Artificial cell controls several rounds of cell division Ars Technica
A NYC hotel was evacuated after bear spray was released inside, the NYPD told CBS News
Mysterious semi-truck leak in Ohio comes from Franks RedHot NBC News
Official Unholy War Over ‘The Chosen’ Puck
Heaven’s Featureless Plain Hickman’s Hinterlands
Climate/Environment
In New York City, it was still 94 degrees at midnight.
That’s the highest midnight temperature on record at LaGuardia Airport in Queens.
At 12am on Friday, it was:
94 degrees at LaGuardia
92 degrees in Newark
90 degrees in Central Park
90 at JFK— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) July 3, 2026
Canadian Power Line Aimed to Go Up NYC As Heat Wave Drops Daily City Reporter
Just a ridiculous amount of wildfires and smoke in Canada tonight. pic.twitter.com/HC2yOm73QJ
— Dakota Smith (@weatherdak) July 3, 2026
DC is about to burn more than 99 percent of the world’s WaPo
Department of Energy Wants Data Centers to Stop Off Grid During Brutal Heat Wave Gizmodo
Google’s Dangerous Way to Destroy the Weather Ketan Joshi
About 41% of the sowing area is under drought at the end of June; Kharif sowing sees a sharp decline in Earth
💢 More than 1,000 hectares have burned in several wildfires in southern France as hundreds of firefighters continue to battle the flames fueled by strong winds and dry conditions.
🔥 The biggest fire of all, on the border of Herault-Aude, burned more than 800 hectares, while the authorities… pic.twitter.com/QUHNHN1gFG
— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) July 2, 2026
The 12z GFS is probably the most extreme model I have ever seen.
It is forecasting 50°C in France, I believe this is the first time 50°C has appeared in a French weather model. pic.twitter.com/dZZT77At24
— Met4Cast – UK Weather (@Met4CastUK) July 2, 2026
Massacres in France as people clamor for air-con units ahead of extreme weather this weekend with crowds forcing department store doors to hold fans Daily Mail
Looking with some concern about the “mother of all hot spots” in the Western US in 10-12 days … caused by Super Typhoon Bavi.
This would be an unprecedented ridge power at 6045 meters (500 mb height)
No one has seen this before pic.twitter.com/rYHJPdx4SG
— Ryan Maue (@RyanWeather) July 2, 2026
Ebola
Ebola outbreak threatens to push 985,000 into poverty in DRC Down to Earth
Toxic Events in the Air
Boyle Heights fire chokes LA with pollution – Los Angeles Times
Water
New Mexico City is Dry. The Immigration Detention Center Is Its Largest Water Customer. Inside Weather News
Colorado’s sparkling, green cities are facing summer water shortages this summer Colorado Water Education
Japan
Japan measures state ownership of defense facilities to increase arms supply The Japan Times
China-Japan relations enter troubled waters East Asia Forum
China?
Partial Report on US Military Activities in the South China Sea by 2025 Mpumalanga Reads
America’s “Hub of Excellence” in the Philippines Is Mainly for Exhibitions Inside China
Why China Understands America’s Landmarks: Journal of International Dialogue
Should We Discuss the Potholes on China’s Road to Socialism? ZZ website
India
There is no political will to close the India-US trade deal under the current terms The Hindu Businessline
Syracistan
Gaza marks 1,000th anniversary of genocide as Palestinians assert right to resist ‘in all forms’ Cradle
Exclusive: ICC office changes rules to lower ban on Khan Middle East Eye
US Presbyterian Church votes to recognize genocide in Gaza New Arab
A divestment drive that could shake the foundations of Israel’s economy +972 Magazine
Iran projects contempt and solidarity with the funeral of Sayyed Ali Khamenei Al Mayadeen
The breakup of Europe
German workers are banned from taking sick leave without a medical certificate in tough changes Independent
Spain shuts down Palantir while NATO adopts its Maven Smart System Cybernews
Trump blocks Hegseth’s plan to reduce US forces in Europe Al Mayadeen
EU-US trade hits record high despite tariff standoff, Reuters survey shows
Africa
More than 900 people were arrested during anti-immigrant protests in South Africa Al Jazeera
Washington thinks it can fix Libya. It might be close to breaking it down again instead of RT
The New Cold War
Goals of NATO/US-Planned Missile Attacks Inside Russia Go Beyond Russia Only Guancha
2026 war trends Events in Ukraine
SITREP 7/2/26: Another big strike in Kiev, as Konstantinovka o Brink Simplicius
NATO 3.0 Biljana Vankovska, Strong Mind
Another Drone Attack on the Russian Embassy in Sweden TeleSur
Germany Charges Former Ukrainian Official With Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Reuters
South of the Border
Peru reasserts control of China’s South American port Intellinews
Venezuela: US Expands Analysis of Military Actions After Earthquake
Spook Land
The Spy Who Wasn’t After Action Report
Trump 2.0
Trump reveals 327 unreported stock sales made the day before his tax freeze for the first time NBC News
President Donald Trump defends business dealings with his children in an exclusive interview with CNBC CNBC
AGENCY INDEPENDENCE IN A SINGLE AGENCY: HUMPHREY’S MANAGER POWERED IN THE ECCLES BUILDING BUS Notes on Disasters
The DOGE official’s move to Trump’s NSC shops following Loomer Politico’s campaign. In addition to his ties to the Democrats!
250 for
The National Mall’s 4th of July event has been delayed beyond advisability, The Hill organizers say
The field is collapsing in rehearsal for the July 4th Freedom 250 celebration. pic.twitter.com/bPbg94hp6X
— Aaron Parnas (@AaronParnas) July 2, 2026
F$$K Fourth: Declare Our Collective Independence from the Sinking Ship of the US Empire Black Agenda Report
The GOP Funhouse
Is Mitch McConnell dead? Ken Klippenstein
Democracies are simple
Corporate Politicians Fear Democratic Socialist FAIR Voters
Dem CO appointee calls out DSA candidate for antisemitism comments The Hill
Police State Watch
The FBI’s report says that anti-capitalist graffiti can show violent programs Prism
The AI
Smooth AI hacker calls the ‘first’ attack of the last ransomware agent
I’m not afraid of AI. I’m still afraid. Prism
Put down your phone and join the Summer of Ludd, an offline festival happening at NYC Gothamist
The economy
Cooler June jobs reports keep the Fed focused on money, which is likely to increase later this year Yahoo! Finance
Job seekers quit: Labor force participation rate falls to lowest in 50 years, despite Covid CNBC
Class War
ARE NYC RENTAL BUILDINGS REALLY IN PROBLEM? Shelterforce
IRS agrees to stop stealing decorations from union-supporting government officials
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