Ancient DNA shared with Neanderthals may explain human language<\/a> Science Daily (Kevin W)<\/p>\n A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He\u2019s Changed His Tune.<\/a> ProPublica <\/p>\n Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it\u2019s a direct cause<\/a> CNN (Paul R)<\/p>\n Climate\/Environment<\/p>\n Gorillas can learn to trust humans even after years of poaching pressure, research shows<\/a> PhysOrg<\/p>\n How a record-high \u2018energy imbalance\u2019 is driving global warming <\/a>Carbon Brief<\/p>\n We Are in the Anthropocene\u2014Now What?<\/a> AGU<\/p>\n Im still in disbelief. \u2014 Jeff Berardelli (@WeatherProf) June 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Amplified Arctic iceberg traffic reshapes benthic biodiversity<\/a> Nature<\/p>\n Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over speed of climate breakdown<\/a> Guardian<\/p>\n Wild temperature swings are becoming the \u2018new normal\u2019, EU agency says<\/a> Financial Times<\/p>\n Colorado and Nevada negotiators throw cold water on parts of federal plan to manage Colorado River<\/a> Wyoming Public Media<\/p>\n Fishers live in fear as looming El Ni\u00f1o and fuel crisis pile on pressure<\/a> Dialogue Earth\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n China?<\/p>\n China cancels high-level meetings with EU<\/a> Financial Times<\/p>\n OECD\u2019s Subsidy-Centric Narrative of China\u2019s Emerging Industries Is Increasingly Flawed and Outdated: CF40 research<\/a> Pekinology <\/p>\n China says Japan has torn off its so-called \u2018peaceful nation\u2019 mask<\/a> CGTN<\/p>\n Sen. Slotkin: NDAA, AI guardrails, and banning China\u2019s cars<\/a> China Talk<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Japan<\/p>\n Japan\u2019s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism<\/a> South China Morning Post<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Koreas<\/p>\n Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending drones over Pyongyang<\/a> Guardian<><\/p>\n India<\/p>\n Fixed this for you @CNN<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Znv4VSKuWu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wyatt Reed (@wyattreed13) June 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Indian government has voiced a \u201cstrong protest\u201d after three Indian seafarers were killed in US military strikes against oil tankers travelling through the strait of Hormuz<\/a> Guardian<\/p>\n Modi orders Indian officials to prevent water from entering Pakistan<\/a> Independent<\/p>\n Why India\u2019s deadly dengue crisis is now no longer confined to the monsoons<\/a> Aljazeera<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Southeast Asia<\/p>\n China Supplies Battle Tanks To Cambodia Amid Thailand Border Row<\/a> FirstPost<\/p>\n A Princess Who Never Rested On Her Laurel<\/a>s and The Lasting Legacy Of Thailand\u2019s \u2018Lawyer Princess\u2019<\/a> Bangkok Post. Princess BajrakitiyabhaI died at 47 after having been in a coma for years. She was very well loved for her interest in and dedication to the interests of ordinary people. Please no comments about the monarchy or Thai politica but condolences are fine. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n European Disunion<\/p>\n EU to protect industries from future carbon costs if they invest in the bloc<\/a> Financial Times<\/p>\n ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation<\/a> Guardian<\/p>\n Germany news: Recession looms as Iran war chokes growth<\/a> DW<\/p>\n Germany pulled the plug on flagship FCAS fighter jet \u2013 the implications for European defence are worrying<\/a> The Conversation<\/p>\n Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million<\/a> BBC (Kevin W)<\/p>\n Norway challenges EU to call US gas \u2018safer\u2019 than Arctic reserves<\/a> Financial Times<\/p>\n Poor parents forced to steal porridge for their children<\/a> Aftonbladet via machine translation (Micael T)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Old Blighty<\/p>\n Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens<\/a> Guardian<\/p>\n Gilt Traders Brace for UK Vote With Burnham Eyeing Starmer\u2019s Job<\/a> Bloomberg<\/p>\n Britain\u2019s defence \u2060secretary Healey quits over defence spending<\/a> Aljazeera (Kevin W)<\/p>\n Record numbers turning to loan sharks as cost-of-living crisis bites<\/a> Centre for Social Justice<\/p>\n Met police chief calls for law to make stolen phones \u2018unusable bricks\u2019<\/a> Guardian (Kevin W)<\/p>\n Same sit, different day!<\/p>\n Arrested under terrorism charges for holding a sign saying \u201cSaving Lives Is Not Terrorism \u2013 I support Palestine Action\u201d despite the Government’s ban being found unlawful by the High Court.<\/p>\n “How ridiculous!”<\/p>\n Support at: https:\/\/t.co\/nOqO4QQdM5<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7Tni6bAZo5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Defend Our Juries (@DefendOurJuries) June 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n Israel v. The Resistance<\/p>\n BREAKING: ‘Regarding the text of the understanding, we are in the final stages of finalizing it in Iran. The place and time of the conclusion of the understanding have not yet been determined.’ \u2014 IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) June 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n What Iran smashed and future of the deal<\/a> Ryan Dawson:<\/p>\n So we know why Iran hasn\u2019t been striking the UAE The UAE refuses to allow its airspace to be against Iran and the Saudis refuse to provide any further logistical support for an offensive against Iran.<\/p>\n The Americans have become over-dependent on their bases in Bahrain and Jordan. The bulk of US land-based air power being concentrated at just two bases is far too dangerous for the US to sustain in a renewed war. Trump is trapped under these circumstances and he cannot renew a general war.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n guurst: \u201cCENTCOM going blind\u201d:<\/p>\n Bahrain \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddedJabal ad Dukhan Radar Facility hit by Iran \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf7 ballistic missile spotted DESTROYED TODAY at<\/p>\n 26.0380, 50.5421<\/p>\n BAE AR-327 RADAR capable of tracking ~470 km away.<\/p>\n Plays, I mean, played vital role in regional US \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 missile defense & Persian Gulf shipping lanes monitoring. https:\/\/t.co\/QQ2CWv5rzp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZZnDF7EavR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tom Bike (@tom_bike) June 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n IRAN WAR BATTLING NARRATIVES \/\/LT Col Daniel Davis<\/a> YouTube<\/p>\n TRUMP: \u201cWE\u2019LL TAKE KHARG ISLAND\u201d AS PEACE DEAL \u201cNEARS\u201d \u2013 w\/ Geopolitics Expert Brandon Weichert<\/a> Mario Nawfal. Important aside by Weichert, that Pakistanis are (apparently culturally) extremely optimistic. <\/p>\n Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Warns Israel \u2013 Leave Occupied Territories or Final Deal Is DEAD<\/a> Dialogue Works, YouTube <\/p>\n Jeremy Scahill: Iran Fears Trump MENTALLY ILL<\/a> Breaking Points, YouTube (flora)<\/p>\n Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says<\/a> BBC. Which will pin the closure on Israel\u2026<\/p>\n Iran demands $300bn to end war<\/a> Telegraph. resilc: \u201cHow can the Israeli lobby allow this??????\u201d<\/p>\n 51st State, Imperial Proxy and Scapegoat<\/a> Olivier Boyd-Barrett<\/p>\n Iran Attempts to Thwart Iraq\u2019s Disarmament Efforts<\/a> Alhurra<\/p>\n Israel launches overnight strikes across Gaza<\/a> Aljazeera<\/p>\n New Not-So-Cold War<\/p>\n World Chess Federation suspends chess superpower Russia<\/a> Sportschau via machine translation (Micael T)<\/p>\n US publishes docs on \u2018dangerous\u2019 Ukrainian biolabs<\/a> RT (Kevin W)<\/p>\n Poland waits for crucial Patriot missiles, with no firm timeline for delivery<\/a> TVP World\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Imperial Collapse Watch<\/p>\n Remember When We Used to Take World War III Seriously?<\/a> Washington Monthly<\/p>\n Reading the Times<\/a> Tom Engelhardt. His first post on his new Substack<\/p>\n First look at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial design in Washington<\/a> Military Times (Kevin W)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Trump 2.0<\/p>\n Judge indefinitely blocks Trump \u2018anti-weaponization\u2019 fund<\/a> The Hill<\/p>\n Court denies emergency appeal to retain Trump\u2019s name on Kennedy Center<\/a> Guardian (Kevin W)<\/p>\n BREAKING- Very active rumor mill currently with specifics from senior USG (government) employees that RFKjr will be leaving as Secretary HHS in July, after the 4th. Meeting was apparently held last Monday. Oz to head transition team.<\/p>\n \u2014 Robert W Malone, MD (@RWMaloneMD) June 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 BOMBSHELL! Nicolle Wallace exposes a terrifying DOJ power grab. <\/p>\n She confirms the Trump administration is blatantly violating decades of policy to seize control over state elections. <\/p>\n The White House is desperately trying to rig the midterms to maintain their grip! https:\/\/t.co\/FXL59vaoDz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YOKy5f9uGb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Furkan G\u00f6z\u00fckara (@FurkanGozukara) June 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Washington National Opera sues to force Kennedy Center to turn over $17M in gifts<\/a> Washington Post<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n GOP Clown Car<\/p>\n Federal Judge Blocks Paxton\u2019s ActBlue Lawsuit, Citing First Amendment Retaliation<\/a> Law Commentary<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Economy<\/p>\n Global growth is slowing to lowest level since pandemic, says World Bank<\/a> Guardian<\/p>\n The tanks in Cushing, Oklahoma, are hitting bottom. The oil market is about to hit a tipping point<\/a> CNN. Not news for those paying attention, but this is a solid overview and the fact that this is appearing on a MSM site is noteworthy. <\/p>\n The world\u2019s strategic oil reserves are running out fast. They cannot hold back the energy crunch for ever<\/a> Economist<\/p>\n Wholesale prices rose more than expected in May, indicating that pipeline inflationary pressures are percolating higher<\/a> CNBC<\/p>\n El Ni\u00f1o Slams Into a Global Economy Unprepared for More Chaos<\/a> Bloomberg Mr. Market Needs a Therapist<\/p>\n Financial Engineering Is Resembling Pre-Crisis Era, Pimco Warns<\/a> Financial Post<\/p>\n The next financial crisis could start with advanced economies\u2019 sovereign debt<\/a> Business Times<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n AI<\/p>\n A must read. Click through:<\/p>\n This broke TODAY \u2014 June 10, 2026. From News5Cleveland and the Ohio Capital Journal. Confirmed by the Ohio Farm Bureau. Backed by documents obtained directly from the Ohio Statehouse.<\/p>\n And what is being proposed in Columbus right now \u2014 quietly, while every eye in America was on\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/cQagI9SLov<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 0\ufe0f\u20e3BlackBetty \u2693\ufe0f (@BabyD1111229) June 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n You can\u2019t get more 2026 than that <\/a>Gary Marcus<\/p>\n AI bubble: \u2018It\u2019s approaching vindication hour for me\u2019 | Ed Zitron <\/a> YouTube (resilc)<\/p>\n Breaking news: US Commerce Department effectively shuts down Anthropic\u2019s latest models<\/a> Gary Marcus<\/p>\n \u2018Tell Him He\u2019s a Piece of Shit\u2019: Meta\u2019s New AI Unit Is a Total Mess<\/a> Wired (resilc)<\/p>\n How data centers are blowing a hole in state budgets<\/a> Popular Information<\/p>\n You generated it, you own it: a Munich court has cracked the search-engine shield for AI answers<\/a> ResultSense<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Bezzle<\/p>\n SpaceX IPO takeaways: SPCX closes at $161, jumping 19% after record debut<\/a> CNBC. When I was at Goldman, IPOs were priced so as to seek to achieve a 15% gain at the end of the first day. You need to engineer a first day rise so as to get investors to buy the IPO in teh first place. <\/p>\n Why Musk Raced to Take SpaceX Public in the World\u2019s Biggest IPO<\/a> Bloomberg<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Guillotine Watch<\/p>\n One man. One trillion dollars.<\/a> Oligarch Watch<\/p>\n Elon Musk, Human Ponzi Scheme<\/a> Paul Krugman<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Class Warfare<\/p>\n When private equity came for trailer parks<\/a> Unherd<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Antidote du jour (via<\/a>):<\/p>\n And a bonus. I think he wants a bigger pool:<\/p>\n Jaguars are one of the few big cats that actively enjoy spending time in the water pic.twitter.com\/6p1l7eqxFs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nature Unedited (@NatureUnedited) June 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A second bonus:<\/p>\n A man noticed neighborhood cats were coming to his property to drink water, so he set up a camera to see who else was visiting\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/e3Ws3BxfO0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nature Unedited (@NatureUnedited) June 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n And a third:<\/p>\n Kindness is Everything pic.twitter.com\/7DMO4Tjtl2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Amazing Nature (@AmazingNature00) June 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n See yesterday\u2019s Links and Antidote du Jour here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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Each new model that comes out \u2013 somehow \u2013 raises the expectation of a record breaking El Ni\u00f1o incoming.
If for nothing other than my own clarity, I need to plot it \u2013 just to see how 2026 stacks up \u201cIF\u201d the models are right.
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