New findings reveal a significant link between UFO sightings and nuclear weapons tests. Interesting Engineering
Climate and Environment
Ravaged The Gleaner
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">According to the Advanced Dvorak Technique (ADT), the satellite-derived intensity estimate for Hurricane <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Melissa?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">#Melissa</a> hit a record high of 185 knots, marking the highest value recorded for any tropical cyclone to date. <a href="https://t.co/Bu0XMbREvV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/Bu0XMbREvV</a></p>
<p>— Scott Bachmeier (@CIMSS_Satellite) <a href="https://twitter.com/CIMSS_Satellite/status/1983302755763814409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">October 28, 2025</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/29/rising-heat-kills-one-person-a-minute-worldwide-lancet-countdown" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A major report indicates rising temperatures result in one death per minute globally.</a> The Guardian</p>
<p><a href="https://climateandcapitalism.com/2025/10/28/faster-sea-level-rise-threatens-chinas-coastal-megacities/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Accelerated sea-level rise poses a threat to China's coastal megacities.</a> Climate & Capitalism</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-63888-z" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Research published reveals the global biomass of mammals since 1850.</a> Nature.</p>
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<p><strong>Pandemics</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.traverseticker.com/news/traverse-city-is-now-home-to-americas-first-national-long-covid-treatment-center/?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Traverse City now hosts America’s first national long COVID treatment center,</a> focusing on comprehensive care for an estimated 30 million Americans affected by long COVID. The center utilizes technology developed by HealthBio Inc., led by Dr. Bruce Patterson, a prominent figure in clinical virology. </p>
<p><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/27/health/measles-elimination-canada-us-who" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Canada is at risk of losing its measles elimination status, with the U.S. potentially facing the same fate.</a> CNN</p>
<p><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/10/28/nx-s1-5576494/louisiana-whooping-cough-pertussis-infant-deaths" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Officials in Louisiana delayed notifying the public about a whooping cough outbreak for several months.</a> NPR</p>
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<p><strong>India</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://myanmar-now.org/en/news/india-launches-cross-border-drone-strike-on-myanmar-village-killing-child-and-separatist-commanders-son/?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">India conducts a cross-border drone strike in Myanmar, resulting in the death of a child and the son of a separatist commander.</a> Myanmar Now</p>
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<p><strong>Japan</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/10/27/news/national/japan-and-philippines-boost-security-ties-amid-south-china-sea-dispute/2208676?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Japan and the Philippines are strengthening their security relationship amidst ongoing disputes in the South China Sea.</a> Manila Times</p>
<p><a href="https://www.moonofalabama.org/2025/10/how-will-japan-handle-its-550-billion-trump-problem.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Analyzing how Japan can navigate its $550 billion dilemma with Trump.</a> Moon of Alabama</p>
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<p><strong>China</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/10/27/2025/trump-is-poised-to-end-washingtons-decade-of-the-china-hawks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trump appears ready to change Washington's approach towards China after a decade of hawkish policies.</a> Semafor</p>
<p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/china-rare-earth-monopoly-west-supply-chain-goldman-sachs-2025-10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Goldman Sachs suggests breaking China's rare earth monopoly may take a decade.</a> Business Insider</p>
<p><a href="https://itif.org/publications/2025/10/27/backfire-export-controls-helped-huawei-and-hurt-us-firms/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">U.S. export controls may have inadvertently benefited Huawei while harming American companies.</a> Information Technology & Innovation Foundation.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.cfr.org/expert-brief/china--fight-trade-war-its-real-test-growth-reform?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">China can survive a trade war but must focus on growth reforms.</a> Council on Foreign Relations</p>
<p><a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/citing-david-and-goliath-story-taiwan-president-says-israel-a-model-for-islands-defense/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">In a call for model defenses, Taiwan’s president cites Israel's example.</a> Times of Israel.</p>
<p><a href="https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-xi-big-deal/?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">High hopes for a Trump-Xi reset may not hold.</a> Responsible Statecraft.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Unless the U.S. withdraws its military assets from the region, no assurances from a "flip-flop" administration will be credible. <a href="https://t.co/x3zDZrzqoa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/x3zDZrzqoa</a></p>
<p>— Warwick Powell | 鲍韶山 (@baoshaoshan) <a href="https://twitter.com/baoshaoshan/status/1983280080651727065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">October 28, 2025</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://eastasiaforum.org/2025/10/28/making-southeast-asias-ai-numbers-stack-up/?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Evaluating the AI growth metrics in Southeast Asia.</a> East Asia Forum</p>
<p><a href="https://jomodevplus.substack.com/p/data-centre-investments-bad-deals?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Concerns over data center investments as potential missteps.</a> Jomo</p>
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<p><strong>Syraqistan</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/10/28/live-israeli-attack-kills-2-in-gaza-as-hamas-returns-body-of-captive" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Israel intensifies bombardments on Gaza City while the U.S. asserts that a ceasefire is in effect.</a> Al Jazeera</p>
<p><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/24-children-among-63-palestinians-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-despite-ceasefire/3729326" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Israeli strikes in Gaza result in the deaths of 63 Palestinians, including 24 children, amidst a declared ceasefire.</a> Anadolu Agency</p>
<p><a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel--responsible-for-hindering-captive-body-recovery--ex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">‘Israel’ is accused of obstructing the recovery of a captive body.</a> Al Mayadeen</p>
<p><a href="https://www.newarab.com/news/us-diluted-report-shireen-abu-aklehs-killing-colonel-says" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A former U.S. colonel claims the Biden administration softened the report on Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing to favor Israel.</a> New Arab.</p>
<p><a href="https://thefloutist.substack.com/p/the-no-of-irelands-new-president?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exploring the "No!" from Ireland’s new president.</a> Patrick Lawrence, The Floutist</p>
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<p><a href="https://thecradle.co/articles/israeli-weapons-firm-opens-first-uae-branch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">An Israeli arms company opens its inaugural branch in the UAE.</a> The Cradle</p>
<p><a href="https://thecradle.co/articles/making-another-desert-bloom-israels-water-tech-seeps-into-the-gulf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Israel's water technology is beginning to flourish in the Gulf region.</a> The Cradle</p>
<p><a href="https://apnews.com/article/yemen-us-airstrike-prison-amnesty-international-710c55d50312b5488aa6fd762b12ea2c?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Amnesty International claims a U.S. airstrike on a Yemen prison that killed many African migrants could be considered a war crime.</a> AP</p>
<p><a href="https://news.antiwar.com/2025/10/28/barrack-warns-lebanon-this-is-last-chance-to-disarm-hezbollah/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A warning to Lebanon: This is the "last opportunity" to disarm Hezbollah.</a> Antiwar</p>
<p><a href="https://amwaj.media/en/media-monitor/deep-dive-trump-names-first-us-special-envoy-to-iraq-in-two-decades" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">In-depth look: Trump appoints the first U.S. special envoy to Iraq in twenty years.</a> Amwaj</p>
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<p><strong>Old Blighty</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://jonathancook.substack.com/p/maccabi-tel-aviv-row-breaks-starmers?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Controversy surrounding Maccabi Tel Aviv challenges Starmer’s narrative on complicity.</a> Jonathan Cook</p>
<p><a href="https://www.construction-physics.com/p/how-the-uk-lost-its-shipbuilding?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Analysis on the downfall of the UK shipbuilding industry.</a> Construction Physics</p>
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<p><strong>Africa</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.newarab.com/news/rsf-accused-massacring-thousands-sudans-el-fasher" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The RSF faces accusations of massacring thousands in Sudan’s El-Fasher.</a> New Arab</p>
<p><a href="https://abuhureirah.substack.com/p/sudan-at-the-crossroads-of-empire?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sudan stands at an empire's crossroads.</a> Abu Hureirah</p>
<p><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/28/trump-administration-strips-nigerian-nobel-winner-wole-soyinka-of-us-visa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Trump administration withdraws the U.S. visa of Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka.</a> Al Jazeera</p>
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<p><strong>European Disunion</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.postliberalorder.com/p/the-inevitable-collapse-of-hegels?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The inevitable decline of Hegel's worldview.</a> Philip Pilkington</p>
<p><a href="https://www.lilyslynch.com/p/collective-punishment-in-montenegro?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Examining collective punishment in Montenegro.</a> Lily Lynch</p>
<p><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/10/28/iccl-submits-complaint-to-european-commission-over-appointment-of-niamh-sweeney-to-dpc/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Irish Council for Civil Liberties files a complaint regarding Niamh Sweeney’s appointment to the DPC.</a> Irish Times.</p>
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<p><strong>New Not-So-Cold War</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://johnhelmer.net/the-three-stages-of-trump-war-begin-with-the-fifth-column/#more-92651" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The three phases of Trump’s conflict begin with internal divides.</a> John Helmer</p>
<p><a href="https://karlof1.substack.com/p/lukashenko-and-lavrov-at-minsk-international?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lukashenko and Lavrov at the Minsk Conference discuss Eurasian security.</a> Karl Sanchez</p>
<p><a href="https://oliverboydbarrett.substack.com/p/thugs-vs-wimps-in-the-house-of-dynamite?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">An exploration of strength and weakness in the political sphere.</a> Oliver Boyd-Barrett</p>
<p><a href="https://julianmacfarlane.substack.com/p/kiev-fairy-tales?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Examining the narratives surrounding Kiev.</a> Julian Macfarlane</p>
<p><a href="https://maratkhairullin.substack.com/p/afu-against-afu-who-will-take-revenge?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The dynamics of revenge within the AFU.</a> Marat Khairullin Substack</p>
<p><a href="https://banderalobby.substack.com/p/banderas-double-agents?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Investigating double agents within Bandera's ranks.</a> Bandera Lobby Blog</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/red-hands-and-pig-heads-russias-plan-to-destabilize-france-goes-on-trial/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The troubling methods behind Russia’s attempts to destabilize France take center stage in court.</a> Politico</p>
<p><a href="https://sputnikglobe.com/20251028/french-general-staff-preparing-to-deploy-up-to-2000-troops-to-ukraine---russian-foreign-intel-1123026442.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The French military plans to send 2,000 troops to Ukraine, according to Russian intelligence.</a> Sputnik</p>
<p><a href="https://www.rt.com/business/627084-italy-losses-russia-toilet-ban/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Italian companies may face losses totaling €140 million due to sanctions on Russia.</a> RT</p>
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<p><strong>The Great Game</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://timesca.com/uzbekistan-and-eu-sign-landmark-enhanced-partnership-agreement-in-brussels/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Uzbekistan and the EU have signed a significant partnership agreement in Brussels.</a> Times of Central Asia</p>
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<p><strong>L’affaire Epstein</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/28/elizabeth-warren-urges-us-regulators-to-investigate-jes-staley-ties-to-epstein" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for an investigation into Jes Staley's connections to Epstein.</a> The Guardian</p>
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<p><strong>South of the Border</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/exclusive-us-military-officials-required-164109901.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exclusive: U.S. military personnel have been mandated to sign NDAs related to operations in Latin America.</a> Reuters</p>
<p><a href="https://daniellarison.substack.com/p/the-presidents-murder-spree-claims?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The President's actions have led to 14 more casualties.</a> Daniel Larison</p>
<p><a href="https://www.telesurenglish.net/president-petro-praises-seizure-of-8-tons-of-cocaine-without-deaths/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">President Petro commends a successful operation that confiscated 8 tons of cocaine without any fatalities.</a> TeleSur</p>
<p><a href="https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/wall-street-banks-say-milei-now-has-a-chance-to-freely-float-peso.phtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Wall Street analysts believe that Milei may soon be able to freely float the peso.</a> Buenos Aires Times</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Current events in Argentina indicate that American investors are betting on Argentinian bonds following a rocky August-September. The U.S. Treasury seems to have intervened to support these investors by backing Milei in recent elections. A convoluted situation. 🇦🇷🤡 <a href="https://t.co/6N1T6z7Yxw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/6N1T6z7Yxw</a></p>
<p>— Philip Pilkington (@philippilk) <a href="https://twitter.com/philippilk/status/1983048398748995831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">October 28, 2025</a></p>
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<p><strong>Trump 2.0</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/investigations/inside-trump-familys-global-crypto-cash-machine-2025-10-28/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">An investigation into the Trump family’s extensive global cryptocurrency operations.</a> Reuters</p>
<p><a href="https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-cfpb-medical-debt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Trump administration moves to prevent states from erasing medical debt from credit reports.</a> Common Dreams</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/magas-911-is-an-assassination?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">MAGA's interpretation of 9/11 involves significant claims of assassination attempts.</a> Ken Klippenstein</p>
<p><a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/28/repub/judge-blocks-trump-shutdown-layoffs-citing-political-retribution/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A judge halts layoffs from the Trump administration, citing political motivations.</a> Minnesota Reformer</p>
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<p><strong>“Liberation Day”</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/trump-tariffs-brazil-senate-vote-republicans" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Senate votes against Trump’s proposed tariffs on Brazil.</a> Axios</p>
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<p><strong>Shutdown</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.notus.org/congress/snap-wic-shutdown-democrats-pressure" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Democrats signal intentions to maintain their stance even as SNAP benefits are set to expire.</a> NOTUS</p>
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<p><strong>MAHA</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/28/texas-tylenol-johnson-lawsuit-rfk-ken-paxton-autism/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Texas attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Tylenol's manufacturer in relation to autism claims.</a> Texas Tribune</p>
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<p><strong>Democrats en déshabillé</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/chandler-data-center-project-draws-in-former-us-senator,628297" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Chandler's data center project has attracted interest from a former U.S. senator.</a> Daily Independent</p>
<p><a href="https://znetwork.org/znetarticle/new-report-from-corporate-democrats-falsely-claims-medicare-for-all-is-unpopular/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A new report from corporate Democrats inaccurately claims that Medicare for All is unpopular.</a> Z Network</p>
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<p><strong>Healthcare?</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.medpage.com/opinion/second-opinions/118190?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Exploring the implications of a 'Private Equity Government' on public health.</a> MedPage Today</p>
<p><a href="https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-enrollees-have-access-to-about-half-of-the-physicians-available-to-traditional-medicare-beneficiaries/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Medicare Advantage enrollees have access to only around half of the physicians available to traditional Medicare beneficiaries.</a> KFF</p>
<p><a href="https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5572504-healthcare-affordability-voter-poll/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Surveys reveal that many voters find healthcare unaffordable and express openness to new insurance systems.</a> The Hill</p>
<p><a href="https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/stillbirths-in-the-u-s-higher-than-previously-reported-often-occur-with-no-clinical-risk-factors/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Recent findings indicate that stillbirth rates in the U.S. surpass previous reports, often occurring without noticeable clinical risk factors.</a> Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health</p>
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<p><strong>Imperial Collapse Watch</strong></p>
<blockquote>
<p><a href="https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Renewable-Energy/Why-Nations-That-Bet-on-Renewables-Will-Win-the-Next-Energy-Era.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Countries investing in renewable energy are poised to thrive in the upcoming energy era.</a> OilPrice</p>
<p><a href="https://imetatronink.substack.com/p/admiral-obvious-sings-a-jingle?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A whimsical commentary on straightforward truths.</a> William Schryver</p>
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<p><strong>AI</strong></p>
<blockquote>
<p><a href="https://www.obsolete.pub/p/the-end-of-openais-nonprofit-era?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The conclusion of OpenAI's nonprofit phase is upon us.</a> Obsolete</p>
<p><a href="https://economicpopulist.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-infinite-piracy-machine?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A critical look at the phenomenon of rampant piracy.</a> The Economic Populist</p>
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<p><strong>The Bezzle</strong></p>
<blockquote>
<p><a href="https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/society-accept-robotaxi-death-waymo-21123178.php" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Waymo's co-CEO discusses society's potential acceptance of deaths caused by robotaxis.</a> SFGATE</p>
<p><a href="https://oligarchwatch.substack.com/p/is-musks-humanoid-robot-army-worth?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Is Musk's investment in humanoid robots truly worth $1 trillion?</a> Oligarch Watch</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Concerns surrounding Carbon Capture and Storage are evident. Notable insights from Ketan Joshi point to a significant gap between planned and actual implementation. <a href="https://t.co/iNFVe7qIdD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/iNFVe7qIdD</a></p>
<p>— Ryan Katz-Rosene, PhD (@ryankatzrosene) <a href="https://twitter.com/ryankatzrosene/status/1982926851711656110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">October 27, 2025</a></p>
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<p><strong>Class Warfare</strong></p>
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<p><a href="https://thebaffler.com/salvos/we-used-to-read-things-in-this-country-mccormack" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Reflecting on the state of reading culture in the nation.</a> The Baffler</p>
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<p>Antidote of the Day:
<a href="https://x.com/linjianyangbe/status/1979473027214536890" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">via</a>:</p>
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<p>For yesterday's updates, see <a href="https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2025/10/links-10-28-2025.html">here</a>.</p>
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