Sunday, January 25, 2026
ICE Execution in Minneapolis
ICE repeatedly shot and killed Alex Pretti who posed no threat to anyone. The US we once knew is over.
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: 101 REYKJAVÍK (2000) Run Time: 1H 24M
Greetings gentle readers and welcome to the Sunday Morning Movie. Today, it’s a twisted rom-com from Iceland: 101 REYKJAVÍK. 101 Reykjavík (2000) and next week’s film Lilya 4-Ever (warning, disturbing content): https://youtu.be/zbkBesAWFXM?si=OSjXF2FBT00DVLjm Reviews of 101 REYKJAVÍK: Letterboxd says: Icelandic version of The Graduate situation but for lesbians and the victim of the love triangle is […]
The US’ New National Defense Strategy Calls For A World War-Like Military Build-Up
Contrary to popular narrative, the U.S. is not retreating to its own “backyard.”
Black Sites and Black Days
More on how the US looks to be running ICE-related black sites, as in torture sites, in the US.
As the UN General Assembly Turns 80, Can Ordinary Citizens Change How the World Is Governed?
A permanent Global Citizens’ Assembly met and is getting more and more participation. Does it have any hope of being effective?
Coffee Break: Ancient Travelers and Artists, an Enigmatic Devonian Giant, and a Thinking Cow
After one full year the grim news on the science front – all fronts really – this Coffee Break is devoted to why science is interesting and fun. And useful, even if its use value cannot be predicted before the fact. Part the First: Ancient Travelers. Or, social networks (not this kind) have always been […]
3 Trump Administration Health Policy Changes That Will Worsen Care for the Elderly
One Trump rule rollback alone will kill an estimated 13,000 nursing home residents a year. Welcome to what passes for health care in the US.
UK Home Secretary’s Shocking Admission About the Emerging AI Surveillance State
“When I was in justice, my ultimate vision… was to achieve, by means of AI and technology, what Jeremy Bentham tried to do with his Panopticon.”
USDA Researchers Instructed to Investigate Foreign Colleagues
The Trump administration asks USDA scientists to research foreign co-authors for suspected collaboration or crimes.
AI-Induced Cultural Stagnation Is No Longer Speculation − It’s Already Happening
By displacing new content, AI is eroding culture. Add in screen addiction eroding reading and the devaluation of the humanities.
What Davos 2026 Can Tell Us About the World That Is Coming
Davos 2026 points to a new world order—technocratic, executive and corporate—powered by AI and digital currencies
