Arachnid megacity discovered in cave could be world’s largest spider web Science Daily (Paul R)
Archaeologists discover how the oldest American civilization survived climate change Guardian (Kevin W)
Who would wait for a 5-hour silent movie from 100 years ago? New Yorkers, of course. gothamist
#New Coronavirus Infection/Pandemic
A study has found that COVID-19 is associated with a 50% increase in car accidents due to neurological changes.
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has raised concerns about long-term neurological effects, as long-lasting coronavirus symptoms can impair driving ability, but the specific effects on driving remain under-researched. pic.twitter.com/JjRl6QTuia
— SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) (@COVID19_disease) November 6, 2025
The coronavirus pandemic has entered its sixth year.
➡️ What started as a respiratory illness has evolved into something deeper: a long-term impact on the immune system.
This is called the “Leonardi effect,” named after the immunologist. @fitterhappierAJ
➡️ I warned you early, but… pic.twitter.com/j2ZdIHPajb
— Vipin M. Vasishtha (@vipintukur) November 7, 2025
yes. I have been involved in various online support groups as I have Long Corona. Since at least 2021, we’ve seen COVID-19 long haulers posting about sudden tooth loss and other dental issues https://t.co/jH2pQ3yueE
—Send | Unsend (Sophia) (@SendUnsend) November 8, 2025
Climate/Environment
In 1978, Jadhav Paen began modifying India’s Majuli Island to prevent erosion.
He planted a tree every day for 40 years, creating a lush forest that is now home to tigers and elephants.
— Science Girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) October 11, 2025
Forests in the Northern Hemisphere have transitioned from carbon sinks to carbon emitters ESA Climate
A quick graph of mid-latitude and tropical sea surface temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.
This is the kind of persistent Super El Niño that has occurred in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere over the past decade.
hour/month @IBergwieselhttps://t.co/VD0HlJrqPW pic.twitter.com/4JooSPew6W
— Leon Simmons 🌍 (@LeonSimons8) November 4, 2025
Europe’s historical warmth
Hundreds of records for warmest November night broken by wide margins from west to east
In the UK it’s at least 14 degrees Celsius, in Norway, Sweden and Denmark it’s more than 12 degrees Celsius, and in Finland and Estonia it’s more than 11 degrees Celsius.
Records throughout Scandinavia including Stockholm
min 11.9 (since 1800s), Uppsala, etc. pic.twitter.com/EZI02rMu2c
— Abnormal temperatures around the world (@extremetemps) November 5, 2025
Floods in Vietnam near world record for daily rainfall Weatherzone
The social cost of plastics in the US could exceed $1 trillion a year, report finds The New Lede
China?
China’s exports unexpectedly decline as U.S. trade tensions escalate Bloomberg
‘New arms race’: Satellite images, maps and records reveal massive surge in China’s missile production sites, CNN. It was as if it had fallen from the sky.
Chinese Navy puts first super aircraft carrier into active service: Fujian commissioning marks a turning point in aircraft carrier program Military Watch
Big if true:
Are we in the “discovery” phase? https://t.co/LEOOxBkqwm
— Jen Zhu (@jenzhuscott) November 7, 2025
India
India’s West Asia depression deepens as Gaza plan shifts gears India’s Punchline
India cannot maintain balance between US and Russia Asia Times (Kevin W)
Or Canada
President Trump and Canada’s trade war could lead to Chinese cars entering the US Asia Times (Kevin W)
Africa
Despite President Trump’s statements, Nigeria’s violent conflict is about more than just religion The Conversation
An interesting perspective on this story is that it appears to originate from a separatist movement in southern Nigeria, the so-called “Biafran separatists.” Last year, they hired former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran as a lobbyist to promote the movement.
On that very website… https://t.co/ssHbjv3bsx
— Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) November 7, 2025
Tigray fighters enter Ethiopia’s Afar region, fueling fears of new conflict Al Jazeera
Britain rejects Sudan atrocity prevention plan despite warning of potential genocide Guardian
south of the border
US moves closer to attacking Venezuela Glenn Diesen
The temptation of regime change in Venezuelan diplomacy. When we lost the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Russia can “imitate” Venezuela: What the West is doing against Ukraine’s war (Kevin W)
discord in europe
German economy continues to slump despite new government inauguration ANewz
Alon Mizrahi brownwashes German Nazism
Danish government aims to ban children under 15 from social media access Associated Press (resilc)
old blighty
Labor MPs are now openly plotting against Starmer Eyepaper (Colonel Smithers)
Construction sector records show shocking drop in activity ahead of independent budget
israel vs resistance
Exclusive: U.S. intelligence agencies warned Israeli military lawyers there was evidence of war crimes in Gaza, former U.S. official says Reuters (Robin K)
“Sticks, stones, matches, gas.” flutist
Turkish court issues arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza massacre Türkiye Today (resilc)
Israel launches wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon The Guardian
US issues final warning to Iraq: Prelude to wider Middle East war Near East Online (Micael T)
A new war that’s not so cold war
Why Ukraine’s military is on the brink of amputation The Telegraph. The Wall Street Journal reported more than a year ago that so many amputations were being made based on prosthetic fittings.
Globalist company tries to corner Pokrovsk Simplicius by promoting “forever war”
Larry Johnson refutes the myths of Western analysts about Ukraine
This Ukraine war report is like the moon in Alabama (Kevin W)
President Trump grants Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions, White House announces CNN (Kevin W)
Alexander Glushko: “Russia and the United States are still able to find a way to maintain strategic stability” International Affairs (Michael T.)
The Continuing War Against Russia and Its Main Defense Mechanism – National Unity Carl Sanchez
syrakistan
Exclusive: US troops will be stationed at Damascus Air Base, sources say Reuters (resil)
President Trump expands military presence in Damascus to protect ‘Israel’ Vanessa Beeley
5 killed in fresh clashes along Afghanistan-Pakistan border NDTV
imperial collapse watch
Caesar and Trump’s Black Box Site
💢75% of U.S. scientists are considering leaving, natural poll finds — a surprising indictment of U.S. self-sabotage in its “contain China” campaign
While Washington pours trillions of dollars into militarily surrounding China and thwarting the Belt and Road Initiative, its own innovation engine… pic.twitter.com/opbktgUDs2
— StarBoySAR 🇭🇰 🇨🇳 🥭 (@StarboySAR) November 6, 2025
Leaks reveal collapse of EU/US-backed Belarusian “opposition” gray zone
Trump 2.0
Trump’s economy is increasingly resembling Saudi Arabia’s politiko (resilc)
Trump wine on sale at Federal Property Forbes Coast Guard store (resilc)
President Trump to skip G20 summit in South Africa, doubts about Pretoria’s membership The Cradle
No US officials will attend G20 meeting in South Africa – Trump Anadolu Agency
Don’t let the Fed become part of Mar-a-Lago Roger Loewenstein (resilc)
Trump administration introduces international drug pricing to Medicaid The Hill
Shock in the Oval Office The dramatic moment a man collapses next to President Trump in the Oval Office during the live streaming of the Ozempic announcement The Sun. resilc took note of all the pretty tall blondes in attendance.
President Trump just stands there after a man collapses during a press conference with New Republicans. Kevin W.: “It’s weird. All he had to say was, ‘Take this guy to the doctor.’ That would have made him look decisive and presidential.”
immigration
ICE targets NYPD officers with ads claiming the agency “respects” Gothamist
shutdown
US flight capacity could face up to 20% cut due to government shutdown: Anadolu Transport Secretary
Airlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-mandated closure reductions begin CNBC
Ketanji Brown Jackson suspends orders requiring full SNAP payment until further notice
190. What is a snap? Steve Vladek
US soldiers give advice to food banks to help them survive without pay during government shutdown Sky
6 election results that didn’t make headlines Popular information (resilc)
supremes
The refreshing inequality of Trump vs. Or Steve Vladeck
mamdani
Zoran Mamdani and Civilian Government Resisting Populism Matt Stoller (Chuck L.)
New York Post cover on Zoran Mamdani election sold out in New York, already on resale on e-Bay New York Post
Zoran Mamdani Psychology: How the establishment manufactures its own brand of “radicalism” Fiorella Isable Craig Pasta Giardulla
Lafaire Epstein
US Congress Democrats ask Andrew to appear for questioning over ties to Epstein BBC (Kevin W)
Jeffrey Epstein helped Israel sell surveillance state to drop site in Ivory Coast
economy
Consumer sentiment falls to record low Wall Street Journal
Mr. Market is in a bad mood.
Concerns over the valuation of AI are gripping investors around the world as concerns about a tech bubble grow, CNBC reported. lead story.
Could soaring global debt cause the next financial crisis? Al Jazeera
As markets become more fragile, it’s only a matter of time before the bubble bursts South China Morning Post
Will the world be able to overcome the new crisis? Bangkok Post Office
World Economic Forum executive director warns of three potential ‘bubbles’ in global economy Reuters
A.I.
Small language models are the future of agent AI. Michelle T.: “This paper is currently running a survey on LinkedIn with the question, “Is the AI industry leaving behind a $57 billion mistake?”
AI abuse is reinventing the law New York Times (resilc)
AI spam and the digital trust crisis: How synthetic media is changing political vision Valdai Club (Micael T)
Elon Musk is reportedly obsessed with the futurism of an AI girlfriend. Hmm, it seems like a plant to make dull normals OK.
basil
So, are there currently any stock exchange fees? Because Elon should probably face fraud charges for all these claims he keeps making about self-driving cars. pic.twitter.com/La0KSW082O
— Zaid Jilani (@ZaidJilani) November 7, 2025
What went wrong between NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX? The Conversation (Kevin W)
Data center lawyers admit there aren’t many jobs at the data center and they don’t want anyone outlawed (resilc)
class war
Currently, 69.2% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.
Please read it again. Everyone, 69.2%.
PYMNTS’ latest report shows that 692 out of 1,000 U.S. adults are barely keeping up.
In May it was 68% 👇
And now?
One in four people can’t even pay their monthly bills on time.
That’s 26.3%… https://t.co/b70z6N8KG6 pic.twitter.com/XR3EKuKEo0
— Amanda Goodall (@thejobchick) November 6, 2025
a href=”https://paydayreport.com/bari-weiss-crosses-pittsburgh-post-gazette-picket-line/?ref=payday-report-newsletter” rel=”nofollow”>Bari Weiss crosses the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette picket line Mike Elk
Antidote (via):
bonus:
The bear is released into the wild and attacks the rangers.pic.twitter.com/Gs7sqOgh24
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) November 7, 2025
Second bonus:
This cat has an insane amount of luck, and when he was almost hit by a car, free food fell from the sky 😂 pic.twitter.com/cEG6dPMG8N
— Puchy Cat (@PuchyCatto) November 5, 2025
And third:
The dog notices that the humans are cheating in a competition to see who can survive underwater the longest without breathing.pic.twitter.com/4atOgftVW4
— Wolf of X (@tradingMaxiSL) November 7, 2025
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