Wolf escapes enclosure at Tokyo Zoo, visitors flee Anadolu Agency
Those Curious Naturalists Wild Information
I No Longer Think GLP-1s Are the Answer MedPage Today
French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91 France24
<h2>Climate and Environment</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/27/alps-france-skiing-snow-warming-resorts-closing-ceuze-landscape" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">‘Ghost resorts’: as hundreds of ski slopes lie abandoned, will nature reclaim the Alps?</a> The Guardian</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/28/brazil-first-arid-zone-stark-warning-for-country?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">‘When you plant something, it dies’: Brazil’s first arid zone is a stark warning for the whole country</a> The Guardian</p>
<p><a href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20122025/pennsylvania-fracking-radioactive-waste/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Twenty Years Into Fracking, Pennsylvania Has Yet to Reckon With Its Radioactive Waste</a> Inside Climate News</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">US shale oil production has turned negative year-over-year for the first time in history</p>
<p>That matters.</p>
<p>Oil bull markets emerge when depletion surpasses new supply. When new production can’t keep pace with declining reserves, prices rise to adjust.</p>
<p>Every cycle is unique, but the catalyst is...</p>
<p>— Lukas Ekwueme (@ekwufinance) <a href="https://twitter.com/ekwufinance/status/2004982672150462956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 27, 2025</a></p>
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<h2>Pandemics</h2>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“Harvesting” <a href="https://t.co/DKiQVHHW3w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/DKiQVHHW3w</a> <a href="https://t.co/1IlLTXJq3g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/1IlLTXJq3g</a></p>
<p>— Davos Safety (@DavosSafety) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavosSafety/status/2005529037427646929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 29, 2025</a></p>
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<h2>China</h2>
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<p><a href="https://julianmacfarlane.substack.com/p/china-strikes-a-pressure-point?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">China strikes a pressure point</a> Julian MacFarlane</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇨🇳🇺🇸🇯🇵 Some claimed China was "too soft" during Pelosi’s visit. In reality, Beijing turned her visit into a long-term strategy against Taipei.</p>
<p>Even Jake Sullivan has acknowledged that the visit forced China to permanently adjust its military operations in the Taiwan Strait, moving PLA activities closer...</p>
<p>— 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 (@OopsGuess) <a href="https://twitter.com/OopsGuess/status/2004488285620723842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 26, 2025</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🧐China’s entire Neo-industrial policy post-2020 is focused on exporting goods with significant silver content (e.g., EVs), which impacts solar panels and other electronic products.</p>
<p>Interestingly, the current narrative suggests that the recent spike in silver prices indicates...</p>
<p>— Izabella Kaminska (@izakaminska) <a href="https://twitter.com/izakaminska/status/2005202233940471873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2025</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/china-to-hold--justice-mission-2025--drills-around-taiwan-de" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">China to hold ‘Justice Mission 2025’ drills around Taiwan on Dec. 30</a> Al Mayadeen</p>
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<h2>Syraqistan</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-shells-parts-gaza-accelerates-west-bank-assaults" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Israel continues shelling parts of Gaza, intensifying assaults in the West Bank</a> New Arab</p>
<p><a href="https://kevinbarrett.substack.com/p/they-cry-out-as-they-rape-you-to?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">They Cry Out as They Rape You to Death</a> Kevin Barrett</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The plane carrying Netanyahu to the US traversed the airspace of three ICC member states—Greece, Italy, and France—despite an ICC arrest warrant, before reaching the Atlantic – <a href="https://twitter.com/anadoluajansi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anadoluajansi</a> <a href="https://t.co/nx8k1z6TM9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/nx8k1z6TM9</a></p>
<p>— Rabia İclal Turan (@iclalturan) <a href="https://twitter.com/iclalturan/status/2005294260116201871?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2025</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.euractiv.com/news/italy-arrests-7-accused-of-raising-millions-for-hamas/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Italy arrests seven accused of raising millions for Hamas</a> AFP</p>
<p><a href="https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/12/28/761461/Houthi-warns-of-military-action-against-any-Israeli-presence-in-Somaliland" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Yemen’s leader warns of military action against any Israeli presence in Somaliland</a> Press TV</p>
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<p><a href="https://beeley.substack.com/p/the-russia-israel-partnership-in?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Russia-Israel partnership in West Asia – with Deep Dive Perspective</a> Vanessa Beeley</p>
<p><a href="https://larrycjohnson.substack.com/p/iran-acknowledges-it-is-at-war-with?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Iran Acknowledges It is at War With the West… Putin Puts the West on Notice</a> Larry Johnson</p>
<p><a href="https://thecradle.co/articles/iranian-hacker-group-handala-says-it-breached-netanyahu-chief-of-staffs-phone" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Iranian hacker group ‘Handala’ claims to have breached the phone of Netanyahu's chief of staff</a> The Cradle</p>
<p><a href="https://www.firstpost.com/world/moscow-sends-three-iranian-satellites-into-space-in-second-launch-since-july-13963622.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Moscow sends three Iranian satellites into space in second launch since July</a> Firstpost</p>
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<h2>Africa</h2>
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<p><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/26/africa/trump-christmas-strike-jabo-nigeria-latam-intl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Fear and confusion grip Nigerian village affected by US strike, locals report no history of ISIS in the area</a> CNN</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It will not be easy for Israel and the secessionist regime in Hargheisa to assess their control over the territory they claim (Somaliland). But the potential for new conflict looms.</p>
<p>— MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) <a href="https://twitter.com/MenchOsint/status/2005388773492682762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2025</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.geeska.com/en/washingtons-america-first-health-push-africa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Washington’s “America First” health initiative in Africa</a> Geeska</p>
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<h2>European Disunion</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/79c31767-ccac-4669-a299-3d2e9b797c6d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Europe’s largest defense groups are set to distribute $5 billion to shareholders in 2025</a> FT</p>
<p><a href="https://notesfrompoland.com/2025/12/28/poland-ready-to-defend-western-border-with-germany-says-president/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Poland declares readiness to defend its western border with Germany</a> Notes from Poland</p>
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<h2>New Not-So-Cold War</h2>
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<p><a href="https://news.antiwar.com/2025/12/28/after-talks-with-zelensky-trump-says-territorial-issues-still-not-settled/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">After Talks With Zelensky, Trump Indicates Territorial Issues Remain Unresolved</a> Antiwar</p>
<p><a href="https://eng.globalaffairs.ru/articles/brussels-moscow-lukyanov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brussels and Moscow Have Both Reached a Bleak Understanding</a> Russia in Global Affairs</p>
<p><a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/europe-risks-another-bleak-year-2026-why" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Russia-Ukraine war: Europe Risks Facing Another Dismal Year in 2026</a> Middle East Eye</p>
<p><a href="https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/shaping-of-the-next-end-of-year-narrative?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Narrative for Year-End 2026 Begins: Russia Faces “Exhaustion” </a> Simplicius</p>
<p><a href="https://eventsinukraine.substack.com/p/humiliating-retreats?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Humiliating retreats</a> Events in Ukraine</p>
<p><a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/630086-new-corruption-scandal-ukraine-rada/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">New corruption scandal emerges in Kiev</a> RT</p>
<p><a href="https://russianforces.substack.com/p/oreshnik-in-belarus?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Oreshnik in Belarus?</a> Pavel Podvig</p>
<p><a href="https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/iaea-announces-start-of-repairs-near-zaporizhzhia-power-plant-amid-local-ceasefire/3783144" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IAEA announces repairs are starting near the Zaporizhzhia power plant during local ceasefire</a> Anadolu Agency</p>
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<h2>South of the Border</h2>
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<p><a href="https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/trump-might-not-invade-venezuela-yet-but-what-he-is-doing-is-worse/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trump Might Not Invade Venezuela Yet, but His Actions Are Detrimental</a> Venezuelanalysis</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The audacity… Oil services company Halliburton is initiating international arbitration to extract funds from Venezuela as it reports losses due to US sanctions that forced its exit</p>
<p>— Venezuelanalysis (@venanalysis) <a href="https://twitter.com/venanalysis/status/2005356787885904153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2025</a></p>
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<h2>L’affaire Epstein</h2>
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<p>Miami Herald investigative journalist follows up on the Epstein story:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Does someone at the DOJ want to clarify why my American Airlines booking information and flights from July 2019 are part of the Epstein documents (attached to a grand jury subpoena)? Given that the flight itinerary includes my maiden name, why was the DOJ…</p>
<p>— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) <a href="https://twitter.com/jkbjournalist/status/2005374836881633511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2025</a></p>
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<h2>Spook Country</h2>
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<p><a href="https://larrycjohnson.substack.com/p/why-is-susan-miller-doing-media?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Why is Susan Miller Doing Media?</a> Larry Johnson</p>
<p><a href="https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/u.s.-intelligence-agencies-have-not-aged-well" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">U.S. Intelligence Agencies Have Not Aged Well</a> Lawfare</p>
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<h2>Trump 2.0</h2>
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<p><a href="https://investigatemidwest.org/2025/12/23/trump-promised-to-lower-food-prices-but-theyre-still-going-up/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Trump promised to reduce food prices, but they continue to rise</a> Investigate Midwest</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dollarsandsense.org/starving-the-safety-net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Starving the Safety Net</a> Dollars & Sense</p>
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<h2>2028</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/28/jd-vance-2028-election-maga" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">JD Vance's Plans for the 2028 Election</a> Axios</p>
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<h2>Immigration</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.notus.org/immigration/trump-immigration-crackdown-tps-elder-caretakers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">‘A Demographic Ticking Time Bomb’: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Targets Caretakers for Seniors</a> NOTUS</p>
<p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/12/28/fbi-investigating-alleged-fraud-scheme-in-minnesota-kash-patel-says-amid-attacks-on-somali-population/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">FBI Investigates Alleged Fraud Scheme In Minnesota, Amid Growing Attacks on Somali Population</a> Forbes</p>
<p><a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5665012-minnesota-nutrition-program-fraud/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">MAGA World Focuses on Minnesota Over Fraud Scandal</a> The Hill. For example:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🧵THREAD🧵</p>
<p>The mainstream media did not overlook the Minnesota Somalian fraud story; they actively dismissed it as fictitious, racist, or xenophobic. Before the articles are quietly amended, I’ve captured screenshots. ⤵️</p>
<p>— Drew Holden (@DrewHolden360) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrewHolden360/status/2005361458130178542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2025</a></p>
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<h2>Imperial Collapse Watch</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.un-diplomatic.com/p/a-gilded-navy-for-imperialist-conflict?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A Gilded Navy for Imperialist Conflict</a> Un-Diplomatic</p>
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<h2>Accelerationists</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.notesfromthecircus.com/p/as-the-sun-sets-on-sand-hill-road?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">As the Sun Sets on Sand Hill Road, Andreessen Awaits His Caesar</a> Notes from the Circus</p>
<p><a href="https://fortune.com/2025/12/28/california-tech-founders-billionaire-state-wealth-tax-ballot-measure/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">California's tech founders are mobilizing against a proposed state wealth tax, prompting some billionaires to consider leaving. 'I am finished for life'</a> Fortune</p>
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<h2>The 420</h2>
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<p><a href="https://archive.is/Rjrm6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">How Trump Became the Unlikely Champion of Easing Marijuana Restrictions</a> WSJ</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just discovered that Black Rock and Vanguard also have significant investments in the cannabis industry, specifically in Curaleaf, my preferred dispensary. What is left in this country that isn't owned or controlled by private equity firms?!</p>
<p>— Southern Fried StoNerD (@southernstonerd) <a href="https://twitter.com/southernstonerd/status/2005081501357281723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2025</a></p>
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<h2>Economy</h2>
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<p><a href="https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/12/29/oabh-d29.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Mass layoffs escalate across the US economy, with job cuts in the auto, logistics, and tech sectors continuing into 2026</a> WSWS</p>
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<h2>AI</h2>
<blockquote>
<p><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/us/money/jobs-hiring-growth-plans-2026-b2891218.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Major companies are hesitating to hire in 2026: ‘Everyone's anxious about job security’</a> The Independent. Commentary:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just as the pandemic enabled companies to coordinate price hikes at the consumer's expense, AI is currently facilitating a collective freeze on hiring—essentially a conspiracy against labor. I suspect...</p>
<p>— Hal Singer (@HalSinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/HalSinger/status/2005345337918075310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2025</a></p>
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<blockquote>
<p><a href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-is-hiring-a-new-head-of-preparedness-to-try-to-predict-and-mitigate-ais-harms-220330486.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness to anticipate and mitigate the potential harms of AI</a> Engadget</p>
<p><a href="https://boondoggle.substack.com/p/writing-music-in-an-age-of-streaming?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Writing Music in an Age of Streaming AI Slop</a> Boondoggle</p>
<p><a href="https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/12/27/slopibus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TIM COOK SPREADS AI SLOP IN CHRISTMAS MESSAGE ON TWITTER/X, APPARENTLY TO PROMOTE ‘PLURIBUS’</a> Daring Fireball</p>
<p><a href="https://www.salon.com/2025/12/27/christianity-grapples-with-the-rise-of-an-ai-jesus/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christianity Faces the Challenge of an AI Jesus</a> Salon</p>
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<h2>Abortion</h2>
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<p><a href="https://jasongarcia.substack.com/p/florida-may-send-bounty-hunters-after?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Florida may deploy bounty hunters to pursue women and doctors overlapping with abortion cases</a> Seeking Rents</p>
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<h2>The Bezzle</h2>
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<p><a href="https://futurism.com/advanced-transport/waymo-shuts-down-again" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Days After Mass Bricking Event, Waymo Fleet Shuts Down Again</a> Futurism</p>
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<h2>Class Warfare</h2>
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<p><a href="https://grist.org/economics/what-happens-when-disaster-recovery-becomes-a-luxury-good/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">What Happens When Disaster Recovery Becomes a Luxury Good</a> Grist</p>
<p><a href="https://charleshughsmith.substack.com/p/the-good-news-is-people-are-realizing?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Positive Note: People Are Realizing They Are On Their Own</a> Charles Hugh Smith</p>
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<p>Antidote of the Day (<a href="https://x.com/wolflope/status/1999976473499726234" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">via</a>):</p>
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