NATO Members Complete Cluster Munition Disarmament, Urge Belligerents to Ban Controversial Weapons
The 11th meeting of the Convention on Cluster Munitions recently concluded in Geneva with two NATO members, Bulgaria and…
Two More Members of Pentagon Brass Discuss War with China Openly
Big spenders among the Air Force brass are keen to buy and build their way to a war against…
The US Space Force: Brand-Building, Woke Policy, and Economic Parasitism
The US Space Force is now 4 years old, and seems to be a microcosm (micro in the Pentagon…
Screen Use in Babies Delays Communication, Problem Solving—Except With Video Calls to Family
While it may be tempting at the end of a particularly challenging day when a parent has been running…
Radioactive British Tank Destroyed Amid 90% Ukraine Casualty Rates
British investigative reporters were earning their bread this week with some front-line coverage of Ukraine’s attack which has been…
US Deficit Is Projected to Roughly Double this Year: Watchdog
According to projections from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the US federal spending deficit for the fiscal…
Giant Study Says Increase Native Tree Richness and Control Maritime Ports to Prevent Invasive Species Epidemics
In Northern Italy, every year between May and June, the forests are alive with the humming of bees. Forest…
BRICS Summit 2023: BRICS Gold-Backed Currency Decision Delayed–6 New Members Invited to Join
In the lead-up to the 15th annual BRICS summit, it’s been suggested that a multinational trade currency pegged to…
BRICS Summit 2023: Bloc Keen on Welcoming New Members—Who and How Remain Open Questions
Kicking off on Tuesday in Johannesburg, the 15th Annual BRICS Summit will hopefully put the answers to a lot…
But of Course the Ukrainian Army Is Not Keeping Track of Where They’re Dropping Cluster Bombs
When President Biden signaled his intention to bypass American law and send cluster munitions to Ukraine, Kyiv quickly provided…
08/21 End of the Empire: Iran Visits Saudi, and US Complains About Tehran Boosting Ties in “Our Hemisphere”
End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
Chances Now Seem Very High that Ukraine Gains Nothing in War, Ends in Stalemate with 250k-Plus Casualties
In compiling various reports on the ongoing Ukrainian offensive, now in its 10th week, it seems very likely that…
4,200-Year-Old Ceramic Storm Drains in Ancient Chinese Town Are the Oldest of Their Kind
Story at a glance… The world’s oldest ceramic drain pipe system has been identified and described in China. The…
Strong Labor Market or Desparation? Survey Finds 93% of Americans Work a Side Hustle, 16% a Second Job
Labor is a tricky part of economics, and the current US economy, despite the bank failures, the record price…
Ancient Greece Called Them “Slaves” Ukraine Calls it “Conscription” the Product Is the Same
The war in Ukraine has reopened Europe’s eyes to the horrifying realities of the wars of history. Battles fought…
USDA Teams Up with Big Soy to Fund Study to Show How to Meet Nutrient Needs with Ultra-Procesed Foods
US taxpayer dollars recently funded a study to be included in the upcoming USDA Dietary Guidelines of America…
There Was a Cable That Showed US Official Pushing for Imran Khan’s Ousting—it’s been Leaked
Large quotations in this story were only possible because of The Intercept’s publishing of a secret cable. To read…
‘Staggering’ Losses Bullet Reports of Ukraine’s ‘Extremely Unlikely’ Chances to Take Back Any Territory
CNN spoke to a quartet of unnamed defense and diplomacy officials since the start of the Ukrainian counterattack, who…
Was This Primitive Whale the Largest Animal Ever to Live? Scientists Think So
Peru isn’t typically associated with ocean habitat, containing as it does the Andes and the Amazon. However, a beast…
8/01 End of the Empire: China Establishes Commercial and Strategic Ties with Key Targets of Washington
End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
