{"id":2292,"date":"2026-08-16T12:44:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T12:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=2292"},"modified":"2026-08-16T12:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T12:44:25","slug":"links-8-16-2026-naked-capitalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=2292","title":{"rendered":"Links 8\/16\/2026 | naked capitalism"},"content":{"rendered":"

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American vs. European home building<\/p>\n

[\ud83d\udcf9 BAS Renovations]pic.twitter.com\/Ha0f7JzewH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) August 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rising US life expectancy isn\u2019t what it seems<\/a> Salon<\/p>\n

8 reasons Japan pays attention to things no other country thinks to<\/a> Quartz<\/p>\n

Astronomers Baffled by 3 Feeding Supermassive Black Holes Packed Into Early Galaxy When the Universe Was Barely a Billion Years Old<\/a> ZME Science<\/p>\n

What can we learn from Australia\u2019s social media ban for teens?<\/a> Knowable Magazine<\/p>\n

COVID-19\/Pandemics<\/p>\n

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\u2018Ebola is winning\u2019: Epidemic now killing one person every 30 minutes <\/a> UN News<\/p>\n

British journal retracts study on excess mortality after COVID-19 pandemic<\/a> Adnolu Agency<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Climate\/Environment<\/p>\n

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Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people. This is what needs to change<\/a> Phys.org<\/p>\n

Potentially historic El Nino takes shape, with far-reaching US and global impacts expected<\/a> abcnews.com<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

South of the Border<\/p>\n

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Has Chavismo\u2019s Historical Cycle Come to an End?<\/a> Fair Observer<\/p>\n

Cuba: The End of an Era?<\/a> New Politics<\/p>\n

Double disaster in Colombia: Wildfires surge as emergency crews struggle in aftermath of quake<\/a> Andolu Agency<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

China?<\/p>\n

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In China, subways and high-speed trains are used for logistics at off-peak times.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why the USA should also invest in public infrastructure, like China does. It doubles as an economic growth engine. pic.twitter.com\/VvCu9G9csz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jason Smith \u2013 \u4e0a\u5b98\u6770\u6587 (@ShangguanJiewen) August 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Why China\u2019s Grip on Iron Ore Is a Warning for the US Navy<\/a> The National Interest<\/p>\n

China Is Moving Fast on AI. It\u2019s Also Keeping It in Line.<\/a> Barron\u2019s<\/p>\n

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\u00c7in \u00f6yle bir \u015fey yapt\u0131 ki, ABD m\u00fcttefiklerine taraf se\u00e7tirmek zorunda kald\u0131.<\/p>\n

ABD bu ay m\u00fcttefiklerine bir mesaj g\u00f6nderdi.<\/p>\n

\u00c7in’in yapay zeka sistemine girenler bizimle \u00e7al\u0131\u015famaz.<\/p>\n

\u0130lk bak\u0131\u015fta bir g\u00fc\u00e7 g\u00f6sterisi gibi duruyor.<\/p>\n

Oysa bir \u00fclke bunu ancak elinde ba\u015fka hamle\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/gkP1uMJPBs<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Penguin X (@ThePenguinBTC) August 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

China\u2019s green revolution and what it means for the world<\/a> The Week<\/p>\n

China Exports 1 Million Automobiles in a Month \u2026 Twice<\/a> Clean Technica<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

India<\/p>\n

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India\u2019s Modi says armed Maoists are fading, but warns threat remains from ideological supporters<\/a> AP<\/p>\n

India\u2019s Space Sector: A Launchpad for Global Partnerships<\/a> i24 News<\/p>\n

India is emerging as a global first responder to natural disasters \u2013 opinion<\/a> The Jerusalem Post<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Africa<\/p>\n

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Africa Shakes Up Customs, but Trade Problems Persist<\/a> Global Finance<\/p>\n

Algeria overtakes Morocco as irregular migration to Spain shifts across North Africa <\/a> Business Insider Africa<\/p>\n

Another War is Starting in the Horn of Africa<\/a> Democracy in Africa<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

European Disunion<\/p>\n

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EU experts on the ground in Ceuta amid fears of fresh migrant influx<\/a> Euronews<\/p>\n

Europe\u2019s heat, drought could cut EU GDP by 1% in 2026, with France facing biggest blow<\/a> The Cool Down<\/p>\n

Europe\u2019s Gas Storage Reaches 60%, Remains at Historic Low: GIE<\/a> Tasnim News Agency<\/p>\n

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Spain has banned people who served in the IDF from returning to Spain.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zara Quinn (@_Zaraquin) August 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Old Blighty<\/p>\n

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Thatcher Warned In 1989 Of A Climate Crisis. She Did Nothing. Nor Will Her Successors<\/a> Scheerpost<\/p>\n

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead in UK week after investigation launched<\/a> NY Post<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Israel v. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria<\/p>\n

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Israel published a video of its invading soldiers blowing up an entire town in South Lebanon.<\/p>\n

Not military targets.<\/p>\n

Homes. Civilian homes.<\/p>\n

An entire town wiped off the map \u2014 and Israel is proudly broadcasting it. pic.twitter.com\/EAIUUGpecy<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 sarah (@sahouraxo) August 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes<\/a> AP<\/p>\n

Palestinians widely reject Hamas disarmament before full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza: Report<\/a> The Cradle<\/p>\n

Iran says agreement reached with Oman on Strait of Hormuz shipping routes<\/a> Andolu Agency<\/p>\n

Iran-backed Houthis attack Red Sea port in Yemen with ballistic missiles; at least 1 dead<\/a> The Times of Israel<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Iran War<\/p>\n

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Iranian Attacks Push Hormuz Shipping Toward Tehran-Controlled Route<\/a> GCaptain (Kevin W)<\/p>\n

Houthis Strike Back, Iran\u2019s NEW Strategy Shocks MBS<\/a> Katie Halper, YouTube<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia launches maritime coalition amid escalation in Yemen<\/a> RT<\/p>\n

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When the United States\u2019 Blockade of Iran was reimposed on July 14th, the Rial was trading at 1,883,000:$1.<\/p>\n

Today, more than a full month later, it is trading at 1,867,000:$1.<\/p>\n

STRONGER by 0.85%\u2026<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not the direction one would want it to go if you\u2019re hoping for the imminent\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Brett Erickson (@BrettErickson28) August 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

World\u2019s largest carmakers seek to avert motor oil crisis<\/a> Financial Times<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 The story behind the USS Abraham Lincoln’s increasingly difficult deployment is becoming much clearer \u2013 and it exposes one of the hidden costs of the Iran war: logistics.<\/p>\n

According to the NYT, the problems began almost immediately. On the first day of the war, Iranian\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/rA4xsi2mlS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Tectonic (@thetect0nic) August 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Why the World\u2019s Most Powerful Navy is Losing the Logistics War<\/a> Sal Mercogliano, YouTube<\/p>\n

The Tail That Couldn\u2019t Keep Up: How the US Navy Ran Its Own Sailors Short on Food and Soap<\/a> Larry Johnson<\/p>\n

US aircraft carrier furore is emblem of growing disquiet over Iran war<\/a> Financial Times<\/p>\n

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This idea that Diego Garcia can supply 2 USN carrier fleets loaded with surplus troops for any land campaign is nuts. <\/p>\n

Diego Garcia has no native agriculture or farming since the indigenous population was forcibly expelled.<\/p>\n

The food has to come from elsewhere, probably India,\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/IbpmB3mTzr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4V9FATSVYI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kathleen Tyson (@Kathleen_Tyson_) August 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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We no longer have a carrier presence in the Pacific\u2026<\/p>\n

The debate about the food aboard the Lincoln and now the George Washington is largely a red herring. Arguing about food substitutes an emotional argument for a stark practical one. The real issue is how the war on Iran is\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 James R. Webb (@JamesWebb_16) August 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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YouTube has removed GANDOCRAFT because of this video\u2757 https:\/\/t.co\/jIiZvieWUd<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Qro5qicIN4<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Explosive Media (@ExplosiveMediaa) August 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

New Not-So-Cold War<\/p>\n

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Ukraine and Poland Need to Reconcile Their Looming Histories<\/a> Fair Observer<\/p>\n

Brief Frontline Report \u2013 August 15th, 2026 <\/a>Marat Khairullin and Mikhail Popov<\/p>\n

Russia, Ukraine trade overnight drone strikes targeting port, industrial facilities<\/a> Andolu Agency<\/p>\n

Ukraine\u2019s Long Shot<\/a> The Atlantic<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Big Brother Is Watching You Watch<\/p>\n

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Sensing He\u2019s in Deep Trouble, Flock Safety CEO Says It\u2019s All Been a Big Misunderstanding<\/a> Futurism<\/p>\n

Brooklyn lawmakers join privacy advocates in push to \u2018Ban the Scan\u2019 at MSG<\/a> Brooklyn Paper<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Imperial Collapse Watch<\/p>\n

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Congress Is Fake<\/a> The American Conservative<\/p>\n

Homeless encampment forces Kalamazoo to once again ask: What can be done?<\/a> Second Wave Media<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Trump 2.0<\/p>\n

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Dick Cheney\u2019s Heart Doctor Says Trump Is Showing Very Worrying Signs<\/a> Futurism<\/p>\n

The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump\u2019s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry<\/a> AP<\/p>\n

Karoline Leavitt is FIFTH high-ranking woman to depart Trump\u2019s inner circle as the race to replace her gets messy<\/a> Daily Mail<\/p>\n

Andy Baker, key Vance ally, to leave the White House<\/a> Washington Post<\/p>\n

ICYMI: Mark Kelly on aircraft carrier catapult order: \u2018Donald Trump knows nothing about this stuff\u2019<\/a> The Hill. Malcolm Nance discusses steam catapult technical issues starting at 29:40<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Trump heads into general election season with string of primary losses<\/a> Politico<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mamdani<\/p>\n

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How are his tones so good? Did he take Chinese in college? https:\/\/t.co\/eWJM7YIDSJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Victor Shih (@vshih2) August 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Musk Matters<\/p>\n

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Musk says orbital compute is the only way to scale AI by 2029<\/a> Cryptopolitan<\/p>\n

Elon Musk\u2019s $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here\u2019s What That Means for Shareholders.<\/a> The Motley Fool<\/p>\n

Musk Will Give Trump $100 Million for the Election<\/a> Logos Press<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Democrat Death Watch<\/p>\n

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How California\u2019s primary election reflects the perils facing the national Democratic Party <\/a> The Press Democrat<\/p>\n

Wisconsin Dem calls out party for abandoning rural voters: \u2018They\u2019re out of touch\u2019<\/a> NY Post<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Immigration<\/p>\n

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US immigration judges are deporting people in mass hearings \u2013 some without notice<\/a> The Guardian<\/p>\n

How Trump Is Trying to Weaken Migrant Children\u2019s Legal Defense<\/a> The New Yorker<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Our No Longer Free Press<\/p>\n

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Shield under fire: The battle over America\u2019s press freedom landmark<\/a> Las Vegas Sun<\/p>\n

How Meta restricted Palestinian content in thousands of cases- study<\/a> The Eastleigh Voice<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mr. Market Is Moody<\/p>\n

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Retail sales slump in July<\/a> Axios<\/p>\n

Dollar Slips to Five-Month Low as Consumer Spending Cools Rate-Hike Bets<\/a> Briefs.co<\/p>\n

Gold\u2019s wild 2026 ride might not be over yet<\/a> TheStreet<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

AI<\/p>\n

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AI identifies health risks from routine sleep study data<\/a> Technology.org<\/p>\n

Congressional Staffers Are So Lazy That They\u2019re Using AI to Write New Laws<\/a> Futurism<\/p>\n

AI agents are sitting through students\u2019 online courses, and colleges are struggling to stop them<\/a> digitaltrends<\/p>\n

The big college major rethink<\/a> Axios<\/p>\n

Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support \u2013 here\u2019s how to keep kids\u00a0safe<\/a> The Conversation<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Bezzle<\/p>\n

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Georgia Ponzi Schemer Sentenced To 20 Years For $380 Million Fraud<\/a> Forbes<\/p>\n

YouTuber Raids Alleged Delhi Scam Call Center With Six Dancing SpongeBobs<\/a> Complex<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Guillotine Watch<\/p>\n

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\u2018Most expensive #cookie<\/a> in the world\u2019 served up on crystal platter in NYC#NewYork<\/a>#Gold<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/L2pK4ZfByN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Press TV \ud83d\udd3b (@PressTV) April 12, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Antidote du jour (via<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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A loyal German Shepherd guards the factory gate, adopts a stray puppy that wandered in, and raises it as his own. pic.twitter.com\/eMPEfI6tGQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) August 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

See yesterday\u2019s Links and Antidote du Jour here<\/a><\/p>\n

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