Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Iran War: US Pundit Freakout Over “Deal,” Evidence of Disagreement Over Terms, Bodes Ill for Signing; More on Oil Cliff Risk Versus Hormuz Opening
Today’s Iran war news: Trump’s deal is starting to come unglued as more detail on the oil cliff shows the risk is very much in play.
A New Cancer Drug and the Nature of Scientific Discovery
Glen Campbell, who was a member of The Wrecking Crew, once remarked that he had worked hard for ten years to become an overnight success in 1967, with thanks to John Hartford. Without stretching too much, this same trajectory, extended by more than ten years, has been illustrated recently in biomedical research by the case […]
Removing AI Spyware From Your Google Account
Concrete steps on how to reduce your exposure to Google spying and unauthorized/uncompensated use of your information.
Coffee Break: Armed Madhouse – Unicorns versus Dinosaurs
A growing chorus of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and venture capitalists argues that the U.S. defense establishment is overdue for disruption. Defense technology unicorns promise to bring the speed, innovation, and entrepreneurial dynamism that transformed commercial markets. Yet they face a formidable obstacle: one of the most durable institutional ecosystems ever created.
How (And Why) AI is Eroding Democracy in the US
Big Tech elitists enlist AI for power grabs, from spying in our homes to profiting from militarism. Luckily, people are fighting back.
Iran War: US-Iran Differences Over “Deal”; Israel Still Bombing Lebanon, Expected to Try Other Spoiler Stunts; Oil Cliff Closer Than Most Think as Best Case Strait of Hormuz Reopening Sluggish
Today’s Iran war news: Great uncertainty remains over what is in “the deal” and whether it gets done as the oil cliff is still a real risk.
The UK’s Most Unpopular Government on Record Just Went All-In On Digital Surveillance, Censorship and Control
What could possibly go wrong?
What Americans Can Learn from London’s War on Cars
To what degree can the US clap down on cars by implementing measures used successfully in London?
Coffee Break: OpenAI, Amazon Colluding With Trump Against Anthropic
The Trump administration is in conflict with Anthropic and rival OpenAI is trying to take advantage because Anthropic is a threat to them.
Silicon Valley’s AI Dreams Face a Blue-Collar Reality
AI energy needs are set to accelerate planetary damage, but in the meantime, they will generate a lot of blue-collar jobs.
Iran War: Iran and US Announce Signing of Memorandum of Understanding for Friday, Amid Doubts About Status of Terms, Israel Sabotage; Iran Claims Blockade and Hostilities on All Fronts to End Monday Night
Today’s Iran war news: For a change, both Iran and Trump say a “deal” really will be signed. But will that come to pass?
As War of Words Rages Between Israel and Türkiye, Washington Tightens Embrace of Erdogan
Is Türkiye next or are both Israel and Türkiye ‘unsinkable aircraft carriers’?
