North Korea launches an intercontinental ballistic missile, perhaps looking for attention prior to the US presidential election. / USA Today The Economist magazine endorses Kamala Harris, saying "being independent and being opinionated" aren't in conflict with each other. / Semafor Election officials in battleground states are trying—and
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. / Reuters Related: If "Xi Jinping Thought" is not a
Saudi Arabia and Iran conducted a joint military drill last week in the Sea of Oman. / TRT World A good summary of current conflicts in the Middle East from Spencer Ackerman. / Forever Wars Oren Yiftachel: "Apartheid is not only a moral abyss and a crime against humanity; it is
"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 businesses getting
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 motherfucking problem." The rich cause the problems
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 censorship controls. / The Guardian One of the foremost American
Regarding the election, most of Europe is pro-Harris, while Israel, Russia, India, and other countries favor Trump. / Semafor A round-up of the rampant disinformation circulating about the election. / The New York Times [+] Related: Vladimir Putin hosts a summit for global leaders, including China's Xi Jinping and
Russia has suffered catastrophic losses during its invasion of Ukraine, but its policies suggest the end justifies the means. / The Guardian Mara Karlin: An era of limited war has ended; an age of comprehensive conflict has begun. / Foreign Affairs A rideshare startup in South Africa is reportedly using intimidation to
Amid shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, Cuba's electrical grid has collapsed four times since Friday, leaving 10 million people without power. / Reuters The presidential election is down to more than swing states; in fact, the outcome appears to rest on these 21 microcommunities. / The New York Times
Researchers find that people think they know enough to make informed decisions—regardless of what information they have. / Ars Technica Some thoughts on what the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar means for the Middle East. / NPR A detailed investigation into how Russian propaganda reaches and influences Americans. / NBC News
