Aurora Watch makes an impact as intense solar storms alert Earth science
“No, the Earth will not lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12th,” says NASA Gizmodo
Questions about the toilets in End of the World Sentinel Intelligence
Climate/Environment
Biosphere Tribune Gambling
pandemic
At least 88 new food cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health official ABC News
davos
President Trump plans to return to US due to ‘electricity problem’ on way to Davos-Anadolu
Chart Book 428 To Matter or Not to Matter: Two Theories for Davos 2026. adam toews
Larry Fink considers moving WEF meeting from Davos to Dublin or Detroit Bloomberg
toilet
The era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ has arrived, UN report says in Guardian
China?
Taipei Straits Times talks about ‘decapitation’ attack during Chinese drill
China’s Arctic Utilization ChinaTalk
syrakistan
Israel prepares land in Rafah to house Palestinians in area under full military occupation
Ben Gvir leads demolition of UNRWA headquarters in occupied Jerusalem The Cradle
Exclusive: Some European countries reconsider US-backed presence at Gaza base, diplomats say Reuters
Germany never stopped genocide of Israel +972 Magazine
Exorbitant rents, landlords inflict more misery and fear on displaced New Arabs in Gaza
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US signals end to military aid to Syrian Kurdish forces, urges integration Al Arabiya
Kurdish forces withdraw from IS camp in northeastern Syria The Guardian. It is home to an estimated 24,000 people.
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Outlaw US Empire withdraws from Iraq, Iraq forges closer ties with Iran GeoPolitiQ
Iran says internet will be restored ‘gradually’ after 11-day power outage
President Trump explores ‘definitive’ option for Iran in transferring assets to Middle East WSJ
Scott Bessent spoke out about sanctions against Iran at WEF. dissident
Africa
Sudanese militias deplore clashes on Chad border AFP
old blighty
Al Mayadeen, the largest Chinese embassy in Europe, gets the green light in London, UK
Or Canada
Imperialist bankers…lead charges against imperialism?
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Given the direction Canada has taken over the past 25 years, I never expected to hear such honesty from Western leaders, and certainly from Canada. Canada’s move towards multi-alliance is very clear – and for Carney to show this level of honesty about Western “fiction”… pic.twitter.com/f18T84HFac
— Trita Parsi (@tparsi) January 20, 2026
Standing Ovation Trap: Silent Conquest
US acquisition of Greenland could lead to deal over Canada’s Arctic islands Andrew Korybko
discord in europe
US, UK and Danish spy chiefs gather at Davos Information Online as Greenland crisis intensifies
President Trump says US and NATO will reach agreement on Greenland issue Reuters
Pentagon moves to reduce US participation in some NATO groups WaPo
Operation Northern Sentinel: Hypothesis of US invasion of Greenland amid escalating tensions creates framework The Globe News
Liberals Discover International Law Nate Baer
Seriously, this is a very thought-provoking conversation from a world systems theory perspective. “Both were part of the core of the empire. Let’s focus on the common goal of subordinating the periphery,” Macron told Trump. What he failed…
— Jason Hickel (@jasonhickel) January 20, 2026
Macron wears aviator’s suit at Davos speech, slams Trump The Hill
Trump is tightening the reins on EU and UK energy supplies, study shows The Guardian
Berlin Blackout: An excuse to establish a police state WSWS
A new war that’s not so cold war
Kiev begins to eliminate Simplicius and the situation becomes critical
Kirill Dimitriev’s role in the capital war between Russia and the West is to negotiate terms of surrender John Helmer
Putin’s Long War Seymour Hersh
CIA’s blatant lies about Ukraine and Russia… intentional or just trolling Sy Hersh? larry johnson
False flag incident in Ukraine
south of the border
US seizes seventh tanker carrying Venezuelan oil
Yes, America has classified directed energy weapons. No, it was not used in the Maduro attack. high side
Is Venezuela a victim of the Trump-Epstein labyrinth? Vanessa Beeley
EU blocks access to South American lithium and critical minerals Intellinews
Lafaire Epstein
‘It’s out of my hands’: How Hill Republicans no longer care about the Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files Politico
Trump 2.0
President Trump’s USDA hides data on food stamp cuts Mother Jones
Doctor who treated Dick Cheney calls for Congressional investigation into Trump’s suitability for president The Hill
doge
Trump administration admits DOGE team may have misused Social Security data Politico
The Economic Legacy of DOGE Apricitas Economics
Deshabille Democratic Party
Senate Republicans dominate Democrats with further increase in ICE funding Immigration Insider
‘Tough’ votes on DHS and ICE funding leave Democrats heartburn Axios
police state surveillance
Third immigrant detainee dies at El Paso facility, ICE says NBC News
ICE details new detention network spanning five states, based in Minnesota Wired
ICE agents make staff nervous at Minnesota hospital The New York Times
ICE uses Medicaid data to find out where immigrants live Minnesota Reformers
ICE may be tracking you via your cell phone. Minnesota law can help. minnesota reformer
If you’re wondering why President Trump’s ICE is using Israeli spyware (tested on Palestinians) to spy on us American citizens, it’s because Biden/Harris signed the contract before handing it over to him 👍 pic.twitter.com/Z3XxZMRdRy
— Leftist Account™️ (@PushDemsLeft) January 19, 2026
Judges support DHS policy requiring notification of visits to immigration detention facilities by lawmakers, government officials
Incredibly unavoidable…
The police chief said the ICE officer violated the civil rights of his own officers while off-duty.
The female officer was locked up by ICE agents, demanded her documents, held at gunpoint, and had her cell phone knocked off as she tried to take a picture.pic.twitter.com/o4rTWDxC6y
— Prem Thakker (@prem_thakker) January 20, 2026
A.I.
Palantir CEO says AI will make mass immigration obsolete East Bay Times
More than half of CEOs report zero benefit from AI splurges The Register
Anthropic CEO says government should ensure it shares in AI’s economic upside WSJ
Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft fight for teachers Axios
mamdani
New York pension fund ignores Mandani Middle East Eye claims and may invest in Israel despite Gaza massacre
supremes
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Lisa Cook’s firing in lawsuit challenging Fed independence Yahoo! Finance
Meta Oversight Board Considers Permanent Ban in Landmark Case TechCrunch
health care?
Pharmaceutical companies will increase drug prices in 2026. How much more do you plan to spend? USA Today
abortion
Kansas Devil’s Cave files complaints and plans demonstrations over approval of abortion rally permit Kansas Reflector
our famous free news agency
Blue Sky Brain, X Brain: Two Viral Stories from Minnesota Racket News
Mr. Market seeks shelter
Investors flee US as President Trump doubles down on Greenland CNBC
class war
President Trump will increase billionaire wealth by 22% in 2025, but working-class common dreams fall into disrepair
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