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Chuck L: \u201cArguably a bigger deal than the 4 minute mile in 1954.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The sub 2 hour marathon barrier has been broken in London<\/p>\n

Sabastian Sawe: 1:59:30
Yomif Kejelcha: 1:59:41<\/p>\n

4:34\/mile for 26.2 miles\u2026 insanepic.twitter.com\/f3LqVSLa2Y<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Marcus Milione (@MarcusMilione) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This tiny mammal survived the dinosaur apocalypse and changed life on Earth<\/a> Science Daily (Kevin W)<\/p>\n

DNA research just rewrote the origin of human species<\/a> Science Daily (Kevin W)<\/p>\n

\u2018A remarkable time capsule\u2019: The enchanting history of Oxford University\u2019s 750-year-old medieval library<\/a> BBC (Kevin W)<\/p>\n

A Comment on Noah Smith\u2019s \u201cThe Moderately Easy Problem of Consciousness\u201d<\/a> Brad DeLong<\/p>\n

Climate\/Environment<\/p>\n

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The Next \u2018Forever Chemical\u2019 May Already Be in the Air. Scientists Still Don\u2019t Understand What It Could Do<\/a> Popular Mechanics<\/p>\n

An El Nino forecast pointing to the strongest event in decades is raising concerns about global crop production as farmers also face supply disruptions linked to the Iran war<\/a> The News<\/p>\n

Extreme heat is harming food systems in unexpected ways<\/a> Observer<\/p>\n

Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say<\/a> Live Science. A lot less pernicious than other geoengineering ideas since can be reversed or moderated.<\/p>\n

Amazon recovery masks diversity loss as fires, droughts and windstorms reshape forest edges<\/a> PhsyOrg<\/p>\n

ISU research finds \u2018extinction vortex\u2019 for pollinators<\/a> Iowa Capital Dispatch (Robin K)<\/p>\n

New York City is at major risk of flooding that could leave 4.4 million people exposed to extreme damage, study finds<\/a> LiveScience<\/p>\n

Lake Superior \u2018zombie\u2019 fish increase leaves researchers searching for answers<\/a> MPR News (Chuck L)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

China?<\/p>\n

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Analysis-Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit<\/a> Reuters<\/p>\n

Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord<\/a> South China Morning Post<\/p>\n

China\u2019s \u2018iron flow battery\u2019 can make renewable energy storage cheaper<\/a> NewsBytes. Chuck L: \u201d<\/p>\n

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Researchers at Nanjing University have created a new way to make clean hydrogen directly from seawater using sunlight.<\/p>\n

They built a special material (cobalt phosphide on carbon nitride) that can sit in seawater. When sunlight hits it, it splits water into hydrogen and oxygen\u2014no\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vKCiiiZ34P<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Smart Science (@SmartScience) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

India<\/p>\n

Democracy vs. Religion in India<\/a> Consortium News<\/p>\n

Southeast Asia<\/p>\n

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U.S. offers no help with Iran war\u2019s fallout, Thai foreign minister says<\/a> Washington Post (Kevin W). Rumor is Thailand is getting some oil from Angola\u2026but from what I can tell, this will reduce but not close the gap.<\/p>\n

Cambodia reproaches Thailand over military aggression <\/a>Khymer Times<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Africa<\/p>\n

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Rising geopolitical shocks expose North Africa\u2019s fragile food system<\/a> Caliber<\/p>\n

Egypt seeks to isolate Ethiopia with diplomacy blitz in Africa as nations quarrel over water<\/a> National News<\/p>\n

Sudan: Millions of civilians on the brink of famine amid starvation, siege, and international inaction <\/a>CounterCurrents<\/p>\n

UAE paid Colombian mercenaries to help RSF commit genocide in Sudan<\/a> The Cradle (Kevin W)<\/p>\n

The Congolese military said Sunday that it shot down a drone belonging to the Rwandan army in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo<\/a> Anadolu Agency<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

South of the Border<\/p>\n

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US strike kills three on alleged narco boat as campaign death toll hits 185<\/a> Guardian<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

European Disunion<\/p>\n

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France and Greece call for delaying Covid debt repayment and for more EU bonds<\/a> Politico<\/p>\n

Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in EU hit by \u2018extremely frustrating\u2019 del<\/a>ays Guardian <\/p>\n

Poland\u2019s population set to fall by 31.6% by 2100, Eurostat says<\/a> BNE Intellnews<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Old Blighty<\/p>\n

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Government ramps up planning for possible supply shortages from Iran war<\/a> Independent<\/p>\n

MSM silent over Starmer arsonists trial \u2013 yet no special reporting restrictions<\/a> Canary (Colonel Smithers)<\/p>\n

Does the Royal Navy have more admirals than ships?<\/a> Navy Lookout (Colonel Smithers)<\/p>\n

One is amused! King Charles makes Melania Trump giggle while visiting White House beehive<\/a> Daily Mail<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Israel v. The Resistance<\/p>\n

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A \u2018300-tonne crane\u2019 needed to remove Palestinian flag from Dublin Spire<\/a> Irish Times (PlutoniumKun). BWAHAHA<\/p>\n

Deadly Israeli attacks worsen Gaza\u2019s water shortage crisis<\/a> Guardian<\/p>\n

IDF LURED INTO SOUTH LEBANON, \u2018DROWNING\u2019 IN AMBUSH ATTACKS | Robert Inlakesh<\/a> Rachel Blevins (Chuck L)<\/p>\n

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US Carrier Groups in Position for Next Round as Trump \u201cDissatisfied\u201d With Iranian Demands<\/a> Simplicius<\/p>\n

Trump cornered as Iran scores multiple diplomatic wins; Putin praises Iranians <\/a>Janta Ka Reporter. Has clips of Karoline Levitt doing her usual jerkface act while effectively confirming that Iran is now refusing to discuss nuclear enrichment; see also supportive Pakistan statement at UN Security Council on behalf of itself and other key players. <\/p>\n

Note Bloomberg landing page:<\/p>\n

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US being \u2018humiliated\u2019 by Iran, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz<\/a> Financial Times<\/p>\n

Iranian Leaders Are Not Divided\u2026 The Trump Administration Is Larry Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING : Pakistan Makes Historic Decision for Iran! \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

Pakistan Rewrites the Regional Trade Map!<\/p>\n

In a major strategic move, Pakistan has officially allowed Iran to conduct trade with third countries through its territory.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Commerce has issued the “Transit\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/3tF7b2pS97<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sadaf Baloch (@sadafzbaloch) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

See comments:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 Breakingnews:<\/p>\n

Emir of Sharjah His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi is expected to announce REPUBLIC OF SHARJAH and breaking away from UAE \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n

The Republic of Sharjah isn\u2019t just a headline\u2026 it\u2019s a warning that the region is entering a new era.<\/p>\n

Watch closely. pic.twitter.com\/7JXlaABejr<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \u0245\u0e3f\u04ae\u04d0\u014a (son of \u00d0araawiish)\ud83d\udc0e\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf4 (@RealAbyan) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

On board a ship stranded in Strait of Hormuz: \u2018We just want to go home\u2019<\/a> The Times<\/p>\n

Pirates near Somalia hijack cargo ship off Garacad<\/a> Gulf News\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

New Not-So-Cold War<\/p>\n

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Fake News Alert: Russia Isn\u2019t Plotting An Amphibious Assault In The Baltic<\/a> Andrew Korybko<\/p>\n

Ukraine War: Untangling the Current Disinfo Cloud. What Truly Caused Russian Strategic Shift? <\/a> Simplicius (Kevin W)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Big Brother is Watching You Watch<\/p>\n

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Trump uses assassination try to justify expanding spying powers <\/a> Asia Times (Kevin W)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Imperial Collapse Watch<\/p>\n

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Fareed Zakaria has reached a sharp conclusion this week, and it deserves attention. In his Washington Post column and accompanying video, he argues that Trump’s contempt for America’s allies has finally crossed a threshold from which there is no easy return.<\/p>\n

The point Zakaria\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gandalv (@Microinteracti1) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Empire Comes Home: Managed Neglect and Internal Colonialism in the United States<\/a> John Robb (Micael T)<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 They tried to do to Mali what they did to Syria.<\/p>\n

Russia’s Africa Corps just dropped their battle report:<\/p>\n

10,000 to 12,000 fighters attacked Bamako, S\u00e9var\u00e9, Gao, Kidal, and Kati simultaneously.<\/p>\n

Over 1,000 neutralized. 500 in Gao alone. 300 in Kati. 200 in Bamako. And that’s\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 S\u034ea\u034el\u034ea\u034ed\u034ei\u034en\u034e\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf4\u2696\ufe0f\ud83d\udd4b\u270d\ufe0f (@InaHassan3) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Embracing Autonomy <\/a>John Robb (Micael T)<\/p>\n

Everywhere, all the time, serious trouble looms<\/a> Olivier Boyd-Barrett (Chuck L)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Trump 2.0<\/p>\n

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U.S. Spies on the Vatican<\/a> Ken Klippenstein<\/p>\n

Trump accused of siding with Big Ag over key supporters in major blow to MAHA<\/a> Alternet<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Supremes<\/p>\n

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Supreme Court to weigh use of \u2018geofence warrants\u2019 by law enforcement<\/a> The Hill<\/p>\n

Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Landmark Roundup Weedkiller Case<\/a> New York Times (Kevin W). No archived version yet. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Fed<\/p>\n

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THE HANDOFF: How the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord Was Outflanked by the Front-End Dollar Machine<\/a> Shanaka Anslem Perera. Due to being in transit, have not thought about this thesis yet. In general, Perera identifies important facts others have missed, but then has a propensity to make overly strong-form claims based on them. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Our No Longer Free Press<\/p>\n

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Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow joke<\/a> BBC<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Economy<\/p>\n

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Impact of Iran war on Asia: rotting crops, shuttered schools and rationing<\/a> The Times<\/p>\n

Stagflation Incoming: The Donald Ain\u2019t Gonna Like What Happens Next! <\/a> Antiwar.com<\/p>\n

Supercars risk being stalled by Strait of Hormuz blockade<\/a> Telegraph<\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s largest power producer, JERA, has said it cannot provide an earnings forecast for its fiscal year to March 2027, blaming energy market uncertainty stemming from the Iran war<\/a> Nikkei<\/p>\n

Structural Gas Demand Destruction Threatens Global LNG Market<\/a> OilPrice<\/p>\n

Will the Iran war reshape the auto industry?<\/a> DW<\/p>\n

Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms<\/a> Channel News Asia<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

AI<\/p>\n

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Dario Amodei, hype, AI safety, and the explosion of vibe-coded AI disasters<\/a> Gary Marcus<\/p>\n

The UK Government has admitted it underestimated AI\u2019s carbon emissions by as much as 136,000pc<\/a> Telegraph\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Bezzle<\/p>\n

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Private equity backers raise new conflict concerns over sweetheart deals<\/a> Financial Times<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Guillotine Watch<\/p>\n

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US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants <\/a>Guardian<\/p>\n

How A Tax Loophole Drained Schools And Enriched A Trump Megadonor<\/a> The Lever<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Class Warfare<\/p>\n

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Global hunger hits most severe level in years as aid funding collapses, UN warns<\/a> Politico<\/p>\n

National Security Eats American Farmers Alive<\/a> Un-Diplomatic (Chuck L)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Antidote du jour (via<\/a>):<\/p>\n

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And a bonus (Chuck L). Not AI but tame rhino. See small dog nearby.<\/p>\n

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A Rhino goes up to a photographer and asks for belly scratches. And now we see why there are advantages to having opposable thumbs \ud83e\udd23 pic.twitter.com\/ThlbnJlJrF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Interesting things (@awkwardgoogle) April 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And a second (Bob H):<\/p>\n

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Studies show that watching a beaver eating cabbage lowers stress levels by 15% pic.twitter.com\/UsodlU6Mif<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nature Unedited (@NatureUnedited) April 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

See yesterday\u2019s Links and Antidote du Jour here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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