Big Tech elitists enlist AI for power grabs, from spying in our homes to profiting from militarism. Luckily, people are fighting back.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Iran War: US-Iran Differences Over “Deal”; Israel Still Bombing Lebanon, Expected to Try Other Spoiler Stunts; Oil Cliff Closer Than Most Think as Best Case Strait of Hormuz Reopening Sluggish
Today’s Iran war news: Great uncertainty remains over what is in “the deal” and whether it gets done as the oil cliff is still a real risk.
The UK’s Most Unpopular Government on Record Just Went All-In On Digital Surveillance, Censorship and Control
What could possibly go wrong?
What Americans Can Learn from London’s War on Cars
To what degree can the US clap down on cars by implementing measures used successfully in London?
Coffee Break: OpenAI, Amazon Colluding With Trump Against Anthropic
The Trump administration is in conflict with Anthropic and rival OpenAI is trying to take advantage because Anthropic is a threat to them.
Silicon Valley’s AI Dreams Face a Blue-Collar Reality
AI energy needs are set to accelerate planetary damage, but in the meantime, they will generate a lot of blue-collar jobs.
Iran War: Iran and US Announce Signing of Memorandum of Understanding for Friday, Amid Doubts About Status of Terms, Israel Sabotage; Iran Claims Blockade and Hostilities on All Fronts to End Monday Night
Today’s Iran war news: For a change, both Iran and Trump say a “deal” really will be signed. But will that come to pass?
As War of Words Rages Between Israel and Türkiye, Washington Tightens Embrace of Erdogan
Is Türkiye next or are both Israel and Türkiye ‘unsinkable aircraft carriers’?
The US May Not Have Troops on the Ground, But Venezuela’s Government Is Occupied
As Delcy Rodríguez capitulates to US demands, the Venezuelan left is calling for resistance.
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: The Glory And Misery Of Human Life (1988) Run Time: 1H 31M Plus Bonuses!
The Glory and Misery of Human Life is a film about love, relationships, and memory.
Green Growth Claims Are Overstated – Our Study Shows Three Reasons Why
Conor here: Perhaps what the authors call “the holy grail of environmental policy” (economic growth with less emissions) needs a rethink. Sooner rather than later they’ll have no choice as global warming will do the job if conflicts don’t, and degrowth will be imposed on us one way or another. The European Central Bank, for […]
