Passersby can’t believe who they’re sharing a picnic table with in Alaska
Some passengers were sucked in from a Ryanair plane during a DW flight. Doug C: “It’s a Boeing 737.”
‘Hobbits’ mysteriously disappeared 50,000 years ago – scientists reveal what happened to their home SciTech Daily (Chuck L)
Bayeux Tapestry Explained: Animated Re-creation of the Open Culture of the Norman Conquest (Kevin W)
How to avoid becoming a holier-than-thou convert Stephen Adubato (Michael T.)
Is this the end of drinking? Derek Thompson (Michael T.)
Research shows that Ozempic makes users docile and social engineers get excited about the application’s Armageddon prose. This site’s branding is a valid warning, but a tendency to exaggerate doesn’t mean the underlying argument is wrong. KLG: “That’s Substack gone too far. I clicked and read the article in the journal Crimmology (Wiley). Both authors are at Rutgers University, but it seems legit. I’ll read it this weekend. I wouldn’t be surprised if it says in the margin that it’s real.”
The Decline of Deviance 2 Adam Mastroianni (Michael T.)
ebola hemorrhagic fever
Africa CDC warns of ‘fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history’ as death toll in Democratic Republic of the Congo rises to 600 France 24
Climate/Environment
Greenland’s massive calving could be a harbinger of more rapid ice sheet disappearance PhysOrg
UK waters hit by extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels The Guardian
“Following the repeated occurrence of heat domes over Europe, marine heatwaves in the Mediterranean are rapidly intensifying, and 78.6% of the basin is currently in marine heatwave conditions. The maximum anomaly is 5°C. Climate change is causing almost all the phenomena. 97.9% of the current ocean heat… pic.twitter.com/ZUfm1EiCdt
— Jeff Berardelli (@WeatherProf) July 8, 2026
“It feels like there’s no air” – What do Tour de France riders think about record heat? Weekly Cycling
Melting Himalayan glaciers could change downstream water chemistry Scroll
First discovery of nanoplastics in Antarctic soil suggests long-distance atmospheric transport PhysOrg
China’s unusual heat wave
Minimum temperatures will once again exceed 30°C locally.
There were 17 more high-low records for July, five of which were all-time highs (see below).
Abnormal heat in Korea the next day
(It is possible up to at least 30℃!). https://t.co/gSgdamMmIe
— Extreme temperatures around the world (@extremetemps) July 10, 2026
‼ ️ Incredible heat domes are coming, and we’re not exaggerating! This is extreme in every way: size, longevity, and especially strength. The heat dome should break the all-time record for upper-level pressure in the Northern Plains states. Actual temperature (not heat index)… pic.twitter.com/C3HF7N2nbL
— Jeff Berardelli (@WeatherProf) July 8, 2026
A large number of gray whale carcasses are washed up on the Pacific coast KTOO
China?
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, increasing risks for foreign companies Al Jazeera
Chinese companies shut out foreign rivals with rare earth ban Financial Times
“Data in the East, Computing in the West” is a fake China story
South Korea
North Korea claims to strengthen nuclear forces and expand South Korean espionage activities in ‘radical ways’ France 24
Japan
Japan’s bond market signals inflation and waning confidence in government fiscal management Channel News Asia
Japan’s weak yen could trigger a US financial crisis Asia Times
Africa
UN investigation finds mass killings and gang rapes by RSF in Sudan equivalent to Al Jazeera massacre
Less drugs, less care, less food: how aid cuts have hit Uganda’s 2 million refugees Guardian
south of the border
Colombian Mercenary Rebellion in a Deadly Capitalist Market (Michael T.)
China asks the US to lift the blockade and sanctions on Cuba’s ECNS. And I want a pony.
europe collapse watch
>Ultra-democratic European Parliament reimposes large-scale electronic surveillance regulations after three times Ugipius vote (Michael T.)
Spain’s huge EU debt plan brings it to face-off with Nordic countries Politico
German car industry warns of job collapse unless ‘bold decisions’ are taken in response to China threat Guardian
NATO’s new enemy is thermometer foreign policy
From tax haven to war banker: Luxembourg’s role in Europe’s military buildup Laura Ruggeri (Michael T.)
The eternal electric car Sloop is just a green fantasy Afton Bladet (machine translation) (Micael T)
old blighty
UK borrowing costs rise after Donald Trump suggests already fragile ceasefire with Iran is over City AM
How water shortages cripple the British Telegraph
Britain has ‘no future’ if it doesn’t address ecological collapse that threatens national security Guardian
Nigel Farage’s Desperation Craig Murray
israel vs resistance
Plan to cut off aid to Israel and replace it with something worse Sam Husseini
⚡️Exclusive to Israeli Channel Kan:
The United States has asked Israel not to carry out any exceptional operations in southern Lebanon, resulting in a freeze on all sensitive operations in southern Lebanon at the political level.
Instructions to the Israeli military continue until…
— Middle East Observer (@ME_Observer_) July 10, 2026
US is forcing Israel’s hand in Lebanon: A US CENTCOM specialist team is expected to be in Beirut to help the Lebanese army regain control of two villages in southern Lebanon, considered a pilot test, which Israel has not occupied (no typos here) but has decided to withdraw.
— Elijah J. Magnier🇪🇺 (@ejmalrai) July 10, 2026
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Israel ‘weaponsizes’ water as patchy Jordan fights over supply deals New Arab
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BREAKING: The US has given Iran a 24-hour deadline to “stop firing at ships and unequivocally admit that they have made mistakes,” adding that it must say “all waterways in the straits will be open and toll-free.” Officials warn…
— Hormaz Letter (@HormazLetter) July 10, 2026
Iran tells President Trump’s advisers that shooting at the ship was a “mistake” (Face the Nation, YouTube). If you believe this, I’ll sell you a bridge.
Iran refutes claims of planned talks with the US.
— First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) July 10, 2026
The Iran War as History: Box Scores of Foreign Wars American Conservatives (resilc)
US issues new clause regarding Iran in violation of Article 9 of the Memorandum of Understanding
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned eight individuals and six companies for ties to Iran and added them all to the list of Specially Designated Nationals.
This designation will hit currency exchange offices in various countries… pic.twitter.com/9TqFDEjduP
— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) July 10, 2026
Rekindled Gulf War, growing regional and global uncertainty Juan Cole
⭕️ The Saudi-backed government in Aden has rejected a request by Iranian Mahan Air to land in Sanaa to repatriate Yemeni nationals from Tehran.
He also threatened military action if the plane entered its airspace.
They also accuse Iran of interfering in Yemeni affairs. https://t.co/IH6mUbrsE9 pic.twitter.com/Ovqk1mb2Sf
— MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) July 10, 2026
Tanker attack risks reigniting war with Iran’s help New York Times
Steel over paper: The rebirth of Iranian civilization: How Tehran lost its victory Multipolar reporting (Michael T.)
syrakistan
Türkiye and Iraq move to maintain vital oil export route.
Is Pakistan trying to turn the Kashmir side into another Balochistan? Nikkei Shimbun
Pakistan leader vows to step up crackdown on militants after 42 killed in attack on Balochistan
A new war that’s not so cold war
Trump and Rubio hope for a barrage of attacks on Ukraine to bring Russia to the negotiating table
European Parliament’s criticism of President Zelensky’s glorification of OUN-UPA is a positive step Andrew Korybko
Lviv mobilization riot exposes conscription system; Ukrainian government refuses to correct it Euromaidan News Agency (resilc)
big brother is watching over you
Your computer already tells you NO1
It’s a race between revolutionary consciousness and the realization of police robots Caitlin Johnston (Michael T.)
imperial collapse watch
A nearly collapsing midtown building is now stable, but its finances may not be Gothamist.
Trump 2.0
Trump’s eternal war has finally arrived The New Republic (resilc)
Trump administration fires independent campaign group members New York Times (Chuck L)
He is suspected of hiring Venezuelan gangsters for political killings. Trump officials are still working with him. propublica
immigration
Lawyer says ICE explanation for Texas mass shooting is ‘completely false’ The Hill
Witness to ICE killings in Houston disputes official account New York Times (Robin K)
economy
IMF warns of looming inflation threat to global economy Financial Times
Soaring oil prices reignite inflation concerns, sending US bond yields soaring Yahoo! News
Hormuz puts ‘high alert’ on insurance premium hike New Arab
A.I.
The right hand protects you, the left hand bids you farewell | Anti-counterfeit laws, artist revolts, and presidential favors 🤷🏻🎶 Vinyl Culture (Micael T)
AI Bubble: We are headed for the first tech depression | Ed Zitron YouTube
Swiss banks warn of AI investment bubble SwissInfo
Taiwan central bank governor warns of AI bubble risk Economic Times
AI bust fallout will be ‘more important’ than dot com, says George Noble Bloomberg, YouTube
Data centers are quietly taking over Texas. Pollution can have devastating effects (Micael T)
guillotine watch
“Children go to bed hungry, but the world’s first millionaire goes hungry even more.” Caleb Ecarna
class war
People who buy Obamacare health insurance will face double-digit premium increases for the second year in a row in 2027 https://t.co/qlzPhhNUJU
— Katherine Rampell (@crampell) July 8, 2026
Many Americans say the country is in a cost-of-living crisis, and doubt the government can fix it ABC
Why American ambulance rides are so expensive David Oks
Trump Account’s False Promises “Unherd.” “Michael Lind, who is not a leftist, has already been outspoken on this point. Such explanations will give politicians a permanent excuse to cut universal programs.”
An immediate antidote. Tracy H: “It’s a house sparrow.”
And bonus:
Three brides are waiting for the paws and heart of Pallas’s cat Timofey at the Moscow Zoo. But finding the right one is not easy. And such handsome men are certainly not coveted by everyone. The main requirement is good health. #RTDoc #Cat #Love #Zoo #Wildlife… pic.twitter.com/0RjzvnkEcK
— RT_Documentary (@RT_Doc) July 7, 2026
Second bonus:
Now that the chickens understand how the feeder works, they will close it in a timely manner to prevent the alpaca from eating all the food. pic.twitter.com/svPBNb2t54
— Nature Unedited (@NatureUnedited) July 9, 2026
And the third. Koalas are usually not very friendly.
A very cute koala will never forget the man who saved her from the flames. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Bqs8UaSjDS
— The Figen (@TheFigen_) July 8, 2026
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