Exploring World Dhole Day – Down to Earth
The Pirate Bay’s Resilience: 20 Years On – TorrentFreak
Gone Bananas: Cattelan’s Comedian Stolen from Centre Pompidou-Metz Exhibition – The Art Newspaper
Anxious Readers Seek Solace in Faith – Publisher’s Weekly
<h2>Climate/Environment</h2>
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<p><a href="https://atmos.earth/science-and-nature/a-scientific-case-for-climate-optimism-with-tom-crowther/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A Scientific Argument for Climate Optimism with Tom Crowther</a> - Atmos</p>
<p><a href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/02062026/wetlands-destruction-will-worsen-flooding/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Supreme Court's Limitations on Wetlands Protection May Increase Flooding</a> - Inside Climate News</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theinertia.com/environment/trump-administration-ocean-monitoring-system-climate-and-ocean-research/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Trump Administration's Plans to Dismantle Critical Ocean Monitoring Systems</a> - The Inertia</p>
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<h2>Pandemics</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.blog.brittanijamesmd.com/p/long-covid-changed-everything" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Lasting Effects of Long COVID</a> - Health Is Political</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Long COVID is not “baffling” at all. There are thousands of publications which show multi-system pathology across all body systems, including extensive evidence of organ damage. The scientific and clinical evidence is undeniable and should be reported about accurately.</p>
<p>— Dr. Elisa Perego (@elisaperego78) <a href="https://x.com/elisaperego78/status/2061512756944134372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 1, 2026</a></p>
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<h2>Ebola</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.barrons.com/news/dr-congo-airport-reopens-in-ebola-hit-area-as-suspected-cases-drop-ca5d2b7e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DR Congo Airport Reopens as Ebola Cases Decline</a> - AFP. As per the WHO, suspected cases have dropped from 906 to 116.</p>
<p><a href="https://archive.is/7FI3T#selection-513.0-513.72" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Only Proper Testing Can Halt This Ebola Outbreak, but Congo Faces Shortages</a> - New York Times</p>
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<h2>China?</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinese-auto-parts-suppliers-foray-into-robotics-business" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Chinese Auto Parts Suppliers Shift Focus to Robotics</a> - Yicai Global</p>
<p><a href="https://christopherchico.substack.com/p/chinas-battery-recycling-cleanup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rewiring a $6.7 billion Battery Recycling Market</a> - Battery Chronicle</p>
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<h2>Southeast Asia</h2>
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<p><a href="https://archive.is/a2kLH#selection-3557.0-3557.35" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The U.S. Sets Its Sights on Myanmar's Mineral Wealth</a> - Foreign Policy</p>
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<h2>Syraqistan</h2>
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<p><a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/escalation-in-the-gulf--attacks-in-qeshm--kuwait--bahrain" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IRGC Responds with Strikes on U.S. Forces in Kuwait and Bahrain</a> - Al Mayadeen. Get more details in our daily updates.</p>
<p><a href="https://thecradle.co/articles/israeli-exports-of-weapons-battle-tested-in-gaza-lebanon-surged-by-30-percent-in-2025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Israeli Weapon Exports, 'Battle-Tested' in Gaza and Lebanon, Surge by 30%</a> - The Cradle</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/02/aipac-aief-congress-israel-travel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AIPAC Affiliate Funds Lavish Trips to Israel for Dozens of Congress Members</a> - The Guardian</p>
<p><a href="https://amwaj.media/en/media-monitor/us-regional-strategy-in-flux-as-barrack-assumes-iraq-syria-turkiye-portfolios" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">U.S. Regional Strategy in Flux as Barrack Takes Over Iraq, Syria, and Turkiye</a> - Amwaj</p>
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<h2>Old Blighty</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.theregister.com/public-sector/2026/06/02/peter-mandelson-invited-uk-pm-to-meet-palantirs-thiel/5249967" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Peter Mandelson Invites UK PM to Meet with Palantir's Thiel</a> - The Register</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Britain’s surplus of inept leaders is causing global chaos, analysts report.</p>
<p>The island nation is producing more terrible leaders than it can effectively utilize, according to a study.</p>
<p>– Tony Blair, tied to serious war crimes… <a href="https://t.co/98i4Nu4nYN" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/98i4Nu4nYN</a></p>
<p>— Nury Vittachi (@NuryVittachi) <a href="https://x.com/NuryVittachi/status/2061949069707350076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 2, 2026</a></p>
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<h2>European Disunion</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.trtworld.com/article/c5eb855d4efb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Protests Ignite in Albania Over Kushner-backed $4 Billion Coastal Project</a> - TRT World. Is it merely a coincidence that it’s situated near a massive Soviet-era nuclear bunker?</p>
<p><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-moldova-formal-eu-membership-talks-june/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ukraine and Moldova Set to Initiate Formal EU Membership Discussions</a> - Politico</p>
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<h2>New Not-So-Cold War</h2>
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<p><a href="https://kyivindependent.com/st-petersburg-oil-terminal-hit-in-major-ukrainian-attack-day-after-russias-mass-strike-on-kyiv/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fire and Smoke Greet Putin’s Economic Forum Following Major Ukrainian Attack on St. Petersburg Oil Terminal</a> - Kyiv Independent</p>
<p><a href="https://archive.is/79Pf0#selection-1239.0-1239.60" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Russia Exports Record Oil Volumes Since 2022 Amid Drone Strikes on Refineries</a> - Bloomberg</p>
<p><a href="https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/02/reports-of-russias-collapse-are-greatly-exaggerated-a92903" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Claims of Russia's Collapse Are Highly Exaggerated</a> - The Moscow Times. What does it say when you lose the Moscow Times?</p>
<p><a href="https://eventsinukraine.substack.com/p/ukraines-drone-advantage-temporary" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Is Ukraine's Drone Advantage Temporary?</a> - Events in Ukraine</p>
<p><a href="https://27khv.substack.com/p/how-western-europes-elites-lost-the" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">How Insular Are Western Europe's Elites on Russia?</a> - Brian McDonald</p>
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<p><a href="https://korybko.substack.com/p/the-russian-afghan-military-technical" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Russian-Afghan Military-Technical Agreement: A Step Toward Enhanced Anti-Terrorist Coordination</a> - Andrew Korybko</p>
<p><a href="https://thediplomat.com/2026/06/moscows-new-military-partner-has-something-russia-needs-more-than-allies/?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Moscow's New Military Partner Offers Russia More Than Just Allies</a> - The Diplomat</p>
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<h2>The Caucasus</h2>
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<p><a href="https://energynow.com/2026/06/us-plans-energy-investments-in-azerbaijan-says-8-billion-in-deals-signed/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The U.S. Plans Major Energy Investments in Azerbaijan: $8 Billion in Deals</a> - EnergyNow</p>
<p><a href="https://thecradle.co/articles/turkiye-azerbaijan-announce-electricity-corridor-to-europe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Türkiye and Azerbaijan Announce Electricity Corridor to Europe</a> - The Cradle</p>
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<h2>Trump 2.0</h2>
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<p><a href="https://archive.is/v5fVm#selection-553.0-553.75" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trump Administration Imposes Stricter Medicaid Work Requirements</a> - New York Times. This could also fit under the eugenics category.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0602/trump-weaponization-fund-republicans" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trump Abandons Anti-Weaponization Fund After Republican Pushback</a> - Christian Science Monitor</p>
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<h2>Spook Country</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/bill-pulte-dni-national-intelligence-trump-appointment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence, While Housing Official Continues to Manage FHFA and Fannie and Freddie</a> - Realtor</p>
<p>Language warning:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our current DNI director was recently slapped across the face with a dildo at a stock festival and received an award stating "Bill Pulte Fucks – Only the Young." You may not want to read that last part too quickly. <a href="https://t.co/PVZsELd9ni" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/PVZsELd9ni</a></p>
<p>— henry (@DemNationalist) <a href="https://x.com/DemNationalist/status/2061819783293591814?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 2, 2026</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.aol.com/articles/exclusive-top-us-spy-agencies-163830000.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exclusive: Turf Wars within Top U.S. Spy Agencies</a> - Reuters</p>
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<h2>Democrats Suck</h2>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">NEW: This announcement has triggered significant backlash from major building unions, who are now working to eliminate the bill and the moratorium (or encourage a future Hochul veto).</p>
<p>Stay tuned for updates. <a href="https://t.co/bgLatGJCXB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/bgLatGJCXB</a></p>
<p>— Yancey Roy (@YanceyRoy) <a href="https://x.com/YanceyRoy/status/2061906383654506701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 2, 2026</a></p>
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<h2>Wars Come Home</h2>
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<p><a href="https://theintercept.com/2026/06/02/new-jersey-primary-results-adam-hamawy/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Doctor Adam Hamawy, a Gaza Volunteer, Likely to Become pro-Palestine Representative from New Jersey</a> - The Intercept</p>
<p><a href="https://theiceman.substack.com/p/before-graham-platner-ran-for-senate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Graham Platner's Senate Run: Witness to Civilian Casualties in Ramadi</a> - The After-Action Report</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">These contributions didn't come directly from AIPAC, but convenience allows us to note in her FEC filings when funds were funneled “through AIPAC.” It totals approximately $1.6 million, or about one-third of her funding. You can find it detailed in the memo file here: <a href="https://t.co/Ickveoz49f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/Ickveoz49f</a> <a href="https://t.co/hZxt12K5lM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/hZxt12K5lM</a></p>
<p>— Ryan Grim (@ryangrim) <a href="https://x.com/ryangrim/status/2061648483988217961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 2, 2026</a></p>
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<h2>The Accelerationists</h2>
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<p>What a pity:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tonight appears to be challenging for Silicon Valley and the tech sector.</p>
<p>Matt Mahan, the candidate backed by tech donors for California governor, has conceded after a disappointing performance despite significant financial backing.</p>
<p>Self-funder Saikat Chakrabarti is not showing strong results in San Jose…</p>
<p>— Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer) <a href="https://x.com/teddyschleifer/status/2062031034451984545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 3, 2026</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/06/primary-election-california-governor/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Becerra and Hilton Lead in California's Prevailing Uncertainty in the Governor's Race</a> - CalMatters</p>
<p><a href="https://www.404media.co/here-is-the-contract-for-palantirs-super-api-for-the-irs/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Contract for Palantir's Super API for the IRS is Available Here</a> - 404 Media</p>
<p><a href="https://gizmodo.com/doge-whistleblower-had-his-brakes-cut-hours-after-elon-put-him-on-blast-suit-alleges-2000766724" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Doge Whistleblower Claims His Brakes Were Cut Hours After Elon Targeted Him</a> - Gizmodo</p>
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<h2>AI</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.wheresyoured.at/ai-doesnt-have-roi/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AI Lacks a Clear ROI</a> - Ed Zitron</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/06/02/trumps-ai-e-i-o-could-let-feds-pick-winners-and-losers/5250322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trump's AI E-(I)-O Could Allow Federal Selection of Industry Winners</a> - The Register</p>
<p><a href="https://gizmodo.com/microsofts-big-new-idea-for-ai-gadgets-is-a-badge-with-a-camera-2000766506" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Microsoft's Innovative Concept for AI Gadgets: A Camera Badge</a> - Gizmodo</p>
<p><a href="https://restofworld.org/2026/china-us-what-ai-race/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Is There an AI Race? China and the U.S. Are Becoming Tightly Linked</a> - Rest of World</p>
<p><a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/measuring-ai-societal-impact-khan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Why Aren’t We Tracking the Societal Impact of AI?</a> - IEEE Spectrum</p>
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<h2>Police State Watch</h2>
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<p><a href="https://theintercept.com/2026/06/01/ai-data-center-protest-police-surveillance/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Philadelphia Police Acknowledge Monitoring "First Amendment Activities" Critical of AI</a> - The Intercept</p>
<p><a href="https://www.projectsaltbox.com/p/ice-bought-eleven-warehouses-for" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ICE Acquires Eleven Warehouses for Potential Mass Detention</a> - Project Salt Box</p>
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<h2>Economy</h2>
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<p><a href="https://archive.is/MEA69#selection-1173.0-1173.62" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vitol Claims Europe and the U.S. Are Ignoring a Looming Oil Supply Crunch</a> - Bloomberg. They are aware:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/let-them-drive-less" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Let Them Drive Less</a> - Ken Klippenstein. “Oil executives are forming corporate militias out of fear over rising gas prices.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I’m surprised this isn’t getting more attention. California could run out of jet fuel and diesel by July 4th.</p>
<p>The Asian import market is collapsing, local refining is maxed out, and these issues are not reversible for 12-18 months.</p>
<p>Could this be the tipping point of the Energy Crisis? <a href="https://t.co/9pmVWJPrNv" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/9pmVWJPrNv</a> <a href="https://t.co/0rhqTzPCbp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/0rhqTzPCbp</a></p>
<p>— Royen Capital ✈️👨🏿✈️🇱🇷💹🛢️🌊⚽ (@CaptainRoyen) <a href="https://x.com/CaptainRoyen/status/2061855706282647610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 2, 2026</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Global food price inflation is speeding up:</p>
<p>Thailand’s white rice prices surged +20% in May, marking the largest monthly leap since 2008.</p>
<p>This benchmark for Asian rice has risen +26% since April, costing approximately $480 per ton. Chicago rice futures prices… <a href="https://t.co/V7Q1ZaPHHy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/V7Q1ZaPHHy</a></p>
<p>— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2061960445641027951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 2, 2026</a></p>
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<h2>Guillotine Watch</h2>
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<p><a href="https://oligarchwatch.substack.com/p/your-retirement-savings-are-about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Your Retirement Savings Could Soon Make Elon Musk a Trillionaire</a> - Oligarch Watch</p>
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<h2>Agriculture</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.drovers.com/news/inching-closer-new-world-screwworm-now-52-miles-border" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">New World Screwworm Now Just 52 Miles from the Border</a> - Drovers</p>
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<h2>Imperial Collapse Watch</h2>
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<p><a href="https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/us-wallows-in-stalemate-purgatory" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The U.S. Finds Itself in a Self-Made “Stalemate” Purgatory</a> - Simplicius</p>
<p><a href="https://aurelien2022.substack.com/p/nothing-in-common" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A Lack of Common Ground…</a> - Aurelien</p>
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<h2>Class Warfare</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.savageminds.co/p/the-final-delusion?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Ultimate Illusion</a> by Fabio Vighi, Savage Minds. “Capital Becoming Itself.”</p>
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<p>Antidote of the Day (<a href="https://x.com/kerner_maire/status/2059909338198581603" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">via</a>):</p>
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<p>Check out yesterday's Links and Antidote du Jour <a href="https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/06/links-6-2-2026.html">here</a>.</p>
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