Recent News Highlights
From scientific advancements to political controversies, the world is constantly changing. Below are some key articles that provide insights into various significant topics affecting our daily lives.
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<a href="https://archive.is/xCtke" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Remote-controlled cockroach swarm can now breathe underwater</a> - New Scientist
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<a href="https://apnews.com/article/empire-state-building-antenna-stunt-banner-68f02bde462ee033662f3e5939142559" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Two individuals arrested for hanging a banner about ‘the power of love’ from the Empire State Building antenna</a> - AP
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<a href="https://archive.is/55CMz#selection-1253.0-1253.60" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Supersonic Flights Over Land: A Step Closer Under US Plan</a> - Bloomberg
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<h2>Climate and Environment</h2>
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<a href="https://climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-marine-and-copernicus-climate-change-daily-global-sea-surface-temperatures-break-records" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Global sea surface temperatures are breaking records.</a> - The Copernicus Climate Change Service
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<a href="https://balancedweather.substack.com/p/heat-dome-has-become-established" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A 'heat dome' has settled over the eastern United States.</a> - Balanced Weather
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<a href="https://truthout.org/articles/as-heat-wave-spreads-across-the-us-data-centers-strain-electrical-grids/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Data centers are overwhelming electrical grids as a heat wave spreads across the US.</a> - Truthout
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<a href="https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/6-things-to-know-about-heat-illness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Six important facts about heat illness.</a> - Your Local Epidemiologist
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<a href="https://zenodo.org/records/21083733" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The death toll surpasses 20,000 due to a heat wave in Europe during June 2026.</a> - Christopher W. Callahan
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<a href="https://grist.org/economics/banks-are-financing-the-fossil-fuel-industrys-next-growth-strategy/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Banks continue to support the fossil fuel industry's expansion plans.</a> - Grist
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<h2>Pandemics</h2>
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<a href="https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2026/06/one-health-mapping-reported-modes-of.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mapping the transmission methods of HPAI A (H5N1) to humans: A comprehensive review.</a> - Avian Flu Diary
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<h2>Japan</h2>
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<a href="https://georgechen.substack.com/p/export-controls-as-strategy-beijing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beijing pressures Tokyo with export controls amid rising security tensions.</a> - George Chen
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<h2>China?</h2>
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<a href="https://www.aol.com/articles/exclusive-us-house-committee-opens-100151000.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">US House committee launches an investigation into Merck and AbbVie regarding drug trials in China.</a> - Reuters
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<a href="https://www.fredgao.com/p/chinas-15th-five-year-energy-plan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">China's 15th Five-Year Energy Plan emphasizes a shift from fossil fuel imports to new energy technologies.</a> - Inside China
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<a href="https://www.chinatalk.media/p/taiwans-war-on-renewables" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Taiwan faces challenges in its renewable energy endeavors.</a> - ChinaTalk
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<h2>Syraqistan</h2>
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<a href="https://thecradle.co/articles/board-of-peace-prepares-gated-gaza-camps-under-expanding-israeli-occupation-report" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Plans for gated camps in Gaza amidst expanding Israeli occupation are underway.</a> - The Cradle
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">TL;DR: Concentration camps. The US is set to assist Israel in constructing and managing concentration camps in Gaza. <a href="https://t.co/FP95LxyFGt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/FP95LxyFGt</a> <a href="https://t.co/3O5gVglIz5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/3O5gVglIz5</a></p>
<p>— Mel (@Villgecrazylady) <a href="https://x.com/Villgecrazylady/status/2072395357770723371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">July 1, 2026</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Pentagon will need to rely on Israeli technology and AI systems for critical operations. Facing a shift in public opinion, new strategies are being implemented. <a href="https://t.co/PKG2yB8ZHR" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/PKG2yB8ZHR</a></p>
<p>— Sean Padraig McCarthy (@SeanMcCarthyCom) <a href="https://x.com/SeanMcCarthyCom/status/2072378946784514481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">July 1, 2026</a></p>
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<a href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-arms-exports/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The US supports Israel's growing arms trade.</a> - Responsible Statecraft
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<a href="https://www.rt.com/india/642399-israel-gaza-babies-targets/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A UN probe indicates that infants were specifically targeted in Israeli attacks.</a> - RT
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<a href="https://unlimitedhangout.com/2026/06/investigative-series/the-secret-history-of-polymarket-part-1/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Investigative Series: The Secret History of Polymarket – Part 1.</a> - Unlimited Hangout
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<a href="https://archive.is/Wpd0c#selection-739.0-739.98" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The US and Israel advance plans for an embassy on land claimed by Palestinians in Jerusalem.</a> - Haaretz
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<a href="https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-navy-chopper-goes-down-in-arabian-sea-one-service-member-goes-missing-14028149.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A US Navy helicopter crashes in the Arabian Sea, resulting in one service member missing.</a> - Firstpost
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<h2>Old Blighty</h2>
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<a href="https://thepeacemonger.substack.com/p/starmer-lied-britain-is-cutting-11" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Starmer's claim: Britain is cutting £11 billion from front-line defense services.</a> - Ian Proud
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<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/28/nurseries-vets-and-shops-the-sectors-where-private-equity-plays-a-big-role" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Analyzing sectors heavily influenced by private equity: nurseries, veterinary clinics, and retail.</a> - The Guardian
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<a href="https://archive.is/Y4T25#selection-2245.4-2245.60" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Britain experiences the steepest decline in wealth among wealthy nations.</a> - The Telegraph
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<a href="https://archive.is/Lsg2V#selection-2155.4-2155.61" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Leaked reports reveal Russian spies had significant communications with Mandelson.</a> - The Telegraph
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<h2>European Disunion</h2>
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<a href="https://www.euractiv.com/news/berlin-makes-bid-to-build-more-us-weaponry-in-germany/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Berlin seeks to increase local production of US weaponry.</a> - AFP
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<a href="https://forumgeopolitica.com/article/from-sanctions-to-martial-law-and-a-state-of-emergency" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A shift from sanctions to martial law is evident in many regions.</a> - Patrick Baab
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<h2>New Not-So-Cold War</h2>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kiev was struck by over 50 missiles during the night, including hypersonic weapons.</p>
<p>A significant amount of Ukraine's infrastructure has been affected amid ongoing conflict. <a href="https://t.co/B8qtMYBCpW" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/B8qtMYBCpW</a></p>
<p>— Victor vicktop55 commentary (@vick55top) <a href="https://x.com/vick55top/status/2072523335850766467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">July 2, 2026</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Russia is deliberately severing transportation ties with NATO states while reinforcing military presence along its western borders.</p>
<p>This includes banning movement of people and vehicles.<a href="https://t.co/pEf6hkCRQ9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/pEf6hkCRQ9</a></p>
<p>— NSTRIKE (@NSTRIKE1231) <a href="https://x.com/NSTRIKE1231/status/2072395463873970668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">July 1, 2026</a></p>
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<a href="https://chandragupta.substack.com/p/why-russia-never-stops-negotiating" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Understanding Russia's unending negotiations: A millennium of strategic statecraft.</a> - Kautilya the Contemplator
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<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv37wx03v7o" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A manhunt is underway following a bomb attack on a Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco.</a> - BBC
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<a href="https://www.rt.com/news/642470-ukrainian-oligarch-blast-corruption/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The attack on the oligarch may unveil deeper corruption in Kiev, according to a former French intelligence officer.</a> - RT
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<a href="https://maratkhairullinarticles.substack.com/p/the-golden-billion-russian-style" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exploring the concept of 'The Golden Billion' in the Russian context.</a> - Marat Khairullin
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<h2>Imperial Collapse Watch</h2>
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<a href="https://youtu.be/jAuEgIjGLcQ?si=cdCbDPHdwq9TO_bh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The new Federal Reserve chair's strategy to tackle a $39 trillion debt crisis.</a> - Steve Keen
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<a href="https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/06/30/chicago-has-most-lead-pipes-why-is-it-so-expensive-to-replace-them" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Why is replacing lead pipes in Chicago so costly?</a> - WBEZ
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<a href="https://boondoggle.substack.com/p/michigans-mega-deals-are-a-warning" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Michigan's mega-deals raise serious concerns for future dealings.</a> - Boondoggle
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<h2>L’affaire Epstein</h2>
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<a href="https://abcnews.com/US/doug-band-former-aide-bill-clinton-questioned-clintons/story?id=134313410" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Doug Band, former aide to Bill Clinton, states he cannot remember any interactions with Epstein during questioning.</a> - ABC News
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<h2>South of the Border</h2>
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<a href="https://www.donotpanic.news/p/venezuela-earthquakes-deadly-sanctions" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Venezuela experiences earthquakes, deadly sanctions, and media misrepresentation.</a> - Nate Bear
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<p>First humanitarian mission since Chavez's regime severed ties in 2009 over Palestinian issues:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇮🇱 An Israeli aid team arrives in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes.<br/>The delegation, led by Israel’s Foreign Ministry, is coordinating relief with local officials. <a href="https://t.co/oK6ouIdA86" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/oK6ouIdA86</a></p>
<p>— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) <a href="https://x.com/MOSSADil/status/2072485024490770907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">July 2, 2026</a></p>
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<a href="https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/nicolas-maduro-sued-in-us-court-over-alleged-extrajudicial-killings-in-venezuela" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nicolás Maduro faces a lawsuit in the US for alleged extrajudicial killings.</a> - Euronews
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<a href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/caribbean-boat-strike/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Does the Pentagon have any idea who its military strikes are impacting?</a> - Responsible Statecraft
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<h2>Trump 2.0</h2>
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<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/29/supreme-court-trump-jean-carroll-5-million-sexual-assault/88415519007/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Supreme Court orders Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million after denial of appeal regarding a sexual assault verdict.</a> - USA Today
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<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-takes-first-flight-qatar-153430245.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trump flies for the first time on the Qatar-gifted Air Force One jet.</a> - DPA International
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<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/tucker-carlson-says-trump-not-000555055.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tucker Carlson asserts Trump is ‘not in control of his own life’ and wants to form a new political party.</a> - Forbes
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<a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5949845-trump-administration-usmca-renewal/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trump declines to renew a major trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.</a> - The Hill
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<a href="https://phenomenalworld.org/analysis/missing-links/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Missing Links Analysis</a> - Phenomenal World
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<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/30/trump-religious-freedom-health-lgbtq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Trump administration emphasizes religious freedom in US health policies.</a> - The Guardian
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<h2>GOP Funhouse</h2>
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<a href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/06/tom-kean-jr-sought-help-for-depression-he-hasnt-made-it-easy-for-others-to-do-the-same/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tom Kean Jr.'s struggle with depression highlights the challenges others face in seeking help.</a> - Mother Jones
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In last night’s Colorado primaries, a county commissioner leads closely contested GOP gubernatorial race, despite significant funding disparities. <a href="https://t.co/ydQHB1yH1n" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/ydQHB1yH1n</a></p>
<p>— moe tkacik (@moetkacik) <a href="https://x.com/moetkacik/status/2072356937568575543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">July 1, 2026</a></p>
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<h2>The Uniparty</h2>
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<a href="https://newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/without-causes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Without Causes: A critique of Hillary’s recent Financial Times argument regarding Trump’s Gaza plan.</a> - New Left Review
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<h2>Democrats Suck</h2>
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<a href="https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/dinosaur-democrats-meet-asteroid" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The challenges facing the Democratic party today.</a> - Ken Klippenstein
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<h2>The Accelerationists</h2>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marco Rubio and Elon Musk state no fatalities resulted from USAID's shutdown, despite estimates suggesting millions could be impacted by 2030. <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKristof/status/2072036411017232412" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/P01j3wWi8M</a></p>
<p>— Ty Beal (@TyBealPhD) <a href="https://x.com/TyBealPhD/status/2072036411017232412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2026</a></p>
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<h2>Agriculture</h2>
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<a href="https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2026/07/texas-screwworm-detections-n29-spread.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The spread of screwworms across 12 counties in Texas is alarming.</a> - Avian Flu Diary
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<h2>Supply Chain</h2>
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<a href="https://phenomenalworld.org/analysis/the-anti-amazon/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Examining the Anti-Amazon movement.</a> - Phenomenal World
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<h2>Sports Desk</h2>
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<a href="https://people.com/nfl-star-chris-johnson-diagnosed-with-als-at-39-uses-a-computer-to-speak-12008314" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson reveals his ALS diagnosis, communicating through a computer at age 39.</a> - People
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<h2>Police State Watch</h2>
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<a href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/ice-domestic-terrorists-database-ed-markey-letter/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ICE unveils a new method to avoid congressional oversight regarding a secret protester database.</a> - Mother Jones
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<h2>“MAHA”</h2>
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<a href="https://www.commondreams.org/news/pfas-pesticides-approval-epa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Trump EPA approves another pesticide containing persistent chemicals.</a> - Common Dreams
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<h2>Guillotine Watch</h2>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Brazilian influencer creates a "reality show" competition for her 11 domestic staff, sparking outrage.</p>
<p>— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) <a href="https://x.com/ggreenwald/status/2072306237832589537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2026</a></p>
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<h2>The Bezzle</h2>
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<a href="https://archive.is/nk97L#selection-719.0-719.72" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">An explosion disrupts Anduril's rocket motor test site in Mississippi.</a> - Wired
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<a href="https://archive.is/qFT5a#selection-2447.0-2447.64" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A SpaceX IPO initiates a housing boom in Southern California.</a> - Los Angeles Times
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<h2>AI</h2>
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<a href="https://archive.is/jafKB#selection-1475.0-1475.53" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">OpenAI suggests giving the Trump administration a stake in their company as part of a proposal.</a> - FT
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<a href="https://www.engadget.com/2206249-meta-is-reportedly-building-its-own-cloud-business/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Meta is reportedly working on establishing its own cloud service.</a> - Engadget
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<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/judge-refuses-dismiss-state-ags-133856794.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A judge dismisses efforts to terminate the state AGs' child addiction lawsuit against Meta.</a> - Quartz
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<h2>Class Warfare</h2>
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<a href="https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/crime-pays-the-egg-bandits-made-a" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The egg price-fixing bandits profited a thousand times more than the penalties they faced.</a> - Matt Stoller
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<a href="https://truthout.org/articles/dismissals-of-unfair-labor-practice-charges-have-surged-under-trump/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">There has been a notable increase in dismissals of unfair labor practice charges during Trump's administration.</a> - Truthout
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Donald Trump didn't amass his first billion in crypto until he reached age 80.</p>
<p>So, don't worry; there's still time for you!</p>
<p>— Chase Passive Income (@chasedownleads) <a href="https://x.com/chasedownleads/status/2072433914329575489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2026</a></p>
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<h2>Antidote du jour</h2>
<p><a href="https://x.com/earthcurated/status/2072197089635828210" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">via</a>:</p>
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<p>You can find yesterday’s Links and Antidote du Jour <a href="https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/07/links-7-1-2026.html">here</a>.</p>
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