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Remote-controlled cockroach swarm can now breathe underwater<\/a> New Scientist<\/p>\n

2 people arrested after hanging a banner about \u2018the power of love\u2019 on Empire State Building antenna<\/a> AP<\/p>\n

Supersonic Flights Over Land Closer to Reality Under US Plan<\/a> Bloomberg. Too much flyover country between Wall Street and Silicon Valley.<\/p>\n

Climate\/Environment<\/p>\n

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Copernicus Marine and Copernicus Climate Change: Daily global sea surface temperatures break records for the time of year<\/a> The Copernicus Climate Change Service<\/p>\n

\u201cHeat dome\u201d has become established across eastern United States<\/a> Balanced Weather<\/p>\n

As Heat Wave Spreads Across the US, Data Centers Strain Electrical Grids<\/a> Truthout<\/p>\n

6 things to know about heat illness<\/a> Your Local Epidemiologist<\/p>\n

Death toll exceeds 20,000 across Europe in June 2026 heat wave<\/a> Christopher W. Callahan<\/p>\n

Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry\u2019s next growth strategy<\/a> Grist<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Pandemics<\/p>\n

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One Health: Mapping reported modes of transmission of HPAI A (H5N1) to humans: A scoping review<\/a> Avian Flu Diary<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Japan<\/p>\n

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Export Controls as Strategy: Beijing Raises Pressure on Tokyo Amid Rising Security Frictions<\/a> George Chen<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

China?<\/p>\n

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US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials<\/a> Reuters<\/p>\n

China\u2019s 15th Five-Year Energy Plan: Security Shifts From Fossil Imports to New-Energy Tech<\/a> Inside China<\/p>\n

Taiwan\u2019s War on Renewables<\/a> ChinaTalk<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Syraqistan<\/p>\n

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Board of Peace prepares gated Gaza camps under expanding Israeli occupation: Report<\/a> The Cradle<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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TL;DR: Concentration camps. The US is going to help Israel build and run concentration camps in Gaza. https:\/\/t.co\/FP95LxyFGt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3O5gVglIz5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mel (@Villgecrazylady) July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Genuinely insane stuff. The law will require the pentagon to make itself dependent on Israel. Israeli tech, Israeli AI systems etc will be integrated into all the highest classification functions of the US military. They lost the public opinion war so now they\u2019re going to set it\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/PKG2yB8ZHR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sean Padraig McCarthy (@SeanMcCarthyCom) July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Washington is subsidizing Israel\u2019s booming global arms trade<\/a> Responsible Statecraft<\/p>\n

Babies were \u2018special targets\u2019 of Israeli killings \u2013 UN probe panel chief<\/a> RT<\/p>\n

The Secret History of Polymarket \u2013 Part 1<\/a> Unlimited Hangout<\/p>\n

Israel, U.S. Move Forward With Embassy on Jerusalem Land Said to Be Expropriated From Palestinians<\/a> Haaretz<\/p>\n

US Navy chopper goes down in Arabian Sea, one service member goes missing<\/a> Firstpost<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Old Blighty<\/p>\n

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Starmer Lied: Britain Is Cutting \u00a311 Billion from Frontline Defence<\/a> Ian Proud<\/p>\n

Nurseries, vets and shops: the sectors where private equity plays a big role<\/a> The Guardian<\/p>\n

Britain suffers biggest fall in wealth in the rich world<\/a> The Telegraph<\/p>\n

Russian spies considered Mandelson a \u2018privileged contact\u2019<\/a> The Telegraph. Based on a leaked report from our old friend, Christopher Steele.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

European Disunion<\/p>\n

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Berlin makes bid to build more US weaponry in Germany<\/a> AFP<\/p>\n

From Sanctions to Martial Law and a State of Emergency<\/a> Patrick Baab, Forum Geopolitica<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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

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More than 50 missiles flew into Kiev overnight, using hypersonic Zircons, Iskanders, cruise missiles X-101 and dozens of Geraniums.<\/p>\n

The Ukrainian PePeO caused multiple destruction to the civilian infrastructure. A lot of anti-missiles were delivered to Kiev for the Patriot. But\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/B8qtMYBCpW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Victor vicktop55 commentary (@vick55top) July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfb By executing sudden logistical shutdowns along its western borders, Moscow is intentionally cutting transportation ties with neighboring NATO states while rapidly reinforcing military positioning in the region.<\/p>\n

Today, Russia banned any movement of people, vehicles,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/pEf6hkCRQ9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NSTRIKE (@NSTRIKE1231) July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Why Russia Never Stops Negotiating: A Millennium of Strategic Statecraft<\/a> Kautilya the Contemplator<\/p>\n

Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco<\/a> BBC<\/p>\n

Bombed Ukrainian oligarch could expose Kiev\u2019s corruption \u2013 former French spy<\/a> RT<\/p>\n

The Golden Billion, Russian Style<\/a> Marat Khairullin<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Imperial Collapse Watch<\/p>\n

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The New Fed Chair\u2019s Plan to Cancel $39T Debt Crisis: Top Economist<\/a> Steve Keen<\/p>\n

Why is it so expensive to replace lead pipes in Chicago?<\/a> WBEZ<\/p>\n

Michigan\u2019s Mega-Deals Are a Warning to Everyone<\/a> Boondoggle<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

L\u2019affaire Epstein<\/p>\n

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Doug Band, former aide to Bill Clinton, repeatedly tells panel he cannot recall interactions with Epstein: Sources<\/a> ABC News<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

South of the Border<\/p>\n

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Venezuela Earthquakes, Deadly Sanctions And Media Deception<\/a> Nate Bear<\/p>\n

First presence since Chavez showed them the door in 2009 over killing Palestinians:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf1 ISRAELI AID TEAM ARRIVES IN VENEZUELA
An Israeli humanitarian delegation has landed in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
The team, led by Israel\u2019s Foreign Ministry and the IDF Home Front Command, is coordinating with local authorities and emergency officials to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/oK6ouIdA86<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Nicol\u00e1s Maduro sued in US court over alleged extrajudicial killings in Venezuela<\/a> Euronews<\/p>\n

Does the Pentagon even know who its boat strikes are killing?<\/a> Responsible Statecraft<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Trump 2.0<\/p>\n

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Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll $5m after Supreme Court denies sex abuse verdict appeal<\/a> USA Today<\/p>\n

Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One jet<\/a> DPA International<\/p>\n

Tucker Carlson Says Trump Is \u2018Not A Man In Charge Of His Own Life\u2019\u2014Wants To Build New Third Party<\/a> Forbes<\/p>\n

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Trump declines to renew major trade deal with Canada, Mexico<\/a> The Hill<\/p>\n

Missing Links<\/a> Phenomenal World<\/p>\n

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Trump administration puts religious freedom at heart of US health policy<\/a> The Guardian<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

GOP Funhouse<\/p>\n

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Tom Kean Jr. Sought Help for Depression. He Hasn\u2019t Made It Easy for Others to Do the Same.<\/a> Mother Jones<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The under-covered story of last night\u2019s CO primaries is the cliffhanger GOP gubernatorial primary, where a 2 decade county commissioner who raised $600K is 1300 votes ahead of a pentecostal karate pastor arms dealer backed by Erika Kirk & Lauren Boebert who raised $3 million pic.twitter.com\/ydQHB1yH1n<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 moe tkacik (@moetkacik) July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Uniparty<\/p>\n

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Without Causes<\/a> New Left Review. A response to Hillary\u2019s recent FT argument, \u201cThe world may not like Trump\u2019s Gaza plan \u2014 but there is no alternative.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Democrats Suck<\/p>\n

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Dinosaur Democrats Meet Asteroid<\/a> Ken Klippenstein<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Accelerationists<\/p>\n

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Marco Rubio and Elon Musk claim that no one died from shutting down USAID. Yet the best estimates are between 8\u201320 million by 2030. We can debate the exact number\u2014but it\u2019s clearly in the millions.<\/p>\n

When confronted by actual names by @NickKristof<\/a>, who has gone to the villages and\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/P01j3wWi8M<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ty Beal (@TyBealPhD) June 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Agriculture<\/p>\n

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Texas: Screwworm Detections (n=29) Spread to 12 Counties<\/a> Avian Flu Diary<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Supply Chain<\/p>\n

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The Anti-Amazon<\/a> Phenomenal World<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sports Desk<\/p>\n

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Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis at 39, Uses a Computer to Speak<\/a> People<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Police State Watch<\/p>\n

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ICE Finds a New Way to Dodge Congress About a Secret Protester Database<\/a> Mother Jones<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cMAHA\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u2018This Is the PFAS Presidency\u2019: Trump EPA Approves Another Forever Chemical Pesticide<\/a> Common Dreams<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Guillotine Watch<\/p>\n

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Time for the big meteor? A repulsive Brazilian influencer with 32 million Instagram followers named Viih Tube, and her reality TV husband, created a \u201creality show\u201d competition for their 11 domestic servants (nannies, cooks, drivers, cleaners, etc).<\/p>\n

Each episode, the employees\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/v1b8kve5ar<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/y3XsEnn7KN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Bezzle<\/p>\n

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An Explosion Knocked Out Anduril\u2019s Rocket Motor Test Site in Mississippi<\/a> Wired<\/p>\n

SpaceX IPO sparks race for luxury housing in Southern California<\/a> Los Angeles Times<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

AI<\/p>\n

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OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration 5% stake<\/a> FT<\/p>\n

Meta is reportedly building its own cloud business<\/a> Engadget<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Judge refuses to dismiss state AGs\u2019 Meta child addiction lawsuit<\/a> Quartz<\/p>\n

Class Warfare<\/p>\n

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Crime Pays: The Egg Bandits Made A Thousand Times the Fine They Just Paid for Price Fixing<\/a> Matt Stoller<\/p>\n

Dismissals of Unfair Labor Practice Charges Have Surged Under Trump<\/a> Truthout<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Donald Trump didn\u2019t make his first billion in crypto until age 80<\/p>\n

Relax, you still have time<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chase Passive Income (@chasedownleads) July 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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