Natural waterslide.
[📹sofies.sidequests]pic.twitter.com/Ga3POYjGAi
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) May 30, 2026
Who you send to the moon matters more than you think Space Today
This bizarre 20-legged robot moves like nothing else on Earth and could change the way we make machines ZME Science
Scientists challenge 70-year-old language theory with surprising discovery SciTech Daily
Governance of the Department of Defense: Can the military-industrial beast be tamed? An impartial observer
New coronavirus infection/pandemic
Trump on collision course with World Health Organization Politico over Ebola response
As cases of hantavirus and Ebola hemorrhagic fever increase, the long COVID-19 pandemic is being forgotten – Nonprofit quarterly magazine
FIFA, there is a problem with today’s med page
Climate/Environment
Climate change: How fires and floods are creating uninsurable areas across Europe The Conversation
French Open descends into hellish nightmare due to climate change futurism
California overhauls carbon market — critics say it’s a boon to oil The California problem
south of the border
Why President Trump is staging a new crisis in Cuba Los Angeles Times
President Trump’s Venezuela Quartz Winner
The Guardian warns of Mexican bill that would invalidate election due to ‘foreign interference’
China?
✨🇨🇳 Construction of high-speed railway bridge in China! This is “China Speed” in infrastructure, demonstrating incredible engineering prowess and efficiency. pic.twitter.com/WmrFzv2kCf
— 🇨🇳XuZhenqingXu Qiqing (@XueJia24682) May 29, 2026
Huawei chairman thanks U.S. chip export ban, says it has boosted China’s semiconductor industry — Washington’s export ban has encouraged Chinese companies to invest in research and development and build their own technology stacks to compete with U.S. engineer Tom’s Hardware
Three Chinese astronauts return to Earth after a seven-month stay in space, as recorded by the Chinese crew on Phys.org
Satellite footage confirms China is making rapid progress in developing its first nuclear-powered super aircraft carrier Military Watch Magazine
China’s surprise: How it’s kept global oil prices in check Axios
India
Too hot, too humid: Why the ongoing heat wave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous The Conversation
Are US-India relations headed for a “clash of civilizations”? national interest
India’s bullet train project: After 9 years, is the dream finally closer to reality? The Times of India
Africa
South Africa’s tourism industry hits hard as African travelers cancel trips over anti-immigrant riots Business Insider Africa
Shifting gears: Why Africa is the next battleground for Chinese auto manufacturing growth Forbes Africa
Global oil price hike hits African economy Bastille Post Global
discord in europe
Arrive three hours before your return flight and bring water and a phone charger to beat the queues, Wizz Air boss warns UK passengers that new EU border checks will cause chaos Daily Mail
Europe’s population count: How can the EU avoid falling off the demographic cliff? DW
EU wants break with US tech barons
old blighty
Rising youth unemployment rates will lead to more homelessness, UK charity says in The Guardian
British military considers allowing lethal attacks without human approval Financial Times
Israel vs. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran
President Trump continues to block any chance of reaching a deal with Iran Larry Johnson
BREAKING: Iran rejects US demands to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile under any circumstances, even if it signs an MOU and enters a 60-day negotiation period, denuclearization discussions will take place during or after that period, with no changes expected…
— Hormaz Letter (@HormazLetter) May 30, 2026
🚨US officials said President Trump was told it would take about three days for Iran to respond. “They are literally in a cave and not using email,” said a senior government official.
🚨 “There will be a deal. You know it’s imminent. We… https://t.co/ozAA7p8dWk
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) May 31, 2026
Iran now refuses to lift its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz and global oil supplies, and demands that the price of any deal include an end to US support for the Israeli-led horror show in the Middle East.
Trump is thrashing around like a spoiled toddler…
— Jonathan Cook (@Jonathan_K_Cook) May 30, 2026
🚨🇮🇷Iran breaks US blockade with bold energy transition
Iran is directing large amounts of crude oil and condensate to domestic refining and power generation in order to secure natural gas for pipeline export to Iraq and Turkiye. This change is a response to the US naval blockade. pic.twitter.com/KJ0KYKJiDH
— 🇷🇺Stanislav Krapivnik🇷🇺 (@STANISKRAPIVNIK) May 30, 2026
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Jonathan Pollard, an American-born Israeli spy, acknowledged that Israel would have to go to war with Turkey and Egypt after taking control of Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon.
He said “a storm is coming” unlike anything the world has ever seen.
“We must prepare for the next war, which… pic.twitter.com/VLUFXlpckV
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) May 28, 2026
Europe’s new strategy to cover up corruption in Israeli society is to scapegoat Itamar Ben-Gvir Mondweis
Israeli soldiers reach Nabatiyeh, one of the largest cities in southern Lebanon Al Jazeera
Palestine this week: Israel kills more than 20 people, pushes deep into Gaza as Palestinians mark Eid Zeteo
“Israel is winning militarily, but losing politically and ideologically” Defense24.com
Congress quietly moves toward integration of U.S. and Israeli militaries in a responsible national strategy
A new war that’s not so cold war
Russia deploys world’s heaviest helicopter to strengthen Moscow’s air defenses as Ukraine continues drone attacks Military Watch Magazine
There is no doubt that Ukraine is now an anti-Polish state Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter
Gripens: What impact will Swedish fighter jets have on Ukraine? Radio Free Europe
President Zelenskiy warns that Putin is testing NATO unified Kiev post, Ukraine prepares for large-scale air attack
big brother is watching you
Privacy isn’t dead – tech companies are just making it less convenient.
World: Vast data pipelines powering major generative AI systems have their roots in deliberate mass invasions of privacy Amnesty International
imperial collapse watch
California dream ends with empty reservoirs and homeless tents RealClear Politics
Boston shelters highlight worsening homelessness crisis among seniors WCBV 5 News
A contrarian study of the American missile crisis
Trump 2.0
President Trump had another mental health episode today, posting more than 50 times online.
11:15 a.m. – President Trump attacks judge who said he can’t have his name on Kennedy Center
12:03 PM – Says he may perform or speak at America 250 event in place of canceled artist…
— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) May 31, 2026
Trump loves to accuse his critics of treason. U.S. law makes that charge difficult to prove, and for good reason. reason
Trump’s live music ‘party’ collapses after recent humiliation Zeteo
Bessent prepares Trump’s $250 bill as major hurdles stand between Treasury and bill FOX News
US judge orders Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center, blocks plan to shut it down Andru Agency
I absolutely hate that Pete Hegseth removed Colin Powells name from the list of notable Americans buried in Arlington Cemetery 🤬 He also removed the names of all people of color and all women on the same list 🤬 It was just white men 🤬 Leave it there 🤬
please…
— Glenn Tunes (@glenn_tunes) May 30, 2026
musk is important
Traders are almost certain that Elon Musk will become quartz’s first trillionaire.
SpaceX wins $4.16 billion threat detection satellite contract with U.S. Space Force Reuters
Elon Musk hints at a configurable Tesla van with a solar canopy. Is this a robotaxi? Not a Tesla app
Democratic Party Death Watch
Labor cannot remain tied to the Democratic Party Jacobin
New York City’s Israel parade highlights fault lines within the Democratic Party The National News Desk
immigration
Protesters and police clash outside New Jersey immigration detention facility Andru Agency
Lowest immigration rate leaves scars on U.S. economy Axios
Our press is no longer free
Cecilia Vega, fired as 60 Minutes correspondent, speaks out against Los Angeles Times’ censorship
Free speech is censored by FCC, Disney tells KRLD Newsradio
Mr. Market is in a bad mood.
Exxon warns that crude oil inventories are just weeks away from record lows and prices could rise
Newly released economic data spells doom for President Trump’s economy Yahoo Finance
More Fed policymakers focus on potential rate hike as inflation risks rise Reuters
A.I.
The future of work belongs to people who master AI SciTech Daily
Is AI already profitable? Isaiprofitable.com
Trusted Therapist Starts Recording Herself with AI Futurism, Woman Feels Uneasy
Groupthink boom: What three top VCs actually think about the AI ​​craze TechCrunch
UAE, AI technology strengthens extreme weather preparedness, builds smarter heatwave early warning future Travel & Tour World
basil
SEC sues Texas man over alleged $12.3 million crypto scheme built on fake AI trading bot CoinDesk
Judge orders President Trump to respond to claims of fraud over IRS lawsuit settlement MS Now
guillotine watch
The most luxurious and expensive wedding in the world 💸 pic.twitter.com/FfZPbjXihV
— Sela (@Sela2941) May 29, 2026
5 most expensive wedding dresses ever made #top5 #expensive #wedding #dress pic.twitter.com/bYC0dlS3db
— Top5expensive (@top5expensive) December 8, 2025
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