In recent discussions, our community has expressed concern over the noticeable absence of our regular contributor, Wukchumi. We’re pleased to share that he is safe and taking some well-deserved time off. We eagerly anticipate his return!
<p>Additionally, Yves has encountered an urgent personal matter and will not provide an update on the situation regarding the Iran war today. However, we are excited to feature Joseph Busby's article, ‘Russia’s Arctic Route,’ which received positive feedback earlier this week.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.seti.org/news/how-space-rocks-become-meteorites/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">New study reveals how space rocks become meteorites</a> - Seti Institute</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/27/cockroaches-used-search-rescue-earthquakes-science-technology-australia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cyborg cockroaches equipped with tiny syringes to assist in disaster search and rescue operations</a> - The Guardian. These innovations are intended solely for lifesaving efforts.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wral.com/news/ap/virginia-woman-wakes-up-finds-bat-in-mouth-august-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">‘There’s a bat in my mouth’: Virginia doctor’s dramatic encounter goes viral</a> - WRAL</p>
<p>Climate and Environmental Updates</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/india-warming-hole" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">One country appears to be resistant to global warming, and scientists are puzzled</a> - Science Focus. "Immune"?</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Despite the tragedy in Nepal, the broader issue remains. The Himalayan glaciers, vital water sources for Asia, are rapidly collapsing. This could force nearly 2 billion people to migrate, facing hostility upon arrival. The warning signs are clear.</p>
<p>— Stan Willenbring (@StanWillenbring) <a href="https://x.com/StanWillenbring/status/2092948656718500165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">August 27, 2026</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969721055194" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A thorough approach to identifying risky glacial lakes in the Himalayas</a> - Science of the Total Environment. Still relevant despite being from 2022.</p>
<p><a href="https://archive.is/iRxuP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alps' glaciers are set to experience unprecedented ice loss</a> - New Scientist</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/mount-robson-berg-glacier-berg-lake-retreat-9.7322045" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mount Robson’s Berg Glacier, now a symbol of climate change, no longer stretches to the lake</a> - CBC</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Southern California is currently experiencing the highest humidity levels in the U.S., even exceeding Florida. The dew point over the Salton Sea soared to a staggering 81°F, while Los Angeles recorded 73°F, akin to conditions found in the Amazon rainforest.</p>
<p>— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) <a href="https://x.com/BenNollWeather/status/2093140056806699483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">August 28, 2026</a></p>
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<p>Pandemics</p>
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<p><a href="https://johnsnowproject.org/primers/how-covid-19-and-long-covid-prevention-guidance-has-changed-since-2023/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Changes in Covid-19 and Long Covid prevention measures since 2023</a> - John Snow Project</p>
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<p>China</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.fredgao.com/p/what-chinas-top-economic-body-is" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Insights from China's leading economic body</a> - Inside China</p>
<p><a href="https://chinapolicy.substack.com/p/beijing-swaps-credit-quotas-for-market" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beijing adjusts credit quotas in exchange for market reforms</a> - CHINA POLICY</p>
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<p>India</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.moneylife.in/article/loan-recovery-rate-74-percentage-for-the-poor-15-percentage-for-the-rich-rti-lays-bare-central-bank-of-indias-writeoff-divide/81471.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Disparity in Loan Recovery Rates: 74% for the Underprivileged, 15% for the Wealthy</a> - MoneyLife</p>
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<p>Syraqistan</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-arms-gangs-and-drug-dealers-commit-war-crimes-and-loot-homes-gaza-report-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Haaretz: Allegations of Israel providing arms to gangs to perpetuate violence in Gaza</a> - Middle East Eye</p>
<p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/idf-colonel-in-gaza-wcf-convoy-strike-defends-decision/107071348" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Israeli commander defends drone strike that resulted in the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom</a> - ABC</p>
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<p><a href="https://amwaj.media/en/media-monitor/iran-oman-advance-on-hormuz-as-islamabad-mou-regains-attention" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Iran and Oman take steps in the Hormuz region as focus on Islamabad MOU grows</a> - Amwaj</p>
<p>Iran claims a return to diplomacy is feasible, but insists all Middle Eastern conflicts must cease to reopen Hormuz - CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/28/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-oman-centcom.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">source</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">When authorities need to announce daily that the Strait of Hormuz is open, it likely indicates that it is not.</p>
<p>— Seyed Mohammad Marandi (@s_m_marandi) <a href="https://x.com/s_m_marandi/status/2093247514497438013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">August 28, 2026</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://t.co/xsY3uVSNAs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/xsY3uVSNAs</a> monitors shipments to the global market as they navigate the U.S. blockade, analyzing the signals from ship tracking systems due to restricted satellite imaging. The data for the past week shows...</p>
<p>— TankerTrackers.com, Inc. (@TankerTrackers) <a href="https://x.com/TankerTrackers/status/2092967491483861145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">August 27, 2026</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-says-us-naval-blockade-limiting-petrol-imports" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Iran reports that U.S. naval blockades restrict petrol supplies</a> - Middle East Eye</p>
<p><a href="https://thecradle.co/articles/chinas-imports-of-iranian-oil-largely-untouched-by-us-siege-report" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Chinese imports of Iranian oil remain largely unaffected by U.S. sanctions</a> - The Cradle</p>
<p><a href="https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/the-true-extent-of-fallout-from-uss" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The full impact of the U.S. setback in Iran is still unfolding</a> - Simplicius</p>
<p><a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/exclusive--us-intel-assessments-reportedly-reshaped-to-suit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exclusive: U.S. intelligence evaluations altered to accommodate political agendas</a> - Al Mayadeen</p>
<p><a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us-to-deploy-new-carrier-to-west-asia-as-trump-claims--big-v" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The U.S. plans to send a new aircraft carrier to West Asia amidst claims of victory by Trump</a> - Al Mayadeen</p>
<p><a href="https://www.presstv.co.uk/Detail/2026/08/27/775187/Iran-security-chief-warns-US-of-historic-response-to-any-mischief-during-meeting-with-Qatari-PM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Iran warns that any aggression towards it will have historic ramifications for the U.S.</a> - Press TV</p>
<p><a href="https://thewarhorse.org/iran-war-wounded-healthcare/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Survivors of drone attacks in the Iran war: struggling to access healthcare six months later</a> - The War Horse</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.turkishminute.com/2026/08/27/turkish-troops-likely-to-stay-in-syria-after-sdf-dissolution-analyst/?r=4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Analysts predict Turkish troops will remain in Syria following the dissolution of the SDF</a> - Turkish Minute</p>
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<p>European Disunion</p>
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<p><a href="https://decode39.com/16319/autistici-inventati-case-sets-a-new-counterterrorism-precedent-irdi-says/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A new counterterrorism precedent set by the Autistici/Inventati case</a> - Decode39. The Trump administration brands the Italian tech collective as a terrorist organization.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260827-us-military-faces-beyond-critical-shortage-of-patriot-missiles-in-europe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The U.S. military confronts a dire shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe</a> - France24</p>
<p><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/iceland-holds-knife-edge-referendum-230849850.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Iceland's crucial referendum on EU membership may hinge on fishing rights</a> - BBC</p>
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<p>O Canada</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/26/paper-product-toilet-paper-tariffs-us-canada" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Due to the trade conflict with Canada, the U.S. is facing skyrocketing toilet paper prices</a> - The Guardian</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">BREAKING: President Trump changes Lake Ontario's name to Lake America.</p>
<p>“With a gulf and a lake, we just need an ocean to complete the set.” 👀 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/OZOmfibisP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/OZOmfibisP</a></p>
<p>— The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2093034548518855099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">August 27, 2026</a></p>
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<p>Old Blighty</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/uk-government-emergency-preparedness-campaign-1816282" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The UK government is urging citizens to stockpile food and water in preparation for potential conflicts and shortages</a> - International Business Times</p>
<p><a href="https://chrisdillow.substack.com/p/buying-politicians" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">On the topic of political influence</a> - Chris Dillow</p>
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<p>New Not-So-Cold War</p>
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<p><a href="https://archive.is/3exkI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">C.I.A. Chief delivers a grim analysis of Russia's military actions during a secretive visit to Moscow</a> - New York Times. Comedians.</p>
<p><a href="https://archive.is/xZCJQ#selection-1575.0-1575.62" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">EU nations revive discussions on utilizing frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine</a> - FT</p>
<p>Comedians:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland are pushing to redeem €210 billion in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, arguing that the €90 billion loan “won't suffice.”</p>
<p>“We cannot rest on our achievements.” <a href="https://t.co/rtnE1zzOl8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/rtnE1zzOl8</a></p>
<p>— Jorge Liboreiro (@JorgeLiboreiro) <a href="https://x.com/JorgeLiboreiro/status/2092977071630749856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">August 27, 2026</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://eventsinukraine.substack.com/p/chechen-mysteries-decades-past" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exploring historical mysteries from Chechnya</a> - Events in Ukraine</p>
<p><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/car-bomb-kills-senior-russian-113352886.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A car bomb in St. Petersburg has killed a high-ranking Russian officer</a> - The Telegraph</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Alexander Stubb opines that targeting logistics centers like Wildberries could heighten the war's expenses for Russia, while also increasing the percentage of Russians advocating for an end to the war.</p>
<p>He deems this a well-directed military strategy from Ukraine.</p>
<p>— Margarita Simonyan (@M_Simonyan) <a href="https://x.com/M_Simonyan/status/2092185757389664572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">August 25, 2026</a></p>
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<p>South of the Border</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/27/trump-venezuela-oil-deal-talks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">U.S. approaches 'massive' agreement for Venezuelan oil resources</a> - Axios</p>
<p><a href="https://archive.is/yt7Xs#selection-301.0-304.0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">U.S. intervenes in an investigation concerning an oil businessman connected to Trump in Venezuela</a> - WaPo</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocking: a former electoral advisor from Honduras reveals leaked recordings indicating that the 2025 election was manipulated.</p>
<p>The U.S. allegedly assisted in installing far-right politician Nasry “Tito” Asfura, who has ties to drug trafficking.</p>
<p>— Ben Norton (@BenjaminNorton) <a href="https://x.com/BenjaminNorton/status/2092763202299826365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">August 26, 2026</a></p>
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<p>L’affaire Epstein</p>
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<p><a href="https://seymourhersh.substack.com/p/what-i-know-about-jeffrey-epstein" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Insights on Jeffrey Epstein</a> - Seymour Hersh</p>
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<p>“Liberation Day”</p>
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<p><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/tariff-refunds-contribute-record-setting-195128452.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tariff refunds lead to unprecedented corporate profit increases</a> - Yahoo! Finance</p>
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<p>Market Overview</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/27/business/us-stocks-micron-ai" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AI’s growth obscures significant declines within the tech sector</a> - CNN</p>
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<p>Trump 2.0</p>
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<p><a href="https://gizmodo.com/president-trumps-love-of-tariffs-comes-into-conflict-with-his-love-of-data-centers-2000803876" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">President Trump’s conflict between tariff policies and data center investments</a> - Gizmodo</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/26/trump-epa-datacenter-forever-chemicals" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lawsuits filed against Trump’s EPA concerning expedited approvals of hazardous chemicals in data centers</a> - The Guardian</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The U.S. Department of Education posted and later removed a video likening Trump to Hitler.</p>
<p>This video, captioned "No one does it like us", begins with a Winston Churchill clip referring to Hitler as a tiger. <a href="https://t.co/SM1p0sABap" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/SM1p0sABap</a></p>
<p>— Talia Jane (@taliaotg) <a href="https://x.com/taliaotg/status/2092791195646775700?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">August 27, 2026</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.koco.com/article/linda-mcmahon-education-department-elimination-realistic/73521110" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Education Secretary discusses the realistic potential for eliminating the Department of Education, though timelines remain unclear</a> - Hearst Television</p>
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<p>GOP Dynamics</p>
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<p><a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6053833-gop-divided-economic-stimulus/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Divisions within the GOP over economic stimulus proposals as economic conditions worsen</a> - The Hill</p>
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<p>Democratic Challenges</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.techdirt.com/2026/08/27/la-mayor-karen-bass-the-latest-democrat-to-wimp-out-on-paramount-merger/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">LA Mayor Karen Bass succumbs in her stance on the Paramount merger</a> - TechDirt</p>
<p><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2026/08/25/it-wont-go-well-for-them-jared-golden-sticks-with-trump-in-canada-tariff-fight/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">‘It likely won't end well for them’: Jared Golden supports Trump in the tariff conflict with Canada</a> - Portland Press Herald. Golden is a Democratic congressman from Maine.</p>
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<p>Police State Surveillance</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/gop-nominee-maine-governor-calls-ice-agents-state-polling-places-rcna594589" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Maine GOP nominee for governor advocates for ICE presence at polling places</a> - AP</p>
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<p>Big Brother’s Watchful Eye</p>
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<p><a href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-surveillance-tech/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Israeli surveillance technology may be operational in locations near you</a> - Responsible Statecraft</p>
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<p>Antitrust Concerns</p>
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<p><a href="https://boondoggle.substack.com/p/how-corporate-consolidation-ruins" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Corporate consolidation undermining local economic development</a> - Boondoggle</p>
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<p>Healthcare Issues</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/nurses-nationwide-protest-palantir-technology-hospitals" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nurses across the nation demonstrate against the use of Palantir technology in hospitals</a> - Healthcare IT News</p>
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<p>Friendly Skies</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/27/us/laguardia-airport-crash-air-traffic-controllers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Two air traffic controllers left their posts early on the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia</a> - CNN</p>
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<p>Technology Trends</p>
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<p><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/buried-meta-18b-settlement-legal-200426206.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Meta's $18B settlement includes a legal loophole regarding children's data</a> - TechCrunch</p>
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<p>Imperial Collapse Watch</p>
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<p><a href="https://landmarksmag.substack.com/p/multipolarity-and-ethos-part-1-the" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The concepts of multipolarity and ethos explored</a> - Landmarks: A Journal of International Dialogue</p>
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<p>AI Developments</p>
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<p><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/nvidia-says-its-building-an-ecosystem-that-cant-fail-153001892.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nvidia is developing an ecosystem designed to ensure its success</a> - Yahoo! Finance</p>
<p><a href="https://archive.is/vhmuS#selection-541.0-541.59" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nvidia halts revenue-sharing agreements with AI cloud providers</a> - WSJ</p>
<p><a href="https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/mark-leckeys-the-long-tail-and-generative" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exploring 'The Long Tail' phenomenon and its application in generative AI</a> - Do Not Research</p>
<p><a href="https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/with-the-backlash-to-data-centers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">As public opposition grows towards data centers and tech giants like Silicon Valley, the industry is in denial</a> - Blood in the Machine</p>
<p><a href="https://www.programmablemutter.com/p/the-acemoglu-wars-are-all-about-ai" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The ongoing Acemoglu debates concern AI developments</a> - Programmable Mutter</p>
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<p>Class Struggles</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.left-notes.com/p/capitalism-exploitation-domination-philosophy-vrousalis" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Is capitalist exploitation a form of domination?</a> - Left Notes</p>
<p><a href="https://barnraisingmedia.com/2026-election-do-rural-residents-have-the-power-to-say-no/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Do rural communities possess the authority to refuse?</a> - Barn Raiser</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.cantgetmuchhigher.com/p/no-one-sings-about-kalamazoo-anymore" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A reflection on the fading memories of Kalamazoo</a> - Can’t Get Much Higher</p>
<p>Antidote du jour (<a href="https://x.com/DickKingSmith/status/926400871881113601" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">via</a>):</p>
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<p>For additional insights, see yesterday’s Links and Antidote du Jour <a href="https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/links-8-27-2024-3.html">here</a>.</p>
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