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Saturday, August 30, 2025, News and CommentaryFrom Newsweek: Teen in Tears After Seeing Shelter's Shyest Dog, Adopts Her Immediately
Minneapolis Shooting Fall-Out. From the Post Millennial: RFK Jr, HHS investigate meds taken by trans Minnesota Catholic school shooter. "Something changed, and it dramatically changed human behavior." [Ed: I'd say 'about time' but it is way past time.] From the Independent: Minneapolis school shooting latest: Robin Westman’s father reveals new details about attacker to police. Police say 23-year-old Robin Westman fired 116 rounds through the stained-glass windows of a church next to Annunciation Catholic School, trying to kill as many children as possible
From Tech Crunch: With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection.
Newsom's Trump Derangement Syndrome! From the Post Millennial: Gavin Newsom says Trump won't allow the 2028 presidential election. And he really hates the new White House gift shop. [Ed: if Newsom was not hurting so many people, he would be funny.] From Reason: Gavin Newsom's Trolling of Donald Trump Is a Painful Reminder That Politics Can Always Get Dumber. [Ed: I get it. Newsom is trying to mock Trump...but he just sounds creepy and juvenile.]
From FOX News: Cincinnati police union votes no confidence in Mayor Aftab Pureval after viral mob attack that left woman knocked out. "The Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 69 unanimously voted no confidence in Mayor Aftab Pureval." [Ed: "no confidence" is an overly kind judgment.]
France. From Politico.EU: Macron’s stunned troops see no good way out of France’s impasse. New prime minister? New elections? Neither would seem to defuse France’s ticking debt bomb. [Ed: I expect the gov. will lose the "confidence" vote next month. And if Macron falls, then I don't what will become of the EU union.] AND French presidential hopefuls blast PM, then turn on each other in early debate. Members of the opposition skewered François Bayrou and his unpopular €43.8 billion budget squeeze.
From Jonathan Turley: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Sandwich-Throwing Former Justice Employee.
From Reason: Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Spy Industry Connections. Leaked emails show Epstein’s attempts to dabble in security tech—across borders—in the last years of his life. [Ed: Maxwell has denied this connection...but, then, I don't believe much of anything she says.]
Ukraine-Russia. From Politico.EU: EU moves closer to using Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine. Foreign ministers on Saturday will discuss plans to transfer the funds into riskier investments. [Ed: the Russians will *not* like their frozen assets going to Zelensky.] From Armstrong Economics: Security Guarantees for Ukraine – EU Prepares to Enter War.
From Zero Hedge: Indian Officials Call For Intervention After US Blocks Foreign Trucker Visas. "Punjabi and Sikh drivers make up 20% of the US trucking industry." [Ed: apparently, Indians send huge amounts of money back to their families at home.]
The Fed. From Phoenix Capital Research: The Powell Fed is a Scandal Ridden, Corrupt Entity That Needs to Be Reined In. From Zero Hedge: A 3rd Property!? Pulte Drops New Criminal Referral On Lisa Cook As Mortgage Scandal Widens. [Ed: she claims the first 2 were a clerical error. Another clerical error?] AND Fireworks Ensue During Cook Vs. Trump Courtroom Showdown. [Ed: on Friday.]
From People: Search on for Hero Dog Who Helped Locate Missing Owner, 85, But Disappeared Before Rescue. [Ed: happy ending, Brad.]
From the New York Post: Trump scraps $5B in foreign aid in rare ‘pocket rescission’. [Ed: includes $3.2B directed to USAID.]
California. From Oil Price: California Faces High Pump Prices As Phillips 66 Shuts LA Refinery. "Phillips 66 said in October it would exit the site, citing “market dynamics.” From Politico: Newsom deploys state police to major cities after Trump threatens to send more troops to California. The governor drew a sharp contrast between his effort and the Trump administration’s use of the military.. . [Ed: Newsom's worst fear is that Trump will succeed in taming crime when he has failed so miserably for so long.]
From the Last Refuge: Another Narrative Busted: Bolton Investigation Began Under Biden. Plus bonus WTF video from McCain funeral... [Ed: the video from McCain's funeral seems highly speculative.] From Zero Hedge: Bolton Probe Focuses On Emails Obtained By Hostile Foreign Spy Service. Bolton looking to hire same lawyer representing Letitia James and Lisa Cook. [Ed: it is difficult to see how he will escape being charged under the Espionage Act.]t
Iran. From the Free Beacon: Iranian Officials Lash Out As European Leaders Reimpose UN Sanctions: ‘Our Missiles Reach Not Only France but Also Germany’. [Ed: collectively these nations are known as the E3.]
The Democrat Decline. From Jonathan Turley: As Good As It Gets? DNC Moves to Sell Crazy to an Over-StockedNation. [Ed: recommended. I keep saying that I want the Dems to get it together because there has to be some effective opposition to some of Trump's policies. Ah, well, it will have to come from elsewhere.]
From Surf Dog: Surf Dog Ricochet and Aqua Dog Cori.
Redistricting. From the Associated Press: Another State Joins Trump's Redistricting Parade. Missouri's GOP governor calls legislature into session to approve new congressional maps
Trump's Tariffs. From Reason: Trump's Tariffs and Immigration Policies Are Why Your Amazon Packages Are So Expensive and Will Take Forever. I got a pair of shoes delivered from Asia for a reasonable price. Trump just ended the exemption that makes that transaction possible.From Zero Hedge: Trump's Global Tariffs Ruled Illegal By Washington Appeals Court, But...the judges ruled that the tariffs can remain in effect. [Ed: it is delayed for now, but SCOTUS is the final destination of these tariffs.]
Everyday Economics. From the Epoch Times: Labor Day Gas Prices Lowest Since 2020, New Analysis Finds. "We’ve seen a remarkably affordable summer to hit the road," says an analyst at GasBuddy... [Ed: lowest U.S. gas in 5 years.] From the Frugalite: The Beauty of the Brown Bag Lunch. [Ed: much more interesting than the title suggests.]
From Dog Beast: Mom’s Dogs Always Come With Her To The Bathroom – No Matter Where They Are. [Ed: all five of them Great pics.]
Israel-Gaza. From the BBC: US Pulls Visas for Palestinians Planning to Attend UN Assembly. Several nations have said they'll support statehood at the gathering
Minneapolis Shooting Fall-Out. From the Post Millennial: RFK Jr, HHS investigate meds taken by trans Minnesota Catholic school shooter. "Something changed, and it dramatically changed human behavior." [Ed: I'd say 'about time' but it is way past time.] From the Independent: Minneapolis school shooting latest: Robin Westman’s father reveals new details about attacker to police. Police say 23-year-old Robin Westman fired 116 rounds through the stained-glass windows of a church next to Annunciation Catholic School, trying to kill as many children as possible
From Tech Crunch: With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection.
Newsom's Trump Derangement Syndrome! From the Post Millennial: Gavin Newsom says Trump won't allow the 2028 presidential election. And he really hates the new White House gift shop. [Ed: if Newsom was not hurting so many people, he would be funny.] From Reason: Gavin Newsom's Trolling of Donald Trump Is a Painful Reminder That Politics Can Always Get Dumber. [Ed: I get it. Newsom is trying to mock Trump...but he just sounds creepy and juvenile.]
From FOX News: Cincinnati police union votes no confidence in Mayor Aftab Pureval after viral mob attack that left woman knocked out. "The Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 69 unanimously voted no confidence in Mayor Aftab Pureval." [Ed: "no confidence" is an overly kind judgment.]
France. From Politico.EU: Macron’s stunned troops see no good way out of France’s impasse. New prime minister? New elections? Neither would seem to defuse France’s ticking debt bomb. [Ed: I expect the gov. will lose the "confidence" vote next month. And if Macron falls, then I don't what will become of the EU union.] AND French presidential hopefuls blast PM, then turn on each other in early debate. Members of the opposition skewered François Bayrou and his unpopular €43.8 billion budget squeeze.
From Jonathan Turley: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Sandwich-Throwing Former Justice Employee.
From Reason: Inside Jeffrey Epstein's Spy Industry Connections. Leaked emails show Epstein’s attempts to dabble in security tech—across borders—in the last years of his life. [Ed: Maxwell has denied this connection...but, then, I don't believe much of anything she says.]
Ukraine-Russia. From Politico.EU: EU moves closer to using Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine. Foreign ministers on Saturday will discuss plans to transfer the funds into riskier investments. [Ed: the Russians will *not* like their frozen assets going to Zelensky.] From Armstrong Economics: Security Guarantees for Ukraine – EU Prepares to Enter War.
From Zero Hedge: Indian Officials Call For Intervention After US Blocks Foreign Trucker Visas. "Punjabi and Sikh drivers make up 20% of the US trucking industry." [Ed: apparently, Indians send huge amounts of money back to their families at home.]
The Fed. From Phoenix Capital Research: The Powell Fed is a Scandal Ridden, Corrupt Entity That Needs to Be Reined In. From Zero Hedge: A 3rd Property!? Pulte Drops New Criminal Referral On Lisa Cook As Mortgage Scandal Widens. [Ed: she claims the first 2 were a clerical error. Another clerical error?] AND Fireworks Ensue During Cook Vs. Trump Courtroom Showdown. [Ed: on Friday.]
From People: Search on for Hero Dog Who Helped Locate Missing Owner, 85, But Disappeared Before Rescue. [Ed: happy ending, Brad.]
From the New York Post: Trump scraps $5B in foreign aid in rare ‘pocket rescission’. [Ed: includes $3.2B directed to USAID.]
California. From Oil Price: California Faces High Pump Prices As Phillips 66 Shuts LA Refinery. "Phillips 66 said in October it would exit the site, citing “market dynamics.” From Politico: Newsom deploys state police to major cities after Trump threatens to send more troops to California. The governor drew a sharp contrast between his effort and the Trump administration’s use of the military.. . [Ed: Newsom's worst fear is that Trump will succeed in taming crime when he has failed so miserably for so long.]
From the Last Refuge: Another Narrative Busted: Bolton Investigation Began Under Biden. Plus bonus WTF video from McCain funeral... [Ed: the video from McCain's funeral seems highly speculative.] From Zero Hedge: Bolton Probe Focuses On Emails Obtained By Hostile Foreign Spy Service. Bolton looking to hire same lawyer representing Letitia James and Lisa Cook. [Ed: it is difficult to see how he will escape being charged under the Espionage Act.]t
Iran. From the Free Beacon: Iranian Officials Lash Out As European Leaders Reimpose UN Sanctions: ‘Our Missiles Reach Not Only France but Also Germany’. [Ed: collectively these nations are known as the E3.]
The Democrat Decline. From Jonathan Turley: As Good As It Gets? DNC Moves to Sell Crazy to an Over-StockedNation. [Ed: recommended. I keep saying that I want the Dems to get it together because there has to be some effective opposition to some of Trump's policies. Ah, well, it will have to come from elsewhere.]
From Surf Dog: Surf Dog Ricochet and Aqua Dog Cori.
Redistricting. From the Associated Press: Another State Joins Trump's Redistricting Parade. Missouri's GOP governor calls legislature into session to approve new congressional maps
Trump's Tariffs. From Reason: Trump's Tariffs and Immigration Policies Are Why Your Amazon Packages Are So Expensive and Will Take Forever. I got a pair of shoes delivered from Asia for a reasonable price. Trump just ended the exemption that makes that transaction possible.From Zero Hedge: Trump's Global Tariffs Ruled Illegal By Washington Appeals Court, But...the judges ruled that the tariffs can remain in effect. [Ed: it is delayed for now, but SCOTUS is the final destination of these tariffs.]
Everyday Economics. From the Epoch Times: Labor Day Gas Prices Lowest Since 2020, New Analysis Finds. "We’ve seen a remarkably affordable summer to hit the road," says an analyst at GasBuddy... [Ed: lowest U.S. gas in 5 years.] From the Frugalite: The Beauty of the Brown Bag Lunch. [Ed: much more interesting than the title suggests.]
From Dog Beast: Mom’s Dogs Always Come With Her To The Bathroom – No Matter Where They Are. [Ed: all five of them Great pics.]
Israel-Gaza. From the BBC: US Pulls Visas for Palestinians Planning to Attend UN Assembly. Several nations have said they'll support statehood at the gathering
Friday 29 August 2025
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Friday, August 29, 2025, News and CommentaryRoger Ver. From X, RogerKVer: I've always known I'd be targeted politically...
From PupVine: New York Man’s Proposal Comes With A Twist That Made Both The Woman And Her Dog Say Yes
UK. From What's the Jam?: Cat food made by Michelin star chef is on sale… and people think it’s delicious. [Ed: not to mention that's what they can afford.] From the Telegraph: Is this the beginning of the English revolution? From the Standard: Elon Musk backs Tommy Robinson and blasts Nigel Farage as Reform pledges to deport 600,000 migrants. [Ed: I don't think Robinson has a chance. Reform is more likely.] From the Moon of Alabama: They Voted For Brexit To Stop Immigration Only To Get More Of It.
From the Federalist: Wisconsin Judge Will Stand Trial On Charges Of Helping Illegal Alien Flee From ICE [Ed: apparently not immune from criminal prosecution as she had claimed.]
France. From Politico.EU: Bayrou: France’s survival is at stake. The French government appears likely to fall next month over the prime minister’s spending plans. From Newsmax: French Stocks Tumble on Potential Government Collapse.
From Hollywood Reporter: You Don’t Actually Own That Movie You Just “Bought.” A New Class Action Lawsuit Targets Amazon.
Cryptocurrency. From Just the News: Trump's media and technology company makes aggressive move into crypto. TMTG, Yorkville Acquisition Corp., and Crypto.com announced that they have entered into an agreement for a business combination to establish Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, Inc., a digital asset treasury company.
Minneapolis Shooting Aftermath. From Newsbusters: ‘DON’T SAY TRANS’: Nets Avoid Any Mention of MN Shooter or His Motives. [Ed: 2 of the children listed as injured are in critical condition.] From Breitbart: Kash Patel: Minneapolis Shooting Being Investigated as a ‘Hate Crime Targeting Catholics’. From the Free Press: Robin Westman and the Rise of American Nihilism.
From the American Humane Society: Meet Harrison. [Ed: Harrison is an Electronic Storage Device Detection (ESD) dog, trained to detect the scent of triphenylphosphine oxide, also known as TPPO. TPPO is a substance used in manufacturing.]
From Politico: CDC in turmoil. Trump still backs RFK Jr. When Kennedy wanted to fire the CDC director, Trump helped. [Ed: and she is refusing to accept the firing. Lawsuit?]
Redistricting. From NOLA: Louisiana will ask Supreme Court to overturn key part of Voting Rights Act, invalidate map. “The Constitution forbids sorting voters by race. And telling legislators drawing maps to think about race, but not think too much about race, is an untenable standard,” Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said. [Ed: may as well get popcorn because this battle is going to break out everywhere, in one form or another.]
From Ammo: Defensive Gun Use Statistics: Self-Defense Cases (2025)
From Newsbusters: Trump Calls for RICO Charges to Be Filed Against George Soros. [Ed: the depositions alone would be worth it.]
Everyday Economics. From Moneywise: I’m 35 years old and working bores me — I just inherited $1M from my grandpa and it feels like a sign. Can I quit my job and live off this windfall? [Ed: interesting stats, even for non-millionaires.] From the Organic Prepper: Slow SHTF Food Budget Crunch: A Hidden Danger.
From HuffPost: Meet The Heroic Dog Who Fought Off Coyotes To Protect Boy After Car Crash.
From Interesting Engineering: World's First 1-Step Method Turns Plastic Into Fuel At 95% Efficiency [Ed: amazing, if true.]
Ukraine-Russia. From the Associated Press: US to Sell Ukraine Arms Totaling $825M. State Department announces deal for extended-range missiles. [Ed: paid for by U.N. allies.] From AOL: A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 21 people. [Ed: Russia wants this war to end ASAP.] From Politico: Trump admin offers subdued response to Russia’s assault on Kyiv, and Europe’s outrage. Allies sought to convince Trump that deadly overnight attacks make clear that Putin’s not interested in peace. But they made little headway. [Ed: I expect Trump is trying to distance himself from the politics of it all and concentrate on the economics. Not that the two can really be separated.] From Gilbert Doctorow: ‘Judging Freedom’ edition of 27 August: Trump’s Confusing Signals. "He has threatened dire new economic sanctions, saying that the U.S. will wage economic war on Russia and only economic war." [Ed: I wrote the prior comment before reading this article.]
From the Register: UK Unions Want 'Worker First' Plan For AI as People Fear For Their Jobs. [Ed: I really don't worry about this possiblity. People said the same thing about computers.]
From Politico: Democratic governors urge Trump to drop plans to send troops to their cities. [Ed: as long as Trump can keep them talking about crime, he wins.] AND Chicago prepares for National Guard to come in. With no communications from the Trump administration, officials turn to DNC playbook. From the Post Millennial: Mayor Muriel Bowser reverses course on Trump's crime crackdown—now says it's 'greatly appreciated'. [Ed: smart move on Bowser's part. She wants to be re-elected.]
From GoodNewsNetwork: Corgi Race Causes Cuteness Overload in Lithuania at its 5th Annual Event
From PupVine: New York Man’s Proposal Comes With A Twist That Made Both The Woman And Her Dog Say Yes
UK. From What's the Jam?: Cat food made by Michelin star chef is on sale… and people think it’s delicious. [Ed: not to mention that's what they can afford.] From the Telegraph: Is this the beginning of the English revolution? From the Standard: Elon Musk backs Tommy Robinson and blasts Nigel Farage as Reform pledges to deport 600,000 migrants. [Ed: I don't think Robinson has a chance. Reform is more likely.] From the Moon of Alabama: They Voted For Brexit To Stop Immigration Only To Get More Of It.
From the Federalist: Wisconsin Judge Will Stand Trial On Charges Of Helping Illegal Alien Flee From ICE [Ed: apparently not immune from criminal prosecution as she had claimed.]
France. From Politico.EU: Bayrou: France’s survival is at stake. The French government appears likely to fall next month over the prime minister’s spending plans. From Newsmax: French Stocks Tumble on Potential Government Collapse.
From Hollywood Reporter: You Don’t Actually Own That Movie You Just “Bought.” A New Class Action Lawsuit Targets Amazon.
Cryptocurrency. From Just the News: Trump's media and technology company makes aggressive move into crypto. TMTG, Yorkville Acquisition Corp., and Crypto.com announced that they have entered into an agreement for a business combination to establish Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, Inc., a digital asset treasury company.
Minneapolis Shooting Aftermath. From Newsbusters: ‘DON’T SAY TRANS’: Nets Avoid Any Mention of MN Shooter or His Motives. [Ed: 2 of the children listed as injured are in critical condition.] From Breitbart: Kash Patel: Minneapolis Shooting Being Investigated as a ‘Hate Crime Targeting Catholics’. From the Free Press: Robin Westman and the Rise of American Nihilism.
From the American Humane Society: Meet Harrison. [Ed: Harrison is an Electronic Storage Device Detection (ESD) dog, trained to detect the scent of triphenylphosphine oxide, also known as TPPO. TPPO is a substance used in manufacturing.]
From Politico: CDC in turmoil. Trump still backs RFK Jr. When Kennedy wanted to fire the CDC director, Trump helped. [Ed: and she is refusing to accept the firing. Lawsuit?]
Redistricting. From NOLA: Louisiana will ask Supreme Court to overturn key part of Voting Rights Act, invalidate map. “The Constitution forbids sorting voters by race. And telling legislators drawing maps to think about race, but not think too much about race, is an untenable standard,” Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said. [Ed: may as well get popcorn because this battle is going to break out everywhere, in one form or another.]
From Ammo: Defensive Gun Use Statistics: Self-Defense Cases (2025)
From Newsbusters: Trump Calls for RICO Charges to Be Filed Against George Soros. [Ed: the depositions alone would be worth it.]
Everyday Economics. From Moneywise: I’m 35 years old and working bores me — I just inherited $1M from my grandpa and it feels like a sign. Can I quit my job and live off this windfall? [Ed: interesting stats, even for non-millionaires.] From the Organic Prepper: Slow SHTF Food Budget Crunch: A Hidden Danger.
From HuffPost: Meet The Heroic Dog Who Fought Off Coyotes To Protect Boy After Car Crash.
From Interesting Engineering: World's First 1-Step Method Turns Plastic Into Fuel At 95% Efficiency [Ed: amazing, if true.]
Ukraine-Russia. From the Associated Press: US to Sell Ukraine Arms Totaling $825M. State Department announces deal for extended-range missiles. [Ed: paid for by U.N. allies.] From AOL: A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 21 people. [Ed: Russia wants this war to end ASAP.] From Politico: Trump admin offers subdued response to Russia’s assault on Kyiv, and Europe’s outrage. Allies sought to convince Trump that deadly overnight attacks make clear that Putin’s not interested in peace. But they made little headway. [Ed: I expect Trump is trying to distance himself from the politics of it all and concentrate on the economics. Not that the two can really be separated.] From Gilbert Doctorow: ‘Judging Freedom’ edition of 27 August: Trump’s Confusing Signals. "He has threatened dire new economic sanctions, saying that the U.S. will wage economic war on Russia and only economic war." [Ed: I wrote the prior comment before reading this article.]
From the Register: UK Unions Want 'Worker First' Plan For AI as People Fear For Their Jobs. [Ed: I really don't worry about this possiblity. People said the same thing about computers.]
From Politico: Democratic governors urge Trump to drop plans to send troops to their cities. [Ed: as long as Trump can keep them talking about crime, he wins.] AND Chicago prepares for National Guard to come in. With no communications from the Trump administration, officials turn to DNC playbook. From the Post Millennial: Mayor Muriel Bowser reverses course on Trump's crime crackdown—now says it's 'greatly appreciated'. [Ed: smart move on Bowser's part. She wants to be re-elected.]
From GoodNewsNetwork: Corgi Race Causes Cuteness Overload in Lithuania at its 5th Annual Event
Thursday 28 August 2025
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Thursday, August 28, 2025, News and CommentaryRoger Ver. From Medium: When the Anti-Establishment Surrenders: Why Satoshi‑Era Whales Might Be Cashing Out Now. [Ed: bad title. It is not surrender to be strategic and know when to move between currencies. But the article is worthwhile.]
From Dogster: Rin Tin Tin: The Story of an International Dog Star
From City Journal: Why Zohran Mamdani Might Not Be Able to Freeze the Rent. By pre-committing the Rent Guidelines Board to four years of zero increases, the mayoral candidate would open its decisions to legal challenges. [Ed: plus, authority to freeze rents is vested in the Rent Guidelines Board, not in the mayor.]
Flag Burning. From Jonathan Turley: Running it up the Flagpole: Why the Trump Order on Flag Burning is Unconstitutional. [Ed: and an issue that SCOTUS ruled on in 1989.] From the Raleigh News & Observer: ]Veteran Burns Flag Near White House,[/link] Gets Arrested. Army veteran protests Trump's executive order against flag-burning
The Media. From Newser: Trump Threatens ABC, NBC. Calls networks 'an arm of the Democratic party' because of negative stories. [Ed: this is frightening.]
From Nature Medicine: A Big Step Forward in Pig-to-Human Organ Transplants. Gene-edited lung successfully transplanted into brain dead patient, removed after 9 days.
From Iran International: Russia drafts UN resolution to delay snapback of Iran sanctions. [Ed: sanctions are due at the end of August, if Iran does not comply with various UN demands re: nuclear.]
From Newsweek: Woman out of Options for Chihuahua Too Clingy in Old Age—Then She Had Idea
From Hot Air: 'Videotape': How the VHS Tape Helped Topple Communism.
Ukraine. From Moon of Alabama: Ukraine - Zelenski Rejects Giving Land As Fascists Promise To Kill Him. From Le Monde: Poland’s new president vetoes bill extending aid to Ukrainian refugees. [Ed: the backlash from part of EU continues.] From Kiev Post: ‘Ukraine Should Consider Plan B’ – Ex-US Ambassador on Kyiv’s Fragile Security. In an interview with Kyiv Post, Ambassador Steven Pifer argues that Europe’s growing commitment to security guarantees may be Ukraine’s most reliable path to peace. [Ed: Trump clearly wants out.] From Ukrainska Pravda: Trump's envoy Witkoff announces meeting with Ukrainian team in US this week
From Al Jazeera: Venezuela deploys warships, drones to coast as US naval squadron nears.
From ABC News: Hero Military Dog That Saved Unit in Afghanistan Gets a Second Chance
From the Guardian: Democrat flips Iowa state senate seat and breaks Republican supermajority. Catelin Drey beats extremist Christopher Prosch, flipping district so Democrats can block governor’s appointments [Ed: this is a state senate seat.]
China. From South China Morning Post: China challenges US freedom of navigation operations as having ‘no legal basis’. Beijing accuses Washington of ‘double standards’ in first report of its kind criticising its activities in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. [Ed: a significant move by China. Yet another hot spot.]
From the Laughing Squid: An Incredibly Detailed Subway Station for Cats
From USA Today: RFK Jr.'s FDA approves new COVID vaccines with restrictions, stops short of ban.
India. From the Economic Times: Trump’s 50% tariff shock hits India – what it means for growth, jobs, and hardest-hit sectors. Trump India Tariffs Impact: US 50% tariffs on Indian exports take effect today, targeting textiles, seafood, gems, jewellery, and leather. Analysts warn the move could threaten millions of jobs and shave 0.5% off India’s GDP. From the Straits Times: Trump’s doubling of tariffs on Indian imports takes effect, hiking tensions. "Washington says India’s purchase of Russian oil helps fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine..." From Conservative Treehouse: India Rejects President Trump Tariff Pressure, Pledges to Continue Purchasing Russian Oil
From the International Man: Doug Casey on the Shadowy Forces Behind JD Vance's Rise and Grooming as MAGA Successor
Minneapolis Shooting Fall-Out. From Townhall: Anti-Gunners Wasted No Time Exploiting Victims of the Minneapolis School Shooting AND This Democrat Just Showed Why Anti-Gunners are Losing the Argument.
Israel-Gaza. From Haaretz: Ahead of Gaza City Conquest, Israeli Ground Troops Say They’re Treated Like Cannon Fodder. "Israeli ground troops in Gaza report life-threatening equipment shortages due to budget limitations, even as billions are spent elsewhere." From antiwar: How Western Media Helped Turn Israel’s Genocide Into ‘Fake News'. Israel's intent to annihilate Gaza would have been clear much sooner had we listened to Palestinian journalists, rather than the evasions and equivocations of the BBC
From PupVine: Arizona Owner Took Her Lonely Dog To The Daycare Not Realizing Everything Was About To Change
EU's Digital Rules and Trump. From Politico.EU: Trump threatens ‘substantial’ new tariffs against countries with ‘discriminatory’ digital rules. The U.S. administration has launched repeated attacks on digital taxes and on the EU’s Digital Services Act. From Politico: EU faces first test of fragile trade truce with Trump
From Dogster: Rin Tin Tin: The Story of an International Dog Star
From City Journal: Why Zohran Mamdani Might Not Be Able to Freeze the Rent. By pre-committing the Rent Guidelines Board to four years of zero increases, the mayoral candidate would open its decisions to legal challenges. [Ed: plus, authority to freeze rents is vested in the Rent Guidelines Board, not in the mayor.]
Flag Burning. From Jonathan Turley: Running it up the Flagpole: Why the Trump Order on Flag Burning is Unconstitutional. [Ed: and an issue that SCOTUS ruled on in 1989.] From the Raleigh News & Observer: ]Veteran Burns Flag Near White House,[/link] Gets Arrested. Army veteran protests Trump's executive order against flag-burning
The Media. From Newser: Trump Threatens ABC, NBC. Calls networks 'an arm of the Democratic party' because of negative stories. [Ed: this is frightening.]
From Nature Medicine: A Big Step Forward in Pig-to-Human Organ Transplants. Gene-edited lung successfully transplanted into brain dead patient, removed after 9 days.
From Iran International: Russia drafts UN resolution to delay snapback of Iran sanctions. [Ed: sanctions are due at the end of August, if Iran does not comply with various UN demands re: nuclear.]
From Newsweek: Woman out of Options for Chihuahua Too Clingy in Old Age—Then She Had Idea
From Hot Air: 'Videotape': How the VHS Tape Helped Topple Communism.
Ukraine. From Moon of Alabama: Ukraine - Zelenski Rejects Giving Land As Fascists Promise To Kill Him. From Le Monde: Poland’s new president vetoes bill extending aid to Ukrainian refugees. [Ed: the backlash from part of EU continues.] From Kiev Post: ‘Ukraine Should Consider Plan B’ – Ex-US Ambassador on Kyiv’s Fragile Security. In an interview with Kyiv Post, Ambassador Steven Pifer argues that Europe’s growing commitment to security guarantees may be Ukraine’s most reliable path to peace. [Ed: Trump clearly wants out.] From Ukrainska Pravda: Trump's envoy Witkoff announces meeting with Ukrainian team in US this week
From Al Jazeera: Venezuela deploys warships, drones to coast as US naval squadron nears.
From ABC News: Hero Military Dog That Saved Unit in Afghanistan Gets a Second Chance
From the Guardian: Democrat flips Iowa state senate seat and breaks Republican supermajority. Catelin Drey beats extremist Christopher Prosch, flipping district so Democrats can block governor’s appointments [Ed: this is a state senate seat.]
China. From South China Morning Post: China challenges US freedom of navigation operations as having ‘no legal basis’. Beijing accuses Washington of ‘double standards’ in first report of its kind criticising its activities in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. [Ed: a significant move by China. Yet another hot spot.]
From the Laughing Squid: An Incredibly Detailed Subway Station for Cats
From USA Today: RFK Jr.'s FDA approves new COVID vaccines with restrictions, stops short of ban.
India. From the Economic Times: Trump’s 50% tariff shock hits India – what it means for growth, jobs, and hardest-hit sectors. Trump India Tariffs Impact: US 50% tariffs on Indian exports take effect today, targeting textiles, seafood, gems, jewellery, and leather. Analysts warn the move could threaten millions of jobs and shave 0.5% off India’s GDP. From the Straits Times: Trump’s doubling of tariffs on Indian imports takes effect, hiking tensions. "Washington says India’s purchase of Russian oil helps fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine..." From Conservative Treehouse: India Rejects President Trump Tariff Pressure, Pledges to Continue Purchasing Russian Oil
From the International Man: Doug Casey on the Shadowy Forces Behind JD Vance's Rise and Grooming as MAGA Successor
Minneapolis Shooting Fall-Out. From Townhall: Anti-Gunners Wasted No Time Exploiting Victims of the Minneapolis School Shooting AND This Democrat Just Showed Why Anti-Gunners are Losing the Argument.
Israel-Gaza. From Haaretz: Ahead of Gaza City Conquest, Israeli Ground Troops Say They’re Treated Like Cannon Fodder. "Israeli ground troops in Gaza report life-threatening equipment shortages due to budget limitations, even as billions are spent elsewhere." From antiwar: How Western Media Helped Turn Israel’s Genocide Into ‘Fake News'. Israel's intent to annihilate Gaza would have been clear much sooner had we listened to Palestinian journalists, rather than the evasions and equivocations of the BBC
From PupVine: Arizona Owner Took Her Lonely Dog To The Daycare Not Realizing Everything Was About To Change
EU's Digital Rules and Trump. From Politico.EU: Trump threatens ‘substantial’ new tariffs against countries with ‘discriminatory’ digital rules. The U.S. administration has launched repeated attacks on digital taxes and on the EU’s Digital Services Act. From Politico: EU faces first test of fragile trade truce with Trump
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