Recent discoveries across various fields have shed light on innovative methods of survival, intriguing artistic endeavors, and the ongoing implications of global phenomena. This article offers a roundup of remarkable findings and pressing issues that are shaping our world today.
Arachnid Megacity Discovered in Cave May Be World’s Largest Spider Web – Science Daily (Paul R)
Archaeologists discover how the oldest American civilization survived a climate catastrophe – Guardian (Kevin W)
Who waits in line for a 100-year-old, 5-hour silent movie? New Yorkers, of course. – Gothamist
COVID-19/Pandemics
Study Finds COVID-19 Linked to 50% Increase in Car Crashes Due to Neurological Changes.
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic raises concerns about long-term neurological effects, as Long COVID symptoms could impair driving abilities, but their specific impact on driving remains understudied. pic.twitter.com/JjRl6QTuia
— SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) (@COVID19_disease) November 6, 2025
We’re now in the 6th year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
➡️ What began as a respiratory illness has evolved into something deeper — a prolonged impact on the immune system.
This is what some are calling the ‘Leonardi Effect’, after immunologist @fitterhappierAJ➡️ He warned early that… pic.twitter.com/j2ZdIHPajb
— Vipin M. Vashishtha (@vipintukur) November 7, 2025
Yep. I’m part of various online support groups because of having Long Covid. Since at least 2021, I’ve seen Covid long haulers posting about their sudden tooth loss or other dental issues.
— Send | Unsend (Sophia) (@SendUnsend) November 8, 2025
Climate/Environment
In 1978, Jadav Payeng began transforming Majuli Island in India to prevent erosion.
He planted a tree daily for 40 YEARS, creating a lush forest that is now home to tigers and elephants.
— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) October 11, 2025
Northern Hemisphere forests have shifted from carbon sinks to carbon emitters – ESA Climate
Quick graph of Northern Hemisphere mid-latitudes and Tropical Sea Surface Temperatures.
It’s like a permanent Super El Niño has materialized over the Northern Hemisphere mid-latitudes over the past 10 years..
H/t @IBergwiesel https://t.co/VD0HlJrqPW pic.twitter.com/4JooSPew6W
— Leon Simons 🌍 (@LeonSimons8) November 4, 2025
HISTORIC WARMTH IN EUROPE
Hundreds of records for warmest November nights have been shattered across the continent.Min temperatures >14°C in the UK, >12°C in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, >11°C in Finland and Estonia.
Records have fallen all over Scandinavia, including Stockholm with a minimum of 11.9°C (data since the 1800s), Uppsala, etc.— Extreme Temperatures Around The World (@extremetemps) November 5, 2025
Vietnam’s deluge is close to setting a world record for the highest daily rainfall – Weatherzone
US social costs of plastics may total over $1 trillion annually, report finds – The New Lede
China
Chinese Exports Unexpectedly Fall After US Trade Tensions Spike – Bloomberg
‘A new arms race’: Satellite images and records reveal a huge surge in China’s missile production sites – CNN. It seems as if this development came out of nowhere.
China’s Navy commissions its first supercarrier: the Fujian, marking a turning point in its carrier program – Military Watch
Big if true:
Are we entering the “Found Out” stage https://t.co/LEOOxBkqwm
— Jen Zhu (@jenzhuscott) November 7, 2025
India
India’s West Asian blues deepen as Gaza Plan shifts gear – Indian Punchline
India can’t maintain a balance between the US and Russia – Asia Times (Kevin W)
O Canada
Trump’s trade war with Canada might pave the way for Chinese cars entering the US – Asia Times (Kevin W)
Africa
Nigeria’s violent conflicts involve more than just religion, contrary to popular belief – The Conversation
An interesting perspective on this narrative suggests it originates from a separatist movement – the so-called “Biafran separatists” – in Southern Nigeria, who hired former U.S. Congressman Jim Moran as a lobbyist to advocate for their cause.
On the very website of… https://t.co/ssHbjv3bsx
— Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) November 7, 2025
Tigray fighters have entered Ethiopia’s Afar region, raising fears of renewed conflict – Aljazeera
UK government rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan, despite warnings of possible genocide – Guardian
South of the Border
The US Moves Closer to Strike Venezuela – Glenn Diesen
The Regime Change Temptation in Venezuela – Foreign Affairs. When you’ve lost Foreign Affairs.
Russia Can ‘Mirror’ in Venezuela What West Is Doing in Ukraine – Antiwar (Kevin W)
European Disunion
German economy remains stagnant despite new government – ANewz
Brown-Washing German Nazism – Alon Mizrahi
Denmark’s government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15 – Associated Press (resilc)
Old Blighty
Labour MPs are now openly plotting against Starmer – iPaper (Colonel Smithers)
Construction sector records a surprising steep decline in activity ahead of the Budget – Independent
Israel vs. The Resistance
Exclusive: US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say – Reuters (Robin K)
“Stick, stones, matches, gasoline.” – Floutist
Turkish court issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza genocide – Türkiye Today (resilc)
Israel conducts a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon – Guardian
US issues final warning to Iraq: A prelude to a wider Middle East War – Near East Online (Micael T)
New Not-So-Cold War
Why Ukraine’s troops are facing an amputation crisis – Telegraph. The Wall Street Journal reported a very high rate of amputations over a year ago based on prosthetic fittings.
Globalist Apparat sells “Forever War” in a desperate bid to take the edge off Pokrovsk – Simplicius
Countering the Myths of Western Analysts on Ukraine – Larry Johnson
This Ukraine War Report Is One Of A Kind – Moon of Alabama (Kevin W)
Trump grants Hungary a one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions, White House states – CNN (Kevin W)
Alexander Grushko: “Russia and the United States can still find ways to maintain strategic stability” – International Affairs (Micael T)
The Continual War Against Russia & Its Primary Defense Mechanism – Ethnic Unity – Karl Sanchez
Syraqistan
Exclusive: US military to establish a presence at Damascus airbase, sources report – Reuters (resilc)
Trump plans to increase military presence in Damascus to protect “Israel” – Vanessa Beeley
5 killed in new clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border – NDTV
Imperial Collapse Watch
Caesar and Trump – Black Box Site
💢A Nature survey reveals 75% of US scientists are considering leaving—an alarming indictment of America’s self-sabotage in the “contain China” campaign.
While Washington spends trillions encircling China militarily and sabotaging Belt & Road initiatives, its own innovation engine is… pic.twitter.com/opbktgUDs2
— StarBoySAR 🇭🇰 🇨🇳 🥭 (@StarboySAR) November 6, 2025
Leaks reveal the collapse of the EU/US-backed Belarusian ‘opposition’ – Gray Zone
Trump 2.0
Trump’s economy begins to resemble that of Saudi Arabia more closely – Politico (resilc)
Trump Wines Sold At Coast Guard Stores On Federal Property – Forbes (resilc)
Trump will skip the G20 summit in South Africa, questioning Pretoria’s membership – The Cradle
No US official to attend G20 meeting in South Africa: Trump – Anadolu Agency
Don’t Let the Fed Be a Wing of Mar-a-Lago – Roger Lowenstein (resilc)
Trump administration brings international drug pricing to Medicaid – The Hill
OVAL OFFICE SHOCK: Dramatic moment a man collapses just yards from Trump during a livestreamed Ozempic announcement – The Sun. (resilc noted the presence of many striking blondes at the event.)
Trump Just Stands There After a Man Collapses During a Press Conference – New Republic. Kevin W: “Weird. All he had to say was ‘Get this man a doctor’ and he would have looked decisive and Presidential.”
Immigration
ICE targets NYPD officers with ads claiming the agency offers ‘respect’ – Gothamist
Shutdown
US flight capacity may face cuts of up to 20% amid government shutdown, warns Transportation Chief – Anadolu Agency
Airlines cancel over 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts take effect – CNBC
Ketanji Brown Jackson halts order requiring full SNAP payments, for now – The Hill
190. SNAP WTF? – Steve Vladeck
US soldiers given food bank advice and facing pay issues amid the government shutdown – Sky
Six election results that didn’t make the headlines – Popular Information (resilc)
Supremes
The Breezy Inequity of Trump v. Orr – Steve Vladeck
Mamdani
The Private Governments Who Will Resist Zohran Mamdani and Populism – Matt Stoller (Chuck L)
New York Post’s cover on Zohran Mamdani election sells out in NYC — and is now being resold on eBay – New York Post
The Zohran Mamdani Psyop: How The Establishment Manufactures Its Own Brand of “Radicals” – Fiorella Isable Craig Pasta Jardula
L’affaire Epstein
Democrats in the US Congress ask Andrew to appear for questioning over Epstein links – BBC (Kevin W)
Jeffrey Epstein assisted Israel in establishing a surveillance state in Côte d’Ivoire – Drop Site
Economy
Consumer Sentiment Falls to Record-Low Levels – Wall Street Journal
Mr. Market is Moody
AI valuation fears grip global investors as concerns about a tech bubble grow – CNBC. Lead story.
Could soaring global debt trigger the next financial crisis? – Aljazeera
As markets grow more fragile, it’s just a matter of time before the bubble bursts – South China Morning Post
Can the world withstand another crisis? – Bangkok Post
World Economic Forum chief warns of three potential ‘bubbles’ in the global economy – Reuters
AI
Small Language Models are the Future of Agentic AI. Michel T: “This paper is circulating on LinkedIn with the question: ‘Is the AI industry sitting on a $57 BILLION mistake?’”
AI Spam and the Crisis of Digital Trust: How Synthetic Media Change Political Visuality – Valdai Club (Micael T)
Elon Musk reportedly obsessed with AI girlfriend – Futurism. This seems like an effort to normalize the concept for everyday people.
The Bezzle
So do we have a Securities and Exchange Commission right now? Because Elon should probably face fraud charges for all these claims about self-driving technology.
– Zaid Jilani (@ZaidJilani) November 7, 2025
What’s gone wrong between NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX? – The Conversation (Kevin W)
Lawyers for data centers admit they don’t create many jobs and prefer not to be near one – Outlawed (resilc)
Class Warfare
69.2% of Americans now live paycheck to paycheck.
Read that again. 69.2%.
PYMNTS’ latest report indicates 692 out of every 1,000 U.S. adults are struggling to keep up.
This was 68% in May.
And now?1 in 4 can’t even pay their monthly bills without falling behind.
That’s 26.3%… https://t.co/b70z6N8KG6 pic.twitter.com/XR3EKuKEo0
— Amanda Goodall (@thejobchick) November 6, 2025
Bari Weiss crosses the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette picket line – Mike Elk
Antidote du jour
(via):
A bonus:
A bear released into the wild turns on rangers and attacks.pic.twitter.com/Gs7sqOgh24
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) November 7, 2025
A second bonus:
The sheer luck of this cat is astounding; it almost got hit by a car, then free food just dropped from the sky 😂 pic.twitter.com/cEG6dPMG8N
— Puchy Catto (@PuchyCatto) November 5, 2025
And a third:
The dog figured out that its owner was cheating in their competition to see who could remain underwater longer without breathing pic.twitter.com/4atOgftVW4
— Wolf of X (@tradingMaxiSL) November 7, 2025
For more updates, see yesterday’s Links and Antidote du Jour here.
