Tiny black holes left behind by the Big Bang could be a prime suspect in dark matter space dot com
Thousands of Antarctic meteorites doomed to be lost forever science alert
Chart Book 274 From Bauhaus to Buchenwald…to mid-century cool. adam toews
Climate/Environment
Burden of stroke attributable to optimal ambient temperature in 204 countries and territories neurology
Can artificial snow save ski resorts during the hottest winter on record? ZME Science
pandemic
One-year recovery of survivors of long-term severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19): A national multicenter cohort Critical care medicine. Conclusion: “Nearly two-thirds of survivors of the most severe forms of COVID-19 at one year have sustained disability similar to post-intensive care syndrome after severe illness, as well as in-hospital complications. He suffered from weakness due to
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niger
Thousands protest in Niger demanding immediate withdrawal of US troops al arabiya
„Agades has begun to live again“ Al Jazeera. On Deck: Migrants and smugglers are returning after Niger repeals anti-immigration laws.
China?
US blacklists major Chinese partners Intel and Nvidia – three other Chinese companies also blacklisted for supporting military tom's hardware
Development status of electric vehicles Phenomenal World
Foul?About the scale and scope of industrial subsidies in China Kiel Institute for the World Economy
US airlines ask Biden administration to suspend additional flights to China CNN. „The 'anti-competitive disadvantage' with China will worsen in 2022, as the Asian country's airlines continue to have access to Russian airspace, while as a result of the Russian government's invasion of Ukraine in February of the same year,“ the letter said. U.S. airlines have stopped using their airspace, he said, adding that having to avoid Russian airspace increases flight times and costs. ”
During difficult situation with US, Germany's Scholz 're-engages' with China Reuters
syrakistan
Iran launches dozens of drones into Israel amid escalation anadolu agency
that moment #Iranmissiles directly hit the occupied Negev. pic.twitter.com/Lw2S5d4fXx
— IRNA News Agency (@IrnaEnglish) April 13, 2024
#Israel Nevatim Air Base in the Negev, home to F-16s and F-35s, was attacked. #Iran Ballistic missile and fire.
— Elijah J. Magnia🇪🇺 (@ejmalrai) April 13, 2024
Israeli Cabinet gives Prime Minister Netanyahu, Gallant, Gantz authority to decide response to Iranian attack anadolu agency
Iranian authorities warn of 'harsher' response if Israel responds with unprecedented barrage Haaretz
Joe Biden pledges 'ironclad' support for Israel.Who Said What About Iran's Attack Hindustan Times
Scoop: Biden tells Bibi that the US won't support Israel's counterattack against Iran Axios
BREAKING: NBC News reported that „President Joe Biden has privately expressed concern that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to drag the United States deeper into a broader conflict.“
— Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) April 14, 2024
Gulf states warn US not to attack Iran from their territory or airspace middle east eyes
Israel got a lot of support tonight from the United States, the United Kingdom, Jordan, France, Saudi Arabia, and perhaps other partners. Their pilots and other units engaged in early detection and interception to protect Israel from Iranian attacks.via @N12News
— Israel Radar (@IsraelRadar_com) April 14, 2024
End-time preachers plan to have a field day pic.twitter.com/9ao8XGCZNv
— Michael Tracy (@mtracey) April 14, 2024
Iran threatens to attack Jordan if it 'cooperates' with Israel: Report al arabiya
Iranian Revolutionary Guards seizes 'Israel-related' ship near Strait of Hormuz Al Jazeera
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Israeli mob builds house, cars set on fire in West Bank pogrom cradle
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France and Germany face lawsuit over arms sales to Israel during Gaza conflict new arab
the end of innocence New Left review. „If there is reason to believe that this is a confluence of decline and decline, then there will come a time when we can say that the world has been turned upside down in Gaza.“
Germany gives Holocaust survivors $236 in stipends to help cope with October 7 attacks CNN
discord in europe
Germany feels special again Tariq Cyril Amar
Von der Leyen blames far-right AfD for Russiagate scandal Politico EU
The decline of the European economy: how many causes can you name, ignoring the Russian factor? gilbert doctorow
A new war that's not so cold war
„The main threat is not Vladimir Putin, but the risk that the conflict will escalate into nuclear violence.“ Thomas Fudge
Did British intelligence create a neo-Nazi militia? Kit Clarenberg, Al Mayadeen. Deck: „The fall of Kiev should not be far off. When that day comes, Centuria will be waiting throughout Europe, ready to take revenge on the peoples and governments that allowed it to happen.“
Germany to send Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, withholding deployment of Taurus missiles Politico EU
Death ray weapon: British Dragonfire eliminates Russian drones in Ukraine interesting engineering
Caucasus
Armenia deepens military ties with Western allies defense news
To the US and NATO conspiracy against the South Caucasus Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei.Al Mayadeen
Iran disrupts Indian howitzer shipment under Russian influence bulgarian army
old blighty
Rigging of British democracy tribune
imperial collapse watch
US Navy's new warship suffers from employee turnover stars and stripes
Navy's new amphibious ships could cost billions more than planned: CBO break through the defense
All for one, one for all William Shriver, Imetatro Inc.
spook country
Republican Mike Johnson takes walk-off vote, Intel community defeats Fourth Amendment in thrilling 1-0 battle Matt Taibbi, Racquet News
Lawmakers victimized by FBI spying vote to expand warrantless spying powers li fan
2024
Democrats hope for abortion in 2024 as Arizona and Florida raise stakes guardian
republican clown car
House Republicans pledge vote for Israel after Iran attack amid bipartisan pressure on aid package Politico's explanation:
They will likely use this to push through a supplemental national security bill that includes Ukraine funds, especially after President Trump announced his support for Ukraine „aid“ yesterday.Planned to be launched in case of urgent need to replenish Israel's air defense system https://t.co/tecHabKdJK
— Michael Tracy (@mtracey) April 14, 2024
Reorganization and legitimacy
Practicing “rebel politics of care” in rural America burn riser
immigration
boeing
A.I.
Tech executive predicts multi-billion dollar AI girlfriend industry futurism
police state surveillance
The slow death of a prison profiteer: How activism brought Securus to the brink appeal
supply chain
U.S. drug shortages reach record high, with 323 drugs currently in short supply ars technica
guillotine watch
Rich: on top of the world, but very insecure about it Jacobins
basil
Toddler was able to start 'defective' Tesla and crashed into pregnant mother, lawsuit says miami herald
US biotech executive sentenced to 7 years in prison for coronavirus test fraud Reuters
class war
Minneapolis City Council postpones ordinance as standoff continues at Capitol over pay for Uber and Lyft drivers minnesota reformer
The immediate antidote (via):
See yesterday's link and antidote. here.