Organic carrots recalled in US after deadly E. coli outbreak
Organic and baby carrots sold at grocery stores across the US have been recalled after an E. coli outbreak that has killed one person. So far, 15 people are in…
Mike Johnson calls Trump picks ‘disruptors’ who will shake up DC
Washington’s highest-ranking Republican has said that President-elect Donald Trump is tapping “disruptors” to lead his incoming administration. “They are persons who will shake up the status quo,” House Speaker Mike…
Links 11/18/2024 | naked capitalism
Meteorite 200 times larger than one that killed dinosaurs reset early life Chemistry World Newly discovered amber reveals Antarctica once looked very different WKRC The North Pole is moving towards…
As Biden Uses Long-Range Strikes into Russia to Create Problems for Trump, What Else Might Happen With Ukraine When Trump Takes Over? | naked capitalism
While the US election was underway, Russian officials, when asked, repeatedly said that it would not matter much to them who won, since they believed it will not change outcomes…
Paris and Washington Go Scorched Earth in the Sahel | naked capitalism
According to VOA, the US is doing “soul searching” about its mission in the Sahel region of Africa — and largely finding the same answers. Maj. General Ekman, who oversaw…
Trump’s Energy Sanctions Are a Double-Edged Sword for Global Economy | naked capitalism
Yves here. We are sure to see more articles along these lines, with more refined analyses, as the details of Trump energy sanctions emerge. This piece is still helpful as…
Book Review: “Caps Lock” (Capitalism and Graphic Design) | naked capitalism
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. I’ve been design-adjacent for a good part of my working life. So I when I spotted CAPS LOCK in the bookstore (subtitled “HOW CAPITALISM TOOK…
Why Whoopi Goldberg Is Feuding With a Staten Island Bakery
The left-leaning host of “The View” said the business in a Republican stronghold declined to take an order under her name. The bakery said politics had nothing to do with…
‘Mathis Family Matters’ Gave Them the Courage to Be Openly in Love
Gregory Mathis and Richard Cooper bonded over faith and family. Mr. Mathis said he felt early on that their souls were aligned. But both feared the judgment of being openly…
Why Did Ben Sasse Resign as President of the University of Florida?
Florida’s star president, Ben Sasse, was among the best paid university presidents ever. He promised a conservative overhaul, but then he resigned, leaving controversy and an embarrassing drop in the…