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 …
Israel has damaged more buildings in two weeks than in a year of fighting with Hezbollah. / BBC News
A brief history of Hezbollah, Israel, and Lebanon. / Vox
China cracks down on “uncivilized” puns that people use to get around censorsh…
Regarding the election, most of Europe is pro-Harris. Israel, Russia, India, and other countries favor Trump. / Semafor
A round-up of the rampant disinformation circulating about the election. / The New York Times [+]
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Russia has suffered catastrophic losses during its invasion of Ukraine, but its policies suggest the end justifies the means. / The GuardianMara Karlin: An era of limited war has ended; an age of comprehensive conflict has begun. / Foreig…