Monday, July 15, 2024

Israel’s Inertial Genocide

An update on Israel’s horrific campaign against Palestinians.

Investments in Hospital Infrastructure Reduced Mortality in the US South

The cost-effective investments in healthcare infrastructure disproportionately benefited historically marginalised groups, had long-run benefits, and complemented, rather than substituted, medical innovation.

Links 7/15/2024

As NATO Bids Farewell to Reality, Moscow and Beijing Pursue Win-Win Deals With Türkiye

Beijing Promises More Investments, US Threatens More Sanctions. Türkiye starts to buy into Shanghai Cooperation Organization security architecture 

Michael Hudson: World Shaking Up! Epic Political & Economic Earthquakes

Michael Hudson reviews the commitments made at the recent NATO and SCO gatherings and what they mean for changes in the world order.

Trump Assassination Attempt: A Round-Up

The iconic photo, the shooter, the venue, the thooting, cui bono, and some of the more humane responses to Trump’s attempted assassination

Links 7/14/2024

Efforts to Build Climate Resilience Do Not Protect Human Health

The Department of Health and Human Services’ resilience policy undermines efforts to prevent climate disaster.

Links 7/13/2024

States Set Minimum Staffing Levels for Nursing Homes. Residents Suffer When Rules Are Ignored or Waived.

How a Biden administration initiative to improve nursing homes’ staffing is floundering due to lax enforcement.

How Far Goods Travel: Global Transport and Supply Chains from 1965-2020

A detailed looks at trade patterns and supply chains over the last 50+ years.

2:00PM Water Cooler 7/12/2024

~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Flexians at “the Committee to Unelect the President”; festival of Biden ~

The Future May Not Be As Electric as We Think

Is there a ceiling to electric vehicle uptake? And even worse, is that lower than many assume?

Links 7/12/2024

A License to W*nk: Spain to Launch Digital Identity Wallet to Limit and Ration Access to Internet Porn Sites

The proposal comes just months after the European Parliament and the European Council of Ministers unanimously approved the European Commission’s sweeping digital identity regulations.