Spill tea on the earth on World Doll Day
Pirate Bay remains resilient 20 years after attack TorrentFreak
Missing Banana: Cattelan’s Comedian Stolen from Exhibition at Center Pompidou-Metz The Art News
Worried readers turn to God Publisher’s weekly magazine
Climate/Environment
The Scientific Case for Climate Optimism by Tom Crowther Atmos
Supreme Court’s wetland protection restrictions make flooding worse Inside Climate News
Trump administration to eliminate ocean monitoring systems vital to climate and ocean research The Inertia
pandemic
The long-lasting coronavirus has changed everything Health is political
For a long time, the coronavirus has not “embarrassed” us at all. There are thousands of publications demonstrating multisystem pathology across all body systems, including extensive evidence of organ damage. Scientific and clinical evidence cannot be denied and must be accurately reported.
— Dr. Elisa Perego (@elisaperego78) June 1, 2026
ebola hemorrhagic fever
Democratic Republic of the Congo airport reopens in Ebola hotspot, fewer suspected cases AFPAnd, “…Based on information provided by Congolese authorities, WHO reported that the number of suspected cases has decreased to 116 from 906 late last week.”
Only proper testing can stop this Ebola outbreak. There is almost nothing in Congo. new york times
China?
As profits come under pressure, Chinese auto parts suppliers pivot to robotics Yicai Global
$6.7 billion battery recycling market rewired Battery Chronicle
Southeast Asia
Washington wants Myanmar mineral foreign policy
syrakistan
Revolutionary Guards, Bahrain Al Mayadeen’s retaliatory attack on US troops stationed in Kuwait. Eve has a lot of things updated every day.
Israeli arms exports ‘combat-tested’ in Lebanon’s Gaza to increase by 30% in 2025
A Guardian filing has revealed that an Ipac-related company has financed luxury trips to Israel for dozens of members of Congress since October 7.
US regional strategy in flux as Barrack hands over Iraq, Syria and Turkiye portfolio to Amwaj
old blighty
Peter Mandelson invites British Prime Minister to meet with Palantir’s Teal the Register
Britain’s brutal leader’s overreach is causing chaos internationally, analysts say.
Studies have shown that this island nation produces more terrifying leaders than it has available and sends them to innocent countries around the world.
– Tony Blair linked to horrific war crimes… pic.twitter.com/98i4Nu4nYN
— Nury Vittachi (@NuryVittachi) June 2, 2026
discord in europe
Protests have intensified in Albania over TRT World, a $4 billion coastal tourism project linked to Mr Kushner. Is it a coincidence that it’s on the site of a giant Soviet bunker designed to withstand a nuclear attack?
Ukraine and Moldova to begin formal EU accession negotiations in June Politico
A new war that’s not so cold war
Ukraine attacks large-scale oil terminal in St. Petersburg, fire and smoke greets Putin’s economic forum Kiev independence
Drone attack on refinery causes Russia to ship the most oil since 2022 Bloomberg
Reports of Russia’s collapse have been greatly exaggerated Moscow Times. If we lose the Moscow Times…
Is Ukraine’s drone advantage temporary? ukraine events
How Western Europe’s elites lost the conspiracy over Russia Brian McDonald
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Russia-Afghanistan military-technical agreement is a step towards closer counterterrorism cooperation Andrew Korybko
Moscow’s new military partner has what Russia needs more than an ally
Caucasus
US plans energy investment in Azerbaijan, announces contract worth $8 billion EnergyNow
Turkiye and Azerbaijan announce power corridor to Europe The Cradle
Trump 2.0
Trump administration announces stricter Medicaid work requirements New York Times. There is also a possibility that the application will be based on eugenics.
President Trump suspends anti-weaponization fund after extraordinary backlash from Republicans Christian Science Monitor
spook country
President Trump nominates Bill Pelt as Director of National Intelligence, but housing official will continue to oversee FHFA and Fannie & Freddie Realtors
Language warning:
He is our current DNI Director who got slapped in the face with a dildo at the GME/BBBY Stock Festival and won the award for “Bill Palt Fuck – Young People Only.” Don’t read the last part too quickly https://t.co/PVZsELd9ni
— Henry (@DemNationalist) June 2, 2026
Top US spy agency feuds over turf and mission Reuters
Democrats are the worst
NEW: This announcement sparked significant backlash from major building associations, which are currently working to override the bill and moratorium (or prompt a future Hochul veto).
Updates are planned. https://t.co/bgLatGJCXB
— Yancey Roy (@YanceyRoy) June 2, 2026
Wars Come Home
Adam Hamawi, a doctor who volunteered in Gaza, plans to become a pro-Palestinian representative. Interception from New Jersey
Before running for Senate, Graham Platner witnessed SEALs killing civilians in Ramadi.
These donations were not directly provided by AIPAC, but thankfully Mr. Collins notes on his FEC filing when the donations were collected “through AIPAC.” This totals approximately $1.6 million, or approximately one-third of her total wealth. You can find it in the memo file like this: https://t.co/Ickveoz49f pic.twitter.com/hZxt12K5lM
— Ryan Grimm (@ryangrim) June 2, 2026
accelerationist
It’s a shame:
Tonight is shaping up to be a tough night for Silicon Valley and the tech industry.
Matt Mahan, the tech-backed California gubernatorial candidate, conceded and underperformed given all his spending.
Self-founder Saikat Chakrabarti, San…
— Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer) June 3, 2026
Becerra and Hilton lead in California’s most uncertain gubernatorial race in years
This is the deal for Palantir’s super API for IRS 404 media.
DOGE whistleblower cut the brakes hours after Elon blasted him, suit claims Gizmodo
A.I.
AI has no ROI Ed Zitron
President Trump’s AI ‘E-(I)-O’ could allow federal authorities to decide winners and losers
Microsoft’s big new idea for AI gadgets is a badge with a camera Gizmodo
What race is the AI? The AI worlds of China and the US are closely connected The rest of the world
Why aren’t we measuring the impact of AI on humans? IEEE Spectrum
police state surveillance
Philly Police Admits Tracking ‘First Amendment Activities’ That Significantly Impact AI
ICE purchased 11 warehouses for mass detention. You may be trying to sell them. project salt box
economy
Vittle says Europe, US not facing oil supply crisis Bloomberg Oh, they:
Let Ken Krippenstein drive less. “Oil company executives fear a Bastille moment over gas prices and are forming corporate militias.
I’m surprised more people aren’t talking about this. California’s jet and diesel tanks are expected to run out by July 4th.
Import arbitration in Asia will become dysfunctional and local refining will be used, both of which are irreversible for 12 to 18 months.
Is this the Lehman moment of the energy crisis? https://t.co/9pmVWJPrNv pic.twitter.com/0rhqTzPCbp
— Royen Capital ✈️👨🏿✈️🇱🇷💹🛢️🌊⚽ (@CaptainRoyen) June 2, 2026
Global food price inflation is accelerating:
Thailand’s white rice prices rose +20% in May, the largest monthly increase since 2008.
The benchmark used for rice prices in Asia has risen +26% since April to around $480 per tonne. Meanwhile, U.S. futures prices in Chicago… pic.twitter.com/V7Q1ZaPHHy
— Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) June 2, 2026
guillotine watch
With your retirement savings, Elon Musk is about to become a billionaire oligarch
agriculture
Gradually approaching: New World screwworms are now 52 miles away from Border Drovers
imperial collapse watch
The US is stuck in a purgatory of its own self-inflicted ‘stalemate’
We have nothing in common…Aurelian
class war
The Last Delusion Fabio Vighi “Savage Mind” “Become capital itself.”
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