Author Archives: Yves Smith
AI and Systemic Risk
The popular press is whistling past the graveyard of AI systemic risk even as heavyweight experts warn more needs to be done.
Read more...Links 12/30/2025
How Some Courageous Super Rich Can Save Our Country from Trump’s Expanding Dictatorship!
Ralph Nader describes how the anti-Trumpers in ranks of the rich can engage in regime change.
Read more...Links 12/27/2025
Michael Hudson: The Economic Unravelling of the Political West
Michael Hudson describes the development and progression of America’s economic parasitism.
Read more...Status of the US Dollar as Global Reserve Currency: USD Share Drops to Lowest Since 1994
Central banks diversify their holdings from the dollar into dozens of smaller non-traditional reserve currency alternatives.
Read more...US Launches Christmas Strikes on Nigeria—the 9th Country Bombed by Trump
With Nigeria, Trump—who calls himself “the most anti-war president in history”—has now bombed more countries than any president in history.
Read more...Is Your Dog or Cat Getting Old? These Simple Gestures Could Help Them Live Longer and Happier Lives
Like human seniors, an old cat or dog will benefit from help with their special needs.
Read more...Links 12/25/2025
Satyajit Das: The Shadow of Financial Instability
Shadow banks, rebranded as anodyne “non-bank financial institutions” are larger than ever and pose a threat in a new financial crisis
Read more...Why the Ukraine Electric War Has Been Failing Until Now
Confirmation that Putin has been restraining the execution of the electric war in Ukraine….but might finally be relaxing the choke chain.
Read more...What World Was Jesus Born Into? A Historian Describes the Turbulent Times of the Real Nativity
On the debate over the life of the historical Jesus.
Read more...John Helmer: Merz’s War Against Russia Is Splitting the Europeans – Greek Role in Tanker Attack Exposed
NATO is trying to have it both ways: escalating against Russia via a naval/tanker campaign while pretending they are not directly at war.
Read more...Behind the USDA’s Regenerative Rhetoric Lurks Business as Usual
More on a part of the MAHA con, that of regenerative farming, which is simply a rebrand of factory farming.
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