The drugs of the future are in the animals of the past Sequencer Mag
Black Holes: Not Destroyers but Protectors SciTech Daily
New tech that converts urine to water could finally ditch astronaut diapers ZME Science
Climate/Environment
Droughts, desertification, heatwaves: the climate crisis hits Sicily hard Euronews
‘The sea has taken everything’: How Italy’s coast was reclaimed Al Jazeera
HUNGER WAS ALREADY BAD ENOUGH. THEN BERYL HIT. Texas Observer
Unexpected severe drought plagues parts of NC, withering crops Carolina Public Press
Pandemics
Bird flu hasn’t affected overall milk production or prices — but that could change Harvest Public Media
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International study highlights large and unequal life expectancy declines in India during COVID-19 Phys.org
Biden Resigns While Sick With Covid, Says We Overcame Covid ¡Do Not Panic!
‘Are you serious?’: Hawaii Island mayor in disbelief after 3rd vehicle drives into harbor Hawaii News Now.
Africa
Turkey, Niger agree to enhance energy, defence cooperation Reuters
Turkey eyes Niger’s uranium for nuclear power expansion Business Insider Africa
Japan
Five Trump 2.0 nightmares for Japan Asia Times
China?
China surprises with cuts to key rates to support fragile economy Reuters. Commentary:
4/4
to weaken demand even further. Some people argue that lower deposit rates will reduce the short-term incentive to save, spurring increases in consumption spending, but this seems more an article of faith than anything seen in the Chinese data.— Michael Pettis (@michaelxpettis) July 22, 2024
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Philippines says reached deal with China to avoid disputed shoal clashes Al Jazeera
Syraqistan
Netanyahu Thinks Joe Biden Is Already a Lame Duck Politico. “It seems likely Netanyahu and his inner circle figure they can basically run out the clock until Trump gets back to the Oval Office in January”
Cease-fire. The Only Way to Prevent a Polio Epidemic Among Gazan and Israeli Babies Haaretz
Israeli construction signals ‘long-term’ occupation of Gaza-Egypt border The Cradle
Israel Is Reviewing a Proposal to Install a “Moderate Muslim” Puppet Regime in Gaza Drop Site
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Ben Gvir urges PM to threaten the US with collapsing PA if far-right ministers are sanctioned Times of Israel
2 American activists injured in attack by illegal Israeli settlers in West Bank Anadolu Agency
Israeli army demolishes Palestinian commercial establishments in Jerusalem Anadolu Agency
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Yemen gears up for ‘long war’ against Israel The Cradle
Security forces thwart Hamas terror plot directed from Turkey Jewish News Syndicate
Turkey rejects Israeli accusations of arming Hamas as ‘lies’ Al Arabiya
European Disunion
The eurozone’s recovery is losing momentum, according to poll bne Intellinews
O Canada
Companies Ask Court To Keep Their Israel Export Details Secret The Maple
Old Blighty
Fears grow over rise of ‘under the radar’ all-night slot machine halls in UK The Guardian
New Not-So-Cold War
Kremlin reacts to Biden dropping out of US presidential race RT
Chairman of the State Duma: Biden has created problems in the world and in his country The State Duma. “Realizing that he will not be re-elected, he runs away not waiting for the elections. He should be held responsible for the war unleashed in Ukraine, the destruction of the economies of European states, and the sanctions policy against Russia and other countries. He has blood on his hands.”
European leaders look like absolute fools having followed Biden into war with Russia. It finally dawns on them that they will be left with the mess. Time for a u-turn in Ukraine. Accept defeat and make peace with Russia. Let Zelenskyy and NATO walk hand in hand into the sunset 👋🏻
— Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) July 22, 2024
Speaking of that mess:
There is a whole AZOV-Batalion in Europe now, to recruit soldiers here in Western Europe. They are now in Belgium, and coming to the Netherlands, Rotterdam this week it’s outreageous !Cannot understand why, why, why ? https://t.co/SdjuKxivU1
— 🇷🇺 RainDance™ 🇷🇺 🇸🇾 (@RealRainDance) July 19, 2024
Europe doubles down on protracted war in Ukraine Responsible Statecraft
Causality, Moral Responsibility, and the NATO-Russia Ukrainian War Gordon Hahn, Russian & Eurasian Politics
What a Ukraine peace treaty brokered by Trump might look like Gilbert Doctorow
Poland calls on EU to stress ties with US to counter Russian ‘disinformation’ Euractiv
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Russia says its jets prevented US bombers violating border over Barents Sea Euractiv
Biden
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
The result:
It’s official. In terms of the 2024 presidential race, Dem voters have had no say whatsoever in anything
— Walter Kirn (@walterkirn) July 21, 2024
GOP Response:
If Joe Biden doesn’t have the cognitive function to run for re-election, then he certainly doesn’t have the cognitive function to remain as Commander-In-Chief.
How can any Dem pushing him to drop out of the presidential race, argue in good faith that he should stay on as POTUS?
— JD Vance (@JDVance1) July 19, 2024
Lest we forget:
Biden is one of the worst war criminals of this century who has spent the last 9 months aiding a genocide in Gaza without batting an eye. A person who actively supports the mass slaughter of children is not a “good” or “decent” person.
— Assal Rad (@AssalRad) July 21, 2024
2024
Obama endorses open nominating process while Clintons endorse Harris Politico. Full Obama statement. Commentary:
#Election2024 Hillary & Bill Clinton endorsing Harris. But Obama suggesting obliquely that Dem convention should determine candidate. The Split in the Dem party will likely deepen between now and Nov. Are Dems on the way to implosion?
— Dr. Jack Rasmus (@drjackrasmus) July 21, 2024
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What happens next now that Biden has dropped out? Politico
Delegate tracker: Harris gets quick start on road to 1,986 The Hill
Vice President, Kamala Harris, releases statement on Biden’s withdrawal WSPA
Trump says Kamala Harris will be easier to defeat than Biden Reuters
Biden’s Campaign Funds: What happens if he steps down CNBC. From July 11, still germane.
Kamala Harris gets fundraising boost after Biden drops out of race Axios
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No endorsements from Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth after Biden drops reelection bid Capitol News Illinois
Michigan Gov. Whitmer issues statement after Biden drops out of 2024 race. Click on Detroit. Does not endorse Harris.
Gretchen Whitmer joins campaign call with Harris for President staff Politico. Privately endorsed Harris on the call according to “a person familiar with the conversation.”
Josh Shapiro throws support behind Harris after Biden drops out The Hill
California pollster makes case for Gavin Newsom Semafor. Shortly after: California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorses “fearless” Kamala Harris Axios
US Senator Manchin eyes presidential bid as Democrat Anadolu Agency
Harris
Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: how a Harris foreign policy could look The New Arab
Trump
Chartbook 300 Vance, Trump and the shifting coalitions behind Republican economic policy Adam Tooze, Chartbook
The Violent Promise of Vance-Politik Un-Diplomatic
The Supremes
Facing Dem Scrutiny, Alito Benefactor Paul Singer Donates $10 Million to GOP Sludge
AI
Meta is training its AI with public Instagram posts. Artists in Latin America can’t opt out Rest of World
Commentary: Whether you like it or not, AI chatbots are coming for your phone Channel News Asia
LAPD warns residents after spike in burglaries using Wi-Fi jammers that disable security cameras, smart doorbells Tom’s Hardware
California officials say largest trial court in US victim of ransomware attack AP
Crowdstrike
Crowd strikes out Michael Roberts blog
Boeing
Despite fraud charges, Boeing secures deal with USAF to supply E-7 aircraft Interesting Engineering
Imperial Collapse Watch
The meaning of freedom and security Alex Krainer’s TrendCompass
Police State Watch
TEXAS’ PLANTATION PRISONS: INSIDE A 200-YEAR HISTORY OF FORCED LABOR SHROUDED IN SECRECY Texas Observer
Court Upholds Mississippi’s Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Voting Ban Bolts
Our Famously Free Press
Times reporter was leaked list of problem deputies. The Sheriff’s Department investigated her Los Angeles Times
The Bezzle
Class Warfare
The Techies Who Lunch The Baffler
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