Classical Wisdom of Ancient Iranian Religion (Michael T)
Is it a symbol of the Trinity or just a Bible story? Hilary White (Michael T.)
Dragonflies can see colors that humans can’t see, potentially changing medicine Science Daily (Kevin W)
Artemis II returns to Earth after 10 days on the moon (Kevin W)
New scientist confirms particles emerging from empty space for the first time
Anadolu Agency study finds that ground-level ozone is increasingly linked to cancer deaths
Instant coffee development underway (Micael T)
Other Pornland Aera (Michael T)
How the “zombie flow” took over culture Derek Thompson (Michael T.) Important
Climate/Environment
Mass death of seabirds signals problems for Arctic ecosystem Arctic Council
‘Unsurvivable’: Heatwaves have already exceeded humanity’s limits and will only get worse in the future, study finds
Epic winter drought spells disaster for farmers and food The Washington Post
breaking news!
Code UFB!!!
We are currently setting a new record for the 36-month moving average of total column precipitable water for the world (60S-60N) for 17 consecutive months.
In other words, there is more water vapor in the atmosphere than ever before in recorded history. pic.twitter.com/cY7s54oReJ
— Professor Elliot Jacobson (@EliotJacobson) April 8, 2026
Big insect farm receives millions of dollars in subsidies, then collapses into a waking nightmare Benthan’s Bulldog (Michael T.)
China?
President Xi Jinping tells Taiwanese opposition leader Zheng Liyun that we need peace South China Morning Post
Vietnam confirms top leader’s visit to China next week Hurriyet Daily News (An)
US recommendation to block access to China’s DUV lithography Asia Times (Kevin W)
China bans civil aviation operations in wide area off Shanghai infrastructure (Ann)
Hackers steal 10 petabytes of data from China’s Tianjin supercomputer center CNN
Japan
Japan aims to increase the number of female soldiers as the Self-Defense Forces struggle to recruit them Japan Times
South Korea
North Korea’s top leader talks with China’s FM Xinhua news agency
South Korean government plans to replace military on North Korean border with AI-based system NK News
Africa
Burhan consolidates power as rifts deepen in Sudan’s military Arab Weekly
Violence against civilians spikes in Niger’s Tillabéri region ADF Magazine
Groups have warned that Nigeria is “on the brink of collapse” due to security insecurity and economic tensions. premium times
south of the border
Cuba allows Russian companies to operate industrial production amid energy crisis United24
A story flying under the radar: The United States is trying to force Ecuador and Colombia into war against each other in order to militarize and colonize the region.
Ecuador’s pro-American, drug-backed President Daniel Novoa just announced that he would impose 100% tariffs on Colombia. why? 🧵
— Ollie Vargas (@Ollie_Vargas_) April 10, 2026
discord in europe
Today’s Berlin newspaper asks: “Fertilizer is becoming increasingly scarce. Is Germany now turning back to Russia?”
It is worth noting that the EU itself is helping to facilitate this oppression. Since July 2025, Brussels has steadily increased tariffs on Russia and Belarus… pic.twitter.com/ec2z7I8ydN
— Brian McDonald (@BrianMcDonaldIE) April 10, 2026
‘Living check to paycheck’: Teachers feel cost of living crisis Irish Times
old blighty
How the cost of living crisis is creating a loss of trust BBC
israel vs resistance
Lebanon’s death toll is 1,800 times higher than Israel’s, IDF claims to have killed 1,400 Hezbollah operatives since the start of Iran war
World Food Program warns Lebanon faces food security crisis due to Iran war Reuters
Iran, US, to open Hormuz after end of war with Israel – TASS Special Envoy of Iran’s Supreme Leader
US loses MQ-9 drone worth more than $3 billion in attack on Iranian military surveillance agency
God does not bless any conflict. Those who are disciples of Christ, the Prince of Peace, will never stand on the side of those who once wielded swords and today throw bombs. Military action does not create space for freedom or time. #peaceit only emanates from the patient…
— Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) April 10, 2026
Detroit auto workers condemn U.S.-Israel war on Iran: ‘This is for Big Oil’ WSWS
Netherlands prepares military intervention in Strait of Hormuz NL Times (Anne)
syrakistan
Big if true:
🛑🚨🚨🚨 ⚡️عاجــــــــــــــــل
الامير محمد بن نايف يؤكد موت الملك سمان،
بنه محمد بن سلمان مع بعض المستشارين البريطانيين والامريكيين ينصحوه بعدم نشر الخبر.#Affiliate pic.twitter.com/4ceUvJWs8R
— Allrade Alkhligi (@Alrade_alkhligi) April 10, 2026
A new war that’s not so cold war
Ukraine says it replaced human soldiers with “ground robots” on more than 21,000 missions in the first quarter Business Insider
Zelenskyy says unnamed ‘partner’ asked Ukraine not to attack Russian oil refinery
Ukraine secures oil lifeline from Gulf states in exchange for military aid Politico (Anne)
imperial collapse watch
US birth rate drops to record low NPR
Trump 2.0
President Trump’s peace commission faces funding difficulties and Gaza plan is at a standstill, officials say Reuters (Anne)
“Is Israel threatening President Trump?” Tucker Carlson hits back with explosive newsletter – Full text Latin Times (Anne)
Judge says Pentagon should restore media access, CBS
J.D. Vance’s approval rating plummets to historic low Newsweek (Ann)
Lafaire Epstein
Oversight Democrats ask Melania Trump to testify on Epstein on the Hill
Democrats are the worst
The DNC just recently voted down three resolutions to prevent AIPAC from influencing our nation’s politicians. Some may criticize AIPAC’s role in the primary. Some may make military aid to Israel a condition. Others would have been aware of what was happening in Gaza.
They are: pic.twitter.com/galDXNKiq3
— theleahfiles (@leahfiles) April 10, 2026
mamdani
100 days old, Mamdani is already a different kind of mayor
economy
Without Qatar restart, Hormuz deal means little for LNG – Analyst Montel News
US economic growth rate slows by 0.5% in the fourth quarter, government announces, previous forecast revised downwards Associated Press (Anne)
Trump aides arrested with pants down as inflation accelerates due to Iran war Asia Times (Kevin W)
US consumer prices rose as expected in March Reuters
EU airline industry fears fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz remains closed BBC
European airports could face jet fuel shortages within three weeks Guardian (Anne) and airports warn of jet fuel shortages, fear of UK and EU flight cancellations Guardian (Kevin W)
Financial risks emerge as President Trump pushes for deregulation Wealth Management
A.I.
AI comes to car salesman’s drives
Skilled older workers rely on AI training to keep Guardian afloat
OpenAI restricts new model releases over cybersecurity concerns Axios
Anthrop loses court bid to temporarily block Pentagon blacklisting CNBC
class war
Housing is cheap. Capital Gets Expensive William Murphy (Michael T.)
Schooling for Profit: The Long-Term Impact of Private Providers in Public Education Petter Berg
The US has accepted 4,499 refugees since October – all but three from South Africa BBC (Dr. Kevin)
Antidote (via):
Another type of bonus:
anonymous
When I was in line at the grocery store, the man in front of me asked the cashier, “Are you hiring?” She looked up. “Yes, we are always hiring. Please apply online.” He agreed. I paid for my ramen and left. Something in the way he asked made me follow him to the parking lot…
— Supreme Sheila (@sheilatebra) April 8, 2026
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