Footprints in Kenya ‘show distant relatives of modern humans coexisted’ Guardian (Kevin W)
The Mayflower passengers who arrived in Plymouth November 11, 1620
vs.
The Mayflower passengers who survived to Thanksgiving 1621, less than one year later. pic.twitter.com/wxc5y3nkll— The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial) November 28, 2024
#COVID-19
Friend visited cardiologist and told me they found mild atrial irregularity years after one covid infection (no vax).
“Don’t worry, doc says it’s fine because he sees it in almost everyone nowadays.”
So, ugh…organ damage is now normal because everyone has it??
— Zagreus | Escaping Long Covid Hell (@zagreusrevival) November 28, 2024
Climate/Environment
BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street sued by Republican states over climate push Reuters (Micael T)
A strange new climate era is beginning to take hold Washington Post
Unexplained heat-wave ‘hotspots’ are popping up across the globe EurekAlert
Polar ice sheets decisive contributors to uncertainty in climate tipping points British Antarctic Society
If it seems like the Northern Hemisphere pattern has been volatile this month, you’re not wrong.
Based on 45-90°N daily variability of 500mb heights, November so far has been the most volatile since 1985. Centers of action have been over SW Alaska, Baffin Island, and N Europe. pic.twitter.com/EFlc0g0ZXW
— World Climate Service (@WorldClimateSvc) November 27, 2024
Scientists trying to figure out why the last two years have been so hot Weather Network
China?
This is genuinely hilarious, when reality hits…
Milei in September 2023 (https://t.co/uwD2dbjnP8): “Not only will I not do business with China, I won’t do business with any communists.”
Milei in The Economist today (https://t.co/Yk10RtAbT4): “Relations with China are… pic.twitter.com/BGe8vev6uq
— Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) November 29, 2024
E.U. Vessels Surround Anchored Chinese Ship After Cables Are Severed in Baltic Sea New York Times (Kevin W). How is this detention not an illegal seizure, aka piracy, or at least illegal interference? From the article” “But U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that the cables were not cut deliberately”
India
Numb in India, part 7: Land of gloop Sam Kriss. Trust me, worth a read.
South of the Border
Bolsonaro allies nearly launched military coup in 2022, police report says Guardian (Kevin W)
European Disunion
Bloomberg: Europe set for coldest winter, posing energy risk International Affairs (Micael T)
Hope lies with Ursula Aftonbladet via machine translation. Micael T: “Media employees moonlighting as Monty Python.”
Well, then let’s talk about military capability Nachdenkseitsen via machine translation (Micael T)
Why is the Green Party using activist front groups to subvert the law and allow refugees to convert government benefits into untraceable cash? eugyppius (Micael T)
Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims BBC. Kevin W: “Apparently the Romanian main stream media ghosted this guy during the elections. Hey, can the US order an election recount after a Twitter bias claim?”
Old Blighty
British Parliament votes on euthanasia Aftonbladet via machine translation. Micael T: “‘Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously spoken out as a proponent, but ahead of Friday’s vote, he chooses to keep quiet about how he will act.’ So he wants to kill you.”
You won’t hear it on the news but CCTV cameras in London have been off for the last 24 hours.
Strange eh? pic.twitter.com/bqRtmxoSUg
— JeniusConcept (@ConceptJenius) November 27, 2024
Are they planning a false flag event in London? Alex Krainer (Micael T)
Israel v. The Resistance
Israel’s Genocide Day 419: UNRWA warns conditions for survival are ‘diminishing’ for Palestinians in north Gaza Mondoweiss (guurst)
Gaza facing most intense bombings since WWII: UN agency Anadolu Agency
Ceasefire Falters as Israel Launches Airstrikes, Artillery Shelling on Southern Lebanon Antiwar.com (Kevin W)
If The Gaza Ceasefire Holds, Israel Has Won Ian Welsh (Micael T. Note Israelis think over 2:1 otherwise, per below.
‘Why is Hezbollah celebrating?’ Israelis unconvinced by ceasefire agreement Middle East Eye
Prof. Mohammad Marandi: IDF Defeated by Hezbollah Hands Down – Tensions in Syria Growing Dialogue Works
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire shows Iran a paper tiger Asia Times. Major difference with Marandi above. Marandi before had stressed that Iran had had to hold its fire while Gaza ceasefire talks were on so as not to be charged with being a spoiler. The US has played up the idea that Gaza ceasefire talks are again on after the Lebanon ceasefire. So those may need to die out before Iran strikes again. Marandi, who was correct and in a minority before re Iran’s actions, maintains that Iran will hit again and hit much harder than before.
Israel’s Trump Delusion Foreign Affairs
New Not-So-Cold War
Speech at a restricted attendance meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council President of Russia
Ukrainian defenders hit oil depot in Russia’s Rostov Oblast and destroy radar for Buk air defence system – Ukraine’s General Staff Ukrainska Pravda
Lindsey Graham: Ukraine War all ‘about money’ International Affairs (Micael T)
* * * Russian Ruble Collapses As Putin’s Economy in Trouble Newsweek (Micael T). Russia is close to an autarky these days, and it banks are not exposed, so this is less consequential than it might seem. If I had to guess, the Russian very high inflation plays a big role, particularly if interest rates are deemed to be too low in light of that. But it may just as well have to do with technical matters, like Russia (generally? always?) requiring FX trades to be crossed on the Moscow Stock Exchange. While this greatly increases the value of Russia’s energy exports in home country terms and should boost inbound tourism, Russians who normally travel to warmer countries for vacations will likely shelve those plans for now. Historically a low rouble has been seen, like depressed stock prices, as a sign within Russia of weakness. I don’t know if that is as true now as it was historically.
A more granular take:
What is happening with the ruble?
The ruble has experienced the most significant rate of devaluation since August 2023. Compared to the dollar, it has reached lows not seen since mid-March 2022. It’s currently trading at 108.1 rubles per USD.
One major factor contributing to…
— Russians With Attitude (@RWApodcast) November 27, 2024
Who benefits from a weak ruble? Vzglyad via machine translation (Micael T)
* * * Atlanticists mobilise to salvage NATO as Russia toughens its stance Indian Punchline (Kevin W)
Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country’s president says Associated Press (Kevin W)
* * * Ultimate Irony Comes as Taliban Asks Russia’s Help To Evade US Sanctions, Closing 50-year Loop of Violence Antiwar.com (Kevin W)
Trump 2.0
Mexican president claims ‘no potential tariff war’ with US after call with Trump Guardian (Kevin W)
“Reimagining” the Resistance: Lawfare Warriors Express Regret But Not Remorse After Election Jonathan Turley
2024 Post Mortem
An Outside View of the US 2024 Presidential Election MR Online (Anthony L)
Federal Judge Pushes for Receiver Takeover of Rikers Island The City
Abortion
Trump Doesn’t Need Congress To Make Abortion Effectively Unavailable KFF Health News
Our No Longer Free Press
Trump-Zuckerberg’s Mar-a-Lago Chatter Suggests Imminent Changes in Meta* – Whistleblower Sputnik
AI
‘AI Ambition is Pushing Copper To Its Breaking Point’ The Register
Class Warfare
The dream wedding has gone to debt collection Märtha ran away from the bill Seher via machine translation (Micael T)
How the left became the enemy of the working classes Thomaz Fazi (Micael T)
Coffee at Highest Price in 47 years Semafor. Price of the excellent Thai coffee I buy has not budged.
Turkey Propaganda Doug Casey (Micael T)
Antidote du jour (via):
And a bonus:
They know exactly what they’re doing 😂 pic.twitter.com/Vqfvnazxp1
— Why you should have a cat (@ShouldHaveCat) November 29, 2024
See yesterday’s Links and Antidote du Jour here.
