reporting is that former President Trump is on the phone with the PM of Israel urging him not to cut a deal right now because it's believed that would help the Harris campaign
The Bitter Fight Over the Meaning of 'Genocide' - The New York Times - Debates over how to describe conflicts in Gaza, Myanmar and elsewhere are channeling a controversy as old as the word itself.

Trump's unsettling new question: "Why are we having an election?" : politics
What Is Narcissistic Collapse? - A narcissistic collapse happens when a narcissist believes that someone (or something) is threatening their ability to maintain their superficial inflated ego.

Trump Insists He's "Extremely Normal" During Incredibly Weird Speech : politics

Republicans worry Trump blowing their chances for Senate majority : politics ... In what universe are universal healthcare and green energy "far-left proposals?" Is this written from the perspective of Blue Cross Blue Shield's CEO?

Harris and Walz are hitting Trump where it hurts: his masculinity : politics

Doug Emhoff slammed by Republicans for ... hugging his daughter Ella at DNC : politics
(2) Chris Wozney on X: "@charliekirk11 - This is creepy / X

Idiot Trump Abandoned Truth Social for Elon Musk--and It Didn't Pay Off : politics

Donald Trump is holding back rural America -- Rather than organize around an accurate perception of their own material interests, they follow a king who says he'll fix it all by punishing the bad people. They don't understand the world and they don't want to understand it, so they prefer the answers that are easy, simple and wrong.

Trump LOSES SPEAKING ABILITY, crowd ASLEEP - YouTube
Don't worry, he's taken a million of these capsules - Lawyers, Guns & Money Trump tried to set up some counter-programming today, and he looks like…a very tired old man who is losing his marbles, such as they were:

Donald Trump says Kamala Harris' nomination "not fair" : politics
'He's coming apart': Trump mocked over 'panicked' social media binge before Dem convention : inthenews - And now Vance is completely fucking him like he's a giant orange sofa.a>

Donald Trump is crashing out ahead of schedule : politics ... Judging from his rally over the weekend in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the hardcore cultists are still there for Trump but they're getting weirder by the day. Some even showed up carrying semen specimen cups with JD Vance's picture on them with the words "JD Vance family kit" apparently as some kind of mockery of Tim and Gwen Walz's IVF struggles. Weird.

"It's working. They believe it": Experts warn Trump preparing "next version of Stop the Steal" : politics
Harris Is Sailing, Trump Is Flailing, and the Right Is Bailing. Wow. : politics

Donald Trump feels election "slipping away": Former staffer : politics ... SchaDonFraud

Trump taps two of his adult kids for presidential transition team : politics - Well we found the DEI hires - people Republicans say they find objectionable because they were handed the job over actually qualified people.     (D) onald Jr     (E) ric     (I) vanka   Oh wait they're all white and the children of a guy who got his money from his Daddy and didn't have to actually earn it. My mistake.  

Donald Trump shares seemingly fake pictures of Taylor Swift -- and Swifties are furious : politics

Photo of Trump With Epstein Resurfaces After JD Vance Brings Him Up : politics
Weirdo Party : TrumpIsWeird

I have become Trump, destroyer of men - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Josh Marshall's concept of Donald Trump as a dignity wraith is more valid than ever
Urban Dictionary: Dignity Wraith

Trump's lead in Pennsylvania is gone. Vance's solution: Just don't believe it. No, really. : politics


Wisconsin's Finest - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Republican Senator Ron Johnson attacked Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz over his ties to China, claiming it's a red flag that the "radical leftist" got married "on the anniversary of Tiananmen Square." ... Speaking to Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business

Conservative former Judge J. Michael Luttig endorses Harris : politics - This was the guy who advised Pence to do the right thing on Jan 6.


The laziest ratfucker - Lawyers, Guns & Money The eve of the DNC reminded Cornel West that he's ostensibly running for president, so he showed up for an "Abandon Harris" rally in Chicago:


Didion takes a cool look at a very hard year
Did Alcoholism Kill Joan Didion's Daughter?


NASA's Webb Telescope Finds Evidence For An Ocean World Around Uranus : worldnews ... They mean one of Uranus's moons, Ariel, may have a liquid ocean beneath its surface.

ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) cannot learn independently or acquire new skills, meaning they pose no existential threat to humanity, according to new research. They have no potential to master new skills without explicit instruction. : science


What's a ugly attitude mindset that you're sick and tired of hearing or seeing happen repeatedly? : AskReddit




081924

Ukraine's Incursion Into Kursk Defied NATO Predictions - Business Insider : worldnews


More than 150 Russians captured on some days of incursion, Ukraine official says : worldnews
Russia pulls 5,000 troops from Ukraine to defend Kursk Oblast against Ukrainian offensive : worldnews

Russian official speaks out: leaked audio exposes deep-seated corruption and chaos amid Ukrainian advance in Kursk region : worldnews
Russia deploys Aerospace Forces as infantry in Kursk Oblast due to personnel shortages : worldnews


Belarus's Lukashenko calls for peace talks between Russia and 'denazified' Ukraine : worldnews


Sudan's paramilitary fighters killed 85 people in an attack on a central village, residents say | AP News : worldnews

Malnutrition worsening in Yemen's government-controlled areas, UN says : worldnews


Hamas rejects US 'bridging' offer as Blinken lands in Israel to advance hostage deal : worldnews

Eschaton: Real Men Go To Tehran - And the US?


Zelenskyy says Ukraine's foothold in Russia 'getting stronger' : worldnews ... Pringles definitely got a video call with a family member tied to a chair and knife to the throat.

US blocks UK authorisation for Ukraine to strike Russia with Storm Shadow missiles - Times : worldnews


IAEA says safety at Ukraine's nuclear plant is "deteriorating" : worldnews


Norway shutters Palestinian office after Israel revokes diplomats' accreditation : worldnews

Polish PM Donald Tusk suggests Nord Stream patrons should 'keep quiet'. Former head of Germany's foreign intelligence agency, BND, August Hanning, who told the German daily "Die Welt" that the attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines must have had Poland's support. : worldnews

Serbia police kills a suspect in relation to June attack in front of Israeli embassy - DTT-NET Belgrade, 18 August 2024, dtt-net.com - Serbia's interior minister said today that a local national, suspected of being linked to the person who attacked with crossbow a policeman in front of Israeli embassy in June, was killed by the police last night after resisting to arrest attempt.


Scottish National Party removes parliament whip for saying there's no genocide in Gaza : worldnews


Venezuelan opposition holds nationwide rallies against Maduro reelection claim : worldnews




July border encounters dropped to lowest level in four years : politics

Zombie Environmental Management - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Saturday Morning Political Cartoon Thread : politics
Cartoon: The week in weird - Tom Tomorrow
Bill Bramhall for August 10, 2024 - GoComics
Jack Ohman for August 15, 2024 - GoComics
The nations cartoonists on the week in politics - POLITICO


Inciting rioters in Britain was a test run for Elon Musk. Just see what he plans for America | Carole Cadwalladr | The Guardian | The presidential election is three months away. What if the billionaire contests the result? What if he decides democracy is overrated?
Inciting rioters in Britain was a test run for Elon Musk. Just see what he plans for America : politics ... What? An apartheid supporting white south african is against social change? Ya don't say

Six Takeaways From the Magazine's Profile of Joe Biden - The New York Times His decision to quit the race ended a remarkable chapter in American political history - and started one that may yet define his legacy.

Former first lady Michelle Obama to deliver speech at 2024 Democratic convention : politics
Ex-GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger to Speak at DNC on Thursday : politics
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Promises to Arrest 'Troublemaker' DNC Protesters

Inside the fast-moving launch of Kamala Harris for president | CNN Politics

Trump vs. Harris poised to be largest gender divide in election history : politics

Kamala Harris holds slight national lead over Donald Trump, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds - The Washington Post The result is a notable improvement for Democrats in a contest that a little more than a month ago showed Biden and Trump in a dead heat.
Conservative Pollster Shows Kamala Harris Leading Trump in Key Swing State : politics 48-47 in Michigan with friggen Rasmussen
Harris vs. Trump: Latest presidential poll is another 5-alarm fire for Trump : politics- A Washington Post/ABC/Ipsos poll, released Sunday morning revealed that Trump has a startling net favorability rating of minus-22 (35/57), while Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris has a net favorability rating of plus-1 (45/44).
Kamala Harris Erases Donald Trump's Significant Lead On Mental Sharpness : politics

Kamala Harris heads to DNC in Chicago with momentum and a big opportunity : politics
Pennsylvania is slipping from Donald Trump's grasp - Kamala Harris gains ground with crucial Hispanic voters in swing state that could decide 2024 US election : politics

Obama 'Hope' designer unveils Kamala Harris 'Forward' artwork
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Trump in Real Peril as New Polls Show Kamala Has Many Paths to Victory : politics
Baby boomers are fleeing Donald Trump and switching allegiance to Harris | Voters over 70 are backing Harris over Trump, 51 to 48 percent, Emerson College poll finds : politics

Kamala Harris carves open six-point lead among likely voters: Poll : politics
Harris leads Trump in five of seven battlegrounds: poll : politics


Tim Walz's gay & bisexual former students praise his life-changing guidance : politics
Over 1000 trans people show up for historic Trans Folks for Harris call. This included a who's who of prominent trans people, including Kim Coco Iwamoto and Sarah McBride. : politics


Harris' Union Campaign - Lawyers, Guns & Money Organized labor overwhelmingly supports the Harris/Walz campaign. But that doesn't necessarily seep into the rank and file. We know that union members vote for Democrats at higher rates than non-union members, but that doesn't mean that union members vote for Democrats at rates even close to as high as they should.


Egalitarian and hierarchical masculinities - Lawyers, Guns & Money - Rebecca Traister notes that the competing presidential tickets present different models of masculinity ... This is not about ensuring that more babies are born. If it were, Republicans would be supporting child tax credits, federal paid-leave legislation, affordable housing, subsidized day-care programs, and maternal-health-care bills. They would not be imperiling IVF treatments. It's about the domination of women and the reinscription of patriarchal power.


The Media's Double Standard Favors Donald Trump, Not Kamala Harris : politics
Election Countdown, 80 Days to Go: Media Failure Reaches a Turning Point. The tone of American politics may finally be brightening. Maybe the mainstream press will recognize that a time for change has come for it as well -- James Fallows -- The most dramatic and important organic "movement" of the past three weeks is the near-instant coalescence of support around Kamala Harris and then Tim Walz, after Joe Biden's wise decision to step aside. I've been following presidential campaigns for a long time and have never seen anything like the speed or enthusiasm of this change.1 ... Please remember: The flood of leaked documents began just one hour after release of the damning Access Hollywood video - "Grab 'em by" ...

When words lose their meaning - Lawyers, Guns & Money Maureen Dowd is of course about 23 years past her sell-by date, and it's a sad commentary on the ethnographics of the Newspaper of Record that it continues to give her three columns per week on the nation's most-read op-ed page. Still, this morning's column is a really disgraceful performance. The column is entitled "The Democrats Are Delighted. But a Coup is Still a Coup." I'm aware columnists don't normally write their own headlines, but this one is a fair summation of Dowd's meanderings, carried out in her typical mean girl gossip mode: "A coterie of powerful Democrats maneuvered behind the scenes to push an incumbent president out of the race." ... Putsch is just German for coup, which is short for coup d'etat, which is French for a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government.
Cartoon: Leaked emails from the Trump campaign (Sulzberger and that fucking newspaper)

How the Real Mainstream Media Bias Favors Donald Trump : politics

Pinin' for Biden - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... It's hard to overstate what an incredibly stupid idea the Electoral College was.


Nancy Pelosi says Trump similar to Mussolini or Hitler in his attacks on press : politics

Trump's Ominous Reaction to Report He Wanted to Execute People | The New Republic A new report revealed Donald Trump's disturbing penchant for executing his political enemies. His response is somehow even worse. - June 17, 2024

Trump lays the groundwork to cheat in November | Editorial : politics

Trump: 'I'm Better Looking than Kamala -- and Don't Say I Ramble' | Back on the rally trail in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Trump asked the crowd if he could go off teleprompter. And then he did : politics
(2) Aaron Rupar on X: "I am much better looking than her" -- Trump is still mad about Kamala Harris looking too good on the cover of Time / X
Donald Trump Mocked for Saying He's 'Better Looking' Than Kamala Harris : politics ... Can confirm, he said that. He also talked about Biden and Clinton a whole bunch, again complained he's not running against Biden any more, said Kamala's only asset is her looks, doubled down on the 2020 election being stolen, said there was "two transitions at the Olympics", reaffirmed he's going to deport millions, said Harris's economic policies will create bread lines, told several stories about migrants raping people and said Kamala personally released them from jail and told everyone Walz put tampons in boys bathrooms, brought out a Venezuelan refugee to tell everyone how awful Venezuela is and played clips of Kamala advocating for Medicare for all. And the crowd was asleep for most of it.
A Beautiful Man - Lawyers, Guns & Money - Of all the many ludicrous claims Donald Trump has made in his political career, this is the most ridiculous.
(2) Aaron Rupar on X: "Trump says Schumer should've been thrown in jail for his comments criticizing the Supreme Court https://t.co/D6tMDxLv6y" / X

Donald Trump owes more than $100m from lawsuits, financial disclosures show : politics
Things I Trust More Than Donald Trump List Goes Viral: 'Dinner with Jeffrey Dahmer' : politics
Trump again decries two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men : politics


Trump Falls For AI-Generated Taylor Swift Fans In Kooky Endorsement Claim: 'I Accept!' : politics
Donald Trump Falsely Claims Taylor Swift Endorsed Him With AI Images : politics
Sunday Meltdown: Trump Floods Truth Social With Photos of Swifties and Communists : politics
(2) Ammar Moussa on X: Donald Trump really does not want anyone knowing that he spoke to an empty arena yesterday. Do not say that. Seriously. Don't. / X

Presidents, lawyers, and law schools - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Trump's 'nuclear explosion' on Kemp was months in the making. He could pay a price in November. - politico - Republicans in the state had tried to ease tensions before Trump's blow-up at a rally.
Georgia Counties May Get More Say in Delaying Vote Certification - ProPublica - On Monday, the GOP-controlled State Election Board is poised to adopt the rule, which would potentially allow county officials, including one who secretly backed the rule, to throw the election results of the swing state into chaos this fall.
Behind the Curtain: Trump's devil-in-Georgia problem ... even more shocking: Trump lived and learned this exact lesson in 2020 - when his personal grudge with Kemp cost Republicans control of the U.S. Senate. Oh, it also helped cost him reelection: Trump lost the state by 12,000 votes in 2020 - the first Georgia loss for Republicans since 1992.


Republicans ask Supreme Court to block 40,000 Arizonans from voting in November : politics
Mormons Don't Want to Vote for Trump -- This could be a whopper of a problem for him in Arizona in particular. : politics

'More is on the way': The parade of damaging unearthed Vance quotes marches on : politics

J.D. Vance Blames 'Fake Polls' for Harris' Lead : politics
Humiliating New Poll Shows J.D. Vance Is Historically Unpopular : politics
JD Vance isn't helping Trump's ticket. Removing him would be even worse. : politics

(2) Alejandra Caraballo on X: Babe wake up, MAGA is carrying around JD Vance / X
(2) Michael Crush on X: @Esqueer - 33 days into the Vance weirdo tour and supporters are holding jizz cups. What will they be doing by day 66?!" / X
JD Vance wildly compares Kamala Harris to Jeffrey Epstein : politics ... It's a weird comparison to make at any time, let alone when you're supporting a guy who was on the Epstein list, was a good friend of Epstein's, and is currently flying around in one of Epstein's old planes.

MAGA has a Catholic gender gap problem -- and it could spell trouble for Trump: Evangelical Christian nationalism is driving women away from the church : politics

Trump supporters are using a song by The Chicks to clap back at progressives : NPR
Trump supporters are using a song by The Chicks to clap back at progressives : NPR Donald Trump supporters on TikTok are using "Not Ready to Make Nice" by The Chicks to soundtrack their opposition to Kamala Harris. We explore the deeper history of the song ... The Chicks wrote this as their protest song after being banned from country radio in the early 2000s. Why? Because they criticized then-President George W. Bush's decision to invade Iraq. MOSS: They were the subject of death threats. There were, you know, organized parties where people burned their records and rolled over them with tractors.

Bad Civil War Art - Lawyers, Guns & Money ... Bouie ... The war that began as a fight to restore the Union and ended as a crusade against human bondage stands as one of the finest moments in our nation's history. It deserves a Hollywood epic that tries, as much as possible, to tell the truth.

Remembering Our History - Lawyers, Guns & Money When right-wingers whine about “forgetting our history" when people take down statue of evil Confederates and racists, they are telling on themselves. There's plenty to remember about our history that does not honor the worst people in our nation's history. In fact, you can simply take down those statues and put up new ones. As Decatur, Georgia has done ... Its arrival comes about four years after Decatur officials removed a 30-foot-tall obelisk erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1908.

Tammy Baldwin will face an anti-LGBTQ+ Republican who called being trans "insanity" : politics


Elon Musk's AI chatbot on X made a flurry of provocative false images - The Washington Post By using his platform to favor Donald Trump and launch a loosely-controlled AI chatbot, Grok, Musk has dragged the company into uncharted territory ahead of a contentious election.


LBJ Orders Pants - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Police Cannot Seize Property Indefinitely After an Arrest, Federal Court Rules : politics
Federal Court Rules Police Cannot Seize Property Indefinitely After an Arrest Many circuit courts have said that law enforcement can hold your property for as long as they want. D.C.'s high court decided last week that's unconstitutional.


Moral values may change with the seasons, study says | Vox Yet when he and his coauthors analyzed survey responses from more than 230,000 Americans over the span of a decade, they found that people embraced certain values -- purity, loyalty, and respect for authority -- more strongly in spring and fall, compared to summer and winter ... Psychologists call those "binding values" because they tend to promote social cohesion. They're a double-edged sword, however: Their upside is that they increase cooperation among members of an in-group, but they can also increase prejudice against out-groups ... given that binding values are strongly associated with political conservatism, what are the implications for how we run a society -- including major court cases and elections?

Time To Change E=mc² to E=mc²/2. There are hidden mistakes in the… | by Alexandre Kassiantchouk Ph.D. | Time Matters | Medium

This Is How We Can Picture Intersecting With the Fourth Dimension

Brain imaging study finds large sex-differences in regions tied to mental health. Males showed differences in the amygdala, associated with higher levels of depression and antisocial behavior. In contrast, females exhibited differences in the thalamus, associated with symptoms of anxiety and ADHD. : science


Two hospitalized in wild rollover crash at Springfield McDonald's - Boston 25 News

Writing experience on new surface pro 11 vs ipad : Surface




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How far inland in Antarctica can you find penguins? : askscience


Japan Plans a 310-Mile Long Conveyor Belt to Replace Semi-Trucks This would put your local conveyor belt sushi bar to shame.
Japan rolls out plan for 500km conveyor belt to solve looming cargo logistics crisis | South China Morning Post - The proposed Tokyo-Osaka 'Autoflow-Road' transport system could carry the same amount of freight as 25,000 truck drivers every day


(2) MAKS 24 on X: North Korea strongly condemned the operation of AFU in Kursk region, -- Reuters - Ukraine's desire to invade Russia is the result of "US anti-Russian confrontational policy, which is pushing the situation to the brink of the Third World War," - North Korean MFA. / X


(2) Robin Brooks on X: "Putin wouldn't be able to keep fighting in Ukraine if it weren't for China. Russia's total imports are basically back to where they were before the invasion. That's all thanks to China (red), which has boosted its exports to Russia massively. China is Russia's biggest enabler ... / X


Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hits off coast of Russia's Kamchatka region : worldnews
Volcano erupts in Russia : worldnews

Kremlin response to Kursk occupation shows how Putin freezes in a crisis. - The Washington Post When Russian President Vladimir Putin's authority is tested, his response often lacks quick, decisive action that lives up to his bellicose rhetoric.

(2) WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: "Recently, Russians have begun seriously discussing the possibility of defeat. This post by Roman Alekhin on Telegram has garnered 2 million views. While they still insist they 'can't lose,' the outcry is growing louder. The blame is largely placed on relentless corruption and lies ... Now they've cornered themselves into this situation, thinking that the entire nation will suddenly mobilise, rise up, the authorities will stop lying, and victory will follow! What a farce. / X

(2) Glasnost Gone on X: The mass Russian exodus continues. Local officials say over 3,000 people were evacuated between Friday & Saturday from Russia's Kursk region. No one expected that this kind of conflict was even possible in the Kursk region. That is why there is such confusion & panic, because citizens are arriving & they're scared, very scared. / X
(2) WarTranslated (Dmitri) on X: Russians abandon their elderly during the evacuation from the Kursk Region. Ukrainians found a paralyzed grandmother and helped her. / X

(2) (((Tendar))) on X: Ukrainian forces distributing food and water among the Russian population in the Ukrainian-controlled territories of Kursk. Source: Telegram / ZSUWar / X

(2) Def Mon on X: Isn't it funny that the first time Washington Posts pentagon sources does not report on a upcoming Ukrainian offensive and it's not talked about in German teams meetings, the Russians chose to ignore the UA force buildup? / X

(2) NEXTA on X: WSJ: Russia has withdrawn several brigades from Ukraine to defend Kursk region: up to 5,000 troops The publication also says that Putin needs more than 20,000 troops to dislodge the AFU from the Kursk region. / X

(2) Institute for the Study of War on X: Ukrainian forces advanced within Chasiv Yar, and Russian forces recently marginally advanced near Kreminna, Pokrovsk, and Donetsk City. Russian forces continued offensive operations in the Toretsk direction on August 17, but there were no confirmed changes to the frontline. / X
(2) MAKS 24 on X: Map of hostilities in the Kursk region, according to Russians. / X
Russian supply bridges destroyed by Ukraine amid Kursk incursion, Kyiv says : worldnews

Russia has officially withdrawn from the European Convention for the Protection of National Minorities : worldnews

Chechen warlord invites Musk to Russia after he's filmed driving machine-gun mounted Cybertruck : worldnews

(2) Jason Jay Smart on X: The US does not share intelligence with Ukraine about targets in Russia. The Biden Admin doesn't want to be considered the organizers of the Ukrainian Army's operations in the Kursk region. - The Wall Street Journal - Putin appreciates those who worry about red lines. / X
(2) Brady Africk on X: Russian forces are expanding new fortifications in Kursk as Ukraine continues its operation in the region. This map update traces Russia's new defenses using recent satellite imagery. / X

(2) PS01 on X: The Russian Defense Ministry began blurring the terrain in videos of air strikes in the Kursk region after journalists caught them publishing fakes. A new video published by the Ministry of Defense states that a Russian helicopter launched an attack with unguided rockets on a concentration of manpower, armored vehicles, and military vehicles of Ukrainian Armed Forces units in the border area of the Kursk region/ X

(2) MilitaryNewsUA on X: Russian marines leave their positions en masse in the Kursk region https://t.co/YQ6icGGm1U" / X
(2) MAKS 24 on X: It's been a while since I wrote about Ukraine-Russia, but it's been a while since anything this big has happened in this war: my take on why this amazing Kursk operation has the chance to transform this war / X
Kursk-Belgorod Operation: Ukraine's Transformational Ace Up Its Sleeve - Real Context News (RCN)

(2) MilitaryNewsUA on X: Ukrainian soldiers report that the German IFV Marder has proven itself very well, taking part in the battles in the Kursk Oblast. A successful combination of good armor protection and firepower, the machine has good survivability, withstood a lot of hits from various types / X
(2) WarMonitor on X: Ukrainian forces have captured a company commanding officer in the Kursk region today. / X

(2) Claretta Nijhuis on X: Consequences of the fire of Minsk, China. The superstructure is almost completely destroyed, it is unlikely to be restored and this artifact of a vanished civilization will be thrown away. / X

Drone hits oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast : worldnews

Another key bridge destroyed in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine claims : worldnews

Moscow spreads more claims (lies) about alleged Ukraine's plan to attack Kursk nuclear plant : worldnews


Lukashenko claims Ukraine would be very happy if Russia used nuclear weapons : worldnews


Imane Khelif's Homecoming Parade After Winning Gold at the Paris Olympics : pics


(2) The Jerusalem Post on X: Qatari Prime Minister held a phone call with the Iranian Acting Foreign Minister regarding developments in the hostage and ceasefire deal, and diplomatic cooperation between the two countries on Thursday. / X
Iran's Intelligence Minister claims Iran has identified Mossad spies in 28 countries : worldnews
Israel-Gaza war news: Blinken to arrive in Israel to push cease-fire deal amid doubts - The Washington Post

Power outage in Lebanon: The last operational power plant shuts down - report : worldnews


(2) The Times of Israel on X: US official: Talks in Doha on hostage-ceasefire deal were most constructive in months / X
Sign a deal now: Tens of thousands in the streets around Israel say hostage release is now or never : worldnews

(2) Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian on X: "Israeli fighter jets struck additional buildings used by Hezbollah today, in southern Lebanon's Aitaroun, Ayta-ash-Shab and Matmoura, the IDF says. Meanwhile, the military says a suspected drone that entered Israeli airspace from Lebanon was shot down by air defenses over the Golan Heights community of Kela. Sirens had sounded in the area amid the incident. /X

As cease-fire talks continue, an Israeli airstrike kills 18 people (one family) ... , hours after mediators expressed optimism for an imminent cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

/r/WorldNews Live Thread for Israel-Hamas War (Thread #63) : worldnews

(2) The Jerusalem Post on X: "Hamas head Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a guided missile that tracked his cell phone, his son Abdussalam Haniyeh told Saudi Arabia state media Al Arabiya Friday from Doha, Qatar, in an interview. / X

Settler rampage in West Bank sparks rare condemnation from Israeli leaders : worldnews ("settler" = murderous invaders)

IDF kills 20 Hamas terrorists in Rafah, destroys rocket launchers aimed at Israel : worldnews


Ukraine strengthens positions in Russia's Kursk region, Zelenskiy says : worldnews
Ukraine war briefing: Russian troops advancing at fast pace on key eastern city of Pokrovsk | Ukraine : worldnews

(2) NEXTA on X: "Ukraine exposes Russian fake about "US plans to replace Zelenskyy" over Kursk operation According to the Center for Strategic Communications, the Russians are promoting a statement by former CIA officer Larry C. Johnson that the U.S. may consider a scenario of "removing" the Ukrainian president because of the Armed Forces operation in the Kursk region. / X

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 906, Part 1 (Thread #1053) : worldnews
/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 905, Part 1 (Thread #1052) : worldnews

(2) The Kyiv Independent on X: These are the indicative estimates of Russia's combat losses as of August 18, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. / X

(2) The Kyiv Independent on X: More than 45,000 women have voluntarily joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine and are currently serving alongside men. Many others are enrolling in training programs to learn the basics of military service. / X

(2) Clash Report on X: Ukraine unveils modified Ukrainian production R-360 Neptune anti-ship missile. -- The Neptune missile, based on the Soviet Kh-35 design, has undergone significant improvements in range, targeting, and electronic systems. Initially capable of striking targets up to 300 kilometers away, recent upgrades are set to extend its operational range to 1,000 kilometers (approximately 621 miles) by 2024. / X

(2) The Kyiv Independent on X: Ukraine Ombudsman Lubinets said he had appealed to the U.N. and the ICRC over a video of Russian troops allegedly displaying the head of a decapitated Ukrainian soldier. / X

(2) NOELREPORTS on X: A Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter successfully shot down enemy aerial targets at night, effectively functioning as an air defense system. / X


Jurgen Elsässer, publisher of the recently banned German far-right political magazine Compact proclaims his support for Putin, receiving a rousing ovation for his remarks at an AfD gathering in Saxony : worldnews .. Literally no surprise from that because the majority of the far-right parties and politicians like Reform UK, AfD and etc.. are the ones that supported Putin the most. They need to be investigated if they got Russian funds gifted from Putin for their support.

Italian journalists reporting from Kursk to return home after Moscow's threats : worldnews


Boris Johnson calls for ban on Ukraine using Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia to be lifted : worldnews
Brits of Reddit, now that it's been a few years, has Brexit been a success? Why or why not? : AskReddit

X to close operations in Brazil effective immediately : worldnews

Venezuelans in Caracas and across the world demonstrate to defend opposition's victory claim : worldnews

X shuts Brazil operations over 'censorship' orders: Musk : worldnews

CBSA whistleblower believes transnational gangs have compromised agency databases, helping terrorists, spies and mafias enter Canada : worldnews




ELI5: Why do only 9 countries have nukes? : explainlikeimfive

Covid deaths in US lower than earlier peaks amid summer surge - Covid not as deadly in 2023 as it was in prior years, falling from the fourth to 10th leading cause of death, finds new CDC study. Deaths overall fell by 6% from 2022 to 2023. : science


There are 8 million teens eligible to vote. These high school students are trying to make sure more do. : politics


Biden plans to use his convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump : politics - Such a contrast of him handing over the reins of power and enthusiastically backing her to the attempted coup on January 6th from the other guy that is still somehow running.

How Kamala Harris Took 'Freedom' Back from the GOP : politics ... Conservatives don't just want freedom, they want a very specific type of freedom, namely freedom from consequences.
Kamala Harris' Popularity Rating Surges Past Trump, Biden's Best in Years : politics ... Arguing about reality itself ...

Sanders applauds Harris's 'strong, progressive' economy agenda : politics

Kamala Harris gains momentum in key Sun Belt states, cuts into Donald Trump's lead : politics

Harris puts North Carolina back in play : politics

I haven't seen anything like this: GOP pollster says Harris took massive advantage from Trump : politics ... The people who were undecided have all collapsed towards Harris. The people who were weak Trump have all collapsed towards undecided. It's a broad shift

'A Completely Different Campaign': How Kamala Harris Reopened the Electoral College Map - A longtime Democratic strategist thinks Kamala Harris is on the cusp of becoming an unstoppable candidate. : politics

'Should make Republicans awfully nervous': What new poll numbers signal for Trump : politics ... Backing a racist rapist was not a brilliant move, GOP. Having a woman of color beat a racist rapist will be POETIC JUSTICE TOO PERFECT FOR WORDS. The whole situation is delicious.

Kamala Harris set to spend $370M on post-Labor Day ad blitz : politics

Donald Trump Has No Idea What Has Hit Him, and It's a Joy to Watch | He's had yet another horrible week. The old tricks aren't working. Kamala Harris does not fear him. And it's showing in the numbers. : politics
Jon Stewart on Why Trump Wants Biden Back So Badly He's Reusing His Old Attacks | The Daily Show - YouTube

Walz amplifies Harris's attacks on GOP weak spot: infertility treatment : politics
Tim Walz is returning to his home state where theres a battle over a key Nebraska electoral vote : politics
Walz amplifies Harris's attacks on GOP weak spot: infertility treatment : politics


Trump scares his followers with talk of "illegals," but border crossings are lowest in four years : politics

Donald Trump has gender chasm with women voters -- Republican pollster : politics

The compounding effects of anti-majoritarian mechanisms - Lawyers, Guns & Money - The anti-democratic nature of American political institutions means that Republicans have little incentive to moderate in response to the median vote: ... When enough states in the union are low density and low population, the party that dominates the nation's rural areas already controls nearly half the seats in the Senate and has a significant advantage in the House of Representatives as well ... in two of the last six presidential elections, a Republican presidential candidate does not need to win the most votes nationwide to win the Electoral College and therefore the White House. The ability to win power without winning votes is a powerful disincentive to change.
The ultimate identity politics - Lawyers, Guns & Money


Form meeting content - Lawyers, Guns & Money The most consequential moment from Donald Trump's glitchy interview with Elon Musk on Monday came during a discussion of government cost-cutting. "Well, you, you're the greatest cutter," Trump told Musk, before launching, apropos of nothing, into a reverie about how Musk dominates his employees ... a recent essay by Matt Stoller, a progressive writer and activist who's been willing to make common cause with right-wing populists like Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri in the name of fighting corporate power ... 1)Nobody "works with Josh Hawley in the name of fighting corporate power."
(2) Brian Tyler Cohen on X: "I cannot begin to explain how gratifying it is to watch @LucasKunceMO call Josh Hawley out for being the anti-worker coward he is to his face. / X

How Trump is laying the groundwork for rejecting the election result if he loses : politics

Trump holds Pennsylvania rally to counter Harris' surge ... Bridy called Trump a "working class guy like us."

A convicted felon voting in a Republican ran state : pics

TIL "Old Man Trump" is a song written by American folk singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie in 1954. The song describes the racist housing practices of Fred Trump. : Music
Old Man Trump - Wikipedia ... Guthrie "thought that Fred Trump was one who stirs up racial hate, and implicitly profits from it." (dead Fred Hitler wannabe)
Woody Guthrie's "Old Man Trump" Performed By Jimmy Kelly - YouTube

Weird Trump sex doll? Totally not a cult : PoliticalHumor
Just weird cult things : PoliticalHumor
The delusion is so thick : PoliticalHumor
Weird people doing weird things. : pics

Anyone else miss this guy? : PoliticalHumor - Al didn't jump on the grenade, Kirsten Gillibrand pushed him onto it and then held him there until it exploded.


Trump awarding billionaire after saying it is "much better than the Medal of Honor" to veterans : pics ... Wexner, the Adelsons, Sandburg and Zuckerberg all carried weight in conducting the Israeli intelligence NSO/Pegasus operation INCONUS so there is far more crossover between the Israeli mob and Israeli intelligence that shows at the surface.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump's Epic Bromance | Vanity Fair "He's a Lot of Fun to Be With"

Experts: Pro-Trump officials could face severe punishments if they refuse to certify election : politics ... Throwing away your life for Orange Diaper Man .. wild


Brutal New Poll for J.D. Vance Reveals a Big Trump-MAGA Weakness | They're unpopular because their agenda is unpopular. : politics

National Black Farmers Group Says Supporting GOP Ticket Is "Off the Table" After JD Vance's Attack : politics ... Vance described a federal program that has distributed nearly $2 billion to mostly Black farmers who experienced discrimination as "disgraceful," suggesting that it is racist against white people.


I took a trip to Trump country. It was more bleak than I could have imagined : politics
I took a trip to Trump country. It was more bleak than I ever imagined



"The Silver Surfer" was a short film from 1993 that was made as a tech demo for what CGI could do at the time. It was directed by Erik Flemming, who was just charged in Matthew Perry's death and faces 25 years in prison. : videos


Sherlock dissescts John's fiance Mary - Sherlock Holmes (2009) : videos

I finally saw The Shawshank Redemption. : movies


Multilinguals of reddit, what's the easiest language you know beside english? : AskReddit

The FDA just cleared a new device that stops bleeding from gunshot wounds in seconds : technology

Bicycles Can Be Hacked Now : technology

TIL According to the U.S. Census Bureau, less than 5% of GED holders will actually receive a Bachelor's Degree. 77% of students with a GED do not continue past the first semester of college : todayilearned

Retrospective interpretation of childhood trauma more predictive of psychopathology than prospective ones, suggesting that interpretation of trauma matters more than the trauma itself. : science

Kids ages 9 to 11 who said their parents spent way too much on their smartphones were more prone to anxiety, attention issues and hyperactivity later on compared to the youngsters of parents who weren't phone-obsessed : science

How Big is The Universe? : videos

People who are convinced of their own superiority of moral character with a "holier-than-thou" syndrome (called the better-than-average effect [BTAE]) have more antagonistic personality traits, suggests a new study. : science

TIL About the "Flynn effect reversal". The Flynn effect refers to the observed rise in IQ scores throughout the 20th century, but in the last few decades, some research indicates that this trend has reversed in certain regions, particularly in Western countries. : todayilearned
American IQ Scores Rapidly Decline: What Is Reverse Flynn Effect? Americans' IQ scores are trending in a downward direction. In fact, they've been falling for over a decade.

The 4 Pillars of Stability for Life on Earth Are Close to Collapse - the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, the Greenland Ice Sheet, and Amazon Rainforest, and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).

Taming infinity: The Wonderful World of Surreal Numbers | by Peter Ripota | The Quantastic Journal | Aug, 2024 | Medium


What is the most nsfw thing that happened to you during work ? : AskReddit

What's the most ridiculous thing you believed as a child? : AskReddit

What can immediately make a person unattractive? : AskReddit

What dead celebrity would absolutely hate their current fan base? : AskReddit

Men of reddit, what is a 100% myth about men? : AskReddit

Hey ladies what's your weirdest kink that u wouldn't tell anyone you know about? : AskReddit

Youtube chiropractor showing why nobody should ever trust their life with these morons. : WTF



Judge says Maine can forbid discrimination by religious schools that take state tuition money - The Boston Globe - A judge says Maine isn't violating the constitutional rights of religious schools by requiring them to abide by a state antidiscrimination law to receive taxpayer-funded tuition assistance ... The lawsuit was brought on behalf of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland; a Roman Catholic-affiliated school, St. Dominic's Academy in Auburn, Maine; and parents who want to use state tuition funds to send their children to St. Dominic's. Another lawsuit, brought by parents who wanted to send a child to Crosspoint Church in Bangor


Microsoft begins cracking down on people dodging Windows 11's system requirements : technology




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Mediterranean Sea reaches highest surface temperature ever recorded : worldnews

Thousands of doctors sound alarm on health risks linked to fossil fuel pollution : worldnews
New Report Released by Environmental Defence Highlights Big Oil's Relentless Lobbying : worldnews

Spy agency warns of possible sabotage after mysterious outbreak of deadly pig virus : worldnews ... African Swine Fever Virus

More imported cases of new mpox strain in Europe expected, public health agency says : worldnews
Mpox Vaccine Maker's Shares Continue Rising As Concern Over Virus Outbreak Grows : worldnews
Heightened mpox vigilance urged by EU as deadly virus spreads : worldnews


Backlash after Philippines MP asks if husbands have 'sexual rights' : worldnews
Backlash after Filipino MP says husbands have 'sexual rights' ... Eight in 10 of the Philippines' 110 million people are Catholic, which deeply influences views on marriage and family. It is the only country in the world, aside from the Vatican, where divorce is illegal.
Philippines says China was `dramatically alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north : worldnews
China vows 'strong measures' against Philippines over encroaching ships in South China Sea : worldnews

Kim Dotcom loses 12-year fight to halt deportation from New Zealand to face US copyright case : worldnews


Kim Jong Un shocks listeners by using South Korean terms in speech : worldnews

China youth unemployment jumps to 17.1% in July : worldnews
Nearly all Chinese banks are refusing to process payments from Russia, report says : worldnews
China and Vatican discuss Ukraine peace plan as Russia continues to lose ground : worldnews
Women's accessories sold by Shein, Temu and AliExpress contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable levels, authorities in South Korea found. : worldnews


US banks block accounts of clients for attempts to make payments from Russia : worldnews

Kremlin accuses the West of helping Ukraine attack Russia : worldnews

Russia's Foreign Ministry had summoned Italy's ambassador in Moscow over what it said was "illegal border crossing" by a team of correspondents from Italian state broadcaster RAI, who reported from Ukrainian-held parts of Russia's Kursk region this week : worldnews

NATO's SACEUR Cavoli calls Russia's response to Kursk operation "slow and scattered" : worldnews

Russian Food Suppliers Warn of Price Hikes Up to 40% : worldnews

Russia appears to have diverted several thousand troops from occupied Ukraine to counter Kursk offensive, US officials say | CNN Politics : worldnews

Secret Russian Counter-Drone EW System Recovered by Ukraine in Kursk Region : worldnews

Ukraine advances another 1-3 km into Russia's Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says : worldnews

Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region : worldnews

(2) NEXTA on X: ️About 700 Russian soldiers may be encircled due to the blowing up of a bridge in Glushkovo There are also reports in the Russian media of strikes on another bridge - in the village of Zvanoye in the Kursk region. There are no official comments on this from representatives of ... / X undefined

(2) Ukraine Battle Map on X: Ukraine has struck and fully collapsed the bridge in the village of Zvannoe today with HIMARS Ukraine has also damaged the bridge in Glushkovo. If the bridge in Glushkovo and the bridge in Karyzh are destroyed, then Russia will lose access to 670km of land in the Kursk Region / X

US blocks Ukraine from firing British missiles into Russia UK government source says request sent to Washington more than a month ago to allow the Storm Shadow missile to be fired into Russia still awaits a reply

Russians show severed head of alleged Ukrainian soldier in video, Ukraine appeals to UN and Red Cross : worldnews

Google To Deactivate Russia-Based AdSense Accounts : worldnews

Russian Hackers Using Fake Brand Sites to Spread DanaBot and StealC Malware : worldnews


India to hold first assembly elections in disputed Kashmir in 10 years : worldnews
Doctor's rape & murder: Rahul Gandhi accuses West Bengal govt, hospital of shielding accused : worldnews
Hospitals in India hit as doctors begin nationwide strike over trainee's rape and murder : worldnews

Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, health authorities say : worldnews

'Follow the money': FM Katz questions financial links between Turkey's Erdogan and Hamas : worldnews


US forces destroy Houthi control station in Yemen : worldnews

Iraq postpones plans for US troop withdrawal amid regional tensions : worldnews


Deal or no deal: Hamas denies Israeli, US claims ceasefire-hostage deal progressing : worldnews

Gaza records first polio case in 25 years as UN urges vaccinations : worldnews

West Bank Israeli, Palestinian council heads agree to peace in wake of settler riot : worldnews


Russia accuses Ukraine of planning 'nuclear provocation' for 11th time : worldnews

Ukraine to grant citizenship to foreign fighters and their families, Zelenskyy says - Euromaidan Press : worldnews

Offensive into Russia meant to draw Moscow into 'fair talks', says Ukraine : worldnews
Ukraine says incursion into Russia necessary to push Moscow toward 'fair' peace talks : worldnews

Russian missile sparks blaze in Ukraine as Kyiv's troops push into Russia's Kursk region : worldnews


Ukraine's F-16s may be getting long-range cruise missiles to hit targets hundreds of miles away: report : worldnews

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 904, Part 1 (Thread #1051) : worldnews

(2) NEXTA on X: ️About 700 Russian soldiers may be encircled due to the blowing up of a bridge in Glushkovo There are also reports in the Russian media of strikes on another bridge - in the village of Zvanoye in the Kursk region. There are no official comments on this from representatives of / X undefined


Eight more Ukrainian children brought home from Russia and occupied territories : worldnews

Nordstream - Lawyers, Guns & Money We have another account of the destruction of the Nordstream 2 pipeline, this one with quite a bit of sourcing from within German police and security services:

Ukraine's legalization of medical cannabis enters into force : worldnews


Bulgaria's president signs anti-LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' amendments into law : worldnews
The president of Bulgaria has signed the country's dreaded ban on so-called LGBTQ+ propaganda into law. Rumen Radev, who has been in office since 2017, authorised amendments to the country's 2020 Pre-school and School Education Act which were proposed by the pro-Russian Vazrazhdane Party and passed by parliament earlier this month by 159 votes to 22.

Swiss authorities freeze US$1.5 billion of Russian senator's assets : worldnews


Argentina police thwart terror attack targeting Jews : worldnews

Lula says he doesn't yet recognize Maduro as winner of Venezuela election : worldnews

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans considering leaving the country post-elections, new polls suggests : worldnews
A black X is appearing on the doors of Maduro opponents in Venezuela : worldnews
Nicolás Maduro protests expected as human rights concerns grow : worldnews
Nine Meals from Anarchy - Doug Casey's International Man

Haiti fires most of its embassy staff in Suriname over alleged links to human trafficking ring : worldnews

Ukraine can fire our weapons during attack inside Russia, says Canada : worldnews
Vancouver Samidoun leader praises October 7 on Iranian television : worldnews





Russia to promote anti-Ukraine politicians ahead of US election: Report : politics
FBI raids US home of Russian-born analyst who advised Trump in 2016 : worldnews


The Press Must Explain Its Stunning Double-Standard on Leaks : politics

Does the seamless transition to Harris mean that parties are stronger than we think? - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Inside Biden's Decision to Drop Out of the 2024 Election - The New York Times People close to President Biden say he believes he could have won a second term. But he came to realize that the fight would rip apart the Democratic Party that he had served his whole life.

Further clarifications about that thing that happened - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Polling Guru Nate Silver Now Has Harris Above Trump in Fifth Swing State : politics


This DNC Will Be a Show We Haven't Seen Before : politics

Teamsters Dissension - Lawyers, Guns & Money The entire labor movement is furious at that thuggish idiot, Teamsters head Sean O'Brien, for slobbering all over Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.

Tim Walz's White Guy Tacos Quip Gets MAGA All Hot and Bothered : politics

Getting back together: Swifties mobilize to support Kamala Harris - Swifties4Kamala has 180,000 followers as fans of world's most famous 'childless cat lady' emerge as political force : politics

Kamala Harris wants to stop Wall Street's homebuying spree : politics


Trump could be "sent to jail immediately" by Judge Merchan - legal analyst : politics

Trump will speak from behind bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies : politics

Donald Trump is losing his marbles : politics
Does Anyone Know What Donald Trump Is Talking About Anymore? : politics
Trump's demented lunacy is getting worse - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Opinion | Trump's decline: His interviews and lies get worse - The Washington Post As the 2024 race draws tighter, the former president's actions suggest he is spiraling.

'When they go low, we go with the flow': Dems ramp up attacks on Trump : politics

Donald Trump Has No Idea What Has Hit Him, and It's a Joy to Watch | He's had yet another horrible week. The old tricks aren't working. Kamala Harris does not fear him. And it's showing in the numbers. : politics

Trump Just Voted in Florida as a Felon -- Where's DeSantis' Outrage? : politics

Trump Is Pissed at Harris for Trapping Him in Two Debates - Donald Trump is so mad, it seems he's about to chicken out of debating Kamala Harris. : politics

Trump's tired act is getting him nowhere against Harris : politics

Donald Trump insults veterans yet again : politics (50% will vote for him)

Trump's Biggest Fans Think He's Part of the Deep State Now : politics
Bizarre moment Trump gets distracted by box of Cheerios during Bedminster press conference : politics
With Froot Loops by his side, Trump gives another cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs performance : politics
Trump has made $300k from branded bible sales : politics
A fly sits on the face of Donald J. Trump at his Press Conference in Bedminster, New Jerse (8-15-24) : pics
Fly lands on Trump's face during press event, echoing Mike Pence's viral 2020 debate moment : politics

More from the Greatest Political Supergenius This Side of the Cincinnati Suburbs - Lawyers, Guns & Money
(2) Acyn on X: "Vance: Has anybody seen the movie "Gangs of New York?." That is what I'm talking about, with these ethnic enclaves in our country, it can lead to higher crime rates. / X
Keep talking JD! Vance's creepy views on 'females' are repelling women voters : politics
JD Vance Is Less Popular With Men Than Women, New Poll Shows - Newsweek

Democrats Handed Senate Boost as Jon Tester Five Points Ahead in New Poll : politics

Stein takes significant lead against Robinson in NC governor's race, new poll shows : politics

The Republican Party, Post-2024 - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Fox host confronts Republican with poll showing voters blame GOP for border : politics

The Roots of Dems in Disarray? - Lawyers, Guns & Money One thing that strikes me about the Biden deadenders is the clear trauma they feel about the Democratic Party screwing things up, assuming they would again.

Five of Pennsylvania's 'fake electors' from 2020 are back on Trump's 2024 slate : politics

Raffensperger says voters should be concerned over new, possibly illegal, Election Board rules : politics

Survey: Women oppose leaving abortion to the states : politics

Project 2025 Co-Author Caught Admitting the Secret Conservative Plan to Ban Porn : politics ... They're using this as a backdoor to imprison librarians, transgender people, drag queens, publishers, and anyone else who distributes LGBT positive comments or content to anyone under the age of 18. It's far more insidious than simply "banning porn". Pornography, manifested today in the omnipresent propagation of transgender ideology and sexualization of children ...


Lawyer and family of U.S. airman killed by Florida deputy demand that he face charges : news

This man is about to be executed. He's innocent. : videos

Child rapist ex-cop's 10-weekend US jail sentence called 'epitome of injustice' | US crime : news


Women who feel powerless are more likely to endorse benevolent sexism and gender inequalities, suggests a new study. Women may attempt to overcome feeling powerless by adhering to sexist attitudes that offer power via idealization of women's qualities in intimate relationships. : science ... Benevolent sexism is a series of attitudes (women are pure, innocent, nurturing, and good) or behaviors (taking over women's autonomy in order to "help" or "lead" them) that appear positive but are harmful for women's rights or safety.

Gender differences in beauty concerns start surprisingly early, study finds | Researchers have found that girls as young as three already place significant value on personal attractiveness, more so than their male counterparts. : science

Quantum Entanglement in Your Brain Is What Generates Consciousness, Radical Study Suggests : science ... Quantum, when not used by a physicist, is usually just a god of the gap -- Deus Hiatus

A review concluded that "when used in appropriate doses and under strict clinical control, psilocybin appears as a valuable treatment for" obsessive-compulsive disorder. : science

Feminism linked to increased hookup culture endorsement among women, new study shows. For men, no significant differences were observed in hookup culture endorsement based on feminist identity or beliefs, indicating that feminism's impact on sexual liberation is more relevant to women. : science

Wilkes Land crater - Wikipedia


An actual photo of the very moment lightning hits the water : pics

What's the most disturbing thing you've ever seen? : AskReddit

What's something from your childhood that you didn't realize was super f*cked up until you were an adult? : AskReddit


N.H. trans sports law challenged by girl barred from practice




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More than half of the world doesn't have clean water at home : worldnews
More than 4.4 billion people in poorer countries lack access to safe drinking water, primarily due to fecal contamination. This number is more than twice as high as existing estimates. : science


Russian commander says Ukraine's forces pushing along the border front : worldnews
Ukraine Army Says Set Up Administrative Office In Kursk Region : worldnews
Ukraine sets up military office in Russia as incursion grows : worldnews
Ukrainians distribute humanitarian aid to civilians in Russia's Kursk Oblast : worldnews

Ukraine Reports Largest Surrender by Russian Troops of the War : worldnews

Freedom of Russia Legion calls on Russian soldiers to surrender, switch sides amid Kursk incursion : worldnews

Kursk residents evacuated to Crimea : worldnews
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