Ancient DNA shared with Neanderthals may explain human language Science Daily (Kevin W)
Popular doctors have long warned that vitamin K injections are dangerous for newborns. Now he has changed his tune. propublica
Smartphones were introduced just before the U.S. birth rate plummeted. One study reports that it is a direct cause CNN (Paul R)
Climate/Environment
Gorillas can learn to trust humans even after years of poaching pressure, study shows in PhysOrg
How record ‘energy imbalance’ is causing global warming Carbon Brief
We are in the Anthropocene – now what? water
I still can’t believe it.
Every time a new model is released, expectations grow that some form of record-breaking El Niño is coming.
If for no other purpose than my own clarity, I need to plot it to see how the “IF” stacks up in 2026 if the model is correct.
Using @webberweather… pic.twitter.com/9pazHBkINQ
— Jeff Berardelli (@WeatherProf) June 9, 2026
Increased Arctic iceberg traffic changes benthic biodiversity Nature
Record-breaking Antarctic winter temperatures raise concerns about the speed of climate collapse Guardian
Rapid temperature fluctuations are becoming the ‘new normal’, EU officials tell Financial Times
Colorado, Nevada negotiators throw cold water on part of federal plan to control Colorado River Wyoming public media
Fishermen live in fear as pressure mounts from looming El Nino and fuel crisis Dialogue Earth
China?
China cancels high-level talks with EU Financial Times
The OECD’s subsidy-centered explanation of China’s emerging industries is increasingly flawed and outdated: CF40 study Pekinology
China says Japan has taken off its mask as a so-called “peaceful nation” CGTN
Senator Slotkin: NDAA, AI guardrails, ban on Chinese cars China Talk
Japan
Japan’s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster prevention and tourism South China Morning Post
South Korea
Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol sentenced to 30 years in prison for flying drone over Pyongyang Guardian <>
India
Fixed this @CNN pic.twitter.com/Znv4VSKuWu
— Wyatt Reed (@wyattreed13) June 12, 2026
The Indian government has expressed its “strong protest” after three Indian sailors were killed in a US military attack on an oil tanker sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.
PM Modi orders Indian authorities to stop water from entering Pakistan
Why India’s deadly dengue crisis is no longer limited to the monsoon region Al Jazeera
Southeast Asia
China supplies tanks to Cambodia in Thai border area
A princess who never rested on her laurels and the lasting legacy of Thailand’s ‘Lawyer Princess’ Bangkok Post. Princess Vajrakitiyaba I passed away at the age of 47 after being in a coma for many years. She was much loved for her concern and dedication to the interests of the public. Please do not comment on the monarchy or Thai politics. However, condolences are welcome.
discord in europe
Investing in EU protects industries from future carbon costs Financial Times
ECB raises euro zone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation Guardian
Germany news: Iran war hurts growth, recession looms DW
Germany suspends main FCAS fighter jets – concerns about impact on European defense
Switzerland to vote on plans to cap population at 10 million (BBC, Kevin W)
Norway asks EU to call US gas ‘safer’ than Arctic reserves Financial Times
Poor parents forced to steal porridge for their children Afton Bladet (machine translation) (Micael T)
old blighty
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens The Guardian
Gilt Traders’ Burnham eyes Starmer’s job, braces for UK vote Bloomberg
British Defense Secretary Healey resigns over defense spending scandal Al Jazeera (Kevin W)
Record numbers turn to loan sharks as cost-of-living crisis hits Social Justice Center
Metropolitan Police chief calls for legislation to make stolen mobile phones ‘unusable’ Guardian (Kevin W)
Even if you sit in the same way, the days are different!
Despite the government’s ban being ruled illegal by the High Court, he was arrested on terrorism charges for holding up a placard that read: “Saving lives is not terrorism – I support Palestinian action.”
“How ridiculous!”
Support: https://t.co/nOqO4QQdM5 pic.twitter.com/7Tni6bAZo5
— Defend Our Juries (@DefendOurJuries) June 12, 2026
israel vs resistance
Breaking news: “In terms of the text of the agreement, we are in the final stages of finalizing the agreement in Iran.The location and timing of the agreement has not yet been determined.
This was announced by a spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
— IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) June 12, 2026
What Iran Broke and the Future of the Agreement Ryan Dawson:
Now you know why Iran won’t attack the UAE
We now know why the US Air Force base in Saudi Arabia is abandoned.
The UAE refuses to use its airspace against Iran, and Saudi Arabia refuses to provide further logistical support for attacks against Iran.
The Americans became overly dependent on bases in Bahrain and Jordan. The concentration of most of America’s ground air power in just two bases is far too dangerous for the United States to maintain in a new war. President Trump is in this situation and cannot restart all-out war.
Garst: “CENTCOM goes blind”:
A radar facility in Bahrain 🇧🇭 Jabal ad Duhan was found destroyed today by an Iranian 🇮🇷 ballistic missile.
26.0380, 50.5421
The BAE AR-327 radar can track up to approximately 470 km away.
In other words, it played an important role in US 🇺🇸 missile defense in the region and maritime route surveillance in the Persian Gulf. https://t.co/QQ2CWv5rzp pic.twitter.com/ZZnDF7EavR
— Tom Bike (@tom_bike) June 12, 2026
Iran War Combat Story // Lt. Col. Daniel Davis YouTube
Trump: ‘Capture Kharg Island’ as peace deal ‘looms’ – with geopolitical expert Brandon Weichert Mario Naufal. Weichert’s story aside, it’s important to note that Pakistanis (apparently culturally) are very optimistic.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran warns Israel – leave occupied territory or final deal is dead Dialogue Works, YouTube
Jeremy Scahill: Iran fears Trump: Mentally ill breaking point, YouTube (flora)
Iran said an agreement to end the fighting would lead to the reopening of Hormuz, the BBC reported. This will make Israel’s closure permanent…
Iran demands $300 billion to end war, Telegraph. resilc: “How can the Israeli lobby allow this????”
51st State, Imperial Agent and Scapegoat Olivier Boyd Barrett
Alhura seeks to block Iran and Iraq’s disarmament efforts
Israel launches night attacks across Gaza and Al Jazeera
A new war that’s not so cold war
World Chess Federation suspends chess powerhouse Sportschau of Russia for machine translation (Michael T.)
US releases documents about ‘dangerous’ Ukrainian biolab RT (Kevin W)
Poland waits for vital Patriot missiles, but no firm delivery schedule TVP World
imperial collapse watch
Remember when we took World War III seriously? Washington Monthly
Tom Engelhart reads the Times. First post on new Substack
First look at the design for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial in the Washington Military Times (Kevin W)
Trump 2.0
Judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund The Hill
Court rejects emergency appeal to keep Trump’s name on Kennedy Center Guardian (Kevin W)
BREAKING – There are currently very active rumors from senior USG officials that Mr. RFKjr will resign as Secretary of Health in July, starting on the 4th. It seems that a meeting was held last Monday. Oz takes charge of transition team
— Robert W. Malone, MD (@RWMaloneMD) June 12, 2026
🚨 Bomb! Nicole Wallace exposes the Justice Department’s horrific power grab.
She acknowledged the Trump administration’s blatant violation of its decades-old policy of controlling state elections.
The White House is desperate to rig the midterm elections to maintain its control! https://t.co/FXL59vaoDz pic.twitter.com/YOKy5f9uGb
— Furkan Gozukara (@FurkanGozukara) June 12, 2026
Washington National Opera sues Kennedy Center for $17 million donation Washington Post
republican clown car
Federal judge blocks Paxton’s Act Blue lawsuit, citing First Amendment retaliation law commentary
economy
World Bank Guardian says global economic growth has slowed to its lowest level since the pandemic
The tank in Cushing, Oklahoma, is reaching rock bottom. The oil market is about to reach a tipping point CNN. While not news to anyone paying attention, this is a solid overview and the fact that it’s on an MSM site is noteworthy.
The world’s strategic oil reserves are rapidly being depleted. They cannot suppress energy shortages forever
Wholesale prices rose more than expected in May, showing pipeline inflation pressures seeping into CNBC rally
El Niño phenomenon hits global economy, leaving unprepared for further disruption Bloomberg
Why do the best leaders fail at their most important tasks?Derek Thompson
Mr. Market needs a therapist
Financial engineering resembles pre-crisis times, Pimco warns Financial Post
The next financial crisis could start with developed countries’ sovereign debt Business Times
A.I.
It’s a must read. Click through:
This was revealed today, June 10, 2026. From News5Cleveland and the Ohio Capital Journal. Confirmed by the Ohio Farm Bureau. Backed by documents obtained directly from the Ohio State Capitol.
And now, what’s being proposed in Columbus has been quietly… pic.twitter.com/cQagI9SLov
— 0️⃣BlackBetty ⚓️ (@BabyD1111229) June 12, 2026
Look no further than Gary Marcus in 2026
AI Bubble: “My time of vindication is near” | Ed Zitron YouTube (resilc)
Breaking News: U.S. Department of Commerce Effectively Shuts Down Anthropic’s Newest Models By Gary Marcus
“Tell me he’s shit”: Meta’s new AI units are messed up (resilc)
How data centers are burning a hole in state budgets
What you generate, what you own: Munich court breaks search engine shield against AI answers ResultSense
basil
SpaceX IPO takeaways: SPCX rose 19% after CNBC’s record debut, closing at $161. When I was at Goldman, IPOs were priced to deliver a 15% return at the end of the first day. To get investors to buy your IPO in the first place, you need to plan for a first-day rally.
Why Musk aimed to take SpaceX public in the world’s biggest IPO Bloomberg
guillotine watch
One man. 1 trillion dollars. oligarchic surveillance
Elon Musk, the human pyramid scheme Paul Krugman
class war
When Private Equity Comes to Trailer Parks Unherd
Antidote (via):
And a bonus. I think he wants a bigger pool.
Jaguars are one of the few big cats that actively enjoy spending time underwater. pic.twitter.com/6p1l7eqxFs
— Nature Unedited (@NatureUnedited) June 10, 2026
Second bonus:
Please wait.. 😂 pic.twitter.com/JBdvsWnQ8d
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) June 2, 2026
And third:
kindness is everything pic.twitter.com/7DMO4Tjtl2
— Amazing Nature (@AmazingNature00) June 7, 2026
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