When your height estimate is completely wrong. pic.twitter.com/fKgE8AK3Lb
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) May 13, 2026
People who are born blind do not develop schizophrenia. This could change treatment ZME Science
A new theory of dark matter could solve three cosmic mysteries in today’s universe
Scientists say cognitive decline is inevitable – the brain can improve at any age
Mediaphobia — Panic Fair Observer Timeline
New coronavirus infection/pandemic
Study results suggest that encitrevir may be the first oral antiviral drug for post-infection prevention of COVID-19.
Energy and Industry Democratic Party leaders denounce RFK Jr.’s continued censorship of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy data Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats
Climate/Environment
The Mediterranean Sea can produce hurricanes, and climate change will make them worse
Climate crisis declared a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO The Guardian
south of the border
Lifesaving aid must reach Cuba quickly and without delay, UN warns amid US blockade of Andre communications
Cartel corruption allegations bring US-Mexico relations to breaking point The Guardian
President Trump’s remarks regarding the 51st state of the United States were almost silent in Venezuela, Associated Press
Argentina has a Millei Malaise foreign policy
China?
China is currently introducing flexible solar panels that can be installed on factory roofs. A drone delivers the panels. China is thousands of miles ahead in clean energy. pic.twitter.com/V137BF9pTs
— Li Zexin 李泽欣 (@XH_Lee23) May 16, 2026
President Trump went to China to protect the US economy, but left with nothing.
China’s balancing measures against Iran will increase cost burden Iran International
Kandlak: US biotech capitulation leads to China Boston Herald
Could AI-assisted unmanned vessels be Beijing’s answer to patrolling the South China Sea? SCMP
India
India and UAE sign defense deal as Iran war tensions rise Al Jazeera
Air India to reduce international flights due to fuel shortage
Tata & ASML India Chip Manufacturing Partner Rediff
Africa
New energy deal for Africa signed at Nairobi summit Mongabay
New Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo kills 80 people
Global maritime company prioritizes expansion in West Africa The Maritime Executive
discord in europe
Could Slovakia replace Hungary as the EU’s main disruptor? D.W.
Europe built a sovereign cloud to escape US domination. Then I forgot about the processor.
European Commission president warns that stability in Kosovo is key to Europe’s security future Brussels Times
old blighty
Wes Streeting asks Starmer to take over UK Labor leadership after minister resigns The Israel Times
UK borrowing costs rise as leadership battle continues, pound falls BBC
Inside the BBC’s Capture How transgenderism killed fairness UnHerd
Israel vs. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran
Newly released aerial footage shows the extent of damage and destruction sustained in the town of Bint Jubeir in southern Lebanon as a result of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
video: @AmitSegal
Location: 33.116790, 35.436409@Geoconfirmed pic.twitter.com/GcYgMqTlhr
— Shayan Sardarizadeh (@Shayan86) April 19, 2026
How David Ben-Gurion misled the Palestinians on Al Jazeera in 1948
Israel-France 24 news agency announces Hamas militant leader killed in Gaza attack
Prime Minister Netanyahu sues New York Times over rape and sexual abuse articles Andre Agency
Israel and the US are preparing to resume war as early as next week as Iran negotiations stall – The Times of Israel reports
A new war that’s not so cold war
‘Zelenskyy is one of the biggest obstacles to peace today’: former spokesperson to the Ukrainian president talks about Thomas Fazi’s Substack
Brief Frontline Report – May 15, 2026 Marat Khairullin Substack
U.S. unlikely to approve new financial aid package for Ukraine, says Ukranian Prvada
big brother is watching you
Warning for SNAP shoppers: New authentication rules require selfies and facial recognition — privacy advocates raise concerns SavingAdvice.com
How Mehta turned sunglasses into the world’s most controversial camera Open Magazine
imperial collapse watch
Homeless industrial complex eats lunch in San Francisco, Manhattan contrarian
Lifeline or ‘dystopia’: School opens parking lot to homeless students and families Tucson Sentinel
Trump 2.0
‘Big Bloodshed’: Trump Officials Hate His Plan to Seize Iran’s Uranium Zeteo
Inside Trump’s mid-term strategy: Huge sums of money to stem Republican losses Wall Street Journal
Donald Trump’s inflation policy The Atlantic
Pluralism: Understanding Trump’s sudden and unplanned disintegration of the American Empire (May 16, 2026)
musk is important
Everyone lost in Mask vs. Altman Semaphore
A closer look at Elon Musk and the “Maskism” Jacobins
SpaceX heads for record-breaking IPO with ‘deepest moat in existence today’ as investors vow to ‘never bet on Elon’ – Fortune
Democratic Party Death Watch
Biden announced as keynote speaker at South Dakota Democratic Party event “South Dakota Searchlight”
Without the working class, Democrats will have a hard time in the midterm elections, and The Hill in 2028
immigration
President Trump launches new immigration agency dedicated to deporting green card holders suspected of violent crimes or gang membership Daily Mail
Some immigrants could be detained indefinitely, potentially leading to Supreme Court action San Diego Times
Our press is no longer free
Todd Blanche targets news organizations and leakers as acting attorney general US Press Freedom Tracker
President Donald Trump accuses New York Times reporter of treason after article says US is missing deadline for Iran war
Mr. Market is in a bad mood.
Concerns over oil prices rattle bond markets, causing record decline in global stock markets WTOP News
Suggesting the harsh reality of soaring oil prices The Street
Treasury yields just hit a one-year high—how does this make you feel? Investopedia
A.I.
Amazon employees are forced to meet AI usage quotas and immediately start using AI for everything other than work Futurism
AI-generated code is ‘pain waiting to happen’ The Register
Schools trying to reimagine education for an AI world The Free Press
AI helps prevent 99% of suicide attempts on Han River Bridge in Seoul, South Korea SCMP
Anger management is being carefully coached through generative AI such as ChatGPT Forbes
basil
Newsom’s former chief of staff pleads guilty to bank and wire fraud conspiracy charges The National News Desk
Myanmar announces death penalty for those who force victims into virtual currency fraud facilities
guillotine watch
Aurora glass igloo in Finnish Lapland. Sleep under the Northern Lights. pic.twitter.com/nxkmGikDXO
— Science Girl (@sciencegirl) May 15, 2026
Grand Canyon Glamping Resort’s brand new luxury VIP Glamping Stargazer Dome is the perfect romantic retreat, stylish family camp, and the best way to enjoy the West Rim without traveling far from Las Vegas. If you are a local, make this your next stay and… pic.twitter.com/ShErFuwCDT
— Jen G. (@vegasstarfish) October 3, 2025
Luxurious glamping dome in El Salvador. Can I stay here? 🇸🇻 pic.twitter.com/qyjKRhvRzu
— Salvadoran Pride (@SalvadoranPride) January 30, 2024
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