Monday, October 19, 2026
West Asia War: Egyptian Parliament Delays Vote on Joining Yemen War, Saudi Admits Chopper Went Down
Egypt delays its vote on defending Saudi Arabia, the Saudis lose helicopter in Najran, and the IRGC says a third tanker hit a mine in Hormuz.
What Comes Next in Europe? The ‘Years of Lead’ Offer a Preview
The political class remains steadfast in support of neoliberalism and war. Living standards will continue to decline. More violence is likely.
300 Glaciers Have Disappeared From the American West Since the Mid‑20th Century – The Survivors Have a Few Things in Common
The shrinking and eventual loss of all of these glaciers will affect ecosystems across the West, as well as waterways humans and wildlife rely on.
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: The Rite (1969) Run Time: 1H 12M Plus Bonuses!
The Rite is a film about the power of art.
West Asia Wars: Egyptian Parliament Weighs Defense of Saudi Arabia, Why Ansar Allah’s Missile Accuracy Has Improved
A roundup of news from the Saudi Arabian and Yemeni fronts, some Iranian news plus commentary and analysis on Ansar Allah.
How the Climate Crisis Fueled the Youth Protests Roiling France
The situation in France—and elsewhere in Europe—escalates. Is climate change adding fuel to the fire?
Women Are More Emotionally Intelligent Than Men, and That’s a Problem – Landmark Study
Women really are more intelligent emotionally and may not get credit for these skills.
The Black Sea Game Nato Is Playing for Bulgaria Against Russia
In an esclalation, NATO increased surveillance in the south Black Sea, with recent attacks on ships off Bulgaria as the apparent justification.
Coffee Break: Coffee Break: A Further Note During Nobel Prize Month
Last week we discussed several Nobel Prizes that were not awarded in Medicine or Physiology, and I promised to return to the topic. Left out last week was the Nobel Prize never awarded to Rosalind Franklin, who provided the data that conclusively demonstrated the helical structure of double-stranded DNA, of which genes are made. The […]
Fear and Loathing of MMT
Exploring how interest rates and foreign exchange could affect spending choices in an MMT-aware currency issuer.
What Is Happening With India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the World’s Largest Real-Time Payments System?
For the first time since its launch a decade ago, merchants will soon have to pay fees to use the system. Some are suggesting that Washington may be behind the move.
