Public health researchers report that the number of Canadians under 50 dying from nine of the top 10 most deadly cancers has been trending down since the turn of the century. In a study published in August 2026 in JAMA Network Open, epidemiologists looked back at cancer deaths over 24 years to see how Canucks…
Yves here. Mentions of the Gates Foundation regularly produces almost Pavlovian reactions of antipathy for social engineering by squllionaires. However, it is not as if that response is unwarranted. As the case below, the Gates/Rockefeller Foundation initiative, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, not only did not produce much-hyped increases in agricultural productivity, but…
Politics / Rethinking Rural / August 25, 2026 A unique new messaging study underscores the supremacy of economic populism in rural America and beyond. Ad Policy James Talarico speaks during a “Talarico for Texas: Frontera Tour” campaign rally at the International Center for Trade Convention Center on July 13, 2026, in Eagle Pass, Texas. (Brandon…
The United States is preparing to launch “the largest financial attack ever mounted against an adversary,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as President Donald Trump declared that Iran is “collapsing” hours before Washington announces a major sanctions package. Writing in the Financial Times ahead of a press conference scheduled for Monday to outline the…
Public health researchers report that the number of Canadians under 50 dying from nine of the top 10 most deadly cancers has been trending down since the turn of the century. In a study published in August 2026 in JAMA Network Open, epidemiologists looked back at cancer deaths over 24 years to see how Canucks…
Yves here. Mentions of the Gates Foundation regularly produces almost Pavlovian reactions of antipathy for social engineering by squllionaires. However, it is not as if that response is unwarranted. As the case below, the Gates/Rockefeller Foundation initiative, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, not only did not produce much-hyped increases in agricultural productivity, but…
Politics / Rethinking Rural / August 25, 2026 A unique new messaging study underscores the supremacy of economic populism in rural America and beyond. Ad Policy James Talarico speaks during a “Talarico for Texas: Frontera Tour” campaign rally at the International Center for Trade Convention Center on July 13, 2026, in Eagle Pass, Texas. (Brandon…
The United States is preparing to launch “the largest financial attack ever mounted against an adversary,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as President Donald Trump declared that Iran is “collapsing” hours before Washington announces a major sanctions package. Writing in the Financial Times ahead of a press conference scheduled for Monday to outline the…
Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle sector has quietly matured from concept pitches to funded pilots, with the top 16 startups across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam attracting a combined US$622M in equity, per Tracxn’s August 2026 report. Every company on the list was founded from 2016 onward, and funding sits mostly at Series A/B — past experimentation, short…
Spanish champions Barcelona have completed the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City. The Spaniard was left out of the City squad for their Community Shield defeat against Arsenal in Cardiff on Sunday, and the La Liga side confirmed on Tuesday night that they had completed the signing of the 30-year-old. Rodri joined City from…
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is one of 12 starters back for the Trojans, who went 9-4 in 2025. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Lincoln Riley begins Year 5 at USC on Saturday when he leads the No. 14 Trojans against San Jose State, the only matchup involving a Top 25 team on a light slate…
In the City star Danielle Olivera has shared a positive update on her and boyfriend Eoin Heavey’s baby boy Aidan after a two-month stay in the NICU. “Yesterday Aidan graduated from the NICU after 63 days! He’s finally home 🥹💙 We love you Stony Brook [Hospital], thank you so much for everything,” Olivera, 37, announced…
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating because that oh-too-familiar routine of meetings, deadlines, and the like has returned with a vengeance. You knew this would happen, yes? To cope, we are relying, as always, on cups of stimulation. Our choice today is tiramisu….
[Today’s Iran war post launched before complete because reasons. Please return at 8:00 AM EDT for the final version] While we wait for the unveiling of the promised Bessent “Take Iran back to the Stone Age”1 at 1 PM EDT, let us look at the other problem Bessent has made for himself, calling undue attention…
