Haiku and tanka to overcome times of war Jeff Rich
I learned too much about Freddie DeBoer. important. I can name a few YouTubers who have this kind of curve fitting tendency.
Scientists finally reveal how this Alzheimer’s drug actually works Science Daily (Kevin W)
Key questions about the “brain in a bat” thought experiment Big Think
New coronavirus infection/pandemic
Mass nullification continues Ian Welsh
Climate/Environment
Revealed: World’s worst methane leak causing global warming Guardian
breaking news!
I did the code!
Arctic sea ice extent has just reached its lowest daily extent, about 4,400 square kilometers below the lowest daily extent recorded last year.
Also, extents are still on track to reach a new record high. stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/mznEzEDLjE
— Professor Elliot Jacobson (@EliotJacobson) March 16, 2026
Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: What’s behind this alarming trend
Indonesia prepares 35 cloud seeding operations amid El Nino threat Antara
Big oil companies knew they were destroying Louisiana’s coast, records show desmog
Colorado River problems are getting serious Bloomberg
This is very unreasonable. In this model run, the heat wave in the western United States peaks just short of the 600DM ridge. This is the strongest ridge I’ve ever seen in this area, even in midsummer. This is not normal. pic.twitter.com/JSCyafn5gV
— Spike Davis (@AZStormChase) March 14, 2026
The Invisible Crisis: The Earth’s Hidden Environmental Impact of Pharmaceutical Waste
‘Plastic Detox’ review – A scary movie that will make you want to change your life immediately Guardian
China?
It’s not just naval ships anymore: China is now building next-generation fighter jets faster than anyone else Kevin Walmsley
“Financial family: Advisor says China’s tax flow should resemble the bond between a parent and child,” the South China Morning Post reported. In my opinion, the Chinese like to explain things in terms of family relationships, which makes the speaker infantilize the listener and make the Chinese seem less intelligent than they actually are (as if this kind of mocking is necessary).
After CK Hutchinson was kicked out of Panama Canal Port Logistics, China is cracking down on Panamanian-flagged vessels in the port. pic.twitter.com/t965bpUi3T
— Marhelm (@MarhelmData) March 17, 2026
India/Pakistan
Tensions between India and Pakistan reach boiling point and ‘water war’ intensifies – Responsible State Strategy
Africa
African policymakers should take a clear look at the short- and medium-term implications of a US/Israel-Iran war Ken Opolo
south of the border
Trump administration says it will tell Cuba that the president is stepping down The New York Times
BREAKING: Cuba’s power grid has suffered a complete and utter collapse.
This is the first nationwide power outage since the United States blocked the flow of oil to Cuba.
This is completely America’s fault.
America is trying to strangle and kill Cuba so that they can invade and take control of this country. pic.twitter.com/QBjdvKlIuc
— Power to the people ☭🕊 (@ProudSocialist) March 16, 2026
discord in europe
European Parliament moves to revive EU-US trade deal after months of deadlock Euronews Poodle intends to poodle…
Europe may offer to help Trump on Iran issue if Trump supports Ukraine, Finland’s Stubb suggests to Politico (Kevin W)
old blighty
Wet winters pose long-term problems for farmers BBC
israel vs resistance
After much consideration, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.
I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran is not an immediate threat to our country and it is clear that we started this… pic.twitter.com/prtu86DpEr
— Joe Kent (@joekent16jan19) March 17, 2026
Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian banks and money exchange offices and steal cash
This has been on the rise since October 7, 2023 and they are nothing but armed robbers.
No one can do anything or they will be shot or printed. pic.twitter.com/O8IxGh3VPr
— MintPressNews (@MintPressNews) March 17, 2026
Severe sandstorm hits Gaza tent camp France 24
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UK security adviser attends US-Iran talks and judges deal within reach The Guardian (Vikas S)
Too much to swallow Dingsanich
Trump’s war against Iran could cost trillions of dollars Intercept (Anne). “Done”? In terms of GDP growth, it is already well established.
President Trump attacks U.S.-Arab relations going back to 1970s Responsible State Strategy (resilc)
vs. How MBS’s bet on Iran backfired, Financial Times. I can’t even do that. resilc: “His bet on America is a loser…”
Pakistan/Afghanistan
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict highlights: Taliban say attack on Pak hospital is ‘crime against humanity’ NDTV
A new war that’s not so cold war
Ukrainians sound alarm over Russia’s spring offensive Simplicius
Brief Frontline Report – March 17, 2026 Marat Khairullin and Mikhail Popov
big brother is watching over you
Yes, this is bad, but this is why God invented Faraday bags.
📢 Sounding the alarm for Americans and the U.S. Constitution 🚨
500 people gather in church on Sunday 👀
Their cell phones are captured the moment they pull into the parking lot. No app required. No WiFi required. No Bluetooth required. Location information service… https://t.co/Qs4kBrjkdr pic.twitter.com/hoM1FcxhhG
— Danks (@danksterintel) March 16, 2026
imperial collapse watch
The specter of Third Worldist events in Ukraine. important.
JUST IN: The U.S. Navy is investigating whether the sailors of the USS Gerald R. Ford intentionally set their ship on fire to end its deployment.
That’s the sentence. Please read it again.
The $13 billion aircraft carrier, the most expensive warship in history, is currently being converted into a soda… https://t.co/LOop7FJIYG pic.twitter.com/VBGKPtZ4QY
— Shanaka Anslem Perera ⚡ (@shanaka86) March 17, 2026
US Navy minesweepers assigned to the Middle East have been moved to the Pacific (updated) TWZ. Mom; “More evidence that key parts of the U.S. arsenal are aging?”
Trump 2.0
President Trump tells Iran Daily Mail that he is ‘not afraid’ of Vietnam-style ground war (resilc)
President Trump can’t get out of this war New York Times This work has a strong sense of Orientalism.
US: Judge orders VOA employee reinstated DW
Joe Kent’s resignation
US counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war, New York Times (resilc). Lo and behold, he has a man’s face similar to that of Mar-a-Lago, with a cut jawline and cheekbones. I hate to say it, but this look will give him more credibility with conservatives.
After much consideration, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.
I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran is not an immediate threat to our country and it is clear that we started this… pic.twitter.com/prtu86DpEr
— Joe Kent (@joekent16jan19) March 17, 2026
Trump’s nominee for Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Marin, bought Chevron stock days before Trump attacked Venezuela.
Chevron stock rose while other markets fell.
Does this constitute insider trading?
Congress will need to find out during Mullin’s confirmation hearing.
— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) March 17, 2026
republican clown car
Republican anti-Muslim rhetoric sparks uproar at Capitol Hill The Hill
Centrist Melissa Bean wins 8th District Democratic primary, New York Times
Oil regulators have found hundreds of wells in violation of Oklahoma regulations. They then ignored the findings. ProPublica (Robin K)
Lafaire Epstein
Donald Trump’s racism mirrors Jeffrey Epstein’s TomDispatch
Our press is no longer free
Interview with Sam Husseini about Israel and the US attack on Iran. It is censored in the UK.
We are preparing. Mr. Tucker explains. YouTube. with Glenn Greenwald
economy
Are economic books cooked?Paul Krugman
Rising gas prices threaten political order around the world Oil prices
Mr. Market is in a bad mood.
I predicted the 2008 financial crisis. What happens next could be even worse. New York Times (Anne). Bookstaver is real. I often quoted him right before a crisis.
A.I.
Why are we still doing this? Ed Zitron. ZOMG is also a great read and makes you think about things other than Iran.
Super-processed information: AI and the coming flood of noise Nate Hagens
AI unemployment research ignores how AI is completely disrupting the internet 404 Media
basil
My self-driving car accident Atlantic (resilc)
guillotine watch
Megayacht trapped in Dubai as war intensifies | SY News YouTube (resilc)
Warriors Casino: Murderous Gamblers in War Rackets News
class war
Revealed: How debt became a way for the wealthy to dry up workers’ incomes Egbert
4,000 meatpackers strike at Brazil-run JBS Mike Elk in Colorado
Americans should have the right to work full-time, New York Times (resilc). Be careful about rewriting headings.
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