Hyperlinks 2/17/2023 | bare capitalism
Huge monitor lizard causes chaos at college dining hall (Video) New York Publish (furzy)
Connecticut Considers an Apology for 17th-Century Witch Trials New York Instances (Dr. Kevin)
For the First Time, Genetically Modified Trees Have Been Planted in a US Forest New York Instances
Mass death of sea lions from bird flu suggests virus may be spreading between mammals in the wild EL PAÍS (Paul R)
Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things Gurwinder (Anthony L)
#COVID-19
Epic video—“LIVING WITH COVID = LET PEOPLE DIE”
➡️Governments proceed to disregard deaths from #COVID19. We shouldn’t allow them to gaslight folks. #ventilation #filtration #airdisinfection #n95 #MaskUp
Superb work by @RealOzSAGE @JohnSnowProject pic.twitter.com/n7K8Fb0WPs
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) February 17, 2023
Long Covid causing job losses and homelessness in Australia, inquiry hears Guardian
One of the crucial illuminating responses I’ve obtained about my article advocating for shielding youngsters from perpetual COVID reinfection. Illustrative of how the highly effective create clear air for themselves however this isn’t supplied to kids and others. pic.twitter.com/qfplSUsfhR
— Blake Murdoch (@BlakeMMurdoch) February 16, 2023
Local weather/Atmosphere
With nice fanfare, the world agreed on the #COP26 local weather change summit in 2021 to “phase-out […] inefficient fossil gasoline subsidies”
A 12 months later, spending in fossil gasoline consumption subsidies climbed to a file excessive of greater than $1 trillion, in line with new @IEA estimates pic.twitter.com/IEJVPhOYU8
— Javier Blas (@JavierBlas) February 16, 2023
The world won’t decarbonise fast enough unless renewables make real money Economist
Colorado ponders storing carbon in defunct oil and gas wells PhysOrg
China?
Pentagon’s top China official visits Taiwan Monetary Instances
Joe Biden defends Chinese balloon handling, vows to ‘remain in communication’ with Xi Jinping South China Morning Publish
Aged in China protest over slashed well being advantages – BBC https://t.co/oSnRxOnJ2R
— Eddie Du (@Edourdoo) February 16, 2023
The Biden National Security Team Keep Tweaking the Chinese Dragon’s Tail and Are Playing with Fire Larry Johnson
Australians Aren’t Allowed To Know If There Are American Nukes In Australia Caitlin Johnstone (Kevin W)
European Disunion
European Parliament chiefs block public scrutiny of von der Leyen over Pfizer contract Politico (Kevin W)
Outdated Blighty
Sunak gamble on sealing Brexit deal spurs warning from Eurosceptics Monetary Instances
British union announces fresh rail strikes over pay dispute Anadolu Company
New Not-So-Chilly Warfare
Pentagon bullshitter John Kirby confronted with persistent journalist….. pic.twitter.com/Q69lglv43y
— Richard (@ricwe123) February 16, 2023
Ukraine war: Zelensky rules out territory deal with Putin in BBC interview BBC
The Moment of Greatest Danger William Schryver
Ukraine is burning through ammunition faster than the US and NATO can produce it. Inside the Pentagon’s plan to close the gap CNN. MSM admission towards curiosity.
On Ukraine, is Biden signaling that ‘as long as it takes’ may have an end-date? Accountable Statecraft
This sounds kinda sick https://t.co/7GUN86m9Ub
— chinahand (@chinahand) February 16, 2023
The Related Press has printed footage of a Ukrainian unit commander carrying an ISIS patch within the Donetsk area. pic.twitter.com/61ZIjldVCf
— The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) February 16, 2023
Syraqistan
Digging deeper on Iran’s new underground air base Asia Instances (Kevin W)
Revealed: the hacking and disinformation team meddling in elections Guardian (Robin Okay). Israelis!
Large Brother is Watching You Watch
Forget Milk and Eggs: Supermarkets Are Having a Fire Sale on Data About You The Markup
ChatGPT Is Ingesting Corporate Secrets Bruce Schneier
Imperial Collapse Watch
If our military cannot crush any country of our choosing tomorrow, are we really Britain? Day by day Mash
🇮🇷🇨🇳🇷🇺🇮🇳🇿🇦🇧🇷The top of the Commerce Growth Group of Iran additionally acknowledged that Iran is in search of to affix the BRICS group with a purpose to set up nearer contacts with the enterprise circles of those international locations.
— AZ 🛰🌏🌍🌎 (@AZgeopolitics) February 17, 2023
Biden
White House brushes off Haley’s call for mental competency test The Hill
Fetterman checked himself into hospital ‘to receive treatment for clinical depression,’ office says CNN
Georgia grand jury: ‘Perjury may have been committed’ in Trump election probe Washington Publish (furzy)
Unimportant Flying Objects
Hobby Club’s Missing Balloon Feared Shot Down By USAF Aviation Week (Li)
Did Joe Biden shoot down hobbyists $12 balloon with a $380,000 missile? Day by day Mail (BC)
Zelenskyy aide says Russian balloons part of aerial assault DW
Palestine Chemical Bomb
Railroaded Doomberg
Fury Grows Over Ohio Chemical Disaster as Biden Offers Help Bloomberg. Lead story.
The Ohio Derailment Catastrophe Is a Case Study in Disaster Capitalism
Our No Longer Free Press
Conspiracies are the price of freedom Unherd
Dominion sued Fox News for $1.6 billion. Internal documents show the tech company is only worth $80 million at most, Fox says. Enterprise Insider. As we’ve stated, defamation circumstances are laborious to win, notably if Dominion has to satisfy an “precise malice” normal. However Dominion may additionally win and get hen feed in damages. Harry Shearer as soon as gained a defamation case and was awarded $1.
Police State Watch
Lawsuit: Alabama Inmate Froze to Death After Guards Placed Detainee Inside Jail’s Walk-In Freezer Sputnik (Anthony L)
The Bezzle
Judge Signals Jail Time if Bankman-Fried’s Internet Access Is Not Curbed New York Instances. Pissing off the decide isn’t good.
SEC Charges Do Kwon, Terraform With Fraud In Connection With Terra Collapse CNBC
Calm Before the Storm: Is UK’s Financial Watchdog Gearing Up for Enforcement Action? CoinDesk
Tesla to recall nearly 363,000 cars over self-driving software flaw Monetary Instances
Tesla’s FSD [Full Service Driving] Revenue May Get A Reversal Francine McKenna
DocuSign To Lay Off 10% of Its Workforce CNBC
Class Warfare
CBO warns of sharp uptick in Social Security, Medicare spending The Hill
Tesla Fires Dozens After Workers Announce Union Campaign, Complaint Says Bloomberg
Formerly Incarcerated People Seek Discrimination Protection as “Protected Class” Truthout
Antidote du jour. Tim H: “Right here be Georgeous on the fitting and Munchkin on the left. Brothers from a rescue centre which have graced the family since April 1 final 12 months…”
And a bonus:
Cats have a exact technique of strolling known as ‘direct registering’.
Their hind paws fall contained in the place of their forepaws — minimizing noise and visual tracks — whereas making certain extra secure footing..
🎥 IG: my_ragdoll_cats_21 pic.twitter.com/FEyHltdvL2
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) February 13, 2023
See yesterday’s Hyperlinks and Antidote du Jour here.
