Saturday, September 26, 2026
Iran War: Trump Rejects Iranian Offer, Saudi-Yemeni War On the Boil
Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire terms, threatens to attack in November. US casualty count continues to mount. The war between Saudi Arabia and Yemen continues to heat up.
Naked Capitalism: Next Year’s News That You Can Use
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How Three Colonial Powers Gained – and Then Lost – Control Over the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el‑Mandeb
How past major powers fought for control over the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el‑Mandeb
The Laundering: How Congo’s Stolen Riches Become Your Lawful Cellphone
A deep dive into some techniques for laundering illicit goods so they enter global supply chains under the guise of being procured legally.
Coffee Break: Catching Up on a Few Recent Scientific Advances
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Q&A: Amy Westervelt on the Corporate Poisoning of the Information Aquifer — and How to Undo the Harm
Why bold steps are needed to reverse the insidious impact of decades of corporate propaganda on the public square
The CIA — Or Rather, Some Unidentified Person in Lithuania — Warns of Russian Drone Attacks Against France, Spain or Italy
Russia is now apparently bent on turning civilian shipping into disposable drone platforms for attacking targets in Southern Europe.
Matt Stoller: Naked Capitalism – Your Guide to the Great Unwind
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Iran War: Netanyahu Brags About His Crimes at the UN, Iran Threatens Regional Airports, Yemen Hits Saudis Hard
Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the UN, bragging about Israel’s many victories in its 8 front war, Iran issued warnings aplenty, and Ansar Allah hit the Saudis hard and deep.
Trump Backs Off Diesel Export Ban Scheme but Still Wants to Do Something
For now, Trump has backed off a diesel export ban that would provide only short-term relief. But he could always change his mind.
An 87-Year-Old Woman Evicted Because of Institutionalised Greed
Every tradition in the world has warned against greed. We seem to have institutionalised it.
What Are Prediction Markets—and Can They Really Predict the Future?
Prediction markets take wagers on coming events. Supporters tout them for forecasting; critics warn they encourage speculation and manipulation
