Chuck L: “This may be even more significant than the four-minute mile achieved in 1954.”
The sub-two-hour marathon has been achieved in London!
Sabastian Sawe: 1:59:30
Yomif Kejelcha: 1:59:414:34/mile for 26.2 miles… truly astonishing! pic.twitter.com/f3LqVSLa2Y
— Marcus Milione (@MarcusMilione) April 26, 2026
<p>
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260427050554.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This tiny mammal survived the dinosaur extinction and significantly influenced life on Earth</a> — Science Daily (Kevin W)
</p>
<p>
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260426012255.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DNA research has redefined the origins of the human species</a> — Science Daily (Kevin W)
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260423-the-enchanting-story-of-oxfords-medieval-library" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘A remarkable time capsule’: The fascinating history of Oxford University’s 750-year-old medieval library</a> — BBC (Kevin W)
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://braddelong.substack.com/p/a-comment-on-noah-smiths-the-moderately" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Commentary on Noah Smith’s “The Moderately Easy Problem of Consciousness”</a> — Brad DeLong
</p>
<h2>Climate and Environment</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a71108198/scientists-detect-toxins-mccps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New research indicates the presence of toxins in the air, potentially marking the next ‘forever chemical’</a> — Popular Mechanics
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1400280-el-nino-forecast-signals-hotter-drier-weather-as-global-food-supply-faces-pressure-from-iran-war" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An El Nino forecast suggests the strongest phenomenon in decades, raising concerns about global crop production amidst supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict</a> — The News
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://observer.co.uk/news/our-planet/article/extreme-heat-is-harming-food-systems-in-unexpected-ways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Extreme heat is negatively impacting food systems in unforeseen ways</a> — Observer
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/rivers-oceans/building-a-massive-dam-between-alaska-and-russia-could-prevent-amoc-collapse-scientists-say" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scientists propose constructing a massive dam between Alaska and Russia to prevent AMOC collapse, a less invasive geoengineering solution that could be adjusted if necessary</a> — Live Science
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-04-amazon-recovery-masks-diversity-loss.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recovery of the Amazon conceals a loss of biodiversity as fires, droughts, and storms reshape forest ecosystems</a> — PhysOrg
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://cedarrapidsgazette-ia.newsmemory.com/?publink=1aba5ad5f_135206f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ISU research highlights an ‘extinction vortex’ threatening pollinators</a> — Iowa Capital Dispatch (Robin K)
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/climate-change/new-york-city-is-at-major-risk-of-flooding-that-could-leave-4-4-million-people-exposed-to-extreme-damage-study-finds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York City is facing a significant flood risk that could expose 4.4 million residents to severe damage, according to a study</a> — LiveScience
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/24/lake-superior-zombie-fish-increase-leaves-researchers-searching-for-answers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An increase in ‘zombie’ fish in Lake Superior has researchers searching for explanations</a> — MPR News (Chuck L)
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>China</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://www.internazionale.it/ultime-notizie-reuters/2026/04/27/analysis-under-cover-of-trade-truce-with-trump-china-expands-economic-pressure-toolkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Analysis: In the context of a trade truce with Trump, China is expanding its economic pressure tools</a> — Reuters
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://archive.is/znu7v#selection-869.0-888.0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Un-sanctioned: China will host the Dutch trade minister amidst tensions with Nexperia and ASML</a> — South China Morning Post
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/why-china-s-iron-flow-battery-is-a-major-breakthrough/story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">China’s ‘iron flow battery’ promises to reduce costs in renewable energy storage</a> — NewsBytes. Chuck L noted:
</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Researchers at Nanjing University have developed a method to generate clean hydrogen directly from seawater using sunlight.</p>
<p>They created a unique material (cobalt phosphide on carbon nitride) that remains functional in seawater, effectively splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen when exposed to sunlight—no...</p>
<p>— Smart Science (@SmartScience) <a href="https://twitter.com/SmartScience/status/2048229758450937918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">April 26, 2026</a></p>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<h2>India</h2>
<p>
<a href="https://consortiumnews.com/2026/04/27/democracy-vs-religion-in-india/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Democracy versus Religion in India</a> — Consortium News
</p>
<h2>Southeast Asia</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://archive.md/sUYAU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The U.S. is offering no assistance regarding the fallout from the Iran war, says Thailand’s foreign minister</a> — Washington Post (Kevin W). Rumors suggest Thailand is sourcing oil from Angola, though it appears this won’t close the supply gap.
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501886807/cambodia-reproaches-thailand-over-military-aggression/#google_vignette" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cambodia criticizes Thailand for military aggression</a> — Khmer Times
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Africa</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://caliber.az/en/post/rising-geopolitical-shocks-expose-north-africa-s-fragile-food-system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rising geopolitical tensions are revealing North Africa’s vulnerable food systems</a> — Caliber
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/25/egypt-seeks-to-isolate-ethiopia-with-diplomacy-blitz-in-africa-as-nations-quarrel-over-water/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Egypt aims to diplomatically isolate Ethiopia as tensions over water resources escalate</a> — National News
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://countercurrents.org/2026/04/sudan-millions-of-civilians-on-the-brink-of-famine-amid-starvation-siege-and-international-inaction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sudan: Millions of civilians are on the verge of famine amidst a siege and global indifference</a> — CounterCurrents
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://thecradle.co/articles/uae-paid-colombian-mercenaries-to-help-rsf-commit-genocide-in-sudan#google_vignette" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UAE reportedly funded Colombian mercenaries to assist RSF in Sudan</a> — The Cradle (Kevin W)
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/dr-congo-army-says-it-shot-down-rwandan-drone/3918885" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Congolese military reported shooting down a Rwandan drone in eastern DRC</a> — Anadolu Agency
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>South of the Border</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/us-three-killed-boat-alleged-narco-eastern-pacific" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A U.S. strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat results in three fatalities as the campaign toll reaches 185</a> — Guardian
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>European Disunion</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/it-is-idiot-france-and-greece-call-for-delaying-covid-debt-repayment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">France and Greece urge a postponement of COVID debt repayments and advocate for more EU bonds</a> — Politico
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/24/toxic-chemicals-eu-delays-pollution-report" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Significant delays impact the largest ban on toxic substances in the EU, causing frustration</a> — Guardian
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.intellinews.com/poland-s-population-set-to-fall-by-31-6-by-2100-eurostat-says-439761/?source=poland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poland's population is projected to decrease by 31.6% by 2100, according to Eurostat</a> — BNE Intellnews
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Old Blighty</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/iran-war-uk-gas-shortages-strait-hormuz-b2965015.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The UK government intensifies planning for potential supply shortages resulting from the Iran conflict</a> — Independent
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/2026/04/27/starmer-arsonists-trial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mainstream media remains silent on Starmer’s arsonists trial, yet no special reporting restrictions have been imposed</a> — Canary (Colonel Smithers)
</p>
<p>
<a href="http://t https://www.navylookout.com/does-the-royal-navy-have-more-admirals-than-ships/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Does the Royal Navy have more admirals than ships?</a> — Navy Lookout (Colonel Smithers)
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.dailymail.com/news/royals/article-15771259/State-visit-King-Charles-Melanie-Trump-giggle-White-House-beehives.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">King Charles shares a light moment with Melania Trump during a visit to the White House's beehives</a> — Daily Mail
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Israel vs. The Resistance</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://archive.is/X4Bst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A ‘300-tonne crane’ is deemed necessary to remove the Palestinian flag from Dublin’s Spire</a> — Irish Times (PlutoniumKun). BWAHAHA
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/27/israeli-attacks-gaza-clean-water-shortage-crisis-disease-palestine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intensified Israeli airstrikes exacerbate Gaza's water shortage crisis</a> — Guardian
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://rachelblevins.substack.com/p/lebanon-israel-palestine-iran-robert-inlakesh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IDF Lured into South Lebanon, ‘Struggling’ against Ambush Attacks | Robert Inlakesh</a> — Rachel Blevins (Chuck L)
</p>
<center>* * *</center>
<p>
<a href="https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/us-carrier-groups-in-position-for" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">U.S. Carrier Groups Ready for the Next Phase as Trump expresses dissatisfaction with Iranian demands</a> — Simplicius
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpNz7q_klA0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trump finds himself cornered while Iran secures multiple diplomatic victories; Putin commends Iran</a> — Janta Ka Reporter. Clips highlight Karoline Levitt confirming Iran’s refusal to discuss nuclear enrichment, in addition to a supportive statement from Pakistan at the UN Security Council.</p>
</p>
<p>
Note the Bloomberg landing page:
</p>
<p>
<img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" src="https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-28-at-3.58.04 PM.png" alt="" width="600" height="214" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-309462"
/>
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://archive.is/rWfxU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz states that the U.S. is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran</a> — Financial Times
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://larrycjohnson.substack.com/p/iranian-leaders-are-not-divided-the" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iranian Leadership: A Unified Front Despite Appearances… An Insight by Larry Johnson</a>
</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 BREAKING: Pakistan Makes a Noteworthy Decision for Iran! 🚨</p>
<p>Pakistan Reconfigures the Regional Trade Landscape!</p>
<p>In a significant advancement, Pakistan has allowed Iran to trade through its territory with other countries.</p>
<p>The Ministry of Commerce has enacted the "Transit Agreement..." <a href="https://t.co/3tF7b2pS97" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/3tF7b2pS97</a></p>
<p>— Sadaf Baloch (@sadafzbaloch) <a href="https://twitter.com/sadafzbaloch/status/2048447711389561042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">April 26, 2026</a></p>
</blockquote>
<p>See comments:</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 Breaking News:</p>
<p>The Emir of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, is anticipated to announce the formation of the REPUBLIC OF SHARJAH, separating from the UAE 🇦🇪</p>
<p>The establishment of the Republic of Sharjah signifies more than just a headline—it serves as a warning of a new regional paradigm.</p>
<p>Stay alert. <a href="https://t.co/7JXlaABejr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/7JXlaABejr</a></p>
<p>— Ʌ฿ҮӐŊ (son of Ðaraawiish)🐎🇸🇴 (@RealAbyan) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealAbyan/status/2048427285045219840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">April 26, 2026</a></p>
</blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://archive.is/YVavS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life aboard a ship stranded in the Strait of Hormuz: ‘We simply wish to return home’</a> — The Times
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/pirates-near-somalia-hijack-cargo-ship-off-garacad-1.500520105" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pirates off the coast of Somalia hijack a cargo ship near Garacad</a> — Gulf News
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>A New Not-So-Cold War</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://korybko.substack.com/p/fake-news-alert-russia-isnt-plotting-2b6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Misleading Reports: Russia Is Not Plotting an Amphibious Assault in the Baltic Sea</a> — Andrew Korybko
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/ukraine-war-untangling-the-current" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ukraine War: Deciphering the Current Disinformation Landscape and its Impact</a> — Simplicius (Kevin W)
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Big Brother Observes</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/trump-uses-assassination-try-to-justify-expanding-spying-powers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trump cites an attempted assassination as justification for expanding surveillance authorities</a> — Asia Times (Kevin W)
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Observations on Imperial Collapse</h2>
<blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fareed Zakaria has presented a compelling argument this week that warrants attention. In his Washington Post column and accompanying video, he asserts that Trump’s disregard for American allies has surpassed a critical threshold from which recovery is unlikely.</p>
<p>The implications of Zakaria's observations... </p>
<p>— Gandalv (@Microinteracti1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Microinteracti1/status/2048508885401497632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">April 26, 2026</a></p>
</blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://futuredude.substack.com/p/the-empire-comes-home-managed-neglect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Empire Comes Home: Addressing Managed Neglect and Internal Colonialism in the United States</a> — John Robb (Micael T)
</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 Recent military maneuvers in Mali mimic those seen in Syria.</p>
<p>According to Russia's Africa Corps, their latest report indicates that 10,000 to 12,000 fighters simultaneously targeted Bamako, Sévaré, Gao, Kidal, and Kati, resulting in over 1,000 neutralized casualties.</p>
<p>- Hundreds in Gao, Kati, and Bamako alone.</p>
<p>— S͎a͎l͎a͎d͎i͎n͎🇸🇴⚖️🕋✍️ (@InaHassan3) <a href="https://twitter.com/InaHassan3/status/2048448365663559771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">April 26, 2026</a></p>
</blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://johnrobb.substack.com/p/embracing-autonomy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Advocating for Autonomy</a> — John Robb (Micael T)
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://oliverboydbarrett.substack.com/p/everywhere-all-the-time-serious-trouble" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pervasive Challenges: Serious Threats Emerge Everywhere</a> — Olivier Boyd-Barrett (Chuck L)
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Trump 2.0</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/us-spies-on-the-vatican" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">U.S. Intelligence Activities Target the Vatican</a> — Ken Klippenstein
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.alternet.org/monsanto-supreme-court/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trump Accused of Favoring Big Agriculture at the Expense of Key Supporters, Causing Major Friction with MAHA</a> — Alternet
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Judicial Matters</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5848192-geofence-warrants-fourth-amendment-supreme-court/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Supreme Court is set to deliberate the use of ‘geofence warrants’ by law enforcement</a> — The Hill
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/26/climate/supreme-court-bayer-monsanto-roundup-glyphosate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Supreme Court Will Hear Landmark Arguments in a Notable Weedkiller Case Involving Bayer and Monsanto</a> — New York Times (Kevin W). No archived version available yet.
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Federal Reserve Updates</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://shanakaanslemperera.substack.com/p/the-handoff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE HANDOFF: How the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord Was Outflanked by the Front-End Dollar Machine</a> — Shanaka Anslem Perera. While still considering this thesis, it identifies key facts overlooked by others, despite a tendency for strong conclusions.
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Press Freedom</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04x40d4424o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jimmy Kimmel Defends Himself Against White House Criticism Over Melania Widow Joke</a> — BBC
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Economic Landscape</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://archive.is/hXiqf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Consequences of the Iran Conflict in Asia: Decaying Crops, Closed Schools, and Rationing</a> — The Times
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://original.antiwar.com/david_stockman/2026/04/26/stagflation-incoming-the-donald-aint-gonna-like-what-happens-next-draft/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stagflation Looms: Upcoming Economic Challenges Await Trump</a> — Antiwar.com
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://archive.is/JyM49#selection-2233.4-2233.64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luxury Cars Risk Delays Due to the Strait of Hormuz Blockade</a> — Telegraph
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/japan-s-biggest-power-producer-blames-iran-war-for-no-earnings-visibility" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Japan’s Leading Power Supplier, JERA, Has Halted Earnings Forecasts Due to Instability Caused by the Iran War</a> — Nikkei
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://oilprice.com/Energy/Gas-Prices/Structural-Gas-Demand-Destruction-Threatens-Global-LNG-Market.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long-term Gas Demand Crisis Threatens the Global LNG Market</a> — OilPrice
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.dw.com/en/will-the-iran-war-reshape-the-auto-industry/video-76914859" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is the Iran Conflict Destined to Reshape the Automotive Industry?</a> — DW
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/iran-war-disrupts-circuit-board-supply-chain-raises-costs-tech-firms-6083071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Iran War Disrupts Circuit Board Supply Chains and Increases Costs for Tech Companies</a> — Channel News Asia
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Artificial Intelligence Developments</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/dario-amodei-hype-ai-safety-and-the" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dario Amodei: Hype Surrounding AI Safety and the Rise of Unexpected AI Failures</a> — Gary Marcus
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://archive.is/2c9Qg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UK Government Acknowledges Underestimation of AI’s Carbon Emissions by as Much as 136,000%</a> — Telegraph
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Corporate Accountability</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://archive.is/nvTob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Concerns Arise Over New Conflict of Interest Issues Following Private Equity Investments</a> — Financial Times
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Social Issues</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/24/millionaire-hunter-dies-elephants-gabon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wealthy American Big-Game Hunter Dies Following an Elephant Encounter</a> — Guardian
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.levernews.com/how-a-tax-loophole-drained-schools-and-enriched-a-trump-megadonor/?ref=lever-daily-newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Analyzing How a Tax Loophole Hurt Schools and Benefitted a Major Trump Donor</a> — The Lever
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Class Struggles</h2>
<blockquote>
<p>
<a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/global-hunger-hits-severe-level-aid-funding-collapses-un-warns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Global Hunger Reaches Alarmingly Severe Levels as Aid Funding Decreases, Warns the UN</a> — Politico
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.un-diplomatic.com/p/national-security-eats-american-farmers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Security Policies Are Draining American Farmers’ Resources</a> — Un-Diplomatic (Chuck L)
</p>
</blockquote>
<h2>Antidote of the Day</h2>
<p>(<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-cat-peeking-through-a-hole-in-cardboard-pJYDcbnABMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">via</a>):</p>
<p>
<img decoding="async" src="https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-28-at-4.12.29 PM.png" alt="" width="550" height="600" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-309463"
/>
</p>
<p>
And an extra treat (Chuck L): Not AI, but a gentle rhinoceros. Note the small dog nearby.
</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">A rhino approaches a photographer requesting belly rubs! This shows us the advantages of opposable thumbs 🤣 <a href="https://t.co/ThlbnJlJrF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/ThlbnJlJrF</a></p>
<p>— Interesting Things (@awkwardgoogle) <a href="https://twitter.com/awkwardgoogle/status/2048191828910801350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">April 26, 2026</a></p>
</blockquote>
<p>And a secondary delight (Bob H):</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Research shows that watching a beaver eating cabbage can reduce stress levels by 15% <a href="https://t.co/UsodlU6Mif" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/UsodlU6Mif</a></p>
<p>— Nature Unedited (@NatureUnedited) <a href="https://twitter.com/NatureUnedited/status/2043838912800379019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">April 13, 2026</a></p>
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<p>For more insightful discussions, check out yesterday’s Links and Antidote du Jour <a href="https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/04/links-4-27-2026.html">here</a>.</p>
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