Poland says the missile strike on its land appears to be an accident by Ukraine. / NPR On the day FTX declared insolvency, El Salvador, suffering the Bitcoin crash, announced a free trade agreement with China. / The Guardian A South Korean regional leader's dislike of a new Legoland park
Republicans are one seat away from taking back the House of Representatives. / Politico Former President Trump is expected to announce a third run for presidency tonight. Meanwhile, former Vice President Pence is denouncing him on book tour. / CNN, Reliable Sources Michele Obama says Trump's victory in 2016 still
The planet's population is expected to reach eight billion tomorrow. "Whether this constitutes a threat to civilization is not so clear." / The Economist Demand for lithium may grow more than 40 times its current levels if the world wants to meet its Paris goals. / BBC Future
Why the FBI is so far behind on cybercrime—the bureau's culture prizes agents who can do "any job, anywhere," which pushes out specialists. / The New York Times "The emergency gyno shook her head... 'Whoever did this to you ought to be shot in
Ukraine's armed forces reach the center of Kherson, a key port city, as Russian forces retreat. / The Guardian Imagining peace in Ukraine: How a stable and successful country could emerge from the trauma of Russia's invasion. / The Economist Winnipeg's police chief explains why his
New York passes a $4 billion environmental bond act with a plan to disburse benefits to communities most impacted by the climate crisis. / The Guardian France plans to require all large parking lots to be covered by solar panels. Japan seeks to turn down private air conditioners remotely. / Electrek, Japan
As of this morning, the US Senate is still up for grabs with Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin in play. / Politico Republicans are expected to retake control of the House, even if a "red wave" or "red tsunami" isn't getting them there. / Wake Up
Election day arrives in the United States "shadowed by inflation, abortion, and threats to democracy." / NPR Robert Reich: Please don't say inflation is at a 40-year high without also mentioning that corporate profits are at a 70-year high. / Twitter Unrelated: How can you walk
For the first time in modern US history, most white Americans don't live in predominantly white neighborhoods. / The Washington Post This week's contest for US Senate control is said to be a "toss up," while the House of Representatives is going "likely Republican.
America was fighting domestic terrorism before Sept. 11—when intelligence resources shifted to the war on terror, far-right extremism grew in the shadows. / Foreign Affairs Fears of nuclear war were replaced by fears of climate change—which makes it all the more strange now that the former has again
