Humans have an innate preference for counterclockwise motion, research reveals Phys.org
X-ray scan reveals hidden Nazi symbols beneath postwar painting by Erich Mercker Archeology News
“Odyssey” as a Bad History by Period Piece Hogeland
Climate/Environment
Record winter temperatures in Antarctica raise fears over speed of climate change The Guardian
As El Niño develops, the city is experiencing beach weather – during the winter WaPo
US Heat-Related Illnesses and Hospitalizations Expected to Double by 2040, Study Finds Meteored
Solar beats coal in US electricity mix in first month Electrek
Will the Earth really cool after net-zero, or are we locked in thousands of years of Anthropocene warming? ScienceX
The wealth of the super-rich is causing more damage than the climate, says a Guardian study
The Koreans
South Korea approved the announcement of a $350 billion investment in the US Yeni Safak
China?
Taiwan test-fires US-supplied ballistic missiles against mainland China RT
Taiwan lawmakers create 12-fold budget for US joint defense program South China Morning Post
The Pentagon says BYD, Alibaba, Baidu and other technology companies are helping the Chinese military’s AFP. How dare they.
Was Xi’s position on China-North Korea military relations a message to the US, Russia? South China Morning Post
India
India’s alliance with Israel and the UAE will not have a happy ending Countercurrents
India has summoned the US embassy over the attack on a ship carrying Indian sailors from Oman Al Jazeera
Syracistan
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, attacks the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain Al Mayadeen
WILL TRUMP INVOLVE THE WAR ON IRAN? Seymour Hersh. Paywalled, but the scoop goes ahead: “I’m told that in a recent secret meeting at the White House, he began speculating, albeit vaguely, about a nuclear option that could quickly end the war.”
Nuking Iran: Why Israel and the US have nothing to gain by crossing the red line to end the Cradle
IAEA passes resolution against Iran, demands Tehran reveal uranium-enriched Cradle site
‘Act of state terrorism’: US attack on reservoirs in southern Iran cuts off drinking water to thousands
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Israel Prepares for Major Gaza Resurgence, Citing Hamas Resurgence Haaretz
Immigrant punishment is not enough: Target the Israeli government, Al Jazeera campaigners say
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Pakistan launches new deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan DW
Old Blighty
Police clashed with crowds in Belfast for a second night as a car set fire to the Irish Times
Legal workers protest against UK judge tasked with defending Israeli mass murderer Christopher Cook
The breakup of Europe
China cancels high-level meetings with EU FT
How the US embassy’s mega bash became a hot ticket in Brussels Politico
EU countries weigh in on ‘dismantling’ the bloc’s telecommunications services, reports the FT Economic Times
EU warns Albania’s accession process at risk over Kushner-linked tourist destination Intellinews
Why European workers need to confront their migration policy Euronews
EU unemployment rate in 2025: 6.0% Eurostat
The New Cold War
Damir Davydov led the Russian missile forces. It is reported that he was killed by a car bomb today. Here’s what we know. Medusa
Zelensky and Putin Both Say US-Based Drone Swarm Targets Putin’s Home and Family Matt Bivens
Ukraine says missiles hit military base inside Russia BBC
Russia will release addresses of drone production facilities in Canada, diplomat warns TASS
Russia says ‘possible restructuring’ of military bases in Syria under discussion Anadolu Agency
The Caucasus
The Illusion of a Western Rescue Laura Ruggeri
The Great Game
US Invites Critical Minerals Talks with Central Asian Officials Kazakhstan Times of Central Asia
South of the Border
PENTAGON SUPREME ADMITS SHIP STRIKE COULD KILL HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS The Intercept
The narcotics arm of the US State Department is in the process of purchasing Clearview AI licenses for the Colombian National Police All-Source Intelligence
Cuba Prepares Largest Shipment of US Fuel Since Cold War Embargo Bloomberg
Imperial Collapse Watch
Defense industry leaders are preparing to meet with Trump as concerns over the missile supply grow, sources told NBC News.
Strange People. Aurelien
Epstein’s story
Bill Gates tells Epstein panel he ‘never abused anyone’ DW
Kathy Ruemmler is helping to search for her successor as Goldman’s top FT attorney
Trump 2.0
Inside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein File New York Times. Do you put JD?
Senate wants to force US to share sensitive intel on Israel Responsible Statecraft
Judge warns DOJ not to ‘play possum’ with ‘anti-gun’ fund says dead NBC News
New OMB rule could disrupt science in the United States Your Local Pathologist
Spook Land
David Rush Did Not Breach CIA Secrets. He exploited you. After Action Report
Democracies are simple
Why the VA Labor Movement Missed the Warning Signs in Governor Spanberger’s Payday Report. We didn’t do that.
Big Brother is Watching You
Police Keep Arresting By Using Herd To Search For People 404 Media
NEW: DoorDash has patented a system that allows companies to offer promotional deals based on how stressed you are.
Countries are passing bans against price surveillance, and Big Tech is spending big to destroy them.
We found a $13K wine-and-dine that defied Maryland’s ban. pic.twitter.com/ahpykN7YiM
— More Perfect US (@MorePerfectUS) June 10, 2026
Health care?
The decline in hospital closures masks the biggest threat ahead of Becker’s hospital review
Sports Desk
The World Cup Everyone Can Come To
What if I told you the NBA Finals is about communism? Who Broke It
The AI
Wyoming’s Data-Center Boom Meets ‘Man Camp’ Backlash WSJ. Obviously affordable housing can be built quickly.
Breaking: Google is responsible for showing things that don’t exist Gary Marcus
Visa connects its payment network to ChatGPT, allowing AI agents to buy and pay users AP
Information Wrap Boston Review
Beyond Literacy Countercurrents
The economy
Annual CPI inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest rate since 2023, as energy prices rose Yahoo! Finance
Guillotine Watch
Hundreds of billions in loans were not boring to Global Poverty WSJ. It reminds us of Thomas Frank’s song “Nor a Lender Be” from 2016.
A pineapple for $395? An innovative way to improve the popular tropical fruit Food Dive
Class War
Cruel Oppression and Good Humanity Are in Every Grocery Store Hamilton Nolan. Interview with Ann Larson about “Cleanup on Aisle Five”.
Respect destroys us Kaimataara
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