When researchers discovered this kind of mysterious underwater “crop circle”, they didn’t know what caused it.
And it turns out that they are amazing works of art created by pufferfish to attract and win mates. pic.twitter.com/38K3ba6iIj
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) November 15, 2025
New study reveals hidden dangers of the keto diet SciTech Daily
paradox of progress noema
Why doesn’t anyone trust the media? Harper’s Magazine
Why the Chemtrails conspiracy theory persists and grows – and why Tucker Carlson talks about it The Conversation
New coronavirus infection/pandemic
Expert: Conflicting advice on coronavirus vaccination likely to hurt already low vaccination rates Tuscon Sentinel
AMP 25: Measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases within precision medicine return in the post-pandemic era
Climate/Environment
Climate change leaders are talking about an “overshoot” of warming into the danger zone. What does Euronews mean?
The number of fossil fuel lobbyists exceeds all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, the Guardian reported.
south of the border
If President Trump ousts Maduro in Venezuela, he will likely face a long military mission and chaos, experts say on CNN
Mexico: Gen Z protests planned. Government asks who is behind it UPI
Breaking news: Mexico🔴 National Palace falls
Mexico City’s National Palace was overflowing with people, crowds rushed to the gates, fences collapsed, and the government lost control in real time.
This is not a protest.
This is a nationwide eruption, and it’s the kind of thing that lets you know… pic.twitter.com/V4GEZydhLg
— Jim Ferguson (@JimFergusonUK) November 15, 2025
but:
Clashes in Mexico City during Gen Z-style protests over crime and corruption Al Jazeera:
AJ+ reporter Monica Cruz in Mexico City said rebel groups were likely behind the protests in the Mexican capital.
“We have a hard time believing that this is an organic protest movement, especially from young people. We don’t want to say that Gen Z is monolithic. There are young people on every side of the political spectrum,” she said.
“But we don’t have that many young people on the streets. And I think this is a reflection or a sign that it’s not actually coming from young people, because we’ve seen protests against Palestinian genocide here in Mexico City, for example, and we’ve seen thousands of young people marching in the streets.”
Colombia’s Petro signs $4.3 billion deal for 17 fighter jets amid regional tensions Al Jazeera
China?
🇯🇵 Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has accomplished something amazing. She single-handedly broke decades of Chinese restraint on Japan.
For years, the Chinese government has avoided escalating historical issues.
Chinese public opinion has long chosen patience over anger.
But Takaichi’s core is… pic.twitter.com/JoUAZYy8BP
— 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 (@OopsGuess) November 15, 2025
The end of China’s old guard diplomacy
China, US, Japan slam Philippines over joint drill with Anadolu Agency
US sidesteps Brazil climate summit, expands China’s role Reuters
China’s new photonic quantum chip promises 1,000x performance improvement on complex computing tasks Quantum Insider
China built the world’s fastest EV, but now it’s trying to slow it down Automotive Blog
India
India-Pakistan conflict risk arises amid terrorist attacks, Afghanistan proxy war claims SCMP
Will there be any further impact from Trump tariffs? Moody’s says India is the fastest growing major economy The Times of India
India needs 30,000 additional pilots; 11,700 pending aircraft to be delivered: Aviation Minister Naidu NDTV
Africa
S&P upgrades South Africa for the first time in nearly 20 years due to reforms Reuters
Don’t let Sudan become Africa’s Afghanistan National Interest
The moment when postcolonial domination of Africa finally ended The Globe and Mail
discord in europe
EU’s new censorship machine UnHerd
How will the EU become a geopolitical force? Robin Brooks’ Substack
Bowing to pressure, EU plans to ease AI and privacy rules RFI
old blighty
Reeves faces ‘crisis of confidence’ as markets hit Britain as UK Labor MPs force a U-turn on income tax hikes The Daily Mail
Final decision on fate of crumbling British parliament postponed until 2030s Politico
Israel vs. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran
This is the situation in evacuation tents in Gaza, where winter begins and rain begins to fall. pic.twitter.com/IP7QE2fCjZ
— Times of Gaza (@Timesofgaza) November 14, 2025
Hezbollah’s Quiet Reconstruction Code Overview
BBC documents attacks on settlers in West Bank, causing rift within Israel
Since early November | More than 30 attacks and other violations by Israeli forces in SOHR in southern Syria
UNRWA official says Israel is violating international law by restricting aid to Gaza The Guardian
A new war that’s not so cold war
Russia to produce 120,000 glide bombs and 70,000 drones this year – Ukraine Defense Intelligence Agency Ukraiska Pravda
Ukraine’s drone war is also being waged on the ground France24
How to fight in ‘hell’: Ukrainian veterans say NATO is not ready for war with Russia The Independent
Russia attacks Kiev with barrage of drones and missiles as it gains in Ukraine PBS
big brother is watching you
YouTube and Google $30 million settlement over children’s privacy: Who has the rights and how to make a claim? Economic Times
Privacy watchdog EFF slams MPs over damning plan to ban VPN hot hardware
imperial collapse watch
The mayor has lifted the homeless emergency declaration. South Los Angeles merchants and residents aren’t convinced Los Angeles Times
Approximately 400,000 fentanyl pills seized from car at Nogales Port of Entry News 4 Tucson
Killer Train Miami Herald
Trump 2.0
President Trump tries to cover up Epstein scandal with Zeteo’s gross corruption bullying
5 issues at the heart of the Trump-Greene debate The Hill
Trump, like Biden before him, recognizes that there is no quick fix for inflation AP.
Economist warns President Trump’s investments in tech industries could collapse the entire economy
USA Today poll finds Americans with six-figure annual incomes are in ‘survival mode’
musk is important
Elon Musk predicts humans could live forever inside Tesla Optimus robots using ‘snapshots’ of their minds: ‘If you want to be uploaded into a robot’s body…’ Benzinga
https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/wall-street-touts-tesla-inc-tsla-prospects-following-1trillion-elon-musk-compensation-approval-1645311/ Insider Monkey
Elon Musk plans to reach Mars within 90 days. Usually takes 8 months India Today
Democratic Party Death Watch
Sen. John Kennedy mocks Democratic rift between Schumer and AOC-led ‘socialist’ faction Fox News
Letter: Democrats showed their true colors by capitulating to shutdown Salt Lake Tribune
immigration
President Trump’s latest Border Patrol deployment will fail for exactly the same reasons as MS. now
As ICE escalates its tactics, are federal agents truly untouchable in the eyes of the law? CN
Many businesses closed in east Charlotte after undercover federal agent arrest Charlotte Observer
Our press is no longer free
The Star-Spangled Banner at the Crossroads: Its Mission, Challenges to Press Freedom and the Future of the Digital Editor and Publisher
FCC Chairman Kerr’s defiant stance: Inside the news distortion crackdown WebPro News
Mr. Market is in a bad mood.
What’s next for the US dollar index? STL News
The stock market may do something not last seen during the Great Recession. A sharp decline is likely to follow. Motley Fool
Should we be worried about an AI bubble?Here’s what investment experts have to say. CBS News
A.I.
Stuffed animals equipped with AI prevent interaction with children and are removed from the market
Databricks co-founder says US needs to open source to beat China in AI TechCrunch
AI puts pressure on new graduates, revealing gaps in university job readiness promises Cryptopolitan
Cities and states turn to AI to improve road safety AP
The future of AI Nature
basil
Thai police arrest 15 foreigners in raid on virtual currency fraud website Cryptopolitan
shocking! Scam parks in Southeast Asia force women into terrifying surrogacy plans Vision Times
guillotine watch
The world’s most expensive diamond earrings! They set a new record with $57.4 million. #Switzerland https://t.co/uuLSXazhTt pic.twitter.com/qEkNWgDZ6g
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) May 19, 2017
Marie Antoinette’s pearl and diamond pendant smashed its £1 million estimate and sold for an astonishing £28 million at Sotheby’s in 2018. If you wanted matching pearls and earrings, it would cost you an extra £2.4 million! #RizziRocks #GloriousGeorgians pic.twitter.com/zkRNdnYKo4
— Catherine Curzon (@MadameGilflurt) January 27, 2021
Antidote (via)
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