Time-lapse photography of various types of mushrooms growingpic.twitter.com/j87LmPh4iS
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) January 31, 2026
Extreme inequality portends a rebellion against it Noema
Weapons (Nuclear) and Humans (Epstein) Integrity Observer
Simple airflow changes reduce indoor infection risk by up to 90% SciTech Daily
Looking for advanced aliens? Search for exoplanets with huge deposits of coal
New coronavirus infection/pandemic
Confidence in CDC drops near pandemic-era after vaccine schedule change CIDRAP
Two new nasal sprays could stop the next bird flu pandemic right in your nose ZME Science
Climate/Environment
Irrevocable farewell to America’s climate governance national review
Environmental destruction is not a remote possibility – it is a threat to global stability Irish Times
south of the border
Mexico promises food aid to Cuba as US curbs fuel supplies to Cuba Al Jazeera
White House dissatisfaction with Venezuela’s Machado grows over post-election comments Politico
US and Colombia rebuild alliance amid regional instability Andre Agency
China?
🚨 American Woman Tests China’s Medical System – No Reservations. There is no insurance. Total $12. It’ll be out in 19 minutes.
An American woman filmed the entire process inside a Chinese public hospital to see how long it actually takes to receive her medication.
She goes in with nothing… pic.twitter.com/uFjR2hV0RV
— HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) February 5, 2026
How can China control the humanoid robot industry before starting Cryptopolitan?
🇨🇳 The future is here.
Children in China are playing with the new Unitree robot. Unitree’s new humanoid robot model is now on sale to the public and can now be seen across China.
I’ll post some more videos below. pic.twitter.com/8AJIUnFsoX
— Orikron 🇵🇹骆 Peisi (@orikron) July 8, 2025
The Fall of the Generals: The Purge of China’s Military The Week
China launches reusable spaceplane on fourth secret orbital mission Space News
China is secretly conducting nuclear weapons tests and hiding their traces; US claims combat zone (updated)
India
US and India announce framework for interim trade agreement. Andru Agency seeking broader deals
Will Russian oil continue to be supplied? India reiterates its stance on energy procurement Times of India
Fashionable: Air India unveils new flagship Maharaja Lounge at Delhi Airport, one mile at a time
Africa
Strengthening Africa’s industry: Should the region leapfrog fossil fuel use? Brookings
Green colonialism and the new scramble for land in Africa Meer.com
Aid cuts won’t lead to reform in sub-Saharan Africa Global Development Center
discord in europe
EU accuses TikTok of addictive design, threatens billions in fine Technobezz
Why EU leaders are having second thoughts about approving Ukraine’s state review
Can Hungary win its case against the EU’s Russian gas ban? D.W.
old blighty
Title: British monarchy’s national security at risk over Andrew’s links to sex trafficking and shady dealings France 24
Average UK house price tops £300,000 for the first time, Halifax tells the Guardian
Israel vs. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran
#Gaza massacre
February 6, 2026 pic.twitter.com/1GdplrW8cP
— Gaza Notice (@gazanotice) February 6, 2026
MK-84 2,000-pound bomb equipped with JDAM kit hits building in Gaza. [ The JDAM is a guidance tail kit that converts unguided “dumb” bombs into all-weather precision-guided munitions.]
Most modern militaries rarely use 2,000 pound bombs due to their devastating effects. pic.twitter.com/FjJtIhoC5x
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) February 7, 2026
Israel secretly supports armed militias in Gaza: Andor News Agency report
Iran FM: The date of the next US talks has not been determined. Times of Israel denounces Israeli “domination”
Türkiye’s nuclear program is a risk to Israel JNS.org
US lawmakers call for halt to arms transfers to Israel after violence in Gaza Middle East Monitor
A new war that’s not so cold war
President Zelenskiy says the US has given Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach a peace deal FOX News
Ukraine’s nuclear power plants reduce power generation capacity after large-scale Russian attack Ukraine Pravda
Ukraine’s coldest winter: Russia’s energy attack collides with declining supplies The Hill
big brother is watching you
Privacy without fences: revisiting regulations
TikTok’s privacy policy has changed. Should users be concerned? Find out the law
imperial collapse watch
LA Homeless Spending: A Case Study of an Epic Failure NY Post
Deadly cold tests ability to protect New York’s homeless community The Guardian
Trump 2.0
Republicans rarely criticize President Trump, who is in his second term. Racist post temporarily changed AP’s view
Trump and Vance’s radical ICE disaster hurts Republicans in midterm elections Zeteo
The media is covering up support posts for President Trump’s peace committee.
Trump administration’s stock holdings pose risks to U.S. companies and markets CNBC
musk is important
Elon Musk’s SpaceX postpones Mars mission to prioritize moon trip: Andre news agency report
Why did Elon Musk merge his rocket company with an AI startup? Guardian
Will Tesla’s market capitalization reach $100 trillion? Elon Musk’s reaction may shock Teslati
Democratic Party Death Watch
Josh Shapiro’s rise is complicated by Democratic sentiment on Israel
Polls show Democrats have support to fight Trump on ICE, but will they use it? common dreams
immigration
Federal court rules ICE can continue to jail immigrants without bail bond
‘I can’t say’: Lawyers and relatives struggle to find ICE detainees in hospital Jefferson Public Radio
Explained: Adding immigration status to traffic stops increases risk Orlando Sentinel
Our press is no longer free
Peter Vandermarsh: Washington Post staff culling is another dark day for press freedom Irish Independent
TikTok users flock to UpScrolled in response to new US owners Mashable
Canadian viewers watching the Olympic Opening Ceremony on CBC heard and were told boos for J.D. Vance, but American viewers watching on NBC were not told about the crowd’s reaction. https://t.co/rgYdpxD5Hw https://t.co/8tgP6kA2pJ
— Robert Mackey (@RobertMackey) February 6, 2026
Mr. Market is in a bad mood.
As the crash deepens, investors say Bitcoin is headed for a zero-dollar future
Discredited Trade and the Future of the Dollar Counterfire
President Trump’s gold and silver volatility shakes up precious metals markets – alert to discovery
A.I.
View / Wall Street still doesn’t understand AI Semafor
Top AI models stumble on humanity’s final test, and that’s a good thing.
OpenAI’s latest AI was created using ‘yourself’, company claims futurism
One-third of consumers reject AI in their devices, and most say they simply don’t need it — new report highlights privacy concerns and potential costs, among other real-world concerns Tom’s Hardware
basil
$1 billion in Medicaid funds at risk of fraud, according to DHS audit, Minneapolis Times
IRS identity fraud is on the rise. How to protect yourself this tax season Columbia Daily Tribune
guillotine watch
$700 Tiffany & Co. Ping Pong Paddle pic.twitter.com/Y6SM1zEmA7
— Stupid things rich people buy (@stupidrichstuff) October 5, 2022
$475 Chanel Tennis Ball pic.twitter.com/q8vXNin2T0
— Stupid things rich people buy (@stupidrichstuff) October 1, 2022
saint laurent roller skate stiletto pic.twitter.com/MxG1DZ9KAl
— Stupid things rich people buy (@stupidrichstuff) September 29, 2022
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