Author Archives: Yves Smith

Links 11/29/2025

The UK Is Cursed: How Finance Destroyed Our Economy

More discussion of how the UK’s post World War II decline was a choice, due in large measure to the embrace of finance and neoliberalism.

As US Hunger Rises, Trump Administration’s ‘Efficiency’ Goals Cause Massive Food Waste

Feature or bug? 1890s-loving Trump’s policies increase food waste, hurting citizens, farmers, and agriculture processors.

How to Stop a Nuclear War — and Why We’re Not Talking About It

The risk of nuclear war is higher than ever due to the Cold War never having ended while many leaders are insensitive to the consequences.

Heavy Metals Contamination Fears Go Mainstream with Infant Formula and Protein Powders

Heavy metals are a legitimate food safety concern. That has created a mini-industry of conflicted measurement and certification players.

Quelle Surprise! Companies With Market Power Drive Inflation

Corporate concentration does not just make inflation worse. A new study finds it plays a lead role.

Will MTG’s Resignation Trigger Other Republican Exits, Ending House Majority Before Midterms?

Rumor has it that some Republican House members are as fed up as MTG was and are also considering resigning.

U.S. Dams, Levees, Stormwater, and Wastewater Systems Get D To D+ Grades, Need Almost $1 Trillion in Upgrades

On the dangerously sorry state of US dams, levees, and other water control systems, now more flood-exposed than ever.

Flock Camera Vulnerability: It’s Worse Than You Think

More on why Flock surveillance cameras are insecure and unreliable. Pass the information on to local officials.

Links 11/25/2025

AI Hyperscalers Crash the Grid as Big Tech Becomes a Power Trader

Enron’s success in gaming power prices suggests that there’s reason to worry about AI hyperscalers aselectricity traders

Even the Wall Street Journal’s Editors Have Had It With RFK, Jr.’s Anti-Vax Con Job

Even the Wall Street Journal has had it with RFK Jr. as he doubles down on lies to Congress , his campaign against vaccines, and corruption