Snow Leopard review – A belated Tibetan filmmaker’s final words on the enigmatic tale of man vs. beast The Guardian
Realtor.com reports 26.5% year-over-year increase in available inventory calculation risk
thanksgiving
Comedy interlude:
Northern lights may be faintly visible in parts of the U.S. this Thanksgiving Associated Press
Prevent holiday illnesses and survive “Ozempic Thanksgiving” FOX
climate
COP-out 29: Treachery and capitalism in Baku
COP-out 29 The next recession
After the Flood Harpers
Exclusive: Exxon lobbyist investigated over hacking and leak of environmental activist emails, sources say Reuters
Global emergence of regional heatwave hotspots outpaces climate model simulations PNAS
toilet
How we’re paying water customers to reduce their use of the Colorado River Colorado Sun
China?
People’s Liberation Army chief General Miao Hua under investigation for ‘serious violations of discipline’ South China Morning Post
Industrial decoupling and supply chains are not the answer CGTN
China’s market goals are ‘simply psychological’, says former regulator FT
India
S&P Global charts the future of India’s carbon market
Adani Group announces nearly USD 55 billion in losses after US charges setback Channel News Asia
A new war that’s not so cold war
How Russia’s new missile will change Alabama’s game moon. “[Russia] It currently possesses non-nuclear weapons (Oleshnik is not the only one) and is capable of carrying out the equivalent of a nuclear attack without the dirty side effects of actual nuclear development. ”
U.S. intelligence agency says nuclear attack unlikely despite Putin’s warning Reuters
Putin’s game is hypersonic: is that why we can’t watch? responsible national strategy
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Reconciliation with Ukraine is a “long journey” – Foreign Minister Lavrov
Trump-sized hole looms in Ukraine’s defense against Putin Bloomberg
Biden administration cannot send all planned aid to Ukraine – WSJ Ukraineska Pravda
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US instructs Ukraine to lower military draft age to 18 to alleviate manpower shortage FT
Russia invades Ukraine at fastest pace since war began The Times
At least 1 million people lose power in Ukraine after Russia’s ‘massive’ attack on France24
syrakistan
What we know about Israel and Hezbollah’s ceasefire agreement BBC
Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire depends on Netanyahu’s restraint and Hezbollah’s firepower Middle East Eye
Israeli military admits killing of Hezbollah operatives despite ceasefire agreement Anadolu Agency
Syrian rebels claim control of 32 villages and areas in western Aleppo and Anadolu
Trump campaign claims Biden-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is actually Trump’s victory Associated Press
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to appeal International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrant for Galan Anadolu News Agency
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Haaretz: “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but only Donald Trump can save them.”
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Merkava IV Barak Down: How Israel’s new and improved tank was designed to be nearly indestructible before being removed Military Watches
south of the border
President Trump claimed victory on immigration after his phone call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests not changing AP. Explanation:
“I had a great conversation with President Donald Trump. We discussed Mexico’s strategy regarding the migration phenomenon and shared that the reason caravans are not arriving at the northern border is because they are being taken care of in Mexico.” https:/ /t.co/e6qS19pe6z
— Anthony Lamesa (@ajlamesa) November 28, 2024
Trump administration transition
Cutting $2 Trillion in “The Swamp” – Charles Hugh Smith, 3 Things About Two Minds
Florida Republican takeover is transforming Washington Politico
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FBI confirms Trump Cabinet picks were targeted by bomb threat, ‘attacks’ Al Jazeera
President Trump has appointed longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine and Russia. Explanation:
Trump appointed veterans. General Keith Kellogg, a former adviser to Mike Pence, has been appointed special envoy to Ukraine. If Kellogg’s previous views are any guide, it signals that President Trump intends to continue Biden’s policy of using Ukraine to fight Russia. pic.twitter.com/J9f3ipcYuM
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— Aaron Mate (@aaronjmate) November 27, 2024
Trump turns outsider for Navy reform, but lack of military experience raises concerns Associated Press
Brendan Kerr reveals he aspires to become America’s top censor TechDirt
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Marc Andreessen: Biden-Harris Administration Used ‘Raw Executive Power’ to Strip Bank Accounts of ‘Unpopular’ Tech Startups and Political Opponent Tennessee Star Comments:
2. Andreessen said the CFPB is “terrifying” financial institutions, denying them access to the banking system, and going after conservatives. But is it true? Yeah, that’s it @dorajfacundo The CFPB points out that it does the opposite. https://t.co/7zXyGMsC9E
— Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) November 27, 2024
Marc Andreessen, Joe Lonsdale and other VCs are all reportedly running for DOGE and other Trump committees, according to TechCrunch.
Musk wants to abolish the Consumer Affairs Agency, which has become a “model of efficiency” A common dream
Zuckerberg meets Trump at Florida Politico
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WSJ’s Peggy Noonan on recent encounter with Trump after eight years of avoidance: ‘He was hilarious’ FOX
Deshabille Democratic Party
Greenwald Stoller:
.@matthewstoller On how the Democratic Party went from being the party of workers to the party of the rich under Obama: pic.twitter.com/BrERdTozHa
— System Update (@SystemUpdate_) November 27, 2024
antitrust law
Texas, what?
🚨Breaking News: Texas sues BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard for illegal conspiracy to manipulate energy markets to drive up costs for consumers
Texas will not tolerate its financial industry being illegally weaponized for destructive and politicized policies. pic.twitter.com/WrpftEr0cJ
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) November 27, 2024
digital clock
Uber faces FTC consumer protection investigation over subscriptions Bloomberg
Tesla is hiring a team to remotely control its self-driving robotaxis Gizmodo
Microsoft hits back at claims it slurps Word and Excel files to train AI models The Register
Are overemployed “ghost engineers” making six figures doing nothing? 404 medium
health care
A new look at the gut microbiome and the social transmission of health 3 Quarks Daily
Achieving health equity: New explorations
boeing
Airbus struggles to capitalize on rival Boeing’s woes FT
class war
Big victory in NMB on labor for airport workers. NMB = National Mediation Board.
You are already on strike. How can I turn up the heat? Labor records
Can business thrive in a world with a cap on personal wealth? Crooked Wood
Socialist politics and revolutionary efforts Links
Antidote (© Frank Schulenburg CC BY-SA 4.0):
Dowry prevention bonus:
Does your cat also like to “help” in the kitchen? 🤣#WednesdayWisdom #Thanksgiving #cat pic.twitter.com/h6qLse3exW
— Cole & Marmalade (@ColeTheBlackCat) November 22, 2023
Double bonus antidote:
I finally got my own room! pic.twitter.com/vcRYQQYMEY
— Why you should own a cat (@ShouldHaveCat) November 27, 2024
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