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- Navajo Nation in the US is completely radioactive from cold war era uranium operations
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- US Admits Allies in Syria Using Child Soldiers - News From Antiwar.comnews.antiwar.com US Admits Allies in Syria Using Child Soldiers - News From Antiwar.com
The State Department has acknowledged that America’s top partner in Syria, the Kurdish-led “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF), is still using underage fighters after more than 10 years of similar allegations. The Pentagon continues to work closely with the group regardless, as US troops illegally occu...
- Mapped: Millionaire Migration in 2024www.visualcapitalist.com Mapped: Millionaire Migration in 2024
This graphic shows the countries expected to see the highest millionaire migration in 2024, both in terms of net inflows and net outflows.
- Infographic: Where Cocaine Is Produced and Where It’s Consumedwww.statista.com Infographic: Where Cocaine Is Produced and Where It’s Consumed
This chart shows the coca leaf-producing countries worldwide and cocaine users by region.
- Europe’s Top Wind and Solar Builder Walks Back Growth Plans | OilPrice.comoilprice.com Europe’s Top Wind and Solar Builder Walks Back Growth Plans | OilPrice.com
The biggest wind and solar construction company in Europe is now expecting to build fewer new wind and solar installations than before.
- Migrants were burned, beaten, raped at cartel stash house, feds saywww.borderreport.com Migrants were burned, beaten, raped at cartel stash house, feds say
A Border Patrol encounter with two migrants in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, has led to the rescue of 13 Central Americans who were beaten, tortured, extorted and sexually assaulted in a house in Juare…
- Europe faces an unusual problem: ultra-cheap energywww.economist.com Europe faces an unusual problem: ultra-cheap energy
The continent is failing to adapt to a renewables boom
Europe faces an unusual problem: ultra-cheap energy - https://web.archive.org/web/20240620151949/https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/06/20/europe-faces-an-unusual-problem-ultra-cheap-energy
- Canada, The Unexpected Winner in the Global Oil Boom | OilPrice.comoilprice.com Canada, The Unexpected Winner in the Global Oil Boom | OilPrice.com
Canada's oil sands producers have started ramping up production last year in anticipation of the start-up of exports through the TMX pipeline.
- Sorry Green Energy Fans, Net Zero Is a Very Unlikely Outcomemishtalk.com Sorry Green Energy Fans, Net Zero Is a Very Unlikely Outcome
Let’s discuss the Kyoto Protocol climate objectives and dozens of reasons why a net zero by the 2050 target has virtually no chance.
- Swedish MPs vote on controversial US defense pact amid nuclear fearsenglish.almayadeen.net Swedish MPs vote on controversial US defense pact amid nuclear fears
The Defense Cooperation Agreement grants the US access to 17 military bases and training sites in Sweden, allowing for the storage of weapons, military equipment, and ammunition.
- Habeck blames China’s Russia support for worsening Berlin-Beijing relationswww.politico.eu Habeck blames China’s Russia support for worsening Berlin-Beijing relations
Habeck said the EU’s proposed tariffs on imports of EVs from China are “not a punishment,” but compensation for advantages granted by Beijing.
- UK Technocrats Sharpen the Knives of Manipulation ⋆ Brownstone Institutebrownstone.org UK Technocrats Sharpen the Knives of Manipulation ⋆ Brownstone Institute
My recently published research leads to a startling conclusion: in every sphere of daily life, our thoughts and actions are being psychologically manipulated so as to align them with what the state’s technocrats deem to be in our best interests.
- Booking.com chief slams EU over ‘dumb’ regulations
Booking.com chief slams EU over ‘dumb’ regulations - https://archive.ph/3eJRj
- Eyes are on Mexico’s untapped potentialres.dallasnews.com Eyes are on Mexico’s untapped potential
Drilling plans offer hope, but cartels are only one obstacle
Eyes are on Mexico’s untapped potential - https://web.archive.org/web/20240330184344/http://res.dallasnews.com/interactives/border_energy/
- The Myth of the European “Far-Right Surge” ⋆ Brownstone Institutebrownstone.org The Myth of the European “Far-Right Surge” ⋆ Brownstone Institute
Anyone who describes these policies as “far right” is either deluded or determined to discredit their political adversaries by any means available. Yet this sort of treatment of the new right in Europe is standard fare in mainstream Western media.
- French women voters swing sharply to far rightwww.politico.eu French women voters swing sharply to far right
France’s National Rally has sought to style itself a defender of women’s rights — partly by attacking its traditional bogeyman: immigration.
- Russia’s Richest Woman Gets Putin’s Nod to Build Payments Systemfinance.yahoo.com Russia’s Richest Woman Gets Putin’s Nod to Build Payments System
(Bloomberg) -- Tatyana Bakalchuk made billions selling everything from brooms to bridal gowns on her online marketplace. Now Russia’s richest woman is making a surprise pivot: to helping insulate the economy from sanctions by building an alternative to the global payment system major Russian banks w...
- EU to Ban Re-Export of Russian LNG | OilPrice.comoilprice.com EU to Ban Re-Export of Russian LNG | OilPrice.com
The EU is set to ban the re-export of Russian liquefied natural gas, the first sanction to target Russian natural gas.
- U.K.’s Richest Family Spent More on Dog Than Paying Staff, Court Hearswww.thedailybeast.com U.K.’s Richest Family Spent More on Dog Than Paying Staff, Court Hears
Members of the billionaire Hinduja family are standing trial in Switzerland on human trafficking allegations.
- The EU Taxes Vehicles from China that its Own Companies Make – MishTalkmishtalk.com The EU Taxes Vehicles from China that its Own Companies Make
One wonders how idiotic tariff policy can get. Competition is stiff between Biden, the EU, and Trump.
- Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europeapnews.com Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe
Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops.
- Germany launches 11th-hour bid to avert trade war with Chinawww.politico.eu Germany launches 11th-hour bid to avert trade war with China
Germany wants the EU to set tariffs on electric vehicles at a low level to avoid severe retaliation from Beijing.
- Ranked: The Countries Most Dependent on Agricultural Exportswww.visualcapitalist.com Ranked: The Countries Most Dependent on Agricultural Exports
Which countries are most heavily dependent on agricultural exports to fuel their economies? We visualize the data in this chart.
- Yemen's Houthi rebels unveil solid-fuel 'Palestine' missile that resembles Iranian hypersonicapnews.com Yemen's Houthi rebels unveil solid-fuel 'Palestine' missile that resembles Iranian hypersonic
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unveiled a new, solid-fuel missile in their arsenal that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran described as flying at hypersonic speeds.
- Colombia's Oil Industry Stuck in Death Spiralfinance.yahoo.com Colombia's Oil Industry Stuck in Death Spiral
Colombia's oil industry is in a state of decline due to government policies, lack of investment, and declining reserves, raising concerns about the country's energy future.
- China-made EVs registered in Europe jump almost a quarter this year
https://archive.is/20240605050653/https://www.ft.com/content/1e8791b5-277a-4e03-ab72-b73218c4bd4f
- In France, the Far Right Is Beating a Divided Leftjacobin.com In France, the Far Right Is Beating a Divided Left
Two years ago, a left-wing alliance denied Emmanuel Macron his majority in parliament. But today the forces of the Left are deeply divided — making Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National almost the sole contender for power.
- China Condemns US Deployment of Previously-Banned Missile System to the Philippines - News From Antiwar.comnews.antiwar.com China Condemns US Deployment of Previously-Banned Missile System to the Philippines - News From Antiwar.com
The Chinese Defense Ministry on Thursday strongly condemned the US deployment of an intermediate-range missile system to the Philippines during military drills that were conducted in April and the first half of May. During Washington and Manila's annual Balikatan exercises, the US deployed a Typhon ...
- Canada’s Oil Resurgence is Doomed Without Younger Workers | OilPrice.comoilprice.com Canada’s Oil Resurgence is Doomed Without Younger Workers | OilPrice.com
Canada's oil industry faces a talent shortage as younger generations shun the sector, creating challenges for growth.
- Putin would applaud Biden absence at Swiss peace summit, says Zelenskiywww.theguardian.com Putin would applaud Biden absence at Swiss peace summit, says Zelenskiy
Ukrainian leader says it would not be ‘strong decision’ if Joe Biden fails to attend talks next month to which Russia is not invited
- China Fear Grips G-7 in Draft With Alarm at ‘Harmful’ Tradefinance.yahoo.com China Fear Grips G-7 in Draft With Alarm at ‘Harmful’ Trade
(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergYellen Says Higher Path for Rates Boosts Need to Lift RevenueWhat the Trump Jury Saw as Evidence Against Him in 12 ImagesBiden to End Tariff Exclusions on Hundreds of Chinese ProductsHungary Wants to ‘Redefine’ Its NATO Membership, Orban SaysTesla Shareholders ...
- Analysis-As questions grow for Germany, investors warm to Francefinance.yahoo.com Analysis-As questions grow for Germany, investors warm to France
Cuts to French business tax rates, help from local officials ready to go out of their way to identify sites for business expansion and even new wiggle room in notoriously rigid labour rules are making France a proposition hard to turn down, group chairman Daniel Hager told Reuters. Seven years of p...
- Another Sanction Failure: The US Blacklisted Xiaomi Three Years Ago Now it Makes EVsmishtalk.com Another Sanction Failure: The US Blacklisted Xiaomi Three Years Ago Now it Makes EVs
Just three years ago, the Chinese company Xiaomi decided to build cars. It succeeded where Apple failed.
- Ranked: The Top Startup Cities Around the Worldwww.visualcapitalist.com Ranked: The Top Startup Cities Around the World
Here are the global startup ecosystem rankings, highlighting the scale and maturity of major tech hubs worldwide.
- The EU Is Spending Billions on Hydrogen-Ready, But Where’s the Hydrogen?mishtalk.com The EU Is Spending Billions on Hydrogen-Ready, But Where’s the Hydrogen?
I’m all in favor of hydrogen-powered plants to produce electricity if only we had cheap hydrogen. But we don’t and likely won’t.