If your measurement about height is completely wrong. pic.twitter.com/fKgE8AK3Lb
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) May 13, 2026
People Blind From Birth Never Develop Schizophrenia. This Could Revolutionize ZME Science Therapy
A New Theory of Dark Matter Could Solve Three Mysteries of the Cosmic Universe Today
Scientists Say Mental Decline Is Inevitable – Your Brain Can Improve Any Age SciTech Every Day
Mediaphobia – Panic Fair Observer Timeline
COVID-19/Pandemics
Study Results Position Ensitrelvir as Potential First-line Oral Antiviral for COVID-19 Post-Exposure Prevention ContgagionLive
IE&C Democratic Leaders Blast RFK Jr.’s Continued Study of COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Data Energy & Commerce Committees Democrats
Climate/Environment
The Mediterranean Sea is capable of producing hurricanes and climate change will make them worse Discussion
Declare the climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO The Guardian
South of the Border
Life-saving aid must reach Cuba quickly and without delay, UN warns amid US blockade Andolu Agency
Cartel corruption claims push US-Mexico relations to a fractured point The Guardian
Trump’s address to the 51st state of the United States met with silence in Venezuela AP
Argentina Has a Foreign Policy of Milei Malaise
China?
China now has flexible solar panels that can be installed on factory roofs. Drones deliver panels. China is miles ahead in clean energy! pic.twitter.com/V137BF9pTs
— Li Zexin 李泽欣 (@XH_Lee23) May 16, 2026
Trump went to China to protect the US economy – and left empty-handed The Independent
China’s move to moderate Iran is increasingly costly for Iran International
Kandrach: US hands biotech lead to China Boston Herald
Could AI-assisted unmanned ships be Beijing’s answer to South China Sea patrols? SCMP
India
India, UAE sign defense deals, as Iran war tensions escalate Al Jazeera
Air India to reduce international flights due to fuel shortage Semafor
Tata & ASML Partner of India Chip Manufacturing Rediff
Africa
New deals in Africa were closed at the Nairobi Mongabay conference
A new outbreak of Ebola has killed 80 people in eastern DR Congo
Global Maritime Firms Prioritize Expansion in West Africa Maritime Executive
The breakup of Europe
Could Slovakia replace Hungary as the EU’s biggest disruptor? DW
Europe is building powerful clouds to escape US control. Then forget the processors The Register
EU Commissioner warns stability in Kosovo key to Europe’s security future The Brussels Times
Old Blighty
After resigning as minister, Wes Streeting challenges PM Starmer for UK Labor leadership The Times of Israel
UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues with BBC
Inside the BBC’s captivity How transgenderism killed the unherd UnHerd
Israel v. Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Iran
Recently released aerial images show the extent of damage and destruction in the town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon due to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Video: @AmitSegal
Location: 33.116790, 35.436409@GeoConfirmed pic.twitter.com/GcYgMqTlhr
— Shayan Sardarizadeh (@Shayan86) April 19, 2026
How David Ben-Gurion made the Palestinians wrong in 1948 Al Jazeera
The leader of the armed wing of Hamas was killed in a strike in Gaza, says Israel France 24
Netanyahu is suing the New York Times for rape and sexual harassment and the Andolu Agency
As the Iran talks continue, Israel and the US are preparing to renew the war as soon as next week – The Times of Israel reports
The New Cold War
“Zelensky is one of the biggest obstacles to peace today”: The former press secretary of the president of Ukraine talks about the substack of Thomas Fazi
Frontline Brief Report – May 15, 2026 Marat Khairullin mini stack
US unlikely to approve new financial aid package for Ukraine, says Ukrainska Prvada congress
Big Brother is Watching You
SNAP Consumers Alert: New Verification Rules Require Selfies & Facial Recognition – Privacy Advocates Concerned SavingAdvice.com
The Meta That Turned A Pair Of Sunglasses Into The Most Controversial Camera In The Open World Magazine
Imperial Collapse Watch
Homeless Industrial Complex Eats San Francisco Lunch Manhattan Contrarian
Lifestyle or ‘dystopian’?: Schools open parking lots for homeless students and families Tucson Sentinel
Trump 2.0
‘Mega-Bloodbath’: Trump Officials Hate His Plan To Seize Iran’s Uranium Zeteo
Inside Trump’s Midterm Strategy: A Mountain of Money to Stop GOP Losses Wall Street Journal
Donald Trump’s Inflationary Agenda The Atlantic
Pluralistic: Making sense of Trump’s sudden disintegration of the American empire (16 May 2026) Pluralistic
Musk Matters
Everyone lost in Musk v. Altman Semaphore
Taking a Good, Long Look at Elon Musk and “Muskism” Jacobin
SpaceX enters record-breaking IPO with ‘deepest moat available today’ as investors vow to ‘never bet Elon’ Fortune
Watching Death of a Democrat
Biden announced as the keynote speaker for the South Dakota Democratic South Dakota Searchlight event
Without the working class, the Democrats will take the midterms – and 2028 The Hill
Immigration to another country
Trump unveils new immigration unit dedicated to deporting GREEN CARD holders suspected of violent crime or gang membership Daily Mail
Some immigrants face indefinite detention, which could lead to a Supreme Court case The Times of San Diego
Ours is No Longer Free
Todd Blanche directs press, leaks as acting attorney general for US Press Freedom Tracker
Donald Trump Accuses New York Times Reporter of Treason After Article Says US Failed to Meet Iran War Deadline Goals
Mr. Market Is Moody
Global stock markets fall to record lows as worries about oil prices shake the bond market WTOP News
The rise in crude oil prices shows that the Street is facing a grim reality
Treasury Yields Just Hit 1 Year – Here’s How To Hear Investopedia
The AI
Amazon Employees Forced to Beat the Limits on AI Use, Soon to Start Using It for Everything But Work Futurism
AI-generated code is ‘pain waiting to happen’ Register
School Trying to Reinvent Education for an AI World Free Newspaper
AI helps South Korea stop 99% of suicide attempts on Han River bridges in Seoul SCMP
Anger Management Guided Logically With Generative AI Like ChatGPT Forbes
Bezzle
Newsom’s former chief of staff pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud
Myanmar unveils death penalty plan for those who coerce victims into crypto scam compounds The Cool Down
Guillotine Watch
An aurora glass igloo in Lapland, Finland, where you sleep under the northern lights. pic.twitter.com/nxkmGikDXO
– Science Girl (@sciencegirl) May 15, 2026
The brand new luxury VIP cabins with stargazing views at Grand Canyon Glamping Resort are the perfect getaway for romance, family camping in style and the best way to enjoy the west rim without having to travel far from Las Vegas. If you’re local, make this your next stop and… pic.twitter.com/ShErFuwCDT
– Jen G. (@vegasstarfish) October 3, 2025
Luxury Glamping Dome in El Salvador. Can you stay here? 🇸🇻 pic.twitter.com/qyjKRhvRzu
– Salvadoran Pride (@SalvadoranPride) January 30, 2024
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