Research shows humans inherently prefer counterclockwise movement Phys.org
X-ray scan reveals Nazi symbols hidden under Erich Melker’s postwar painting Archeology News
“Odyssey” as a period drama: The evil history of Hogeland
Climate/Environment
Record-breaking Antarctic winter temperatures raise concerns about the rate of climate change The Guardian
As El Nino develops, the city is experiencing beach-like weather during the winter WaPo
Heatstroke and hospitalizations in the US expected to double by 2040, research results suddenly increase
Solar power exceeds coal power generation in US electricity mix for the first time in history Electrek
Will the Earth really get colder after net zero, or will we be stuck in millennia of Anthropocene heat?ScienceX
The wealth of the ultra-rich is causing massive amounts of climate damage, says Guardian study
South Korea
South Korea approves government order for $350 billion investment in US Yenisafak
China?
Taiwan test-fires US-provided missile towards mainland China RT
Taiwan law increases U.S. joint defense program budget more than 12 times South China Morning Post
The Pentagon says BYD, Alibaba, Baidu and other tech companies are supporting the Chinese military, AFP said. They are so bold.
Was President Xi’s attitude toward the military of China and North Korea also a message to the United States and Russia? South China Morning Post
India
India’s quasi-alliance with Israel and the UAE will not have a happy ending
India summons US envoy over attack on ship carrying Indian sailors off Oman’s Al Jazeera coast
syrakistan
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, attacks US 5th Fleet in Bahrain Al Mayadeen
How far will Trump escalate the Iran war? Seymour Hersh. It’s behind a paywall, but the scoop is powerful. “In a recent White House secret meeting, we heard that the president began speculating, albeit vaguely, about a nuclear option that could end the war more quickly.”
Iran nuclear attack: Why Israel and the US have nothing to gain by crossing the ultimate red line
IAEA passes anti-Iranian resolution, demands Iran reveal whereabouts of enriched uranium The Cradle
‘Act of state terrorism’: US attack on civilian reservoir in southern Iran leaves thousands without drinking water Press TV
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Israel prepares to resume large-scale Haaretz attack on Gaza due to Hamas resurgence
Sanctions against settlers are not enough: campaigners target Israeli government, Al Jazeera says
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Pakistan launches deadly new attack in Afghanistan DW
old blighty
Police clash with crowd over vehicle arson on second night in Belfast Irish Times
Legal uprising against British judge whose job is to protect Israeli genocidal Christopher Cook
discord in europe
China cancels high-level meeting with EU FT
How a large gathering at the US Embassy became the most talked about topic on Brussels Politico
EU countries are considering ‘ripping apart’ EU countries’ diplomatic services, FT reports Economic Times
EU warns Albania’s accession process is at risk over controversial Kushner resort dispute Intellinews
Why Europe’s labor demand and immigration policy collide Euronews
EU unemployment rate in 2025: 6.0% Eurostat
A new war that’s not so cold war
Damir Davidov led Russia’s missile forces. A car bomb reportedly killed him today. Here’s what we know: medusa
Zelensky and Putin both mention how a group of U.S.-backed drones targeted Putin’s home and family Matt Bivens
Ukraine says missile hit military facility deep in Russia BBC
Russia to publish address of Canadian drone production site, diplomat warns TASS
Russia says it is discussing “possible reorganization” of Syrian military facilities Anadolu Agency
Caucasus
Fantasy of the Western Rescuer Laura Ruggeri
great game
U.S. treaties Important minerals Dialogue with Central Asian officials in Kazakhstan Times of Central Asia
south of the border
Pentagon chief admits human trafficking victims may have died in boat attack
The U.S. Department of State’s Narcotics Division is in the process of purchasing Clearview AI licenses for all Colombian National Police sources.
Cuba ready for largest post-Cold War fuel export from US Bloomberg
imperial collapse watch
Concerned about increased missile supplies, defense industry leaders are preparing to meet with President Trump, sources tell NBC News
People are weird. Aurelian
Lafaire Epstein
Bill Gates tells Epstein committee: ‘I never victimized anyone’ DW
Kathy Remler helps find her replacement as Goldman’s top lawyer FT
Trump 2.0
The New York Times reports on the uproar over the Epstein file inside the White House. JD’s position?
Senate wants to force US to share classified information with Israel
Judge warns Justice Department not to ‘play possum’ with defunct ‘anti-weaponization’ fund NBC News
New OMB rule could destroy US science Your local epidemiologist
spook country
David Rush did not violate CIA secrets. he exploited it. After-action report
Democrats are the worst
Why did the VA labor movement miss the warning signs in Governor Spanberger’s pay report? I didn’t.
big brother is watching you
Police arrests continue for gang stalking 404 Media
NEW: DoorDash has patented a system that allows businesses to offer promotional deals based on their level of stress.
States have passed bans on monitored pricing, and big tech companies are spending millions to defeat them.
We uncovered a $13,000 wine-and-dine that broke Maryland’s ban. pic.twitter.com/ahpykN7YiM
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) June 10, 2026
health care?
Slowdown in hospital closures masks bigger threats ahead Becker’s Hospital Review
sports desk
The World Cup with no one is almost here – North Korean defectors
What if I told you the NBA Finals were about communism? Who broke it?
A.I.
Wyoming data center boom encounters ‘man camp’ backlash WSJ. Apparently affordable housing will be built soon.
Breaking news: Google is responsible for hallucinations Gary Marcus
Visa connects its payments network to ChatGPT to enable AI agents to shop and pay for AP users
Knowledge Collapse Boston Review
Regurgitation beyond literacy
economy
Rising energy prices caused annual CPI inflation to jump to 4.2% in May, the highest level since 2023 Yahoo! Finance
guillotine watch
I’m reminded of WSJ Thomas Frank’s 2016 “Nor a Lender Be” where hundreds of billions of dollars in loans had no impact on global poverty.
$395 for a pineapple? How innovation is upending a popular tropical fruit Food Dive
class war
Brutal oppression and beautiful humanity exist in every grocery store Hamilton Nolan. Interview with Ann Larson about “Cleanup on Aisle Five.”
Politeness will destroy us Kaimataara
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