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Friday, September 25, 2026
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
Rancid Texas Republicans Reign in Ruins?
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Iran War: Pezeshkian Says His Piece at the UN, China Won’t Sanction Iranian Airlines
The Iranian president replied to Trump’s speech at the UN. China declined to join Trump’s new sanctions on Iran, fighting continued in Yemen.
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The Truth About the Dollar Dividend and the U.S. Global Central Bank Economic Model
Recognizing the US as the global central bank explains why it can get away with running sustained trade deficits.
