The United States and Somalia sign an agreement formalizing debt cancellation worth $1.14 billion. / The South China Morning PostCuba's power grid fails again as Hurricane Rafael crosses the island. / The GuardianGermany's ruling …
Before any political news, some wanderlust to kick things off: pictures of a modern cabin in Vermont. / The New York Times [+]Also, some fashion illustrations from the roaring twenties in Très Parisien magazine. / Flashbak(Fwiw, to…
Ukrainian officials say North Korean soldiers deployed to fight alongside Moscow's troops came under fire. / The Kyiv Independent A fascinating story about an Israeli college student who wound up in a prisoner swap because of her Inst…
There could be more continents than you think. Case in point: New Zealand may be part of its own continent, separate from Australia. / The New York Times [+]
The Greenland Ice Sheet temporarily stores a large amount of meltwater in the s…
More than 200 people have now died from the flooding in Valencia, Spain, in Europe's deadliest weather disaster since the 1970s. / Reuters
Long a crime that targeted Black and Latino people, jaywalking is now legal in New York City. …
North Korea launches an intercontinental ballistic missile, perhaps looking for attention prior to the US presidential election. / USA TodayThe Economist magazine endorses Kamala Harris, saying “being independent and being opinionated” ar…
Foreign interference in this year's election is said to be far more sophisticated, and far more difficult to track. / The New York Times [+]China is considering approving $1.4 trillion in extra debt to revive its economy. / ReutersRel…
Saudi Arabia and Iran conducted a joint military drill last week in the Sea of Oman. / TRT WorldA good summary of current conflicts in the Middle East from Spencer Ackerman. / Forever WarsOren Yiftachel: “Apartheid is not only a moral aby…
“Donald Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden last night that was so racist it got the New York Times to dust off the actual word 'racist' and use it in a headline.” / Welcome to Hell World
A look at the billionaires and bu…
In attempting to investigate its own citizens' abortion history, Texas is suing to access out-of-state medical records. / The Nation
“Do not tell voters that Trump is rude and boorish and impolite. Tell them that Donald Trump is the …