World Champion Axe Thrower Marcus Pehart in Freestyle Mode
[🪓 Soulthrower]pic.twitter.com/zLevb91JPv
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) June 12, 2026
The best children’s museums in the U.S. Quartz
The Anti-Aging Therapeutics Boom Contrary Research
Camera Trap in Tiny ‘Sacred Forest’ Caught One of the World’s Rarest Mammals ZME Science
Ozempic and Similar Drugs Linked to Dramatic Drop in Addiction Rates SciTech Daily
COVID-19/Pandemics
Data is not enough: from Covid to measles, America must relearn risk communication The Guardian
Common Diabetes Drug May Reduce Long COVID Risk Technology Networks
Climate/Environment
A Commercial Space Race Prompts a Thorny Question: Who Owns the Sky? Inside Climate News
SpaceX Made a Public Land Swap Deal with USFWS. Now Environmental Groups Are Suing Outdoor Life
France prepares for another ‘very intense and widespread’ heat event, possibly over 40°C Le Monde
South of the Border
Can Cuba resist America? UnHerd
US kills leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says BBC
‘Knife’s edge’: US-Mexico relationship teeters as World Cup begins Politico
China?
The Unstoppable Rise of China’s Auto Empire: From Underdog to Global Dominator
Watch this chart animate the seismic shift that’s reshaping the world economy.
In 2014, China exported under 1 million cars annually, barely a blip while Japan, Germany, and the US dominated with 4+… pic.twitter.com/YCLiWMIyq9
— Alvin Foo (@alvinfoo) June 7, 2026
The world is addicted to cheap Chinese drugs Inside China/Business substack
The China collapse that just never arrives Asia Times
China’s green power met all growth in electricity demand in 2025 CGTN
FACTBOX – World’s 1st wind-powered underwater data center in China Andolu Agency
India
Mountain of war: The India-Pakistan conflict’s deadliest battle Al Jazeera
Why India wants German submarines DW
The US and India have become regional rivals Nepali Times
Africa
Can Africa turn its population boom into prosperity? Al Jazeera
Mining for ‘clean energy’ metals driving widespread forest loss in Africa, study finds Technology.org
Africa Loses Billions to Illicit Financial Flows as Climate Finance Falls Short, Experts Warn The Reporter
European Disunion
Dreams of an EU army just crashed Brussels Signal
Backlash against Kallas reveals hard truths of EU foreign policy Euronews
EU countries approve starting membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova Politico
Old Blighty
UK defense secretary’s ugly exit shatters Starmer’s legacy The Spokesman-Review
Why Brexit Still Haunts British Politics Time Magazine
Israel v. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran
Horrifying: The Israeli military has released footage documenting the extensive destruction it carried out in the town of Aitaroun in southern Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/0fp4YOA3iv
— Days of Palestine (@PalestineDays) June 13, 2026
Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near BBC
Amnesty calls for Israel boycott over aggression in the occupied West Bank Al Jazeera
Israel expanding Gaza ‘yellow line’ to derail ceasefire talks, says Hamas Andolu Agency
Under The Western Empire You Get Punished For Having A Conscience Caitlin Johnstone
New Not-So-Cold War
FO Talks: Has the Trump Administration Abandoned Ukraine Due to the Iran War? Fair Observer
Ukraine’s defense firms split themselves up to avoid being a big target. Europe now needs to do the same, they say. Business Insider
Putin admits Ukraine attacks hitting Russian economy, society Al Jazeera
Big Brother Is Watching You Watch
South Portland ends license plate reader contract amid growing privacy concerns WGME 13
Opinion: Automotive Privacy Has Become a Dismal Prospect TheTruthAboutCars.com
Imperial Collapse Watch
Video shows homeless people sleeping at LAX as World Cup 2026 fans touch down NY Post
Is Seattle sweeping more homeless camps for the World Cup? KUOW.org
Trump 2.0
Trump says peace deal will be signed Sunday after Iran said it remains cautious on timing CNBC
In the steel cage: Understanding that UFC is Trump’s happy place Responsible Statecraft
The Air Force One 747 That Qatar Gifted To Trump Is Getting Its Finishing Touches Jalopnik
Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center building following court-ordered deadline PBS
Musk Matters
Interview discussing design of orbital data center satellites
How Elon Musk nailed the SpaceX IPO: ‘I’m not sure that this could have gone much better’ MarketWatch
Eighty Residents Sue SpaceX, Saying Elon Musk’s Constant Rocket Launches Are Literally Destroying Their Homes Futurism
Democrat Death Watch
The Democrats’ 2024 “Autopsy” and the Party’s Refusal to Halt Weapons to Israel Scheerpost
Why Won’t the Cowardly, Corrupt Democratic Leadership Act to Impeach Trump? Common Dreams
Immigration
Trump Signs $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding Bill KABC.com
‘Surge’ may be over, but administration’s deportation push continues in immigration court Mankato Free Press
Advocates decry targeting of migrants as thousands of US citizens’ spouses, parents caught up in crackdown ABC News
Our No Longer Free Press
‘Open season’: Trump admin’s two-pronged attack could devastate Disney’s ABC Raw Story
Trump team investigates how to deport major Iran war critic The New Republic
Mr. Market Is Moody
The Stock Market Survived the SpaceX IPO. What to Watch for Next. Barron’s
Wholesale Inflation Surges, Energy Costs See Biggest Jump Since 2022 InkFreeNews
After a Year of High Tariffs, the US Goods Trade Deficit Has Barely Budged Cato Institute
AI
A Court Has Ruled That Google Is Liable for False Statements Generated by AI Overviews Wired
US limits use of Anthropic AI models Fable 5 and Mythos Semafor
Visa Officially Allowing AI Agents to Go Ham With Your Credit Card Futurism
AI costs spike as subscriptions hit pricing wall — firms turn towards Chinese LLMs, open-source models to extend budget Tom’s Hardware
New AI system identifies 102 brain tumor types in minutes instead of weeks Yahoo News
The Bezzle
Frisco couple indicted in alleged psychic fraud scheme, after victims sent them more than $2M, officials say WFAA 8 News
Chino Hills man sentenced for $10M fraud scheme involving 145 bank accounts NBC 4 Los Angeles
Guillotine Watch
The 5 most expensive fruits in the world
— Science girl (@sciencegirl) March 14, 2026
The 5 most expensive foods in the world #top5 #expensive #food pic.twitter.com/oQ0bqtj2fv
— Top5expensive (@top5expensive) May 5, 2026
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