Australian man mistakenly joined a fashion show, believing it was a set of beach stairs – Firstpost
The search is on for ‘Ranksy’, the graffiti artist who tagged ‘I farted in yoga’ on a London wall – Metro
Climate/Environment
Europe is currently experiencing an extraordinary heatwave. Only a mere 13 out of every 1,000 “heat domes” reach this level of intensity. Tuesday marked the hottest May day ever recorded in both France and the United Kingdom.
A staggering 37.1 degrees Celsius (98.8 degrees Fahrenheit) was observed in Hossegor,… pic.twitter.com/uINbO72RY7
— MyRadar Weather (@MyRadarWX) May 27, 2026
Understanding why heatwaves in India are feeling more severe as warnings issue over ‘killer’ 48°C temperatures – The Independent
How Phoenix’s ‘hidden’ parking lots are exacerbating the heat crisis – Streetsblog
Brazil reignites plans to pave a highway through the Amazon – DW
Exploring geoengineering with shovels – Do Not Research
Ebola
CDC calls on staff to volunteer for Ebola screenings at airports amid DRC outbreak – ABC News. Alternative headline:
CDC to Crowdsource Ebola Surveillance Following Successful Collapse of Institutional Dignity pic.twitter.com/raEsU04EKE
— The Vertlartnic (@TheVertlartnic) May 28, 2026
Keeping Ebola Out of America, Whatever The Cost to Americans – Craig Spencer
A man from DR Congo admitted to Ahmedabad hospital to be tested for Ebola – Indian Express
May 27 Ebola Update
We are losing our capacity for contact tracing
Shortages in personal protective equipment
Adjusting outbreak numbers upwards
The situation is becoming dire
PS – Regardless of your beliefs, wear an N95 when in contact – being wrong is not an option here pic.twitter.com/e7J8gV8xRr
— Barry Hunt (@BarryHunt008) May 28, 2026
Hantavirus
Kennedy proposes legal protection for the development of hantavirus treatment – Axios
Reports from Spain indicate that those in ‘high-risk’ hantavirus contact are being allowed to interact during quarantine.
One individual has just tested positive, indicating they have had a new exposure.
Will authorities reset the quarantine clock for an additional 42 days? ⏰ https://t.co/M5W1KlCZUw
— Cat in the Hat 🐈⬛ 🎩 🇬🇧 (@_CatintheHat) May 27, 2026
Why are we repeating the mistakes of hantavirus management that we encountered with COVID-19? – Toronto Star
The Koreas
USFK commander declares South Korea as a ‘dagger’ in Asia from China’s viewpoint – Yonhap
China?
This is quite humorous. Two stories emerged over the last 24 hours:
1) “China faces significant capital outflow”
2) “Hong Kong surpasses Switzerland as a hub for global offshore wealth”Both narratives reveal the same reality: China is indeed experiencing heavy capital flight, but… pic.twitter.com/PHJDmeNlyC
— Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) May 28, 2026
The main issue within the Chinese credits sector lies in the cost of capital, increasing loan rejections, and unmet credit demand.
While borrowing costs hit record lows in Q1, the influx of loan rejections means that more affordable options are limited to a selected few. What happened to public stimulus? pic.twitter.com/J5HjulFIAg
— Shehzad Qazi (@shehzadhqazi) May 27, 2026
Syraqistan
UN places Israel on the same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas and ISIS – Times of India
BREAKING: Israel has directly targeted Beaufort Castle (Qalaat Al-Shaqif), a significant site of cultural heritage in Lebanon, after days of relentless artillery attacks on the surrounding area.@UNESCOBEIRUT @UNESCOarabic pic.twitter.com/s4To3CGEKq
— Green Southerners الجنوبيون الخضر (@GreenSoutherns) May 27, 2026
Israel mandates the evacuation of surrounding villages in Tyre, Lebanon ahead of an anticipated bombing campaign – The Cradle
Israeli defense minister insists on ‘voluntary emigration’ plans for Gaza – Middle East Eye
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Yves provides extensive insights in the daily Iran War post:
IRGC attacks US military base following incidents in Bandar Abbas – Al Mayadeen
Trump’s contradictory stance on peace with Iran – Larry Johnson
Elon Musk claims America’s kamikaze drones used the incorrect Starlink subscription – Gizmodo
European Disunion
Brussels watchdog takes steps to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party – Politico
German gas grid operators recognize an immediate need for a new storage model – S&P Global
Healthcare employees protest proposed cuts in Germany – DW
Dogru update (background):
URGENT: Germany’s collective punishment against my family persists. Authorities have frozen my elderly mother’s bank account, claiming I somehow “control” it. Her savings are inaccessible, and she has received no official notification from any German body. No charges, no due process https://t.co/9kckH9euLC pic.twitter.com/nLOifQdqqu
— Hüseyin Dogru (@hussedogru) May 27, 2026
C9M: American radical activists at a major gathering of French neo-fascists, historically anti-USA – Street Press (Machine translation)
Old Blighty
Revelation: Mandelson vetting flagged ties to high-profile figures in China, Russia, and Israel – The Guardian
STARMER SPY RING EXPOSED: “They Listed My Home, Identified My Family & Reported Me To MI5” – Double Down News (video)
New Not-So-Cold War
Russian officials retract threats of ‘systematic’ annihilation of Kiev’s decision-making hubs – Simplicius
Is Russia contemplating actions against an Iceye satellite? – Integrity ISR
How is it a “civilian” “commercial” satellite if it is actively assisting the Armed Forces of Ukraine in an ongoing conflict https://t.co/gRO9kwcB75
— Russians With Attitude (@RWApodcast) May 28, 2026
NATO is establishing a Baltic fortress to counter Putin’s advances – Politico
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Between 2022 and 2023, Western media often glossed over the neo-Nazi aspects of the Azov regiment, pretending, for example, that its white supremacist founder Andriy Biletsky was no longer involved.
Now, there is a discernable trend of our media portraying Biletsky in an overly favorable light: pic.twitter.com/gDr1GWeqn8
— Branko Marcetic (@BMarchetich) May 27, 2026
Zelenskyy appeals to Trump for Patriots to assist in repelling Russian attacks – Politico
“The cokehead who runs Kiev.” – Patrick Lawrence
Imperial Collapse Watch
You The People…. – Aurelien
Speculation and the demise of the neoliberal model – Free Market Moralism
South of the Border
US Southern Command conducts another execution at sea, resulting in one fatality – Antiwar
Spook Country
The underlying reason for Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation – Ken Klippenstein
Drug dealer convicted for murders associated with Fort Bragg special operations – The After-Action Report
US drops charges against an Israeli whose illegal biolab caused severe illness in neighbors – Skwawkbox. For local coverage: Federal charges against Las Vegas bio lab suspect dismissed – 8NewsNow
The Israeli intelligence chief, Tom Alexandrovich, who faces sexual allegations was supposed to go to jury trial on May 18th, but it got canceled (again).
For context, he tried to pursue a minor while in the US.
He was subsequently sent back to Israel. pic.twitter.com/vIHikeSf1k
— Dissident Media (@DissidentMedia) May 26, 2026
Trump 2.0
Over 700,000 impoverished children across 12 states have lost food assistance due to the Trump-GOP budget cuts – Common Dreams
Breaking: Justice Department initiates a criminal probe regarding Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll – CNN
A rare albino buffalo named ‘Donald Trump’ is spared from sacrifice during Eid in Bangladesh – The Independent
Democrats Suck
Platner opens a 9-point lead despite a pro-Collins PAC spending millions on negative advertising – Common Dreams
Jill Biden shares her fears during Joe Biden’s 2024 debate, worried he might be having a stroke – CBS News
Universal health care appeared promising in California. What transpired? – Truthout
New York’s budget undermines landmark climate legislation – New York Focus
Mamdani
Mamdani’s proposal to transfer building ownership to tenants relies on existing NYC programs — many of which have previously failed – New York Post. This quote: “When did this become a communist country where a dictator could come in and take my building and give it to the f–ing peasant?”
It’s interesting that Mamdani is labelled as a radical—checks notes—pro-market abundance liberal https://t.co/wCDA51G645
— Alice (@AliceFromQueens) May 27, 2026
Mamdani agrees to implement 12-hour shifts for NYPD officers during the World Cup – Politico
The Accelerationists
Exploring the convoluted mind of Elon Musk’s favored YouTuber – Oligarch Watch
AI
Robinhood Introduces AI Stock Trading, Purchases via Credit Card – Bloomberg
Economy
🍅🍅🍅Tomatoflation 🍅🍅🍅
The price of tomatoes has surged by 39.7%. This poses a significant concern for food affordability and public health, as tomatoes are among the most popular vegetables. pic.twitter.com/DPSrV40YKA
— Isabella M Weber (@IsabellaMWeber) May 27, 2026
Class Warfare
In Some Delaware Elections, Corporations Can Vote, Judge Rules – Bloomberg
Who’s going to keep those greedy corporations at bay? – Art Cullen
Crypto’s Most Influential PAC Issues a Stark Reminder to Politicians: Resistance is Futile – Gizmodo
The Imperial Core and Accountability in Revolution – William Murphy
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