In Canada’s car capital of Windsor, auto workers brace for the worst
11 hours ago Ali Abbas Ahmadi BBC News Reporting fromWindsor, Ontario Ali Abbas Ahmadi/BBC A Lawton has worked in Canada’s auto sector for more than a century. Their children are…
Meta’s antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram
11 hours ago Lily Jamali Reporting fromSan Francisco Reuters A trial in the landmark antitrust case against social media giant Meta kicks off in Washington on Monday. The US competition…
Trump in excellent health, says White House doctor
US President Donald Trump is in “excellent cognitive and physical health”, says his White House physician. In the first annual physical of his second presidential term at a Washington DC-area…
Rory McIlroy beats Justin Rose in Masters play-off to clinch career Grand Slam
Sunday’s round promised a thrilling sequel to McIlroy’s duel with DeChambeau at last year’s US Open. The American, who snatched a dramatic triumph at Pinehurst, was second after three rounds…
Links 4/14/2025 | naked capitalism
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Pulling the Rug Out from Under China’s Clean Tech Strategy | naked capitalism
The U.S. intelligence community published its 2025 annual threat assessment on March 25. For the first time in more than a decade climate change didn’t make the cut. That’s not…
For Climate and Livelihoods, Africa Bets Big on Solar Mini-Grids | naked capitalism
Yves here. The debugging and proliferation of mini-grids has important implications, and not just for preppers or those unduly exposed to creaky electrical grids. Recall that we pointed out that…
Book Review: How Plagues Are Intertwined With Social Justice | naked capitalism
Conor here: I think the question posed at the end is one a lot of people are working through, and none of the answers are reassuring. By Ramin Skibba, an…
Kathryn Garcia Was Nearly Elected NYC Mayor in 2021. Who Gets Her Votes Now?
Ms. Garcia finished second in the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. Her supporters could be an important factor in this year’s race.