Are People Projecting Racist Stereotypes Onto Squirrels? Sapiens
Climate/Environment
We’re cooked on climate: 2024 virtually certain to be the hottest year on record ZME Science
‘Doomsday’ Antarctic glacier melting faster than expected, fueling calls for geoengineering Phys.org
Small cuts to beef production in wealthier nations could remove years of carbon emissions, study shows Agriculture Dive
Outrage sweeps Valencia as 130,000 protest Spain flood response Anadolu Agency
Pandemics
B.C. teen believed to be first human case of avian flu in Canada Vancouver Sun
Worsening bird flu outbreak in Tulare County, across California raising labor, trade concerns Visalia Times Delta
India
Marts of All Commerce London Review of Books
Africa
US cancels $1.1bn of Somalia’s debt in ‘historic’ financial agreement The Guardian
When the IMF and World Bank visited my father Review of African Political Economy. Commentary:
Incredibly thankful to my near team, Martin, Lewis, Marjatta, Tatiana, Mathew, for their tireless support during our annual meetings. They make every day of work so much fun! @TPecherkina24 pic.twitter.com/9TJdYN4yZ0
— Gita Gopinath (@GitaGopinath) October 27, 2024
China?
China as a Model Development Partner An Africanist Perspective
Old Blighty
Starmer appoints national security adviser who negotiated secret deal to free genocider Pinochet The Skwawkbox
European Disunion
EU’s opening bid to avoid Trump’s tariffs: We could buy more American gas Politico
Germany commemorates 35 years since fall of Berlin Wall Deutsche Welle
German Redemption Theology Critical Muslim
Syraqistan
UN finds majority of verified Gaza war dead women and children The New Arab
Cell towers and water lines: A closer look at Israel’s expanding foothold in Gaza Ynet. Commentary:
YNet says Netanyahu, Smotrich, Ben Gvir are waiting for the hostages to die. The issue of the hostages in Gaza will be solved ‘naturally and tragically.’
They will then use these deaths as further pretext to permanently occupy and establish Jewish settlements in Gaza, YNet says.… pic.twitter.com/9ISDHaNzn3
— William Van Wagenen (@WVanwagenen) November 9, 2024
Shin Bet Warned Netanyahu of 10/7 Attack Hours Before It Began Tikun Olam
On-the-Ground Reporting Dismantles Israeli Claim Bolstering Case for War With Iran Drop Site
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Iran denies plot to assassinate Trump, calls for confidence-building with US France24
Trump wants US troops out of Syria, says Robert F Kennedy Jr Anadolu Agency
In an Israeli settlement named after Trump, residents see opportunity after the election AP
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UK, US carry out air strikes on Yemen, including Sanaa Al Jazeera
Yemen deals heavy blows to ‘Israel’s’ Nevatim base; new MQ-9 reaped Al Mayadeen
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Prepping Readers to Accept Mass Slaughter in Lebanese ‘Strongholds’ FAIR
Online Media Banned in Lebanon Craig Murray
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Dutch king says his nation failed Jewish community during football fan attacks – like during Second World War The Independent
What really happened at the Amsterdam “pogrom”? Thomas Fazi. Commentary:
Sky News has edited and re-uploaded a new version of their video on the violence in Amsterdam, claiming the previous edit “didn’t meet Sky News’ standards for balance and impartiality.”
In other words, they changed it to be more sympathetic to the Israeli rioters who instigated… https://t.co/bP8HEbZoAJ pic.twitter.com/ZY6xHkZfE5
— Wyatt Reed (@wyattreed13) November 10, 2024
Just in case: Mossad agents to join Maccabi Tel Aviv FC trip to Amsterdam Jerusalem Post. From Nov. 5, still germane.
New Not-So-Cold War
US to deliver over 500 interceptors for Patriot, NASAMS systems to Ukraine, WSJ reports Kyiv Independent
The Missile Race Policy Tensor
EU preparing 15th sanctions package against Russia, targeting foreign-made parts Kyiv Independent
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Putin signs into law mutual defence treaty with North Korea Reuters
North Korea Enters the Fray: Must Ukraine Win a Third World War on its Own? The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies
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Trump ally: Ukraine focus is to achieve ‘peace and stop the killing’ The Guardian
The Game is Up: Putin has the upper hand, Trump and his advisers are on the back foot Gilbert Doctorow
Trump Transition
Wall Street Giddy Over Coming Merger Boom as Trump Expected to Fire Lina Khan Common Dreams
Susie Wiles Lobby Firm Helped China’s ZTE Escape Sanctions Lee Fang
Asia Investors Chasing Trump Bets Zero In on Trade War Winners Bloomberg
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Could Rick Scott Replace Mitch McConnell? Senate GOP Leader Race Heats Up Newsweek. Commentary:
NEW: Tucker Carlson endorses Rick Scott for GOP Senate leader, rips Mitch McConnell.
“What the hell is going on in the US Senate?” Tucker asked on X.
“Hours after Donald Trump wins the most conclusive mandate in 40 years, Mitch McConnell engineers a coup against his agenda by… pic.twitter.com/dA9C1sBlRx
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 9, 2024
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Trump says Haley, Pompeo won’t join his administration The Hill
Pentagon officials discussing how to respond if Trump issues controversial orders CNN
Trump team expected to accept feds’ help with transition after all Politico
Accountability for Nazi Crimes: Lessons for Democratic Transitions The Journal of Politics
Biden Administration
When you get under Antony Blinken’s skin Africa Is A Country
2024 Post Mortems
Patrick Lawrence: Notes of a Non-Voter Scheerpost
Dem Insiders Begged Team Harris Not to Campaign With Liz Cheney Rolling Stone
US election 2024: inflation, immigration and identity The Next Recession
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Why Does No One Understand the Real Reason Trump Won? TNR. The deck: “It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t inflation, or anything else. It was how people perceive those things, which points to one overpowering answer.”
Glenn Greenwald: Dems Blame Latino and Black Voters For Kamala’s Loss System Update (Video)
Black People Across the Country Are Getting Racist Text Messages Saying They’re Going to Be Enslaved Futurism
AI
The thought doesn’t count Internal exile
Healthcare?
The Urgent Need for Social Justice in Mental Health Care Mad in America
Imperial Collapse Watch
The Case for Eurasian Multipolarity Glenn Diesen, Glenn’s Substack
The Bezzle
Creator of Crypto Mixer ‘Bitcoin Fog’ Gets 12 1/2 Years In Prison Gizmodo
Unsafe Bets The Baffler.“Polymarket’s great expectations.”
Class Warfare
Shame on the Elon enablers Disconnect
The Machiavellis of the Market: Entrepreneurs Against Democracy LPE Project
This Week In Skeletons Defector
Antidote du jour (via):
A bonus (via Chuck L):
I have no idea what is happening here but it is the best thing I’ve seen today! pic.twitter.com/xjQJ2eKzQU
— Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) November 8, 2024
See yesterday’s Links and Antidote du Jour here.
